I'm thinking of getting a new iron also. I hate the Shark X-tended steam burst iron I have. The "chrome" (silver painted plastic) came off within weeks, it leaks and the blast of steam button gets stuck down all the time and I have to use pliers to pull it up !!! The iron I had before I had for 15-20 years. I would like to find one of the classic black irons... AN OLD ONE. I think the local thrift shop is where I'll be going.