Why You Should Avoid Buying Used Appliances

5.27.19

Why You Should Avoid Buying Used Appliances

The temptation to purchase used household appliances rather than new ones is understandable. They are usually cheaper than brand new appliances, but there’s a bunch of reasons behind that. Simply put, when it comes to appliances, you usually get what you pay for. In this blog, we’ll discuss the reasons why you should pass on your Facebook friend’s ten year old refrigerator, and pick up a brand new one from Happys Appliances Outlet for a comparable price!.

No Purchase Protection

The most glaring risk associated with purchasing a used appliance is the possibility of it not functioning properly. Think about it, if you had a household necessity that worked excellently, why would you want to sell it? In this scenario, you have no warranty to protect your purchase and set you up with a replacement. When you buy from a new appliances store such as Happys, your chances of receiving a faulty item are MUCH slimmer, and even if you do, you have the warranty to ensure that you’ll receive a replacement appliance at no extra cost.

Tough to Find Matching Appliances

Let’s say you need to replace all of your kitchen appliances, and you find a used refrigerator that you really like. You may have a hard time finding a dishwasher, oven range, and microwave in the same exact brand and color. Buying from a retail store makes it much easier to coordinate your kitchen’s aesthetic. Not to mention, when you buy multiple items at once from an appliances store, they will most often offer you a great package deal discount. If you’re buying from a scratch and dent store like Happys where our prices are already up to 50-70% off MSRP, you may actually end up saving money this way as opposed to buying singular used items from multiple sellers.

Customer Service

When you buy a used appliance from a stranger, it can be a real headache to coordinate the transaction. You’ll likely have to coordinate your own delivery and installation, which is a nearly impossible task for many. In some cases, the person you’re buying from may be unresponsive, rude, or even dangerous. When you buy a brand new appliance from a trusted outlet, you’re going to have help from a salesperson who wants to ensure you receive remarkable customer service. It also turns the issue of delivery and installation into a non-issue, as they can easily deliver and install the appliances you purchase as well as haul away your old one! You’ll also be hard-pressed to find an independent reseller who will accept credit payments or allow you to finance your purchase over time. When you shop at Happys, you can take your appliances home for just $50 down and pay off the rest later down the road! With all that said, it’s clear that brand new is the way to go when buying appliances.