Refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers are expensive, and before you know it, you’re spending thousands of dollars. Underneath the hood, most expensive-looking appliances are the same as their cheaper versions (you’re mostly paying for the aesthetics as well as the bells and whistles you won't end up using), but, did you know can actually get a hefty discount on new appliances? We’re talking 50 – 60% off. Hold on there, here's one catch: the appliances must be cosmetically damaged i.e., scratched or dented—some imperfection of some sort.
While this isn’t ideal if you’re looking for the aesthetics when remodeling a kitchen for instance, if you have a little bit of the DIY spirit, you can easily cover up any dents and scratches—just like new. Plus, there are so many various stainless steel paints to cover up imperfections as well as projects like building over your refrigerator's front panel for a built-in cabinet look.
Most of the time, these imperfections are not easily noticeable and located on the sides, but noticeable enough to get off a discount. While the discounts vary by the extent of the damage, it’s definitely worth the bargain to get a decent percentage off. While you’re at a dealer, make sure to ask your salesperson where damaged appliances are located, not to mention, inquiry about the appliance’s warranty—it never hurts! Then, you’d score big time.
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