Do you mind this way of saving money?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (93317)
United States
December 3, 2024 9:25am CST
My dad’s dryer broke down so he went to replace it. A Black Friday sale was being held, but one of them had a small dent in the back so my dad took that one and got $150 more off the price. You not only can’t tell where the tiny dent is, but no one can see the back of the dryer because it’s backed up against the wall.
In addition, the last couch I bought years ago was deeply discounted because it was the floor sample. Nothing was wrong with it; it wasn’t worn at all. But I got over $100 off because it had been on the showroom floor.
Do you guys save money that way? Does anyone mind a small dent in the back of a dryer? I think it’s a great way to get nice things cheaper (I love my couch). Yet a guy I know said he’d never buy a showroom floor couch.
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26 responses
@LooeyVille (59)
• United States
3 Dec
They call those "scratch and dent sales" and I don't mind them at all.
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@aureategloom (10147)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
3 Dec
i absolutely support that way of saving money. i save that way on clothes - i remember buying converse for 30BAM (16.3USD) instead of 120BAM (64,54 USD) just because their soles weren't "as white" 
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@MarieCoyle (38034)
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3 Dec
We purchased a freezer for the garage years ago. $100 off for a small dent on the side. It still works… who cares, it’s in the garage! I absolutely would do it again.
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@2ndchances24 (9124)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
3 Dec
When ever I can get a good deal I jump on it, no matter what it has wrong
with it as long as it works runs & does what I need it to do.
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@snowy22315 (181221)
• United States
3 Dec
I haven't bought any scratch and dent stuff, but I wouldn't be against it, especially if you can't see the dent.
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@Marilynda1225 (82884)
• United States
3 Dec
I would buy that dryer with a small dent especially if it was at the back. That's a huge savings .
I got a really good black Friday deal on my new stove
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@wolfgirl569 (107025)
• Marion, Ohio
20h
I don't mind at all. Even if the dent was big and easy to see 
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@1creekgirl (41525)
• United States
21h
I think that guy has more money than sense. I love a good bargain. Who doesn't want to save money? I've bought floor models and saved money, plus getting last year's models of appliances can be a savings.
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@aninditasen (16442)
• Raurkela, India
5h
I don't agree to that. Here in my city they exchange old electronics for new one and deduct some money from the cost price.
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@LindaOHio (179874)
• United States
8h
I tend to stay away from scratch and dent and floor sample items. I expect the items I buy to last decades; and I want a new one of whatever it is. Have a good day.
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@Kamuigan (127)
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20h
I love saving money! As long as the defect doesn't affect the item in functionality or isn't too much of an eyesore, I'm fine with it.
My Ninja Foodi was originally $180 but I got it for about $85 because it had a scuff on the lid that you can barely see. It works great and visually is still appealing.
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