Originally Posted by Prism99
My Rowenta fell on a cement floor. DH glued and duct-taped it back together again for me. :-) I think I've had it 10 years or more and it's still going strong. Mine is not the type with a removeable water reservoir; I've heard those leak.
Over the years I have found Rowenta's at Goodwill for $5 and purchased them as I find them. I now have a couple of spares in case mine ever gives out.
I always look for irons at Goodwills and consignment stores. Haven't been as lucky as you have! My Sunbeam is several years old, heavy enough and a real workhorse. I bought it at Costco. It turns itself off automatically. I know other quilters don't like that, but I do. My husband does, too, because otherwise I'd forget!