...is reportedly headed our way.
While reminiscing in Bruce's "Frigemore" thread about that particular model of front-loader, and fretting about no longer having one, I performed one of my periodic internet searches.
As this model is a 2.7 cubic-foot capacity machine, normally I run a search on "Frigidaire 2.7" and some of the other brands under which this machine was sold. Besides GE and Kenmore, I think someone told me they sold a Gibson version of this, too.
Looking under Kenmore, I found ONE for sale at a SearsOutlet in Morrow, GA, which I believe is in the Atlanta metro area. It was listed as new, a floor model, with scratches the only damage indicated.
The low-resolution photos on the website made it look exactly like the model we had. It had a list price of $799, but was marked down to $519. The shipping estimate to our door was $213, which didn't seem too bad. So, I made the impulsive (for me) decision to buy it, which I was able to do online.
That was Sunday, and Monday I received a call from one of the store managers confirming the order and shipping details. She said they would strap it to a pallet with corner protectors, then box it and strap that, as well. It would go from the store to a Sears depot, then shipped by a contract shipper to our local Sears depot, and then Sears employees would deliver it to our home.
It's supposed to be here sometime next week, and I received an email today that it was on its way. Of course I recall the recent experience Launderess had with the damaged AEG set, so I know anything can happen during delivery.
Thus far, the experience with SearsOutlet has been remarkably easy and pleasant.
The model number is 417.40412700 and the serial number is XC10114311. According to the appliance look-up website, it was either built in 1991, 2001 or 2011. I'm guessing 2011 is the correct year. I'm kind of surprised it was built that recently, as I thought that Kenmore had dumped this model awhile back.
It appears the laundry angels have arranged a wash-day miracle!
While reminiscing in Bruce's "Frigemore" thread about that particular model of front-loader, and fretting about no longer having one, I performed one of my periodic internet searches.
As this model is a 2.7 cubic-foot capacity machine, normally I run a search on "Frigidaire 2.7" and some of the other brands under which this machine was sold. Besides GE and Kenmore, I think someone told me they sold a Gibson version of this, too.
Looking under Kenmore, I found ONE for sale at a SearsOutlet in Morrow, GA, which I believe is in the Atlanta metro area. It was listed as new, a floor model, with scratches the only damage indicated.
The low-resolution photos on the website made it look exactly like the model we had. It had a list price of $799, but was marked down to $519. The shipping estimate to our door was $213, which didn't seem too bad. So, I made the impulsive (for me) decision to buy it, which I was able to do online.
That was Sunday, and Monday I received a call from one of the store managers confirming the order and shipping details. She said they would strap it to a pallet with corner protectors, then box it and strap that, as well. It would go from the store to a Sears depot, then shipped by a contract shipper to our local Sears depot, and then Sears employees would deliver it to our home.
It's supposed to be here sometime next week, and I received an email today that it was on its way. Of course I recall the recent experience Launderess had with the damaged AEG set, so I know anything can happen during delivery.
Thus far, the experience with SearsOutlet has been remarkably easy and pleasant.
The model number is 417.40412700 and the serial number is XC10114311. According to the appliance look-up website, it was either built in 1991, 2001 or 2011. I'm guessing 2011 is the correct year. I'm kind of surprised it was built that recently, as I thought that Kenmore had dumped this model awhile back.
It appears the laundry angels have arranged a wash-day miracle!
