Re: Sears repair parts not available

Stubby wrote:
> In the good ol' days, Sears guaranteed repair parts would always be
> available.   I bought a lawn tractor, mowing deck and grass catcher and
need
> some parts.   The part numbers are listed as "no longer available" and
in
> fact one number represents 4 different parts for a variety of
appliances.
> 
> Because many things are wearing out, I'm thinking of buying a new
tractor
> and mowing deck.  But I want a quality unit with repair parts available.
> Maybe John Deere, Toro, Honda.    Does anyone have a recomendation?
> 
> [I think it is sad that "American quality" has now been compromised.
> Everything is turning into a commodity flow where things keep getting
> replaced rather than repaired.  TV sets are the best example.  ]
> 
> 

All three of those brands (even their "economy" models) are going to be 
light years ahead of anything Sears has. When you're looking at those 
brands the price and quality are fairly representative of each other. In 
other words get the most you can afford and you'll likely be getting the 
best quality you can afford.


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Art