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  • October 31, 2010 at 4:07 PM #18145
    Coronita
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    Awhile ago, I use to shake my head in disbelief like Sears could still be around. On occasion when i went in there, the stores were empty, the merchandise was crap, prices weren’t that great, and customer service was horrible.

    Recently, I don’t know I’ve been warming up to them…I can’t say specifically what has changed, but things just seem different.

    1..Applianaces… I found that their prices are extremely competitive. And unlike before when you had Kenmore (rebadged whirpools/ge’s/etc), they carry original non-rebranded appliances making comparison possible. Also, customer service was excellent. Like I said, I had frost trouble with 3 LG fridges, and they took them back and sent me a new Whirpool without issues…if this was costco, I’d be SOL..

    2..Childrens toys, shoes, clothing…Ok, so the clothing isn’t like Gymboree. But they recently started a pretty decent toy section. (Now that Toy’r’us is really far away from me, it’s not a bad place to stock up for stuff of kid’s friend’s b-days). Also, they have an interesting return policy. if you buy kids shoes/clothes and they get worn out/broken/ripped for any reasons, you can get a free exchange. (There are rules/exclusions..But basically, exchanges only apply to same size items…)

    3…Tools/hardware has always imho been top notch

    4. Household items. Not bad for everyday stuff. You wouldn’t buy high end stuff here, but for everyday kitchen stuff, it’s pretty decent..

    5…Automotive repair…They need to work on this. Either ditch this or offer basic oil/battery service and skip the more major service…

    Funny feeling is it just feels the store is different these days.

    October 31, 2010 at 5:27 PM #624814
    patb
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    Ed lempert bought Sears in 2005 and merged it with
    KMart.

    I think he wants to challenge WalMart.

    October 31, 2010 at 5:27 PM #624897
    patb
    Participant

    Ed lempert bought Sears in 2005 and merged it with
    KMart.

    I think he wants to challenge WalMart.

    October 31, 2010 at 5:27 PM #625451
    patb
    Participant

    Ed lempert bought Sears in 2005 and merged it with
    KMart.

    I think he wants to challenge WalMart.

    October 31, 2010 at 5:27 PM #625576
    patb
    Participant

    Ed lempert bought Sears in 2005 and merged it with
    KMart.

    I think he wants to challenge WalMart.

    October 31, 2010 at 5:27 PM #625888
    patb
    Participant

    Ed lempert bought Sears in 2005 and merged it with
    KMart.

    I think he wants to challenge WalMart.

    October 31, 2010 at 7:47 PM #624834
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Is KMmart even pretending to be a retail business anymore, or have they come clean and admitted that they were always just a front for an experiment to measure the long term effects of bad fluorescent lighting on cheap Chinese thermoplastics?

    October 31, 2010 at 7:47 PM #624917
    Anonymous
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    Is KMmart even pretending to be a retail business anymore, or have they come clean and admitted that they were always just a front for an experiment to measure the long term effects of bad fluorescent lighting on cheap Chinese thermoplastics?

    October 31, 2010 at 7:47 PM #625471
    Anonymous
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    Is KMmart even pretending to be a retail business anymore, or have they come clean and admitted that they were always just a front for an experiment to measure the long term effects of bad fluorescent lighting on cheap Chinese thermoplastics?

    October 31, 2010 at 7:47 PM #625596
    Anonymous
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    Is KMmart even pretending to be a retail business anymore, or have they come clean and admitted that they were always just a front for an experiment to measure the long term effects of bad fluorescent lighting on cheap Chinese thermoplastics?

    October 31, 2010 at 7:47 PM #625907
    Anonymous
    Guest

    Is KMmart even pretending to be a retail business anymore, or have they come clean and admitted that they were always just a front for an experiment to measure the long term effects of bad fluorescent lighting on cheap Chinese thermoplastics?

    October 31, 2010 at 10:10 PM #624859
    Oxford
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    About 20 years ago my wife and I were trying to buy our first home in Carmel Valley. Our credit report was great except for a small fee of less than $10 not paid to Sears. We never knew about it and would have paid them…

    The bank had a problem with that and Sears stonewalled us in any attempts to get it off our report. Basically, told us to fugg off. Even after trying to pay it.

    I FRIGGIN hate Sears more than I hate cats!!

    OX
    …where Ox doesn’t shop

    October 31, 2010 at 10:10 PM #624942
    Oxford
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    About 20 years ago my wife and I were trying to buy our first home in Carmel Valley. Our credit report was great except for a small fee of less than $10 not paid to Sears. We never knew about it and would have paid them…

    The bank had a problem with that and Sears stonewalled us in any attempts to get it off our report. Basically, told us to fugg off. Even after trying to pay it.

    I FRIGGIN hate Sears more than I hate cats!!

    OX
    …where Ox doesn’t shop

    October 31, 2010 at 10:10 PM #625496
    Oxford
    Participant

    About 20 years ago my wife and I were trying to buy our first home in Carmel Valley. Our credit report was great except for a small fee of less than $10 not paid to Sears. We never knew about it and would have paid them…

    The bank had a problem with that and Sears stonewalled us in any attempts to get it off our report. Basically, told us to fugg off. Even after trying to pay it.

    I FRIGGIN hate Sears more than I hate cats!!

    OX
    …where Ox doesn’t shop

    October 31, 2010 at 10:10 PM #625621
    Oxford
    Participant

    About 20 years ago my wife and I were trying to buy our first home in Carmel Valley. Our credit report was great except for a small fee of less than $10 not paid to Sears. We never knew about it and would have paid them…

    The bank had a problem with that and Sears stonewalled us in any attempts to get it off our report. Basically, told us to fugg off. Even after trying to pay it.

    I FRIGGIN hate Sears more than I hate cats!!

    OX
    …where Ox doesn’t shop

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