I'm on my third Rowenta. The first I bought off Craigslist for $20 (a vintage model.) It never leaked or spit and a nice weighted balance. I took it to my dad's for him to fetch a screw that worked its way lose inside. He couldn't figure out how to open, so I did some research on the construction - German design. Figured out how to open, but upon report learned he'd thrown it out. "Dmn thing is trash!" It was absolutely a tragic moment because I'm now on my second since and they both fulfill their reputation of leakers. Absolutely love the weight, but the waterfall and auto shut off leave me cursing.