I’ve reached a point in my product cycle where I’m forced to buy a new washer –my first independent washer purchase ever. The last washer came with the house and now that the POS finally pooped out, it is time to do the research. Here is what I learned: Research costs money. Most of the sites I attempted to access required membership, which tells me that while there are people online that do review for free, Google points at the ones that do it for cost. Speaking of cost, the price of a washer dances around that famed $1000 price point. That price point became known to me when I was shopping for TV’s. Above and below 1K is a major dividing line that determines who your buyer is.
I’m a buyer who is looking below the 1K line, largely because I’m a bit old school and cannot fathom spending the kind of money that would keep me in video games for over 3 years on a singular item that can be bought (in a cheaper fashion) for half the price. I’m also married and don’t do a great deal of laundry, so it isn’t really my call to make.
My wifey is aware of the 1K line and being a thrifty type chooses to play below it (thus providing her more cash to buy sneakers–which have a priceline all their own). She’ll dance closer to the line though, and I suppose we’ll spend 8 or 9 on a washing unit. I can’t complain. I like my clothes clean and my family happy. If that takes a few extra bucks, so be it.