I too have had several Rowenta's and they too died pretty quickly. I got an Oliso and I like it BUT it no longer will steam. I wonder if there are ANY really good irons with longevity out there. Good luck with whatever you decide on.

I have the yellow Oliso, too. I've been really happy with it. I bought mine from Bed, Bath & Beyond with the 20% off coupon and gift cards I got from my credit card points. I only ended up having to put $25 on my credit card for it!

There are still many made in Germany, you have to check the models. I think some are also made in Mexico. I have one that I just purchased in may from QVC as my rowenta I had for years was ruined by my brother. I purchased an oliso but wasn't happy with it and it is in a box. I love my QVC Rowenta.

I posted on the pressing thread too, I have a cheap iron from big box store and I like it pretty well, it gets a bit heavy and that's without water in it, I use a spray bottle cause water tends to kill irons for me. I'm debating a dry iron but due to medical issues I'm back at the weight dilemma. Several quilting pals I know use vintage irons from decades ago, one got hers at thrift shop and had the cord replaced with a modern cord. Gets much hotter than a modern iron

I've had my pink Olisio almost two years and love it. It shuts off after 8 minutes and it reheats quickly. This saves on electricity as compared to the 30 minutes for the yellow Olisio. I used a Rowenta steam generator almost 6 years before it started to smell as if it was burning. Replaced it with another steam generator; I should have known better because it went bad within a couple years, a very expensive lesson!

I bought a Rowenta last year and it gets a lot of use...I didn't purchase it at Joann's but maybe ordered it online. Anyhow, I don't think I would spend the money again... It works fine but it is heavy and I probably could have done with a Black & Decker. I purchased a Shark for my summer home but it leaks like crazy.

I, too, have a Proctor-Silex and it's been a workhorse. Love it! Got it long enough ago that I don't recall when (many years ago) or where. We have a water softener and I use that water for steam or spray.

I bought my Rowenta in 2005. It gets lots of use, especially on sew dates and at retreats with no issues.

I have the yellow Oliso & I am very happy with it. Have had it for almost 2 years & haven't had a lick of trouble with it. My hubby surprised me with it for Christmas in 2014. I find Rowenta irons too heavy & after reading all the posts about them catching on fire, I wouldn't get one now if it was free !! IMHO, anyway.

Had two Rowentas here and hated both of them. Went to Walmart and pd $14.00 for a low end iron and have it now for 4 yrs and still going strong.