Iron vs. Steamer?

[anamznazn]

Which one do you guys use and why? I just bought me a steamer and I'm not too quite happy with it. I found a good deal for a $40 steamer so I just went with it. I know it's pretty cheap so I can't really expect much for it. Just wondering if the more expensive steamers are actually better or not.

I'm probably going to return it and either buy a more expensive steamer or a better iron. Just need some pros and cons on each first.

 

[Spizzo]

I like my iron. I only use it maybe 4 or 5 times a year, no need to dress up. But when I am not using it, it hides away really easy.

 

[pjarvi]

I've used an iron once, but that one more time than a steamer, so I went with iron. Usually i'll just toss something in the drier if it's wrinkled, though.

Edit - Oh, for the pro's cons: when I used the iron it was to iron a nice tie that I have. I just put the tie on a dish towel, on-top of a breadboard and ironed away. No need for any fancy hanging system, and no mess. Just plug the iron in, and use a surface to lay your clothes out on that won't burn (too easily). Worked great. The only real con for me, is the fear that I might touch the hot surface of the iron. I'm a bit schizo like that.

 

[themadchemist]

I've used a steamer but once. I had the concierge at the hotel bring me one once, and then I said, "I don't know how to use this. Pleeeease, help me..." And then he did. And then he tied my tie, because I didn't know how at the time.

Yes, I am that pathetic. I wear suits very, very frequently; I own nearly half a dozen; I understand how to pair a tie with a shirt and coat; I have strong opinions about suits. Yet, I only recently learned how to tie a tie, and I still can't manage to iron or steam my clothes in any effective way.

Hats off to me.

 

[annk]

I've used an iron hundreds, maybe thousands of times, and hated every minute.

I'd love to hear how well decent steamers work, if anyone has tried one.