Update:
Hey Fred, thanks for your response and your explanation about the hump in my lid. I had some issues with the area around the bleach reservoir turning yellow after only 8 uses of the machine, so I googled SpeedQueen's customer service number. During my reading, I never saw anything about that hump. Lol. I sincerely appreciate that education.
Just wanted to post an update to address your question about my statement about pickup. I paid and left the store. When my client / friend came to pick it up, he called me and said, "Hey. The washer isn't actually here. They said it's located somewhere over on *insert name of street*. And that's where I should have gone to pick it up. But they said I can get the display model."
My client had already moved some things around and rescheduled his day to do this favor for me. And he's the only person I know that has a truck that he actually doesn't mind hauling stuff with, so I told him to go ahead and bring that one.
It's been SO long that I can't remember where the staff member said the warehouse was / where he was was supposed to have gone to pick up the washer, but I am 100% my client called, from the store - and we had this conversation. At the time of purchase, The Smith Appliance delivery person wasn't going to be available for 2 weeks, so I advised that I would have someone pick it up. And I was never told that the pick-up location was somewhere other than the showroom.
With regards to the credit card thing - I understand - and as I stated, I didn't actually deduct a star for that. When my Mother passed away, we inherited a couple of rental properties in south Ga. Since I now have to manage them from afar, there have been COUNTLESS times that I had to call a store and make my payment over the phone (for a new water heater, new fridge, carpentry repairs, carpet cleaning, other plumbing repairs, you name it). Frankly, I don't know what I would have done if the companies I have dealt with didn't accept my payment over the phone because I work too much to have time to drive 5.5 hours (one way) to physically hand someone my credit card. Again - no stars lost - just a note for others so they know in advance since it's a pretty extraordinary circumstance in this day and age. In my recent experiences, most companies accepted it with no qualms, with the exception being one company that asked me to email or fax a copy of my GADL beforehand.
Again, thanks.
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My salesperson, Fred, was very nice and knowledgeable.
They seem to have a LOT of inventory to choose from. The only reason I'm rating them 4 stars instead of 5 is because no one mentioned to me that I'd be purchasing a floor model. The parking lot is tiny and steep - and I thought it was like that because the building was configured with a 'showroom' and inventory warehouse onsite. If I'd known that I needed to coordinate a pickup somewhere else if I didn't want to purchase the floor model, I would have made other arrangements. Initially, I wanted delivery but they were booked up for two weeks out.
The machine doesn't have any scratches - but for some reason - theres a huge hump in the lid. And even though I dropped $1100 on this thing - I can't bring myself to inconvenience and ask the friend that picked it up - to return it based on this hump - but like most consumers - I really would have preferred an immaculate and pristine washer to start with.
Another note - and this is just a note - not a complaint and no stars lost - they do not accept AmEx or electronic payments over the phone. And they do not allow you to pay online via a website. I understand that this is to reduce the chance of identity fraud / theft - but me and my hurt back back was not very happy to have to drive there just to pay. Lol.
I wound up at this store because other than Badcock, they are the only local spot that sells SpeedQueen washing machines. SpeedQueens don't look very 'modern' or 'attractive' but this is the only manufacturer that still sells a model that fills the drum with water. I went with the TR7 even though I'm nervous about digital panel going out before the warranty and not being covered by the warranty.
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