My iron is a Black and Decker that I paid $30 for and I love it. Had a Rowenta and it was the worst piece of crap I ever bought. I won't buy an iron that cost $8, but $30-35 isn't that bad and I've had this one for a year and a half and still love it. $250 will buy me lots more fabric and other stuff so I would never spend that on an iron. I have priorities that do not include spending that much on an iron.