[quote=FlyerInHi]Sears outlet is fine if you buy open box or display items.

But if you order brand new and you know what you want, Sears, Lowes, Home Depot, etc… just pass the order to the manufacturer who ship direct to you (usually using the same contract delivery company). So it comes down to the pricing currently in effect.

(BTW, for warranty service, all the manufacturers seem to use the few same contract repair companies)

For rental properties, I would wait until Thanksgiving Black Friday, every year, and order upgraded stainless appliances for cheap. There’s a replacement cycle on appliances and it’s a good way to “delight” your tenants. It’s a good way to show your tenants that you care. I subscribe to the Costco motto of “delighting your customers.”

Appliances are more expensive when you have to replace immediately. But if you wait to Thanksgiving you could get a promo dishwasher that would normally cost $1000 for $400. Small price to pay to surprise your tenants and make them happy. Plus you avoid costly service calls that are inevitable when the appliances get old.

Super high end appliances are a different story.[/quote]

For rental property. If it ain’t broke, why fix it.