If anyone does the flaxseed oil technique please reply back with your experiences. I have been hesistant to take the jump with the oil being so expensive.

I found a Lodge frying pan at a garage sale for $2 a few years ago. I've found that just using lots of oil the first few times you use it works fine. I don't think my pan is properly "seasoned" but hey it works so far and it's reasonably non stick. I am still on the lookout for a Wagner skillet though..