I looked at a stove at Home Depot the other day. I was ready to buy
one. They have "free" delivery and they carry away the existing
stove.

The stove I was looking at was around 600 bucks. The "free" delivery
was a gift card that you had to use in the store.

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. I walked out.

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Terry wrote:

I looked at a stove at Home Depot the other day. I was ready to buy
one. They have "free" delivery and they carry away the existing
stove.

The stove I was looking at was around 600 bucks. The "free" delivery
was a gift card that you had to use in the store.

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. I walked out.

Now what are you going to do? Go to a store that charges $15 more for
the stove but includes the cord "free?"

On Apr 15, 11:59 am, Terry wrote:

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. I walked out.

They're not going to use your old cord for the obvious liability
concerns that it might generate, and a new $15 cord for a new stove
isn't much of a ripoff plan.

Are you sure you even need a cord? You might have enough wire to
connect straight to the terminal block. As installations go, stoves
are pretty straightforward.
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- gpsman

On Apr 15, 10:59*am, Terry wrote:
I looked at a stove at Home Depot the other day. *I was ready to buy
one. *They have "free" delivery and they carry away the existing
stove.

The stove I was looking at was around 600 bucks. *The "free" delivery
was a gift card that you had to use in the store.

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. *I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. *I walked out.

go online they have better deals, usualy the first of the month, print
or photo the deal on your camera phone, you might find it for 10%
less. you can negotiate and not take a card.

Terry wrote in message ...
I looked at a stove at Home Depot the other day. I was ready to buy
one. They have "free" delivery and they carry away the existing
stove.

The stove I was looking at was around 600 bucks. The "free" delivery
was a gift card that you had to use in the store.

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. I walked out.

That's standard procedure where I live in CA. They will not re-use an
old cord on appliances when they're installing, but if it voids the
warranty when you do it yourself, I wouldn't take a chance, though it
is annoying.

Cheri

on 4/15/2008 11:59 AM Terry said the following:
I looked at a stove at Home Depot the other day. I was ready to buy
one. They have "free" delivery and they carry away the existing
stove.

The stove I was looking at was around 600 bucks. The "free" delivery
was a gift card that you had to use in the store.

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. I walked out.


My dual electric wall oven from Sears did not come with a cord either. I
suppose that it is to insure that a qualified electrician installs it.
Fortunately, my wife's nephew is a union electrician. He had to buy the
cord, 220 w breaker, and junction box to install it.

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Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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"Terry" wrote in message
...
I looked at a stove at Home Depot the other day. I was ready to buy
one. They have "free" delivery and they carry away the existing
stove.

The stove I was looking at was around 600 bucks. The "free" delivery
was a gift card that you had to use in the store.

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. I walked out.

New dishwashers do not come with a cord, so you MUST use the old one.
What's up with that? Why is it so different than a range? Both cords are
manufactured, installed, and used for the specific usage they were intended
for. I'd spring for a new cord, even though the old one would last as long
as the new range. But yes, it does seem silly, and they got you by the
grapes anyway.

Steve

"Terry" wrote in message
...
I looked at a stove at Home Depot the other day. I was ready to buy
one. They have "free" delivery and they carry away the existing
stove.

The stove I was looking at was around 600 bucks. The "free" delivery
was a gift card that you had to use in the store.

Then they wanted to charge me another 15 bucks for the cord. I
said...why can't you use the one that is on the existing stove.

They said it would void the warrantee. I walked out.

Well you are now off to a good start. Try your local reputable dealer and
you'll find you can get the same services and pay about the same. The big
box stores don't have any bargains.

You may or may not need a new cord as that depends on what you have. At
$15, it is a typical price for them. Many small dealers now belong to
buying co-ops such as Brand Source, and offer the same prices as the big box
stores and usually offer far better service. Next day delivery? My local
dealer often delivers the same day if you are in early.