mercman

I went to 2 local ones sponsored by Muskies Canada,this month, and there was some real good deals to be had.These swaps are great way to meet people and find some bargains and rare tackle.

My only real concern is that independent repairers can't get parts and technical information as easily for the German washing machines. This means its unlikely that you'll find a competent independent repairer. I would advise that if investing in a Miele washing machine, you need to be prepared to use Miele's own engineers or dealers for any future repairs. Miele's engineers don't charge more than many other manufacturers - it's just that independent engineers (if you can find a good one) usually charge a lot less.Of course parts are likely to be expensive too because they are high quality parts though even accounting for the quality it's hard to justify some of the prices of some spare parts, which franky can be astounding (eg. 800 for a motor, 300 for a pump). The idea though is that breakdowns should be far fewer, and overall, over a long period, the cost of owning and maintaining a Miele should be cheaper than buying cheap washing machines. However: Miele currently have really long guarantees that reflect their confidence in the quality - although these guarantees swap and change all the time because Miele use them for promotion instead of price cutting. Miele washing machines have historically scored very highly on reliability and longevity but don't quite get full marks for ease of repairability. This is because although they are perfectly repairable, and in fact less likely than most to need repairing, because of a lack of good technical information and trade discount on spares to the independent trade most independent repairers don't repair Miele washing machines. This means most people are likely to be forced into using Miele engineers for any maintenance. On the one hand, with such a high quality product you could argue that a fully trained Miele engineer is best - but not having the option to get your local trusted repairman in (if you have one) is potentially a disadvantage. In summary, getting a Miele appliance repaired should be a rare requirement but if needed you would be better off calling Miele themselves, which is likely to be more expensive than a local repairman. In a way this is not too dissimilar to using a dealer instead of a local garage with a new car. It's not a problem if you prefer to use dealers anyway. My advice would be that if investing in a Miele washing machine, you really need to be prepared to use Miele engineers for any future repairs. There is anecdotal evidence that some Miele customers (hopefully a small minority) are scrapping their appliances after a disappointingly short life because they are being quoted extremely high repair prices. Everyone is proud of thier appliances. Check product reviews positive and negative, before you buy.

Cats seem to like em

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Nice getaway TJ! A real piece of paradise. Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic News Captain !!!!!!!!!!!!!! A little bit of faith, and a whole lotta love go a long way.

Good inexpensive and dependable. Appliances are becoming like "FASHIONS" People buy them cause they look good or expensive, not because they work well and are dependable.

Great read Mike.Quite a story.

Happy Birthday Brian !!!! enjoy the day with friends and familly Bud

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Somethin a little fluffy about guys discussing herbs, even at the best of times.

I see the prescribed medication is working really well Bob.

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A few years ago, this would have been a big concern, but today with phosphate free detergents, and the up coming total ban on phoshates, not so much.

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You have to look at after sales service when buying appliances.Bosh has a very limited service network, as do Asko,Miele, and Haier. You may have only one tech within 100 miles who is able to repair them, and yes, like all appliances they most definately do break down. Oh, forgot Fisher Paykal. Hardly anyone works on those machines, and getting parts is a pain in the Or you can ask Wayne if he will lend Terry to you on a rotation schedule to do your dishes for you. The older models are the best.

Ge Profile dishwashers are a good bang for the buck. Easy to repair, and parts are available for a long time. In my kitchen, all GE Profile, In my laundry room GE front loading Magellans. Of the North Americain makes, you cant go wrong with GE. Stay away from Bosh, Asko, Miele, Haier. Whirlpool Kichen Aid where good bets at one time, not so much now, and Maytag is no longer Maytag. They are whirlpools with a Maytag name plate on it.

Now thats what its all about Cliff !!!!

Some great deals, and no tax. A buddy i was with picked up a St Croix Premier Musky rod 8'Heavy for 90 bucks.New,factory second, had the tip guide replaced at the factory.

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