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11-10-2010, 12:31 PM #1Registered User
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We bought a new refrigerator yesterday.
I spent a lot of time researching refrigerators and then we were out shopping and I found what I wanted as far as style, french doors, freezer on bottom, no ice, or water on door, white. It was a GE for $1400. I didn't want to spend that amount. Then as we were leaving there was the same refrigerator with a 3 inch scratch on the door, marked $699. It had been there for a week. I had seen it before but felt sure it was gone. No one wanted it with a scratch. I will put a picture of my 2 grandchildren there. I guess, based on how long it sat there, no one wants a scratched one. Thrilled me. Would you buy a scratched one?
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11-11-2010, 03:31 AM #2Registered User
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Nice savings! And, yes, I would buy a scratched one. I have done that in the past! You can always do something to hide the scratch.
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11-11-2010, 08:07 AM #3Class Act
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Absolutely! $1400 is a heck of a lot of moolah and to get it for $699 is awesome!
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11-11-2010, 12:19 PM #4Registered User
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My fridge is a commercial grade one that was scratched on the side. It was reduced by 75%. I have it next to a wall so no one sees the scratch. :-)
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11-11-2010, 02:20 PM #5Rather be Boating
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Mine has a scratch on the left side. It is totally up against the wall so no one would ever see the scratch. I bought my stand up freezer from one of the Sears distribution places that have the scratched & dented - I don't care if my freezer that sits in a utility room is scratched - again the side scratched is up against a wall.
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11-11-2010, 03:58 PM #6Registered User
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I sure would and have! I bought my Kenmore freezer from the scratch and dent section at Sears. I have had it about 25 years and it is still going strong. I have no problem having a scratch to get a great buy. Mine is in the basement but if it were on an appliance upstairs I'd do what you are doing and just cover it with a picture.
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11-11-2010, 04:25 PM #7Registered User
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Def. yes I would buy a scratched or dented one. Especially at Lowes because they give you 10% more off the price cause it's considered a floor model. We also still have Reese's around this area and they are one of the cheapest places to get a scratch/dent.
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11-11-2010, 05:00 PM #8'Emma' to my grandkids
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Absolutely...particularly when the scratch can be hidden or covered!
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11-11-2010, 06:57 PM #9Registered User
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My new stoe has a dent in the side. The side against the wall. Paid just over half the price of one without. Go figure. It works, its new, and has a warranty. If you look real hard at the top, you can see where the dent starts. Who cares? I'm happy! So congrats on the new fridge!!
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11-15-2010, 05:41 PM #10Banned
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no way...always want a real bang for my buck...
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11-16-2010, 08:27 AM #11Registered User
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that much off because of a measley scratch? I am not made of of money, and I try not to spend like I am.
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