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Overall it is great for shopping for quick things, but amazon has them beat... - Dec 31, 2023

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Home Depot

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They had very limited electric dryer stock and just said To order... - Dec 29, 2023

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Bought a refrigerator for an outbuilding. Lowes delivered it exactly as promised. - Dec 27, 2023

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Abt Electronics & Appliances

1200 N Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL 60025 847-919-3700

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Abt has an wide variety of options in every appliance and entertainment category... - Oct 24, 2024

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Amazon has everything. - Dec 31, 2023

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Costco

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Wonderful prices. - Dec 29, 2023

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Grand Appliance & TV

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great place with nice prices - Oct 24, 2024

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Menards

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Bought a dishwasher same day service - Dec 22, 2023

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15854 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-349-9251

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Merchandise prices are essentially equal to others. Open box prices are better. - Apr 20, 2024

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1432 Butterfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515 630-620-9040

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A little expensive on power cord, but item was in stock and associate helpful... - Nov 04, 2022

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Novak & Parker

1016 E Northwest Hwy
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 847-259-2550

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Refrigerator purchase. - Jan 27, 2021

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5880 Northwest Hwy
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-459-7874

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easy to shop, all good - Aug 26, 2020

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Lowe's

15601 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462 708-645-5301

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Only area of concern, delivery guy came up with numerous excuses for not completing... - Nov 03, 2022

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900 E Golf Rd
Schaumburg, IL 60173 847-843-3515

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very busy store, never waited real long for help. - Dec 16, 2023

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11 Countryside Plz
Countryside, IL 60525 708-352-5777

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It was easy and convenient for me to make my purchase. - Dec 22, 2023

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3351 Mall Loop Dr
Joliet, IL 60431 815-609-0771

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Employees won’t approach you to know if you need anything. 2 employees... - Dec 27, 2023

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Grand Appliance & TV

1275 Randall Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-455-1445

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They charged me a second installation trip because it was more involved. I... - Aug 22, 2020

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Lorenz Appliances

18320 Governors Hwy
Homewood, IL 60430 708-206-0896

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I thought new dishwasher was leaking. They had service team out the next day,... - Aug 21, 2020

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Grand Appliance & TV

1356 N Rte 59
Naperville, IL 60563 630-416-1500

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Supply chain issues have caused major inventory declines - Nov 16, 2022

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Lucy's Appliances

3460 Sheridan Rd
Zion, IL 60099 847-872-4922

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outstanding customer service for over 50 years - Nov 03, 2022

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