My Black and Decker iron died. I am so disappointed. I bought this iron when I went off to college. It lasted so long. I need to get another iron in relative short order as I have sewing projects in the works. Just when I had determined not to spend any money that wasn't absolutely necessary. I guess this is necessary, but I want to be smart about it. My understand is that those higher priced irons aren't all that they are made out to be. My mother told me she does not like her Rowenta very much. My iron had an automatic shut off that I really liked. So I am coming to all of my Homesteadblogger friends to ask you to please recommend an inexpensive, quality iron.

Thank you so very much.

Jennie

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Posted by Cathy

Jennie,
I got a GREAT iron from FreeCycle. You might want to post a need for that and check Craig's List.
Also, Goodwill have bunches of irons.
Thinking of you and love ya,
Cathy

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Posted by mccrjill

I would recommend any thrift store. If they've lasted long enough to end up there they are good quality. I bought a new $40 toaster from Kohls a few years ago which quit working after a couple months. I got a thrift store toaster which we've been using ever since - at least 3 or 4 years. I got my iron from a thrift store too when the store-bought one quit working.
Jill

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Posted by stitchesbyteresa

I LOVE my iron...my sister bought it for me at Big Lots, I don't know if there is one where you live...it's a closeout store...so it was less expensive than at other stores...it's a Conair brand, 1500 watt power steam, digital (but not hard to use at all) and has an automatic cord reel...and a LIGHT!!! ALSO, you can set it to shut off automatically, or to stay on, either way...and if it's dropped or is in down position for longer than 30 seconds it also shuts off.

I sound like an iron salesman! LOL...I hope you find a good one! I think most irons nowadays have the auto shutoff feature.

Teresa

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Posted by Isabella

Are you talking about the black and silver one? I just bought one about a month ago. It is not as heavy as the old ones but I do like it. I purchased it from Walmart and I think(??) it was about 30 dollars. I

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Posted by Anonymous

http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B0006ZUHR0/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?%5Fencoding=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

I love this one! It's cheaper at Walmart. It'snot fancy and works great!

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