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Originally Posted by The Phantom Gourmand
EXACT same part number equals the EXACT same part, regardless of where you buy it.
Lowe's, HD, Sears, etc do have some machines specifically made for them with part numbers that are not available anywhere else.
Appliances, tractors, lawn mowers, etc......if it's the same part number, it is the SAME.
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Agreed, we have done fine at Lowe's and HD on specific models that we have researched prior to entering the store. Most Sears Kenmore products have also been fine except one high efficiency washer made by Whirlpool. More thorough research on our part would have led to avoiding that specific model.
Barron's: On two occasions we given false and misleading info by a salesman in a hard sell for the brand on hand vs one not in stock. I suspect that this was a problem with the individual salesman and probably not the business as a whole. We then got the highly rated product at HD and have been very happy with it.
The overall message is to do your research first no matter what store you plan to visit.