I have been very pleased with my Chi Home (ordered from the major on-line everything store). It was under $40. If I had known it did not have auto shut-off, I would have ordered the higher priced model for a bit more but I LOVE the ceramic soleplate! Besides, I have it plugged into a power strip and just shut everything off when I walk out the door so works great for me. Steam does not seem to drip out and so far no leaks. I have had it over a year now.