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Purchase and delivery were fine. Getting a price match later was a challenge. - Feb 17, 2024

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Home Depot

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It’s a generic big box store, nothing special - Dec 29, 2023

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I can find most things I am looking for at somewhat reasonable prices. They... - Dec 23, 2023

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Never have a problem finding what I need, when I need it... Always courteous... - Dec 29, 2023

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Sears

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Got new stove, microwave and dishwasher - Jun 16, 2019

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Costco

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Said all installation included. But install company (second one as... - Apr 09, 2024

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Yale Appliance & Lighting

296 Freeport St
Dorchester, MA 02122 617-825-9253

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Good selection of product; prompt delivery; helpful sales person - Oct 22, 2024

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George Washington Toma

1353 Commercial St
East Weymouth, MA 02189 781-335-6435

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Items not in stock sill received quickly - Feb 08, 2024

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Gray's Appliance

945 Main St
Melrose, MA 02176 781-665-2671

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I’ll never go anywhere else. - Dec 23, 2023

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Baron's Major Brands

344 S Broadway
Salem, NH 03079 603-893-9131

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They are very informative andhelp you find the best product that meets your... - Dec 31, 2023

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Hunter Appliance Sales Service & Parts

244 Great Rd
Littleton, MA 01460 978-486-4079

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Small store with great personal service. They were able to coordinate with... - Mar 29, 2023

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Hudson Appliance & Mattress Gallery

167 Main St
Hudson, MA 01749 978-562-3352

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The lady at the counter sent me upstairs on a elevator to a parts representative... - Dec 16, 2023

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Automatic Appliance Service

371 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01701 508-875-7600

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The staff were incredible and efficient. - Dec 22, 2023

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Doyon's Appliance

172 Main St
Reading, MA 01867 781-944-3229

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Sales person made an assumption that we wanted a higher end model when we wanted... - Dec 27, 2023

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Doyon's Appliance

40 North Rd
Bedford, MA 01730 781-275-4100

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Long a reliable, steady business, this is our go-to place for appliances and... - Oct 18, 2024

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Poirier Sales & Service

1015 Washington St
Norwood, MA 02062 781-769-2446

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They are extremely helpful and friendly. Easy to work with and they understand... - Dec 31, 2023

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George Washington Toma

5 Westgate Dr
Brockton, MA 02301 508-586-9508

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Best store to shop for appliances - Dec 27, 2023

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Lowe's

15 Commerce Way
Woburn, MA 01810 781-376-5500

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Do not buy from Lowes they do not know what they are doing high 3 refrigerators... - Nov 06, 2022

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Best Buy

230 Independence Way
Danvers, MA 01923 978-774-9494

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Very pleased - Dec 16, 2023

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Best Buy

84 Middlesex Tpke
Burlington, MA 01803 781-238-8149

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Great prices and variety of products - Sep 27, 2021

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