[DeTomaso] It was bound to happen

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

There are a lot of laws on the books because os Sears. I believe bait and
switch was one of them. I remember my father talkign about wanting a basic
freezer and they had a sale back in the 50's. When he went to buy it they
eaid "That one doesn't have a light inside, you want this one" more
expensive. He said no I want that one. Theys aid, "We'll, we don't even
carry it".

In High School I went to Sears to get tires for my Blazer. They would not
sell me tires without selling me a front end alignment. I had to start
yelling for them to get my G-D truck off the lift!


I had a neighbor who made pumps for their portable air commpressor for
cars. He said come check this out. He had their standard model and the
deluxe model. He showed me the inside of both. The deluxe model had a
larger case but was the exact same pump.

No, I don't do Sears.

G


> I've had the same experience with Sears DieHard "Gold" batteries - crappy
> product with a mediocre (but deceivingly 'good') warranty.  Every DieHard
> battery I've put into one of my cars has Died Hard and left me stranded,
> before the rated warranty period was up. When I've taken it in to Sears
> for a "Free" replacement I've found that the replacement value is
> prorated. Therefore, I got to spend another $100+ to get another crappy
> battery to leave me stranded in another 3 years - it's happened!
>
> The last DieHard I owned literally EXPLODED, and made a hell of a mess of
> my Mustang's fully restored and concours detailed engine compartment;
> battery acid went everywhere!  And again, I was left stranded.  I took the
> split battery remains to Sears and was offered the opportunity to pay
> another $100+ under the prorated warranty for a replacement. No thanks!  I
> walked 2 blocks down the street to a local auto parts store and spent less
> than $40 on a 'cheap' 3-year battery, which gave me 10 years of trouble
> free service.
>
> I might try the DieHard Platinum if it's truly a repackaged Odyssey. But
> I'll  NEVER buy any other Sears DieHard battery!
>
>
> YMMV!
> Garth
> #4033
>
>
> --- Original Message ---
> << How long to do the Sears Platinum's last?>> Mine seam to last about a
> month before the free replacement warranty ends.
> They just go dead...oddd it is. They replace it no questions asked, one
> time. Thanks, Larry (hoe starts good) - Cleveland -----Original
> Message-----
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> Cc: detomaso at poca.com Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] It was bound to happen
> How long to do the Sears Platinums last? central wines-spirits   est 1934
> 625 e street nw
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> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] It was bound to happen Consumer Report mag from
> Dec 12 has battery ratings.
> Sears Ranked #1 Michael
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