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[Belita]

I just bought a new iron a couple of months ago.  Have used Rowentas for about ten years (the German ones).

A common problem with the Rowentas is after a time, they can begin to "spit" water while using the steam function.  I have had that problem with two of mine.  Also on the last one - which forced me to get a new iron - it developed a short in the cord, and would cut on and off.

Did a bit of research and finally bought a Chi iron at Walmart (same price as QVC and a six month return policy, and NO shipping/return costs).  I got the  $99 one, titanium sole plate, not quite as heavy as my previous Rowentas, not as many heat adjustments, does have a retractable cord, steam works great.   Had really good reviews (check Amazon if you need to see what people think about their products!)

I like it...................but

I think I would buy another Rowenta (a  German model).  I iron a lot (love to sew) and after two months, just prefer the weight, features (minus the "spitting"), and soleplate of the Rowenta.  Our Joanne's craft store has a good selection (some very expensive!).  The Joanne's coupons exclude irons, but they do put them on sale at 30 percent off periodically.

Just my thoughts and experience.

[FuzzyFace]

Iron? Iron? What is this "iron" of which you speak?

[heyjude]

Rowenta every day!

[shortbreadlover]

i had two of the newer rowenta irns and bot were a piece of junk.  i bought qa cheap sunbeam iron from costco and it seems to do the trick.