My small iron that I use next to my sewing machine quit working, and I really need to replace it. I wasn't crazy about the one I had, but it worked and was better than nothing. Joanns carries the rowenta travel iron for 54.99, way too much for me, but I had a 40% off coupon, if it wasn't on sale. Yay, it wasn't, BUT, in the fine print, irons are excluded from using the coupon. I thought for sure someone here on the board had said they bought an iron using a coupon. Is there a chance that a coupon will come available sometime that will allow me to use it for an iron, or are all their coupons basically the same? Thanks for your help.

In my experience they are all basically the same. The exception may be the ones that they issue a few times a year that are 15% off your total purchase or something like that.

Bummer about the iron.

I think I read someone using a coupon for Bed Bath and Beyond for a Rowenta -theirs are 20% if you use it soon and then 10% if you use it later- sooner is usually a couple of weeks after the coupons come in the mail and the later is about a month after that- I think

Joann's coupons can't be used on anything by Fons & Porter.
I assume they won't let them discount their items.

Although you cannot use a JoAnn's coupon on irons...they do put the irons on sale for 25% off a couple of times a year. They also do a sale a couple times a year for $20 off of the irons.

One thing I just discovered is that JoAnn's honors competitors coupons. This is good because if you have a Michael's craft ftore or Hobby Lobby that has goos coupons you can use them at JoAnn's. I had one that was good for 40% off entire purchase, including sale items. Check for those locally to see if one may help you!

Before you spring for that Rowenta iron, google "Rowenta iron consumer reviews"......they've been getting lots of bad press for quite a while now.

Jan in VA

You might try going to a thrift store for an iron. I found mine for $5. It's not a Rowenta, but it does the same job as one.

When I bought my Rowenta travel iron it was on sale for 50% off.

I went through 4 Rowentas before I finally gave up on them (they leaked, badly) and bought a Bosch. It's the best iron I've ever used.

Bed Bath & Beyond should honor any coupon for up to 2 years after expiration. I recently found this out and used some expired coupons. :)
I also found out recently that Chick Fil A is the same way - they honor their coupons anytime. I used one last night with a 2008 date on it and they didn't care!
:thumbup:

the only iron I was able to get with my cupon was the Clover one for applique with the small triangle shape on the end of the iron wand.

They make me so darn mad sometimes.

We just purchased a Shark at Target and love it. Initially we looked at Rowenta, but saved $25 and bought the Shark. It does an amazing job and so far impressive.

I looked at a GE iron for $11.99 at Target that I was thinking about getting for using in my sewing room as my present one is very very old. Anyone know how GE irons hold up in the long run?

I only have the small rowenta and never put water in it but I also read about all the leaky ones so I have a B&D for my big iron (and I don't put water in it either).

I go to Wal Mart and buy a cheap iron. I tend to knock irons over and they don't last too long when you do that. You don't feel as bad about it when it is a cheap iron.

Yikes! I hope you wear steel toed boots (or have fast reflexes). I would smash my toes for sure.

Yes, that is what I understand also. I have one from about 10 years ago and I still love mine.

I use a vintage iron when I press fabric for quilting. The thing weighs at least 5 pounds and is a dry iron - no steam. I use a Shark to iron my clothes for work. My husband bought it at Lowe's for 15.00 (they still sell it for 17.00 now) 5 or 6 years ago to do a carpet repair on his job site. He used the iron one time and stuck it in a cabinet at the house. A few months later, my B&D iron bit the dust, so I grabbed the Shark to use temporarily until I could get out to buy a new Iron. It has been used every day that I worked for the last 5 years. It has been dropped, over filled, run dry, knocked off the ironing board, fallen into the trash can - you name it it has been through it. It has never leaked once. It does have the auto shut off but it heats up so fast I don't even notice it. If you want a good iron, for 17.00 it can't be beat. I know how much it is because I am going to get another one as a back up.

I bought a proctor silex from Dollar General or Family Dollar for 9.99 haven's had a problems with it yet. Almost a year now and I've forgotten to turn it off many times a left it running for days. (oops)

I had a Rowenta travel iron and it leaked like a sieve. I got a black and decker digital on Amazon for less than $50 and it is awesome! I feel bad spending the money on the Rowenta, but I do try to use it beside my sewing machine for quick dry presses.

I bought my side table iron, a little travel iron at Walmarts. I believe it was no more than $15.00. Works great and has steam and such on it as well. I love it!

That's when I got my small "toy" iron.On sale at 25% off,plus I had the 10% off coupon....good on total purchase. So the $10 cost turned into $6.50

WOW.....you're lucky the house is still standing!

I got a GE iron at target for five dollars. works for me.

Joann's will only accept a competitors coupon if it is for something that both stores sell. Like you can't use one for fabric because the other stores do not do fabric. Joann's does honor competitors ads as well. Just get the MOD and the ad from the other location for the date you are visiting and they will take care of the price difference.

If you read the fine print on the Michael's coupons, they are not good for books or magazines; each store I guess has their restrictions and that is why I buy my books at JoAnns. I have gone to my JoAnns and used myriads of coupons especially when they have their "holiday" coupon bash. As for BB&B, I pulled a mangled coupon from under my car seat (almost 2 years old) and had no problem. In fact I love BB&B, because you can use multiple coupons (did 12 coupons for 12 items one day). Yippee!

I bought one of the Rowenta travel irons to take to retreats and classes, etc. Thought I would really love it. I used if for avout 18 months even though it leaked when it's on but upright, and not in use but the handle will not stay in the "up" position now and it has rendered the thins useless.

Yes, JoAnn's will put their irons on sale, so if you can wait you may find a sale. I got a Shark at Wallmart for about $40 and loved it. It got dropped a few times (grandsons visiting)and so I replaced it with a Rowenta. It's fine, but I do miss my Shark!

Sometimes you can go to the Joanns website and use the coupon on items not honored at the store, and it works. Using the coupon on line always works with sale items, it takes the price back to the original price, then discounts it. The stores will not do that.....unless the manager approves, which is rarely.

I have owned several Rowenta (large) irons, never had any problems. I have two of their travel irons that I take to class.
I enjoy the one with the long handle that Sharon Schamber uses. It gets hot quickly and has steam if you need it. Whenever I take that one to class, my classmates love it, and have since, purchased their own.

D in TX

I have had so many irons it has become a real joke. The last Rowenta set off all the smoke detectors when it burned inside. What a horrible smell. I go through the cheap ones like crazy and finally asked Santa for a commercial one. I ordered it just before the blizzard. It is what tailors use with a water tank sitting above on a shelf. It had better last a long time. It cost less than all the Rowentas I have bought over the years!

I know what the iron is like that you mentioned. A friend of mine has one which she got at Wal-Mart a few years ago. She said it wasn't greatly expensive; like less than $10.00.
I looked at Wal-Mart but didn't find one. Thought I would go online before paying the price JoAnn's has on theirs.
Mariah.

I also buy all my Rowenta irons at the thrift store, around this neck of the woods they run between $10 and $14. But.... they are in great shape, just like new. Just keep looking. I always scan the area where they are locate - just in case. I like to keep on in reserve - you never know!!

Please be aware that several folks on the board, me included, have had a lot of trouble with Rowentas leaking. I had three top of the line and will never buy another one.

JoAnns make me so mad they give u coupons then they put everythingon sale so u can't use them. I got a Rowenta at Joannes and the lever where you change it from regular to steam doesn't work. I think I'm going to buy a cheap one they seem to last longer

Like you, I haven't had good luck with Rowenta. When this one goes, which will be soon, I am going to try some other brand.

Thanks for starting this post. I've enjoyed reading about the different irons. DH bought me an expensive Black and Decker several years ago. I know I haven't dropped it, one of the kids may have and not tell, but it leaks so much I can't put water in it any more. I just use it as a dry iron and have a misting water bottle next to it.

I'm going to look at Lowe's next time we go and check out the Sharks there. Never thought of buying an iron there! Thanks for the iron critiques!

Most times you are right about the coupons, they do not allow them to be used on irons.
I however right after Christmas had a coupon for 50% off any one item even if it was a sale item. Well the irons were 20% off and then I used the 50% off coupon and so I was able to purchase a Rowenta iron that was $125 for $47.99.
Don't give up and always check the fine print as miracles do happen. Point of interest on the Rowneta irons look for the packaging that says made in Germany as they are a much better iron and I have had no problems as opposed to those made in China which I have had problems with i the past and had to return to Rowenta.
Good luck

This seems to be a typical Joann ploy. I wanted to buy a GO there, but what do you know! On the coupon in very small print were the words 'GO not included'. I had the GO all the way up to the counter to buy, where the clerk with a very large magnifying glass (just kidding :-) ) showed me the disclaimer. I just left the Go sitting on the counter, turned away and left, saying, 'Well that's typical'.

I have learned with coupons from anywhere [in my experience] alot of it depends on the cashier...I have taken coupons to Joanns and have had no problems, then also experienced the complete opposite.
BTW....I have a cheapo protector silex iron & love it for 7 years now.