I went out and bought this one It was only $250, and it works. The best part about it is the fact that it has an attachment that makes cleaning stairs and such a hell of a lot easier.
Yeah I'm in a older house with lots of twisty stairs having the different attachments and being able to remove the sweeper completely is a time saver. Not only that I don't bang up the walls.
The only thing I know about vacuums is that one should probably try to avoid Kirby, at least at regular retail prices (that's not even taking into account the shady sales practices I've heard about).
The only thing I know about vacuums is that one should probably try to avoidKirby, at least at regular retail prices (that's not even taking into account the shady sales practices I've heard about).
I believe that Electrolux is also incredibly overpriced. Any vacuum that is sold by individual salesmen can't be cheap.
They had an Electrolux at the Sears where I bought the Kenmore. It was crazy overpriced, but it was super super nice. It was the nicest and most solid vacuum they had. If money were no object, I probably would have selected the Electrolux canister.
Woops. You could have had a Dyson for essentially $20 more. Still... I am sure that your vacuum is just as good. I've never understood the Dyson craze.
I would recommend any vacuum from Electrolux. Only because on my recent trip to my country I found out that the same vacuum that I used when I was 5 years old it is still working today. Also Electrolux is a brand, and you get your moneys' worth.
They're not getting my money, even if they give shit away for free.
So your whole show about "this isn't charity" was a lie? I don't care much for Wal-Mart, but I'm not going to spend more $$$ elsewhere if they've got the best deal. Other stores aren't charities.
So your whole show about "this isn't charity" was a lie? I don't care much for Wal-Mart, but I'm not going to spend more $$$ elsewhere if they've got the best deal. Other stores aren't charities.
I'm not giving charity to the other stores. I'm dicking Wal-Mart.
And in doing so you are giving extra $$$ to stores that can't figure out how to compete. This stifles innovation and competition. When the monkeys take over, the seeds of the uprising will be traced to you.
And in doing so you are giving extra $$$ to stores that can't figure out how to compete. This stifles innovation and competition. When the monkeys take over, the seeds of the uprising will be traced to you.
My problem with Wal-Mart is not the same problem other people have with Wal-Mart. It goes like this.
Wal-Mart is a gigantic retailer. They are the biggest, in fact. If you produce goods, and you get them on Wal-Mart shelves, that's pretty much instant win. Not getting them on the shelves can be epic fail. Thus, producers of goods are willing to bend over backwards to whatever demands Wal-Mart makes if it means they can get their product on the shelves. Such accommodations have included decreasing product quality and cost. Also, publishers of movies, music, video games, etc. have censored their works in order to please Wal-Mart.
Wal-Mart holds a great deal of power over the producers of goods, and thus, a great deal of power, period. I do not give money to Wal-Mart for this will enhance their power to influence producers to change their products in a way that displeases me. I don't have feelings of charity in my heart when I buy something from another store that would have been cheaper at Wal-Mart. I have a selfish feeling that the products will become higher, not lower quality, as Wal-Marts influence is slightly diminished.
I heard a great quote on a documentary about Wal-Mart. A business owner said:
The worst thing you can do as a business is to not sign a contract with Wal-Mart. The second worst thing you can do as a business is to sign a contract with Wal-Mart.
I have mixed feelings about Wal-Mart. While I generally have issues with the concept, as a free-market proponent, I have to keep telling myself that the market will decide if Wal-Mart sells crap. I also am smart enough to know that my $$$ aren't going to make a difference. Therefore, I choose to shop there when it benefits me.
I have to keep telling myself that the market will decide if Wal-Mart sells crap.
The market has decided that Wal-Mart sells crap. It has also decided that most people nowadays don't care if their stuff is crap or not. They just care about having more stuff for less. I like fewer quality things. Hence, no Wal-Mart. Also, remember, you are the market. You do the deciding.
That's an over-simplification. Wal-Mart is the most successful retailer by a huge margin. Thus, the market has decided that Wal-Mart sells goods that meet a balance between price and quality. You personally may not agree, but the average consumer certainly does.
I find it ironic that you think that getting involved in politics is a waste of time, yet you won't shop at Wal-Mart. More people shop at Wal-Mart than vote. So guess where you're more likely to have an impact?
I find it ironic that you think that getting involved in politics is a waste of time, yet you won't shop at Wal-Mart. More people shop at Wal-Mart than vote. So guess where you're more likely to have an impact?
I vote. I'm just tired of people yelling and screaming constantly. A nice political conversation now and again is necessary. Eight years of everybody bitching and moaning constantly is just more than I can bear.
My father's company has contracts with several major retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, KB Toys, Wegmans, etc. He says that Wal-Mart has always been one of the best and easiest business to work with and his company was rated their #1 supplier a year or two ago.
This is obviously not the case for all companies, but I have a bit of a beef with the vilification of Wal-Mart over Target and other large retailers. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty to find fault with in Wal-Mart's case as well as many other retailers. If you look over the contracts that Scott references, you will find them almost identical to almost every other retailer for most items. Their censorship of some movies/books/music is fairly unique, but at least they put them on the shelf, when other retailers would put on any version.
I go to Wal-Mart, Sams Club, Target, Borders, etc. However, I try to frequent local shops when they have superior merchandise or better products. I do not buy books, music or movies from Wal-Mart ever.
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Also Electrolux is a brand, and you get your moneys' worth.
Wal-Mart is a gigantic retailer. They are the biggest, in fact. If you produce goods, and you get them on Wal-Mart shelves, that's pretty much instant win. Not getting them on the shelves can be epic fail. Thus, producers of goods are willing to bend over backwards to whatever demands Wal-Mart makes if it means they can get their product on the shelves. Such accommodations have included decreasing product quality and cost. Also, publishers of movies, music, video games, etc. have censored their works in order to please Wal-Mart.
Wal-Mart holds a great deal of power over the producers of goods, and thus, a great deal of power, period. I do not give money to Wal-Mart for this will enhance their power to influence producers to change their products in a way that displeases me. I don't have feelings of charity in my heart when I buy something from another store that would have been cheaper at Wal-Mart. I have a selfish feeling that the products will become higher, not lower quality, as Wal-Marts influence is slightly diminished.
The worst thing you can do as a business is to not sign a contract with Wal-Mart. The second worst thing you can do as a business is to sign a contract with Wal-Mart.
I have mixed feelings about Wal-Mart. While I generally have issues with the concept, as a free-market proponent, I have to keep telling myself that the market will decide if Wal-Mart sells crap. I also am smart enough to know that my $$$ aren't going to make a difference. Therefore, I choose to shop there when it benefits me.
I find it ironic that you think that getting involved in politics is a waste of time, yet you won't shop at Wal-Mart. More people shop at Wal-Mart than vote. So guess where you're more likely to have an impact?
This is obviously not the case for all companies, but I have a bit of a beef with the vilification of Wal-Mart over Target and other large retailers. Don't get me wrong, there is plenty to find fault with in Wal-Mart's case as well as many other retailers. If you look over the contracts that Scott references, you will find them almost identical to almost every other retailer for most items. Their censorship of some movies/books/music is fairly unique, but at least they put them on the shelf, when other retailers would put on any version.
I go to Wal-Mart, Sams Club, Target, Borders, etc. However, I try to frequent local shops when they have superior merchandise or better products. I do not buy books, music or movies from Wal-Mart ever.