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Originally Posted by Phantom
Little known fact (perhaps) --
If you buy a "Name Brand" machine at a Big Box store remember that it is not going to be of the same quality you would get from a dealership or dedicated retail store. This is true of not only for snow blowers but also major appliances.
The models that the Big Box stores carry are typically a negotiated priced/ features piece of equipment (or appliance) that is mass produced exclusively for that chain.
I am not saying that this is either good nor bad to most .... but I got burnt when parts weren't available for an Ariens I had purchased many years back ---- I have since moved over to a dedicated Retail store.
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This is spot on and we've debated this many times over the years. The BB stores have name brand manufacturers make power equipment and appliances specifically for them. They are not of the same quality. As it relates to the subject of snowblowers, less expensive components are used allowing the BB stores to sell for less. Buyer beware and shop around from your local power equipment vendor. You'll be better off in the long run.
BT