Submitted by theoldcowpoke t3_11cjeqs in Maine
Looking for a new washing machine, wondering if there’s any scratch/dent warehouses worth checking out.
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cannonball12345 t1_ja3ku78 wrote
I second this. I worked at Lowe’s and we routinely marked damaged and returned appliances. Call ahead and ask for the appliance department.
alpha417 t1_ja3mg2s wrote
Brighton Ave Lowes usually has some big markdowns and the managers there have some flexibility on additional markdowns if you're compelling enough.
Avoid the Portland ReStore over by Handyman rental, they sell 10 or 12 yo used appliances there for 25% less than the big box store next to them. used wall sconces for $5 less than new with no warranty is no bargain either...
MaineChowder71 t1_ja499rv wrote
I agree about the ReStore. Over priced for older appliances, and they have a policy and will.nit negotiate the price. Granted, the money is going to a good cause, but if you're looking for the best deal, this isn't the place.
kaislikeawheel t1_ja3drdb wrote
https://www.dunnettinc.com/scratch-n-dent.html
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Definitely worth checking out. Got my first set of appliances there for a great deal (15ish years ago now but still) and the fridge had a minor dent on the side that was only noticeable if you went looking for it and you couldn't even find the issue on the stove.
rectumish t1_ja3e4a0 wrote
that's my go to in Bangor.
sage4wt t1_ja3qmag wrote
Mardens.
Guygan t1_ja3b3h0 wrote
Check out your closest Habitat ReStore.
shilohstorm88 t1_ja3gitq wrote
This is a great suggestion - I got an essentially new LG washer from Bangor ReStore a few years back for a really fair price. Still using it.
icanliveinthewoods t1_ja3qehi wrote
My parents got a great deal on a scratch & dent stove at The Major’s Furniture Store in Farmingdale. It had a big scratch down the side that was hidden by the counter after installation.
tgunner4321 t1_ja3s00z wrote
zoolilba t1_ja5sxry wrote
This is a place in Lisbon that offers used
Adventurous_Gap_2092 t1_ja421ig wrote
Facebook marketplace or Habitat Restore
Accomplished-Bee650 t1_ja5mrnz wrote
I generally wouldn’t suggest a big box store but the Brunswick Lowe’s appliance department is staffed by really nice people and they actually pick up the phone if you call and dial the extension for that department. They seem to have the most scratch and dents because of their volume. Agren is also worth calling. I would avoid ReStore for appliances.
jasonhitsthings t1_ja85l1e wrote
Dunnett's Appliances in Bangor has quite a selection of S&D choices.
wmansir t1_ja3ha64 wrote
I got my drier from Lowe's S&D section, $300 for a drier with a $900 MSRP that usually gets to $600 during sales. The only damage was a small dent in the front corner, which I put up against a wall anyway. FYI, bring a pickup because they don't deliver S&D and won't sell it unless you can take it immediately. MFG warranty is still valid, but starts from original sales date.