Got mine from Big Lots for under 20; Black n Decker or Sunbeam. I've also had the shark. I won't spend over that for one. I like the concept of the Olisimo (the one that auto raises itself), fons n poter and Nancy Z uses it but it's a lot of money to put out if it doesn't last.
I love using steam and have never had an issue with these leaking. I had one that was a little on the small side with ridges along the tip. That was a pain because when pressing small pieces it'd catch the fabric. I gave that one to my daughter. I do love the on-off feature and the auto off if it tips; especially with animals and kids in the house. I did find one that the on-off feature was a little longer than my shark so I like that. There are some you can turn the auto off feature off but I like leaving it on for safty plus I keep it plugged into a surge protector and just cut that off when I'm done.
Last edited by romanojg; 06-05-2013 at 08:00 AM.