Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Have you seen the junk they are now selling on the Home Depot website?It's called Sno-Tek by Ariens.It's being described as a value machine lol.Ariens will do anything to be known as the Co. that sells the most machines.They have forgotten about quality and it's all about sales.

I'd hold my opinion until I see it in person. I'm not too fond of Ariens marketing but I'll keep an open mind. In today's economy, everyone's got to make a buck and stay in business. It's a bold move and a risky one for Ariens to market this value product line. Die hard Arien's loyalist will balk at this one, while uninformed buyers with only brand recognition are likely to buy one since it appeal to their budget.

Personally, I think its a good move that might save their reputation. They've sucked for so long now, they might as well jump the shark completely. It was a huge mistake to sell to the big boxes in the first place, because most people don't understand the whole dealer "this amp goes to eleven" theory. 95% the same parts.

If they can pay the bills with these crappy things, maybe they can get back to making real machines.

http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/discussions/40370-0-1.html

btw...not defending them but if they made a machine that would last 20+ years...well, uhh...wouldn't they go out of business long before then?...I mean they need to keep selling stuff right...also would not the price be astronomical.  I do look forward to the review of the sno teck though....

People are willing to pay more for quality.Thats why I bought a Simplicity Pro.Also I think a company wants a good reputation for quality and reliability.Thats how you get repeat customers and also recommendations.I told my brother to look at anything but those Sears machines.He got himself a Simp. So thats how they make $$

...and if he did not need another blower for 20+ years SImplicity would have long been out of business....but I bet Sears would still be around. I am not defending it...just saying people would rather spend 1/3 less with the expectation that it lasts 8 - 10 years....or it seams thats the way things are going....hence all the brand names at the box stores...