Hello Venson:
Your observations and conclusions about COSTCO are right on. COSTCO and Wal*Mart are the only bright spots [albeit dim] on the retail sales horizon for the Holiday sales season based on their year-to-date numbers. The Holiday sales usually make/break retailers' yearly profits. If the Holiday sales are off, so are yearly profits. If Holiday sales are on, so are yearly profits.
Since this holiday shopping season is 5 days shorter than 2007, and expected to be worse due to the economic malaise, retailers are pulling out all the stops. Including unusually earlier than normal seasonal sales for Christmas combined with huge discounts: Hence the HOOVER WT SP for $196 [before discounts]. I suspect for the Holidays, COSTCO will offer discounts too on the HOOVER WT SP. I wouldn't be surprised in the least to buy one for $169 before the year is over.
HOOVER WT SP is a well known and recognized vacuum brand and model. It's back to the basics for this year's buyers: The best value for the least price. For vacuums, HOOVER WT SP fits the bill perfectly.
Carmine D.
This message was modified Oct 17, 2008 by CarmineD
