For those looking to save time and money when shopping for major home appliances, there can be no better place to go than a scratch and dent store to find a really fabulous deal. In this day and age, equipping a home with just the basic major appliances can cost a small fortune. The appliances at these discount stores tend to be name brands that have minor imperfections (usually) that makes that item unsuitable for sale at the usual retail store or that have been returned for whatever reason to the original store and need to be resold. Savings can be significant, as much as 50% less depending on the defect.
One of the most attractive reasons for going to a scratch and dent store is price. Let's face it, this is a major purchase, one that isn’t made every day. The appliances from a scratch and dent store are brand new, offered at deeply discounted prices. Maybe they fell off the delivery truck and suffered a minor dent. Or perhaps it just did not fit in with the previous owner's decor. For whatever reason, it is a terrific opportunity. Not only will the price be significantly lower, but since these are new, quite often the factory warranty will still be intact or available for a much lower price. Depending on the brand, Sears comes to mind, there can be generous return policies in place as well.
Determining the most important factor in purchasing an appliance through a scratch and dent store can go a long way in choosing where to go, whether it is price, brand names, availability of factory warranties, or just proximity. For instance, locally owned stores will be more likely to allow haggling and subsequently provide additional discounts or extra perks like delivery for a nominal fee. The larger retail outlets don't allow as much wiggle room with pricing but generally offer factory warranties and/or replacement parts. It doesn't take much homework to find the perfect store. It might take some extra effort to get the appliance of your dreams, but in the final analysis, it is worth it!