*&^%$ Sears - Page 2

1BAD89 · 02-03-2002, 03:21 AM

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I wouldn't buy Allied if you paid me. No, I made no mistake

Yeah I know, I was just messing with ya. I like my craftsman tools....back off!

When I went to tech, I had a chance to buy anything snap-on at 60% off, I wish I would've had the money then to get all I wanted. That 60% off almost made them the same price as craftsman, but no quite.

Mach 1 · 02-03-2002, 03:36 AM

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Originally posted by Topless In Texas
OK..HOW BOUT THIS...INPUT?? I'm about to move into my new house 3 weeks from last Friday. I need:
a refrigerator
a washer/dryer
a microwave (gotta have!) and
a lawnmower....
I've had people tell me to go there cuz of thier warrenties on everything. and maybe if i'm getting more than one thiing they will cut me a deal?
I've also had people say to NOT use them cuz they are MUCH higher priced for appliances than other places???????

I'm running out of time and tring to figure out where to go. I dont wanna live out of an icechest and have to wash ALL MY CLOTHES BY HAND!!!!
How do ya'll feel about them as far as buying major appliances like that and thier prices/ warranties/and quality?
i dont want to spend a fortune, but then again we are talking about my HOUSE and the major appliances I need to buy....

INPUT?????

I have never bought an appliance from sears, however, Kenmore is in fact a Whirlpool with a "kenmore" nameplate on it.

And Whirlpool makes excellent quality appliances. Whirlpool and Kenmore are always rated high (same thing) and are reasonably priced.

I also have a whirlpool refrigerator, clothes washer and dryer, and they are all 5 years old and have never missed a beat and work great.

I have a "hotpoint" (GE) dishwasher, and it is a piece of crap. My dishes come out dirtier than when they went in.

Dont pay extra for extended warranties. Waste of money.

As far as price, shop around. Sears usually is higher priced, and if you can find the equivalent whirlpool at Lowes or something cheaper than the "kenmore" (made by whirlpool) at sears, buy the whirlpool at lowes. Just shop around for price. If sears is having a sale, they might be ok, buy usually are overpriced.

Oh, and I recommend Panasonic for a microwave oven. And I take back my first comment, as I believe I bought the panasonic microwave oven from sears.

PKRWUD · 02-03-2002, 08:32 AM

Topless
I agree with Mach 1, except I'd recommend a Sharp microwave. I've had the same one for 12 years, works awesome. My washer and dryer are 10 years old, and are Kenmore's. I've had to replace some parts in the dryer (bearings, guide wheels, belt (2x)), but it's been severely abused. Anyway, they both still work. The fridge is from Sears, too, and it's gotta be 12 years old, or more. Still works great! My ex put the ice cube bucket into the oven one night when she "wasn't thinking", but other than that, it's been great. I just recently bought a Bissel carpet cleaner at Sears. I knew which model I wanted, and I searched the web for prices. I went everywhere, but no one had it in stock. Then I tried Sears. Not only did they have it, but for $15 less than Wal Mart, who had been the lowest price.

1BAD
I hear ya! When I took my Engines class at the local cc, students were able to buy all the Snap-on tools they wanted for a huge discount. Problem was, I was a college kid, I didn't have any money!

Oh well.

Take care,
-Chris

Topless In Texas · 02-03-2002, 12:44 PM

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Originally posted by Mach 1

I have a "hotpoint" (GE) dishwasher, and it is a piece of crap. My dishes come out dirtier than when they went in.

~~~~BWWWAHHHHAHAHAHA~~~~~ SORRY TO HEAR THAT!!! BUT THATS TOO FUNNY!!!!!
I appreciat ya'lls input...Yea, I was unsure about different brands and then I see brands Ive never heard of and wonder if they are any good.
I dont wanna buy something thats gonna break down on me in a few years!!!

Topless In Texas · 02-03-2002, 12:49 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by PKRWUD
My ex put the ice cube bucket into the oven one night when she "wasn't thinking", but other than that, it's been great.

.

<------- HOW FUNNY!!!!!! THAT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING I WOULD DO!!!!!!!! AHHAHAHAHAHAHHA!-------->

Mach 1 · 02-03-2002, 12:52 PM

Well, my panasonic is only 7 years old, so I guess the Sharp has it beat so far.

About the snap-on tools being sold cheap at schools--- I experienced the same thing at Aircraft Mechanic School (I guess Snap-on does this at every tech school). I was able to buy thier small starter tool kit, which was nice at the discounted price, but I wish I had more money at the time. There were some people in my class who bought major amounts of tools, like they had a lot of money and were able to take advantage of the steep discount at the time. I think they were buying for freinds, family, etc...whoever had the cash for the tools at the time.

Makes you wonder about snap-ons mark-up? Here they are selling as many tools as you could buy at a 60% discount, and they are still making money off you. Great tools, yes---extremely overpriced, yes.

Mr 5 0 · 02-03-2002, 02:52 PM

Topless:

I've had a Sears Kenmore (Whirlpool) washer/dryer that has been used extensively for 15 years with no problems other than a replaced belt on the dryer a few years ago.

My refrigerator is a Kenmore (new last year - works great) and I have a Panasonic 1100 watt microwave that I bought at Sears in 2000 that I'm very pleased with.

For what it's worth: I also have a 15-year-old JVC VCR that won't quit, even though I replaced it (mostly) with a Sony DVD player last year.

No help on lawnmowers; I live in a condo and someone mows the lawn for us as part of the condo fee!

I buy at Sears but only on sale and only 'name brand' products that I know and trust.

I purchased a Toshiba TV there last month. Good quality (I've had two other Toshibas in the past that worked well) and - a good price.

Sears is worth looking at, although I wouldn't make them my only stop.

crazy horse:

I've always used Chilton's manuals or I borrow my mechanic friend's Motors manual when I'm desperate. Never heard of Haynes until some years ago. Read one in the store. It did suck! End of story.

Mach 1 · 02-03-2002, 04:26 PM

Wow, Mr 5.0 and I have all the same brand appliances. Freaky or what?

I have the whirlpool washer, dryer and refrigerator, and panasonic microwave as previously mentioned.

I also have a JVC VCR and 2 toshibas TV's (excellent TV, and priced better than Sony)

Ok Mr. 5.0, what kind of dishwasher do you have?

I havent bought a DVD player yet. Do you recommend the sony?

I disagree about the Haynes manuals being any worse than the Chiltons though. They both suck!

PKRWUD · 02-03-2002, 04:50 PM

Mach 1-
Dude, I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to compete. i'm sure your Panasonic rocks the world. I just haven't replaced any major appliances recently, in part because they either haven't broken, or if they did, I was able to fix them.

BTW, I am very pleased with my Sony DVD.

Take care,
-Chris

Mach 1 · 02-03-2002, 04:58 PM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD
Mach 1-
Dude, I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to compete. i'm sure your Panasonic rocks the world. I just haven't replaced any major appliances recently, in part because they either haven't broken, or if they did, I was able to fix them.

BTW, I am very pleased with my Sony DVD.

Take care,
-Chris

Im not trying to compete eithier, what gave you that idea? We both recommended brands we havent had problems swith. No problem there...

Mr 5 0 · 02-03-2002, 05:46 PM

Mach 1:

That is a little weird about having the same appliances but since they sell tens of thousands of Kenmore washer/dryers, Panasonic microwaves, Toshiba TV's and JVC VCR players, I guess it falls under the 'law of averages' . Still, a little weird.

Sorry, I don't have a dishwasher.

I do recommend the Sony DVD player. Excellent quality and although a little higher-priced than some others, in my opinion the Sony is worth the money. I paid $300. in late 2000 but they are probably less, now.

I like Chilton's manual but I like 'Motor's' better. Frankly, I don't use a manual much as I only work on my own car(s) and I know them very well, especially the Stang, which I've owned for 12 years. When I get stuck, I have a few friends who are professional mechanics (shop owners, too) and they usually bail me out one way or another. Manuals are good for reference and such but I almost never depend on them as they always seem to lack something I need to know.

Remember, I'm not a pro mechanic, just a driveway hacker.

Topless In Texas · 02-03-2002, 11:32 PM

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Originally posted by Mr 5 0
Sorry, I don't have a dishwasher.

*** YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING.......5.0, YOU dont have a dishwasher? How do you survive??? That is TRULY amazing!!***

I guess ya'll know i'm gonna have to print this out when I go appliance shopping,...
One thing I cant get used to is the name "Panasonic" on a Microwave...guess I want to link that to other things lilke t,v,'s and stuff like that. Anybody ever hear of a brand called ROPER? I had never heard of it before. I'm not interested in it, just curious. h ow is GE for appliances?????
Thanks again ya'll. your really giving me good input!!

Mach 1 · 02-04-2002, 12:15 AM

It took me awhile to get used to a Panasonic microwave also, but it has been a good value.

I never heard of Roper.

Whirlpool and GE are the two big ones, and I think whirlpool is better. A lot of them have cheaper lines that use a different name, but it is still made by the apparent company and uses most of the same parts. For example, "hotpoint" is a low end GE line.

My dad has some off the wall brand refrigerator that he's had for like 25 years now and its never broke down or quit working once. I think its a "Norge".

PKRWUD · 02-04-2002, 02:08 AM

Roper. Wasn't he the landlord in 3's company? I didn't know he made microwaves. i'd heard he died. Must not be very good microwaves.

Take care,
-Chris

Topless In Texas · 02-04-2002, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by PKRWUD
Roper. Wasn't he the landlord in 3's company? I didn't know he made microwaves. i'd heard he died. Must not be very good microwaves.

Take care,
-Chris

Chris...HAHHAHAA! ya, your right. I used to watch that. I hear it and i think of jeans too. Actually I saw a washer/dryer maded by Roper and never heard of them!

Mr 5 0 · 02-04-2002, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Topless In Texas

***YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING.......5.0, You don't have a dishwasher? How do you survive??? That is TRULY amazing!!***

Topless:

You're a hoot, girl!

I don't have a dishwasher because the condo I bought didn't come with one and I don't think it's worth the expense of not only a new dishwasher but the electrical and plumbing work I would have to have done. Someday, maybe, but it's not a priority for me. I wash dishes as soon as I dirty them so I never have a lot to do.

Shop around for your new appliances and get the best deal but don't buy 'no-name' brands unless you know who made it.

In the case of 'ROPER' appliances, they are made by Whirlpool so they should be fine.

Here's a link to their website:

http://www.roperappliances.com/

Every company has a website these days so always see what you can find out there, when time permits.

Continued good luck.

02-03-2002, 08:32 AM	#23
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Topless I agree with Mach 1, except I'd recommend a Sharp microwave. I've had the same one for 12 years, works awesome. My washer and dryer are 10 years old, and are Kenmore's. I've had to replace some parts in the dryer (bearings, guide wheels, belt (2x)), but it's been severely abused. Anyway, they both still work. The fridge is from Sears, too, and it's gotta be 12 years old, or more. Still works great! My ex put the ice cube bucket into the oven one night when she "wasn't thinking", but other than that, it's been great. I just recently bought a Bissel carpet cleaner at Sears. I knew which model I wanted, and I searched the web for prices. I went everywhere, but no one had it in stock. Then I tried Sears. Not only did they have it, but for $15 less than Wal Mart, who had been the lowest price. 1BAD I hear ya! When I took my Engines class at the local cc, students were able to buy all the Snap-on tools they wanted for a huge discount. Problem was, I was a college kid, I didn't have any money! Oh well. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-03-2002, 12:49 PM	#25
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	HAHAHAHHA! [QUOTE]Originally posted by PKRWUD My ex put the ice cube bucket into the oven one night when she "wasn't thinking", but other than that, it's been great. . <------- HOW FUNNY!!!!!! THAT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING I WOULD DO!!!!!!!! AHHAHAHAHAHAHHA!--------> __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

02-03-2002, 12:52 PM	#26
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Well, my panasonic is only 7 years old, so I guess the Sharp has it beat so far. About the snap-on tools being sold cheap at schools--- I experienced the same thing at Aircraft Mechanic School (I guess Snap-on does this at every tech school). I was able to buy thier small starter tool kit, which was nice at the discounted price, but I wish I had more money at the time. There were some people in my class who bought major amounts of tools, like they had a lot of money and were able to take advantage of the steep discount at the time. I think they were buying for freinds, family, etc...whoever had the cash for the tools at the time. Makes you wonder about snap-ons mark-up? Here they are selling as many tools as you could buy at a 60% discount, and they are still making money off you. Great tools, yes---extremely overpriced, yes. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

02-03-2002, 02:52 PM	#27
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Appliances and Repair manuals Topless: I've had a Sears Kenmore (Whirlpool) washer/dryer that has been used extensively for 15 years with no problems other than a replaced belt on the dryer a few years ago. My refrigerator is a Kenmore (new last year - works great) and I have a Panasonic 1100 watt microwave that I bought at Sears in 2000 that I'm very pleased with. For what it's worth: I also have a 15-year-old JVC VCR that won't quit, even though I replaced it (mostly) with a Sony DVD player last year. No help on lawnmowers; I live in a condo and someone mows the lawn for us as part of the condo fee! I buy at Sears but only on sale and only 'name brand' products that I know and trust. I purchased a Toshiba TV there last month. Good quality (I've had two other Toshibas in the past that worked well) and - a good price. Sears is worth looking at, although I wouldn't make them my only stop. crazy horse: I've always used Chilton's manuals or I borrow my mechanic friend's Motors manual when I'm desperate. Never heard of Haynes until some years ago. Read one in the store. It did suck! End of story.

02-03-2002, 04:26 PM	#28
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Wow, Mr 5.0 and I have all the same brand appliances. Freaky or what? I have the whirlpool washer, dryer and refrigerator, and panasonic microwave as previously mentioned. I also have a JVC VCR and 2 toshibas TV's (excellent TV, and priced better than Sony) Ok Mr. 5.0, what kind of dishwasher do you have? I havent bought a DVD player yet. Do you recommend the sony? I disagree about the Haynes manuals being any worse than the Chiltons though. They both suck! __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

02-03-2002, 04:50 PM	#29
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Mach 1- Dude, I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to compete. i'm sure your Panasonic rocks the world. I just haven't replaced any major appliances recently, in part because they either haven't broken, or if they did, I was able to fix them. BTW, I am very pleased with my Sony DVD. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-03-2002, 05:46 PM	#31
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	MW morphs into 'Consumer Reports'! Mach 1: That is a little weird about having the same appliances but since they sell tens of thousands of Kenmore washer/dryers, Panasonic microwaves, Toshiba TV's and JVC VCR players, I guess it falls under the 'law of averages' . Still, a little weird. Sorry, I don't have a dishwasher. I do recommend the Sony DVD player. Excellent quality and although a little higher-priced than some others, in my opinion the Sony is worth the money. I paid $300. in late 2000 but they are probably less, now. I like Chilton's manual but I like 'Motor's' better. Frankly, I don't use a manual much as I only work on my own car(s) and I know them very well, especially the Stang, which I've owned for 12 years. When I get stuck, I have a few friends who are professional mechanics (shop owners, too) and they usually bail me out one way or another. Manuals are good for reference and such but I almost never depend on them as they always seem to lack something I need to know. Remember, I'm not a pro mechanic, just a driveway hacker.

02-04-2002, 12:15 AM	#33
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	It took me awhile to get used to a Panasonic microwave also, but it has been a good value. I never heard of Roper. Whirlpool and GE are the two big ones, and I think whirlpool is better. A lot of them have cheaper lines that use a different name, but it is still made by the apparent company and uses most of the same parts. For example, "hotpoint" is a low end GE line. My dad has some off the wall brand refrigerator that he's had for like 25 years now and its never broke down or quit working once. I think its a "Norge". __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

02-04-2002, 02:08 AM	#34
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Roper. Wasn't he the landlord in 3's company? I didn't know he made microwaves. i'd heard he died. Must not be very good microwaves. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-04-2002, 01:47 PM	#36
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Re: Re: MW morphs into 'Consumer Reports'! Originally posted by Topless In Texas *YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING.......5.0, You don't have a dishwasher? How do you survive??? That is TRULY amazing!!* Topless: You're a hoot, girl! I don't have a dishwasher because the condo I bought didn't come with one and I don't think it's worth the expense of not only a new dishwasher but the electrical and plumbing work I would have to have done. Someday, maybe, but it's not a priority for me. I wash dishes as soon as I dirty them so I never have a lot to do. Shop around for your new appliances and get the best deal but don't buy 'no-name' brands unless you know who made it. In the case of 'ROPER' appliances, they are made by Whirlpool so they should be fine. Here's a link to their website: http://www.roperappliances.com/ Every company has a website these days so always see what you can find out there, when time permits. Continued good luck.

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