I still use very old iron skillets and they are fine for my food plan. I braise most things I cook in them. Some like stainless steel with layered bottoms, which have a copper core.

The discount stores, such as Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, and such, sometimes have good cookware at reasonable prices. Sometimes, the department stores have excellent sales.

There might be something else now, but iron and stainless steel are the only two things I know of that I would have, in skillets.

Perhaps one of the gourmet cooks here will see your question and post.