I never got why anyone would spend 100's on an iron...maybe I'm missing something. I have a light weight B&D and then went out and bought a heavy weight B&D...both work find 1700 watts and I use spray bottle also...If I do need steam I put bottle water in my heavy B&D.
I've always bought B&D and most have lasted 3-5 yrs with no issues. It's usually those cords that turn the iron on and off automatically stop working.
The only iron I'm willing to pay $'s for is the Panisonic Cordless which on Amazon would cost 90, one of these days will treat myself.