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Rant on Sears...

My wife and I decided to buy a snowblower last week.  I'm not sure why I didn't post about this earlier, but, anyway...  We do our homework, and decide on a model from Sears.  So, I go to the store to buy it.  Nope.  Not in stock.  They have to order it.  15-17 days till delivery at the store.

I understand why they don't keep big stuff like that in stock (to some degree), but in today's e-commerce driven, connected world, 15-17 days till delivery is a little absurd.  A week, maybe, but 15-17 days?

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Print | posted on Thursday, December 01, 2005 10:35 PM

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# re: Rant on Sears...

left by Mark at 12/2/2005 3:07 AM Gravatar
It may not be what you think. What if the product is ordered from the manufacturer (who has to build it) rather than sitting on a warehouse? In this case, you have the ultimate e-commerce driven, connected world -- manufacture on demand. Conversely, late November/December is prime time for snow blowers. You may be a victim of market demand.

# re: Rant on Sears...

left by D'Arcy from Winnipeg at 12/2/2005 3:35 AM Gravatar
Dude, my buddy ordered one a few months ago...he called last week to find out where it was and they told him they were still back ordered and that it *may* be delivered by mid December.

So if you do get it within 15-17 days, count yourself lucky that they at least meet the first deadline they gave you. :)

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