Thanks for all the comments, ladies. I, too, am in a gripy mood about irons this morning. I bought a new one not too long ago; forget where and how much I paid, but not much because I refuse to waste money on an iron. Last week I used it on my regular ironing chores (yes, I do still iron my husband's shirts, a habit from his AF days) and was so disgusted I would have returned it to the store where I bought (if, if, if). Pretty, but with a Teflon finish that prevents smooth and fast ironing. UGHHHHHH. I hated it. I might even go looking for a receipt yet.