I bought a cheap Hamilton Beach at Big Lots about 5 years ago. I decided to quit putting in water. I use a spray bottle. It is still working just fine. I also use starch or Best Press quite often. This one looks like an old fashioned one.
I would use my GC for rotary blades or other things I use often. I buy the Country Cotton solids at Joannes when they are half price and find them pretty good. I use alot of white in my quilts.