by: Claude Whitacre
I'm using vacuum cleaners as an example, but this idea applies to many kinds of
product.
Buying online is a way to save money, and nearly all online dealers are
reputable. The online feedback to a dis-reputable seller would stop most buyers
from giving him money. So the online method of buying pretty much patrols
itself.
But there are times when saving a few dollars by shopping online isn't in your
best interest.
I sell vacuum cleaners, so let's use that as an example.
Some brands of vacuum cleaner are inexpensive (under $150), and you are not out
a lot of money if the product proves defective, and you cannot get a
replacement.
Some vacuum cleaners are more expensive, made better, and are in more demand.
These vacuum cleaners are designed and built to last for many years, even
decades. These are not disposable vacuums. These vacuums are ones you would
maintain and service to ensure you get your money's worth.
The problem is, there are sellers that obtain these vacuum cleaners from
legitimate dealers that are going out of business. These machines are considered
used by the manufacturer. Vacuums that were sold to a second party, are now not
being sold by a real dealer. When you buy from these liquidators (many E-Bay
merchants buy and sell this way), the warranty is voided.
These dealers are also not in the service business. Repairs will almost always
have to be supplied by a non-dealer or a dealer that cannot honor the warranty.
In our store we receive several vacuum cleaners a week that someone bought on
E-Bay. They tell us that the description said it ran like new. We have to tell
then sometimes that their motor is shot, or some equally bad news. Also, you
have no recourse in many of these deals. Once you accept the vacuum, you can't
prove it was defective when you received it. It becomes your word against the
online seller's.
We have customers call us asking if we can beat an offer they received from a
dealer of a vacuum cleaner we are not authorized to service. We can usually sell
the exact same machine for hundreds of dollars less. We still recommend they buy
from the authorized dealer and warranty center. The money saved today is always
less than the money saved because eventually you will want your vacuum serviced.
So our advice is to buy from local retailers who are legitimately authorized to
sell and service your vacuum cleaner. Buy online only from authorized dealers
and service centers. Buying something that won't perform for you, is never a
good deal.
About The Author
Claude Whitacre lives in Wooster Ohio 44691 and owns The Sweeper Store.
You can watch vacuum cleaner review videos at
http://www.vacuumcleanerswoosterohio44691.com or see his local website at
http://www.sweeperstoreonline.com
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