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Best Buy

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Best buy's management behavior is very sneaky . If one should miss a SMALL... - Jun 08, 2024

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Home Depot

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The staff were the biggest downfall. - Dec 29, 2023

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Lowe's

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Staff is willing to help, has a large variety of products, easy to purchase... - Dec 31, 2023

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I am always satisfied with what I order and if not the customer service is... - Dec 31, 2023

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Good communication as to status of order and delivery - Mar 28, 2023

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Albert Lee Appliance

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Knowledgeable about their inventory, made helpful recommendations. On time... - Apr 26, 2024

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Costco

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There is no one to talk with or samples to see. The installers we difficult... - Mar 08, 2024

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Albert Lee Appliance

1476 Elliott Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119 206-282-2110

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Our Condo is 25 yeas old and was build with CPVC pipping. Albert Lee refuses... - May 14, 2024

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Albert Lee Appliance

1038 116th Ave NE #370
Bellevue, WA 98004 425-451-1110

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Helped us select appliances for kitchen remodel, then held onto them for months... - Jun 23, 2024

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Albert Lee Appliance

404 Strander Blvd
Southcenter, WA 98188 206-433-1110

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I still like to see appliance options in person so I head to Albert Lee. They... - May 13, 2024

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Albert Lee Appliance

18620 33rd Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-670-1110

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Came to reception desk. Said we were planning to replace our kitchen refrigerator,... - Oct 19, 2023

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Albert Lee Appliance

4124 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Tacoma, WA 98409 253-471-1110

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Purchased a replacement freezer. Friendly and helpful staff. Wonderful selection.... - May 17, 2024

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King & Bunnys Appliances

4608 NE Sunset Blvd
Renton, WA 98059 425-277-0600

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Is a great place to get appliances. - Dec 30, 2023

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Arnold's Appliance

14404 NE 20th St #100
Bellevue, WA 98007 425-454-7929

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Very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Large variety of choices,... - Jun 13, 2024

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Judd & Black

510 SW Everett Mall Way
Everett, WA 98204 425-258-2591

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Item came damaged. Then second time not installed correctly. - Dec 15, 2023

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Frederick's Appliance Center

7509 159th Pl NE
Redmond, WA 98052 425-885-0000

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Employees know the products. The store stands behind the sale. We had trouble... - Dec 29, 2023

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Judd & Black

16521 Hwy 99
Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-742-2233

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Very knowledgeable sales staff. They did a good job of installing the new dishwasher. - May 20, 2024

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Weir's Appliance

10909 Portland Ave E #A
Tacoma, WA 98445 253-537-0231

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Had to order a product backordered by several months. Were prompt on giving... - Mar 27, 2023

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Wiseman's Appliance

2619 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116 206-937-7400

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Dave took the time to provide us with good advice on appliances that would... - Feb 10, 2024

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Sears

301 Southcenter Mall
Tukwila, WA 98188 206-241-3400

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Sears is always solid if you know what you want especially - Dec 21, 2023

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