hello the rowenta is a great iron i have several as i seem to be a collector of things i have one that i have had since they were first made with a removable well and have two others one i loaned to a friend and she used it on adhesives and go glue on the base so i bought a different one i havent had a problem with it and i like the product if something goes wrong with the iron contact the company and they will replace it i also have a small travel iron i use when i go traveling or quilting it folds up and has its own case. i have been so satisfied with the product i would highly reccomend it. I purchased one of the cordless maytag irons because it was cordless and i gave it away i also have had a sunbeam which worked well but i still prefer the rowenta. there are several models and i believe this one was about 69.95