[Grovenet] Why you should *only* buy appliances at Van Dyke's
Walt Wentz
waltw at teleport.com
Tue Mar 10 11:15:11 PDT 2009
"Buy from your neighbors" is the only way to slow down the "Wal-
Martizing" of our world.
Walt
On Mar 10, 2009, at 11:04 AM, Geri wrote:
> Good plug, Jeff!
>
> Over the years we've had to replace our washing machine and
> dishwasher. We went to Van Dyke's each time and never regretted the
> service or the products! Plus, we liked keeping it local. : )
> Have also had a small repair done on the clothes dryer done through
> Van Dyke's years ago, even though it was an old one not originally
> bought there.
>
>
> Geri
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Cooper" <jbcoops at yahoo.com>
> To: "Forest Grove local interests list" <grovenet at rdrop.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 10:15 AM
> Subject: [Grovenet] Why you should *only* buy appliances at Van Dyke's
>
>
> My refrigerator died. I looked online for a replacement at a number
> of sites, including Sears, Home Depot and Lowe's. Sears had the one
> I wanted "on sale" for $1350. However, Home Depot had the same
> fridge on "super sale" for $809. I went to Van Dyke's and talked to
> Pete, the owner. He's a great guy and Van Dyke's is a great
> store... in fact it's the *best and only store you should buy a
> major appliance from if you live in the Forest Grove area. Why?
> Because they *price match the best sales item you can find*! That's
> reason #1. There are others.
>
> The Van Dyke's staff (Becky, Teresa in the office and delivery guys
> Bob and Larry) are excellent. Furthermore (need I even say this?)
> they're local and we're helping our local business and economy
> rather than a huge corporation.. They've been around for quite a
> while and I hope for a long time to come. If anything ever goes
> wrong with my fridge I know I can count on them. So why shop
> anywhere else? Go online and find the best deal you can, whether
> it's for a tv, washer/dryer, fridge, dishwasher, etc. and talk to
> Pete and buy it from Van Dyke's! They also have a smattering of
> used appliances in stock which they have reconditioned themselves,
> if you are really on a tight budget.
>
> The one and only disadvantage to Van Dyke's is that you might have
> to wait a couple of days for it to be delivered, since they're not
> a huge warehouse store and may have to have it shipped. Believe me,
> the wait is worth it!
>
> VAN DYKE'S RULZ!!! (my kids made me say that)
>
> Regards,
>
> Jeff Cooper
>
>
>
>
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