I have given up on Rowentas. I bit the bullet andinvested in a Reliable Velocity 100. I love that it has a built in steam generator and the auto shut off can be bypassed. $139.00

That's where I buy mine too. I don't use steam only starch. My cheapo iron is still going strong :D

Posted on June 29th that I purchased a Steam generator for $44.00 through Heartland America.com. It is an overstock magazine. No Shipping charge. So far I love it.
It is a Euroflex, made in Italy. Hope you take a look. For the price, you can't beat it, considering others cost up to $200.. It smooths fabric very nice and can be use as a dry or steam iron. Hope this helps.
peace

EDIT: I also own a Reliabe and love it to. I gave up on rowentas also.

I also have a "Petite Press" by Prym that works pretty well.

Savers is a chain of thrift stores that works in concert with various organizations. There are a couple here in Las Vegas. I imagine they have a website.

Phillips Azure.It has an anti calc button to clean the gunk out.

I just bought a Panasonic 360° Freestyle™ Cordless Iron
and LOVE it!! No more cords tagling up in my quilt tops!

I like my $25 Sunbeam that I bought at WalMart. I had a Rowenta and hated it...it leaked like a sieve for absolutely no reason---usually all over whatever I had on the ironing board. My sunbeam is a dream and never gives me a moment's trouble!

I have stopped buying small appliances at Wallyworld. I now buy all small electric appliances at my local Ace Hdw.
It is worth the extra 5 or 10 to get the real deal and I have to drive 26 miles to the nearest Wally world anyway.

I have a new Shark and am totally loving it. My Rowenta keep smelling like something was burning and leaked a lot. The shark heats up fast, flashes if it is left plugged in and has easy controls for heat and steam. It gives you a lot of choices.
It does turn off a little to fast. But,it really does heat back up in seconds.