Big Box Store or Local Dealer

[LazerZLandscaping]

I always buy from a dealer. There is more product at a dealer instead of a big box store. Supports the local economy, too.

 

[clay45]

I buy from both. My SCAG dealer doesn't carry lumber.

 

[Carscw]

I also buy from both.

Home Depot sells air filters about $5 cheaper then most dealers. Same with belts almost half price.

 

[motoman]

Kinda looking for a "Garden tractor" which could take a sleeve hitch ( and ground engaging stuff like landscape rakes) so visited the local Husqy dealeer. They did not know what a sleeve hitch is. The big Husqy looked good at $3300 and free delivery . Why good? It has a Kawasaki and positraction. The dealer told me commercial Kaws push valve guides- WTF? I had also looked at Sears , $3000, but with Briggs .

I found Lowes has better price on air filters-surprise. So I guess I look at both sources which is no response.

 

[motoman]

I always buy from a dealer. There is more product at a dealer instead of a big box store. Supports the local economy, too.

Lazer, I meant to thank you for respose on another thread, but lost you. I am still struggling with my 1/3 acre of weeds. (Sorry off topic)

 

[LazerZLandscaping]

Lazer, I meant to thank you for respose on another thread, but lost you. I am still struggling with my 1/3 acre of weeds. (Sorry off topic)

Did you try weed killer or herbicide ??

 

[LazerZLandscaping]

I also buy from both.

Home Depot sells air filters about $5 cheaper then most dealers. Same with belts almost half price.

I only buy equipment and certain parts from a dealer.

I agree with air filters and belts, they are WAY cheaper, and the same exact thing.

 

[Pumper54]

Bought my big mower from the dealer and have them service it but I buy expendables at the local hardware store or big box store. Oil, filters, blades and belts are cheaper at the BBS.
Tom

 

[motoman]

These discussions remind me of those about local (mom-pop) market and being eaten alive by a Wal Mart. Despite loyalties and local flavor the overwhelming push to big box is pricing, IMO. Sears is a puzzling one...Mom-pop prices on accessories , but competitive prices on some big ticket item. This is a strategy similar to the printer industry and cell phone industry, practically giving the machinery away to make it up on e.g., ink. But Sears 48" blades at 2 to 3 times competitors' price makes no sense. Also I have met savy and experienced sales people in Sears and Lowes, but they are hamstrung to tell all due to their position. When I bought my dyt 4000 I did not think the engine would fail within 2 years, but I think the sales dude knew the problems an average owner would have , and was surprised about my refusal of exended warranty. Of course he could not volunteer information. On the other hand I just visited a Husq dealer whose employees talked some nonsense and seemed limited in knowledge.

 

[LazerZLandscaping]

Walmart is made in China B*****it. Eating locally owned business that have most product Made in USA.