Originally Posted by Sew Krazy Girl
You might try going to a thrift store for an iron. I found mine for $5. It's not a Rowenta, but it does the same job as one.
I also buy all my Rowenta irons at the thrift store, around this neck of the woods they run between $10 and $14. But.... they are in great shape, just like new. Just keep looking. I always scan the area where they are locate - just in case. I like to keep on in reserve - you never know!!