Today's Special Value

[brii]

I don't understand how people don't even own an iron.

[Mtnbikegirl]

I find for a lot of my family's cotton shirts, I spend $1-$2 to get them laundered (pressed, starch), and they come out perfect!

Btw, is the Rowenta rep Jill's sister? her voice sounds like Jill's, and she looks a lot like her!

[Krimpette]

I won't buy that brand (had one once and it was a major disappointment), I just use my cheapie Black & Decker whenever I iron. Sometimes I'll use my Joy Mangano steamer.

[ChynnaBlue]

That makes no sense to me. People already own a LOT of things - vacuums, coffee makers, chairs. By your logic, none of those things should be a TSV because, you know, who needs one if you already have one? It doesn't accept the number of young people growing up and moving out or the number of people upgrading or replacing broken items. Sure, more things today are made with materials don't need ironing, but my favorite pair of summer pants is 100% cotton and 90% wrinkles. I also use my iron for crafting.

The problem with assuming that you are Joe Consumer and representative of everyone else is that you get stuck thinking that everyone else is just like you and can't see how others live. That's a problem that often extends far beyond irons and I see it here on the forums every day.

[Lacey1]

On 2/10/2015 ChynnaBlue said:

That makes no sense to me. People already own a LOT of things - vacuums, coffee makers, chairs. But your logic, none of those things should be a TSV because, you know, who needs one if you already have one? It doesn't accept the number of young people growing up and moving out or the number of people upgrading or replacing broken items. Sure, more things today are made with materials don't need ironing, but my favorite pair of summer pants is 100% cotton and 90% wrinkles. I also use my iron for crafting.

The problem with assuming that you are Joe Consumer and representative of everyone else is that you get stuck thinking that everyone else is just like you and can't see how others live. That's a problem that often extends far beyond irons and I see it here on the forums every day.

I didn't say that vacuums and coffee makers should not be a TSV. If someone's vacuum or coffee maker needed replaced-the people that I know would not hesitate to replace them, because they use them. All that I am saying is that among my friends/family, (and that incudes some crafters), we get by without ironing, or using a cheap, inexpensive one.

Don't get so defensive. I didn't call anyone an idiot, or say ironing was 'too difficult', or said that I enjoy looking like a slob.

And I especially didn't quote another famous unhappy poster by saying, 'It makes me so sad that the younger generation doesn't appreciate the lost art of ironing'

[RedHeadedWench]

What's so wrong with an iron?

I iron clothing on occasion, but many crafters use irons for sewing, quilting, monograms, etc etc.

Just because someone doesn't iron their clothes or doesn't have the need for an iron, doesn't make it a bad TSV. I see TSV's that don't float my boat either all the time, but I don't find it necessary to complain about it.

BTW, Rowenta irons are the best on the market. Just sayin..

[geezerette]

I would have thought people were nuts to spend that amount on an iron myself--16 years ago before I got my first (and only) Rowenta. I still iron a lot, and I enjoy it. I enjoy it a lot more with an iron that actually works like I always thought an iron should work. The steam and heat on cheaper brands just can't match those on my Rowenta. I would never own a cheaper iron again.

In fact, I was extremely happy to see this as a TSV since after 16 years of use, my Rowenta is finally ready to be replaced. And like ceekay mentioned above, Rowenta does make cheaper models. Since this one is made in Germany, hopefully it's as good as the one I am needing to replace.

To each his own. There are many items that QVC offers that I am totally not interested in either. Not everyone is going to want or need every single product.

[Jackielee]

On 2/10/2015 Desertdi said:

I bet they don't sell many in Phoenix.........

Whenever I would visit my dad in Sun City West, Az. , I would do his ironing. There is such a thing as air conditioning. This idea of not owning an iron baffles me. Not everything is "wrinkle free." There are clothing items that do need ironing once in a while. No wonder I see so many sloppy looking people walking around. Acutally, I like to iron . I always say it is like ironing all my problems away. Just hard to find the time.

[Sooner]

On 2/10/2015 brii said:

I don't understand how people don't even own an iron.

Well, it says a lot about how they dress. . .

[Sweetbay magnolia]

I never iron. I have one, but honestly cannot remember the last time I fired it up. (Though I do remember ironing pillowcases and boxer shorts as a child).

I would spend the same bucks on a nice garden tool or a really great pair of shoes. It is my choice, and I know well that my lifestyle is not everybody's cup of tea.

Positive posts are always appreciated.