JMM, Thank You for posting the link. I will look at the wish books closer another day. The expensive price of television sets in the 1980's is shocking compared with today. It is no wonder the folks got hysterical when we rough housed in the living room.
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I can't put my finger on it
And yes, I know that Kenmore labeled appliances got extra QC time on the line, but somehow it just seems as if the Kenmore appliances built by Whirlpool were just plain better - in design and durability.
I don't like Whirlpool, but there's no question they did some great looking design back in the day. Today, of course, if I had to buy from them, I'd buy the Roper or Estate brand - same stuff, just much less expensive. You're really just paying for the name on KitchenAid and Maytag, now.
As to discouraging BOL sales, boy oh boy did they ever. I had a whale of a time many decades back getting them to sell me a Galaxy for a friend who had to buy new (insurance claim) but had very little to spend. Succeeded, but only after getting the store manager involved and applying what scant charm I possess.
And yes, I know that Kenmore labeled appliances got extra QC time on the line, but somehow it just seems as if the Kenmore appliances built by Whirlpool were just plain better - in design and durability.
I don't like Whirlpool, but there's no question they did some great looking design back in the day. Today, of course, if I had to buy from them, I'd buy the Roper or Estate brand - same stuff, just much less expensive. You're really just paying for the name on KitchenAid and Maytag, now.
As to discouraging BOL sales, boy oh boy did they ever. I had a whale of a time many decades back getting them to sell me a Galaxy for a friend who had to buy new (insurance claim) but had very little to spend. Succeeded, but only after getting the store manager involved and applying what scant charm I possess.
Thank you! 
For posting those catalogs, they made my day! Actually more like my year!
Its very neat to see all those vintage electronics, and I must admit styling in small appliances has improved greatly. Those auto coffee makers look tacky lol. The radios and record players bring back memories, my relatives had those exact ones.
For posting those catalogs, they made my day! Actually more like my year!
Its very neat to see all those vintage electronics, and I must admit styling in small appliances has improved greatly. Those auto coffee makers look tacky lol. The radios and record players bring back memories, my relatives had those exact ones.
Thank you!
For posting those catalogs, they made my day! Actually more like my year! Its very neat to see all those vintage electronics, and I must admit styling in small appliances has improved greatly. Those auto coffee makers look tacky lol. The radios and record players bring back memories, my relatives had those exact ones.
For posting those catalogs, they made my day! Actually more like my year!
Its very neat to see all those vintage electronics, and I must admit styling in small appliances has improved greatly. Those auto coffee makers look tacky lol. The radios and record players bring back memories, my relatives had those exact ones.
