New Washer! (It's the Little Things)

 It really is the little things in life that excite me and keep me smiling as much as I do. I can be really put off by the negative attitudes that some people I speak to during the day can have, and then, out of nowhere my joy is restored by seeing a cute puppy in a car window smiling at me, or maybe I'm getting gas (like I did today) and realized that the prices have gone down! Woot!

    Over the weekend, my really inexpensive used washer that I purchased about a year ago decided to do a less-than-stellar job, so I decided to replace it.  Knowing I have about 100 choices around town to choose from, I began my search on Marketplace on Facebook, thinking—and even hoping—to find this one guy I know from years back, who sold used appliances that he had personally refurbished. I trust him; he's a good guy, but alas, he has retired.

    I did find the man, but he told me he sold his shop, and he wouldn't even recommend buying from the guy he sold it to. He told me that getting out of the business was a difficult decision, but he thinks he made the right one. He did tell me where to go to get a good machine, and I checked them out. However, for virtually the same price, I can get one at Sam's Club, and the delivery is free. They also haul away my old one for free.  I'm talking $70 difference, and the machine is new, still in the box.

    The old machine may be repairable, and someone can use it. I thought about donating it, but they wanted me to help load it, and that's not going to happen. The next group of people I tried said they could do it for a $50 donation....wait, what? I'm donating the machine! No thanks, I'll let Sam's third-party guy or gal have it, and they can do with it what they want. The delivery, hook-up, and haul were included in the price. I only had to pay taxes over the cost, and that's it.

    Lowes, Home Depot, Buy For Less, Appliances 4 Less, and other places had different stipulations, but all had stipulations. There were delivery frees, tips, requirements for repair insurance, hauling fees, etc...well, no thank you. Sam's Club did it right. They've got my business, and they'll keep it too. I went in today to look at the machines, but they are only online. However, while I was there, I walked down the candy aisle. It was on my way out the door, you see.  I picked up a HUGE bag of Easter Cadbury eggs (the little ones with hard shells) for $8.71 (MONSTER big bag). Yes, I bought it.

    So, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. I will have a new 4.1 cubic ft top-load washer with an agitator for $525 + tax. My old one is an Amana 3.5 cubic ft, so I think I'm OK. New is good. I realize now that this is the first new machine I've bought. I've always allowed myself to buy a good used one, which is fine, but this time I'm going for it -- warranty and all. (two years included) I will probably wait a month and get a matching dryer to go with it -- no sense in working the other one into the ground. I'll see if a church wants it before allowing the Sam's people to take it too. 

    Woot! I'm a happy girl -- just me and big ol' bag of chocolate eggs...and yes, a new machine on the way. Gotta love the little things in life. 

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