My '50s Sunbeam, which was a thrift store find over a year ago and appeared to be low mileage, wasn't reliable, particularly on the steam setting. Trying to iron a shirt for Thanksgiving was the last staw.
Last week at one of my favorite shops for good deals, I came across a Rowenta "P2 Professional Anti-Drip" that appears to be from +/- 1990 based on graphics and certain buttons that have yellowed. It's in like-new shape and only cost $10.
I don't iron often, but this thing kicks ass! I loved the look of the Sunbeam, but couldn't find any way to take the thing apart to try and fix it. And since I'm not an ironing enthusiast (is anybody?), I just want something that will get the job done as effortlessly as possible. Yet another German appliance that has me sold!
