Lowes Appliances
Posted on August 21, 2007 - Filed Under Housing |
"My budget is $3400," I announced to the Lowes Kitchen Appliance Guy. It was actually a few dollars more but I give the sales guy something lower to shoot for and maybe I’ll come in on budget.
Last time I went shopping for appliances, it was for the basic four kitchen items: refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher. My budget was $3000 at that time. And I came in pretty close. For stainless steel, that wasn’t too shabby.
This time, I don’t have a spot for an installed microwave. However a stackable washer and dryer is required. The stackable is about 3 times as much as a microwave.
As with usual sales techniques, we had to get his manager involved (consult higher authority) and there were some special codes entered into the computer.
"Clifford the closest we can get you is $3600. That includes tax. We’re not charging for delivery. And we got you a rebate."
"Are you absolutely sure?" I asked. "That’s the best you can do?"
"Yes."
To the cashiers I went. As is the practice, the cashier took my last name and phone number. She found my order. "That will be $3600."
"Oops! What’s this? A Lowe’s coupon?"
"With the coupon, it will be $3450."
Strolling out the door with 10 feet of receipt paper in my hands, detailing warranties and rebate information, a little voice inside my head was telling me to shop around next time. I’m unsure if I truly got the best deal.
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Nice… I was just about to ask about the coupon.
No to nit-pick, but aren’t you going just a bit overboard by including a microwave. This seems like something that would be the tenant’s responsibility. A dishwasher is a nice luxury, but the microwave seems like you’re really piling on the amenities.
I only mention this with regard to your post on the overall budget last week. If you are 50% over budget a microwave seems like a good place to cut corners.
Kenric, I was surprised I didn’t get more off the price. But the coupons only apply to items not marked “On sale” which is what the manager did with the items.
Engineer, I didn’t get a microwave. There’s enough counter space for one to be put there by the future tenants.
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