I forgot to cross post this last year. Save yourself some time and money. FB Marketplace is the best place to find used appliances and you likely won't get ripped off like we did at this business.
My wife and I stopped into Affordable Used Appliances (Parker) in search of a used electric dryer. We were met on the sales floor by Lawrence. We explained what we were looking for and he showed us two different dryers. One had a steam function and the second did not. But, Larry told us specifically that the second dryer was a 2017 model, only two years old. He quoted us the same price for each model, $250. We did not need a steam function and we were sold on the second model because it was only two years old. Here's where things became shady. Larry asked if we needed delivery. We did not. He asked if we needed to purchase the electrical cord for the dryer which they conviently remove from their appliances. I said we did not need it. Then he began the transaction on his computer and suddenly he can't sell it to us for $250. He said "the system won't let" him sell it for under $275. I should have walked out at that point but decided to move forward. He then told us in order for him to sell it to us for that price, he needed us to leave a positive Google review concerning the purchase. We said we would be happy to do that later, but he said he could not complete the transaction until we logged onto to Google and left the review so he could confirm it. Again, I should have walked out. What kind of policy is that? We loaded the dryer into my truck and drove home. My wife and I carried the dryer up our front steps then two flights of stairs in the house. When I moved the dryer towards the laundry room I discovered the following written in large black letters on the back of the dryer "INSTALLED 12/5/13". Obviously this was a big problem since the main reason I purchased this dryer was the "fact" that it was only two years old. I did some research and was able to confirm using the serial number online that this dryer was manufactured in 2013, SIX YEARS ago, not two as Larry assured us. I returned to the store the following week. Larry seemed disappointed to see me. I asked I we could speak for a minute. He responded, "That's all I got is minute. The truck just got here." Larry was a completely different person on this day. I explained the above situation regarding the date of the dryer. He said, "Well it could have been me hitting the wrong key in the computer if you're calling me a liar." I told him I wasn't calling him a liar. But I explained it was strange to me that he immediately told us that the dryer on the floor was only two years old. This was before he had done anything on his computer that could have resulted in a mistakingly pressed key. Larry was sarcastic and condescending throughout the entirety of our conversation on this day. He made a point to laugh at me a couple different times. He also raised his voice at one point and said, "You're just busting my balls!" That wasn't the most professional behavior for a "manager." I was there simply to give him the opportuntiy to resolve the situation. He grudgingly suggested giving me a $25 credit. He refused to allow me to return the dryer because all sales are final. I tried to use the analogy that if a person was to buy a used car that was two years old but later learned it was six years old, etc...But Larry interrupted me and said, "This isn't a car, Terry!" It became clear after several minutes in the business that Larry would not be resolving the situation he created. As I left the building he shouted sarcastically, "Have a nice day!" I did more research and discovered this business has a terrible rating on the Better Business Bureau website. I'm also contacting the Federal Trade Commission. Clearly this business has so many positive Google reviews due to the fact they are insisting customers leave the review before they complete transactions. I strongly suggest everyone should avoid this business. Go to FB Marketplace for much better deals. Don't get conned like I did. read more