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stealth94rt
Joined: Nov 14, 2010
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Should I buy the Ariens Platinum 24 snow blower from Home Depot?
Original Message Nov 14, 2010 9:00 pm |
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I was ready to purchase the Ariens Platinum 24 snow blower from the Home Depot. However, I've read various posts on the Internet that state the Ariens snow blowers sold by HD are not the same as the ones you would get from an Ariens dealership (even though HD is listed as an Ariens dealer on the Ariens website).
My local dealer does not carry the Platinum 24 model. However, they stated that when you order a snow blower from HD, it goes to your closest dealer for setup and delivery. I've also read posts on the Internet that state the same thing.
I then contacted HD customer service (via their online chat feature) and they didn't seem to know anything about this.
So, my questions... 1. Should I buy an Ariens Platinum 24 from the HD store (online)? Are their units the same (and same quality) as those carried by the Ariens dealerships? 2. If "yes", will it go to the local Ariens dealership for setup before I receive it?
Thanks for any help you can provide on these questions.
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cwest
Joined: Oct 23, 2010
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Re: Should I buy the Ariens Platinum 24 snow blower from Home Depot?
Reply #5 Nov 18, 2010 11:41 am |
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I had the same concerns as you, but was assured by the local dealer that the machines are the same whether you buy from HD or a dealer. The whole process took about a week from ordering it through HD to sitting in my garage waiting for the first big dump. I too went with the Ariens Platinum 24. good luck, cwest
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stealth94rt
Joined: Nov 14, 2010
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Re: Should I buy the Ariens Platinum 24 snow blower from Home Depot?
Reply #6 Nov 18, 2010 3:55 pm |
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Thanks very much for that additional info. I ordered my machine from HD yesterday (I went with the Platinum 24).
I tried to get it through the local dealer - I found another dealer in the area that had it in stock, and asked my dealer if they could obtain it from the other one. However, they wanted to charge me a $25 delivery fee, which they said I would not incur if I purchased it from HD and it went to them for setup and delivery. So, I went the HD route.
I'm very excited about it, and I can't wait for it to arrive (and then get some snow...)
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starwarrior
Joined: Oct 27, 2010
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Re: Should I buy the Ariens Platinum 24 snow blower from Home Depot?
Reply #7 Nov 23, 2010 1:46 am |
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Hey all, Although most companies are going to say they use qualified assemblers, keep in mind that they don't exactly hire Harvard grads to put these things together. Most third party assembly houses are paid a per unit flat fee and will only allocate a specific amount of time to assemble each unit. I found it's generally not the overall hardware assembly but the fine tuning adjustments that makes the difference and finding a shop that will take time to check all the adjustments is difficult. Let's face it, while the advertising agency is wowing you by presenting a professional atmosphere, Guavi, Allonzo, and Cheeno watched a 1 hour training video and are ready and waiting to wipe the smudges off your chute. You can rest assure, the best assembly is the one you did yourself. Starwarrior
This message was modified Nov 23, 2010 by starwarrior
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cwest
Joined: Oct 23, 2010
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Re: Should I buy the Ariens Platinum 24 snow blower from Home Depot?
Reply #8 Nov 25, 2010 9:48 pm |
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Thanks very much for that additional info. I ordered my machine from HD yesterday (I went with the Platinum 24).
I tried to get it through the local dealer - I found another dealer in the area that had it in stock, and asked my dealer if they could obtain it from the other one. However, they wanted to charge me a $25 delivery fee, which they said I would not incur if I purchased it from HD and it went to them for setup and delivery. So, I went the HD route.
I'm very excited about it, and I can't wait for it to arrive (and then get some snow...) Did you get your snow blower yet??
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fx72
Joined: Oct 13, 2010
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Re: Should I buy the Ariens Platinum 24 snow blower from Home Depot?
Reply #10 Nov 30, 2010 10:06 am |
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Another reason I went with HD was the cost savings:
* Free Shipping * Received 5% back from a cash back site * Received an additional 10% back from HD
PM me if you would like more detailed info.
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