Unlike alot of quilters, I like the old heavy irons with a nonteflon coating. I spent about 60.00 for a good modern iron, light weight teflon coated etc. I wore the teflon right off and the iron didn't heat very well. I go to thrift shops and buy the old heavy irons for a few dollars, have the cord replaced and use them till they wear out. My last thrift shop iron was old to begin with and I have used it now for alomst 6 years and it's the best iron I have ever had.