tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post8505063627734797597..comments2023-10-17T12:05:26.540+01:00Comments on Razor-blade of Life: Z is Going ShoppingZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-75084768083305268892008-12-28T22:50:00.000+00:002008-12-28T22:50:00.000+00:00I may have misled you with the word 'shopping', Ir...I may have misled you with the word 'shopping', Irene. This is not a commercial site so it doesn't matter what its ranking is. But I appreciate your message with its clear explanation, which didn't pretend to be something it wasn't. Indeed, I might even take a look at the website.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-34636298591607480032008-12-28T18:07:00.000+00:002008-12-28T18:07:00.000+00:00Well, John Lewis's slogan is 'never knowingly unde...Well, John Lewis's slogan is 'never knowingly undersold' and they do match any other price you can find, but they exclude online prices from that. However, if they'd install it, that could well make the difference.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-50530760904733374142008-12-28T18:03:00.000+00:002008-12-28T18:03:00.000+00:00How about you tell the salesman at the shop that y...How about you tell the salesman at the shop that you'd prefer to buy from them, but the internet price is XXX. Then ask if they can they match the price, because it would be ever so lovely to be able to buy from their fine establishment, rather than the Internet. If he agrees, then you both win. If he disagrees, then you have tried your best, and can spend your money online without guilt.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-19354222691558540672008-12-28T17:59:00.000+00:002008-12-28T17:59:00.000+00:00Yes, there are some free 5 year warranties on Siem...Yes, there are some free 5 year warranties on Siemens washers. JL don't charge for delivery or getting rid of the old appliance, but there's a local tip that doesn't charge either so it's no big deal. Weeza and Phil's new fridge freezer was faulty and JL sent one immediately to tide them over until they could send a replacement. <BR/><BR/>Actually, I've just been remembering how long I've had this one. I think I'll write a little tribute.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-59934859923498053632008-12-28T17:14:00.000+00:002008-12-28T17:14:00.000+00:00The Witch Guide to Dishwasher PurchaseDivide price...<B>The Witch Guide to Dishwasher Purchase</B><BR/><BR/>Divide price by number of years warranty to work out cost per year (these days, appliances aren't made to last or, even, be economically repaired).<BR/><BR/>Siemens sometimes have 5 year warranty included in the price. It's a rolling promotion and your dealer should know when they're going to do it again, if they're not currently.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Bosch and Siemens are now part of the same company I believe. The Bosch are the lower end of the market (and nowhere near what they were even 5 or 6 years ago), and made in Eastern Europe, the Siemens are still made in Germany (or were last time I bought one).<BR/><BR/><BR/>Ask about the dB level. It's the easy way to discriminate the well padded form the not-so-well-padded.<BR/><BR/>JL aren't what they were for honouring promises either. I've had 2 run-ins with them in the past 3 or 4 years and really couldn't recommend anyone buy from there on assumption of the service. <BR/><BR/>Anyway, short of it going wrong in the first 10 days, for a dishwasher, you're always going to be dealing with the manufacturer's support people. Check out if it's a geographic or a premium rate ()870-) number as you could be on hold a long time if it goes wrong...<BR/><BR/>Realistically, you're probably only ever going to use a couple of programmes on a dishwasher - so don't buy one with any more than you'll use!<BR/><BR/>When looking at prices, watch out for delivery costs, connection costs and takeaway of old appliance costs. Personally, I negototiate my price. Then pause, suck my teeth (they do) and say, "You've got a deal, if you throw in free delivery, connection and removal of my old one." They can only say no, then it's their loss, not yours. <BR/><BR/>In the current market, it's turnover not margin that is driving businesses. Therefore plenty of deals to be had.<BR/><BR/>If you lived even 20 miles nearer, I'd recommend you went to Small Local Town independent. They are wonderful. Possibly my best retailer ever.<BR/><BR/><BR/>I am still delighted with my Siemens dishwasher - the best I've ever had, and I'd buy Siemens again every time. I've never heard anyone have a problem with one. The farmhouse in Northumberland that we rent every autumn have Miele appliances. Our Siemens dishwasher washes miles better than their Miele - and that often gets clogged arms with odd bits of food (I don't believe one should have to rinse plates before dishwashing).<BR/><BR/>Whatever you decide - avoid Zanussi at all costs. I don't know anyone who has got one beyond 18 months reccently. My first one lasted 14 years. My second 13 months. Then I bought a Siemens and more than 4 years later it's still as good as new.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-23107201213622592852008-12-28T16:40:00.000+00:002008-12-28T16:40:00.000+00:00Good luck with your shopping. Hope you found a goo...Good luck with your shopping. Hope you found a good dishwasher.<BR/>I researched washing machines before buying one. It had great reviews but has broken down twice in 12 months. . . . . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-15483738621794483102008-12-28T16:30:00.000+00:002008-12-28T16:30:00.000+00:00Sadly, it wouldn't go with my Edwardian wash basin...Sadly, it wouldn't go with my Edwardian wash basin. Though thank you very much for the offer.<BR/><BR/>A bogof seems a very suitable offer for loo seats.Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-13572057571401697432008-12-28T16:15:00.000+00:002008-12-28T16:15:00.000+00:00The see-through one with blue flowers. Although i...The see-through one with blue flowers. Although if there's a buy-one-get-one free offer I'll replace the 60's one too.<BR/><BR/>Did you want one of them?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-80829469644483674692008-12-28T16:10:00.000+00:002008-12-28T16:10:00.000+00:00Are you going to John Lewis, Dave? If so, I might...Are you going to John Lewis, Dave? If so, I might bump into you there. I think you might do better for your blind than in Waterstones.<BR/><BR/>Which of your lovely toilet seats are you replacing?Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00822383355869390919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21602861.post-57529214611413994202008-12-28T15:45:00.000+00:002008-12-28T15:45:00.000+00:00I'm going in to Norwich tomorrow too. I got a Wat...I'm going in to Norwich tomorrow too. I got a Waterstones voucher for Christmas, so want to spend it, just in case they go bust before the end of the week.<BR/><BR/>Also I want a blind for my bathroom. And a new toilet seat. Not sure if Waterstones sell them too.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08403853324345062446noreply@blogger.com