I just saved a bunch of money by asking if they could do better on a price of a washer & dryer [View all]
My old dryer finally gave out. The washing machine was working fine so I decided to go to a used appliance dealer to buy a dryer. I live in San Francisco and a lot of rich people upgrade their still working appliances and have installers haul away perfectly good working appliances. I found a dryer for $250 but I had to arrange my own delivery and install it myself which is out of my or my hubby's skill set.
On the way home I passed a big box hardware store and decided to check out buying a new dryer there. As I was looking around I noticed a washer and dryer on the floor that was reduced. Someone brought it and returned it. The dryer had a clearance price of $556.60 and the washer was priced at $399. I told the salesman I was interested but since they appeared gently used I asked if they could do a better price. He called his manager who I asked the same question. She said she'd give me the pair for $200!!!!.At first I thought I heard $200 apiece but she sold me the pair for $200 plus I had to pay for full delivery, hoses, hardware, installation and taxes. It came out to $542!!!The pair were delivered two days later. I went online and downloaded the manuals and was good to go. I checked several stores for the same models and found out the pair would have cost $1300 plus delivery and taxes. It was one of best bargains ever. My husband was so surprised I got such a great deal.
That said even in big box stores, they will make deals with you if you ask. If you see an opened box for big appliances askif they can do you better. I think they wanted it off the floor to make more selling space.
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