Although you might not think of buying a refrigerator or other major appliance online, you can actually get a great selection and even save money (in some cases, 10 to 50 percent) if you understand the ins and outs of the process. Be sure you inform yourself thoroughly by reading everything on the sites before you buy.
Instructions
1. Click in the boxes to the right for the appliances you need and then click the 'shop now' button at the bottom of the list. You can also type the appliance you are looking for into our product search box or enter the words 'major appliances' in a search engine such as Alta Vista or Yahoo.
2. Scan the search results. You'll find major retailers such as Sears, as well as discounters.
3. Look for Web sites that offer product evaluations, product comparisons or price comparisons.
4. Browse the sites and read all you can about membership, warranties, cancellation policies, shipping and handling, taxes, delivery, installation, discounts, removal of old appliances and returns.
5. Use the search engines on various sites to search for a specific appliance and model, if you know what you want, or simply search by category for the appliance you want.
6. If comparisons are available on the site, compare several models for features and prices.
7. If you think you have found a good price for the appliance, add costs for delivery, sales tax, installation and removal of your old appliance (if applicable). Recheck the total online price against a local retail price.
8. If you are satisfied with the price, order the appliance online using your credit card.
9. Arrange for delivery. In most cases, the company will notify you of the approximate day and time of delivery. Someone may need to be home when the appliance is delivered.
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