I won't buy an expensive iron because it isn't very compatible with the wobbly ironing board! :) I've had 3-4 irons in the last 5 years. Mostly under $25 from Walmart. I wasn't happy with any of them. Last month, I bought a Shark at Bed, Bath & Beyond for $29. So far, I love it! It's a steel soleplate, I usually get teflon. Plus it doesn't seem as top-heavy as the others I had. The cord is 10', which is a priority for me because of where I need to set up.