whitegood quality

[Dave]

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 02:19:02 GMT, Ross Herbert
<rherber1SPAMEX@bigpond.net.au> wrote:

On Wed, 25 Aug 2004 00:32:46 GMT, Dave <daveg50_8@NotCoolMail.invalid
wrote:

|On Tue, 24 Aug 2004 06:34:53 GMT, Ross Herbert
|<rherber1SPAMEX@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
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|>My experience with washing machines is that the expensive european
|>brands, while good, are often not backed up with good service. And
|>when they are it is expensive. I have owned a Hitachi top loader for
|>about 15 years and it hasn't even looked like failing apart from one
|>minor problem. The lid interlock spin switch activator tab broke off
|>but this was easily fixed by forming a new tab with Selleys knead-it.
|
|>I can thoroughly recommend Hitachi washers for both reliability and
|>service.
|>http://www.hitachi.com.au/hitachi/content/template_product_index.asp?ID=126
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|Hmm... Interesting
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|I too have had a Hitachi toploader for around 10 years. After about 4
|years the main bearing went owing to a faulty seal which leaked water
|all over it. Since this was replaced, it has gone well until a few
|weeks ago when the interlock switch tab failed ! At the moment it is
|glued back & seems to be holding. I priced a replacement lid from the
|agents - $57.75 !! If the glue fails I will simply by-pass the switch.
|
|Dave


Dave,

Actually my machine was bought as a "GE Microprocessor 700T" but it
was simply a rebadged Hitachi.That's how old it is because GE brand
hasn't been around for a long while now. When I bought it it was
around $800 so it wasn't a cheapie.

I originally glued the tab back on as well but it fell off in a few
months. Selleys knead it was the go if you don't mind a bit of filing
to shape afterwards.

Ross H

Thanks for that Ross.

Dave

 

[KoRRupT_1]

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Actually good guys had the same fridge for the same price and I got free
delivery from Myers. I find Myers will price match so there is not problem
and they are easy to exchange if there is a fault. You just don't want to
pay their in initial ticket price. Also, they have a 30 day period where
if
you see the same product cheaper they will pay the difference.

I have used this before too. So what's the problem with Myers then?

- I find that Myers' customer service is really poor.
- Their ticket price is alway above other shop's ticket price.
- They may 'price match', but would they 'price beat'?
- Their standard delivery fee was higher (and zoned - depending on where you
live).
- Their salespeople really look down on you when you say you can get it
cheaper elsewhere.
- They don't have alot of range to select from.
- They won't hold stock for longer than 2 weeks.
- They're not the only one to offer a 30 day price guarantee. Some other
shops offer 110% price difference.

The only thing of value at Myers are their gift vouchers...

Ultimately, if a business provides a good price, excellent customer service
and good after market support, then I don't think people really care where
they shop...

 

[Geoff C]

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u live).
- Their salespeople really look down on you when you say you can get
it cheaper elsewhere.
- They don't have alot of range to select from.
- They won't hold stock for longer than 2 weeks.
- They're not the only one to offer a 30 day price guarantee. Some

Same with most retailers.


Maybe you are not so skilled at negotiations.

 

[KoRRupT_1]

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"Geoff C" <notinterestedin@spa.comm> wrote in message
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u live).
- Their salespeople really look down on you when you say you can get
it cheaper elsewhere.
- They don't have alot of range to select from.
- They won't hold stock for longer than 2 weeks.
- They're not the only one to offer a 30 day price guarantee. Some



Same with most retailers.

true... but they usually give better service and are egar to get your
business. atleast they don't make you feel like you're a beggar that just
came off the street when you start negotiating with them.

Maybe you are not so skilled at negotiations.

Maybe you like to pay higher price for shitty service and none existence
support.


Anyway you can keep on shopping at myers for whitegoods... it doesn't bother
me one bit... Atleast I know that I will be buying at a price better than a
"matched" price with friendly service and more flexible terms.

 

[Steve Robertson]

Is it true that you get what you pay for?

It doesnt cost much for stainless steel screws but Simpson
saved money buy using steel screws on my washing machine.
Now the screw heads are rusted over & will have to be drilled out to
remove them.
So I got what I paid for. (The brake doesnt come on when you open the lid:
bad safety issue there, only comes on at the end of the wash cycle)