So funny! I bought the very same cheapie from Walmart! And, yes it will spit if tank is filled, likes cup half full. But it is a "hottie"

My current iron was $28 from Costco. It works just as well as the expensive ones my friends bring to retreat.

I bought a Reliable a while ago and am disappointed. It DRINKS the water. I feel all I do is refill the reservoir. Was expensive and won't do that again.

Over a year ago I had to switch to a lighter weight iron due to a shoulder injury. At that time I had a pink Olisio iron which I loved and which my DD loves now. I got a cordless Panasonic which heats up fast. The water receptacle is removable from the iron. I remove it when done ironing for the day. Sometimes something needs to be ironed while on the cutting mat. It is so easy to move one of those padded ironing mats to the table, put it underneath the fabric and press away.

I have always used Rowenta irons. This past week the one that I've had over 6 years finally bit the dust, and I immediantly ordered a new one from Amazon. [h=1]Rowenta DW9280 Steam Force 1800-Watt Professional Digital LED Display Iron with Stainless Steel Soleplate[/h]

I pick mine up at places like Goodwill or salvation army! Pay a couple of dollars for them. But I am not really picky about all the extra things on a iron. It just needs to be very clean on the bottom and it will work on what I want it for.

I agree with most of you....I buy cheap. I have had too many Rowenta irons that leaked from the first week I got it . I have a relatively inexpensive T-fal from Walmart, very seldom put water in it and it works fine.

I purchased a Rowenta when I started my quilting journey. I don't use the steam feature and it gets extremely hot. Actually, I have been using a Rowenta since the 70's with no problems.

I had a Rowenta would not own another one, so now I buy cheap irons at Walmart and right now I have a Black & Decker it doesn't leak, works great and will not break the bank when I need to purchase another iron like the Rowenta.

I use the smallest Black and Decker I can find at Walmart. About $15 and when it dies, replace it.