I am still sick that my mom's old iron quit on me. I loved how hot it got. Half the time pressing. I think I might go thrift shopping to see if I can find another. I loved that old GE! I have a sunbeam and and two different models of black and decker that are top of the line.
Why can't they make an iron that gets hot anymore?

Just remember any iron that can do steam can become incontinent. Also more expensive is definitely not always better.

Now I have to consider the weight of the iron also. While I love the self lifting iron it is way to heavy for me to comfortably use.

My favorite iron ever was a Black & Decker, from Walmart I think. I do have a cordless Maytag for ironing completer quilt tops without the ironing cord getting in the way.

I use a Black & Decker Classic. About $35. It has weight to it, which I like.

Thanks everyone, guess I'll just use my old Rowenta without water, however, I do like to steam sometimes. Wish I had my old GE I received for a wedding present 60 plus years ago.

I have a Black and Decker. I wish I had bought the ugly classic one. A friend of mine brought it to a recent guild sewing day and I liked it more than my iron.
I personally wouldn't spend the big bucks on a higher end iron. $35 is my limit. I paid $25 for mine at Walmart. It's nicer than my last Black and Decker which died.

Ricky Timms says to never ever add water to an iron. They all get incontinent sometime in their lifetime lol. I switched to using a spray bottle for water if I need a bit of steam I'm not sure that I am liking the spray bottle way. I figure if my $25 iron starts to leak then I'll switch back to the spray bottle... or get a new iron. I don't need steam often though :)

Husband researched and bought Reliable Velocity. I don't like it and will buy another Eliso soon.

A great big vote for that! I surely wish I had the GE that I got in 1956......!!! Newer/pricier is NOT always better. While advancements/technology is good, it is definitely NOT always an improvement over the older, simple things.

I have had the pricey Rowentas, etc.etc. They all spit/leaked/stained after a while. Now, I just buy the least expensive from Wal-Mart that I can find.

~Skeetersmom