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stanlyoung
I am contemplating purchasing a riding lawn mower. When is the best time of year to make this type of purchase and from what store? Lowes, Home Depot, Sears, etc.?
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You will get the best prices in the fall after lawn mowing season is over and before the next year's models hit the floor. Dealers are trying to get rid of their inventory. Prices are generally higher at the brand name lawn equipment shops and Sears, Lowe's, etc. all honor warranties just as well, or sometimes better than the lawn equipment dealers.
You will get the best prices in the fall after lawn mowing season is over and before the next year's models hit the floor. Dealers are trying to get rid of their inventory. Prices are generally higher at the brand name lawn equipment shops and Sears, Lowe's, etc. all honor warranties just as well, or sometimes better than the lawn equipment dealers.
Would you buy a 3 yr service contract for a craftsman mower?
happydawg
I went to Sears and picked out a lawn mower. They sold a 3 yr contract to me which the guy said would take care of maintenance on the filter and other things such as belts etc... without a service call.
Would you have bought it? I am very unknowledgable when it comes to lawn tractors, and would never be able to replace or fix anything.
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I totally understand the philosophy of not getting the contract because it's the thought that the store is making money on it. But, what happens when you buy this stuff and it goes bad? We normally refused those but take them on some things now. Things are made SOOOO cheaply these days. Even doing your research and buying what you think is a reputable thing, you still get stuck with lemons.
My husband and I are handy people and take very good care of our stuff (regular maintenance, cleaning etc.) but we have had so many things go out on us...
-telephones-Had 3 break within 1 month (2 Sonys and 1 other brand-can't remember what it was). Finally Best Buy just gave us our money back so we would just go away instead of store credit.
-2003 Camry-Both power locks went out, had to replace something with the steering, the dome light went out and the fuel pump went out. It doesn't even have 50k on it.
-2007 Craftsman rider-Clutch went out after 9 hours.
-Panasonic vcr-went out 2 days before the 90 warranty
-Raite mp3 player-worked 3 times before it went out
-Maytag dishwasher-first one never worked, second one has a faulty door and the third one has a handle that is wearing out - only 1 year old
These are just the things I can think of at the moment, not trying to rant or anything, just pointing out how things are not made to last any longer. It's definitely a throw away society where it is cheaper to buy a new crappy one than to fix the old one. So, if it gives you peace of mind to have the warranty, be happy with it and ride on! ;)
I totally understand the philosophy of not getting the contract because it's the thought that the store is making money on it. But, what happens when you buy this stuff and it goes bad? We normally refused those but take them on some things now. Things are made SOOOO cheaply these days. Even doing your research and buying what you think is a reputable thing, you still get stuck with lemons.
My husband and I are handy people and take very good care of our stuff (regular maintenance, cleaning etc.) but we have had so many things go out on us...
-telephones-Had 3 break within 1 month (2 Sonys and 1 other brand-can't remember what it was). Finally Best Buy just gave us our money back so we would just go away instead of store credit.
-2003 Camry-Both power locks went out, had to replace something with the steering, the dome light went out and the fuel pump went out. It doesn't even have 50k on it.
-2007 Craftsman rider-Clutch went out after 9 hours.
-Panasonic vcr-went out 2 days before the 90 warranty
-Raite mp3 player-worked 3 times before it went out
-Maytag dishwasher-first one never worked, second one has a faulty door and the third one has a handle that is wearing out - only 1 year old
These are just the things I can think of at the moment, not trying to rant or anything, just pointing out how things are not made to last any longer. It's definitely a throw away society where it is cheaper to buy a new crappy one than to fix the old one. So, if it gives you peace of mind to have the warranty, be happy with it and ride on! ;)
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