I have also migrated to the inexpensive iron camp. Had a couple Rowentas that started to leak after about six months. I just can't see paying over $100 for an iron. Have had good luck w/ Sunbeams. I consider us lucky to have steam irons. My father gave me a gift a few years ago of an antique iron. It is cast iron, and is the kind you would put on a wood stove to heat up. I use it as a doorstop!!