Thursday, September 10, 2020

September 10, 220 -363 - “Caveat Emptor “



International Appliances 


       When we bought an oven in Mexico, we thought to ask about its dimensions...to be sure it fit in the place we planned to put it.  

        We thought to ask if it's gas or electric... 'cause it was set up for gas, and that's what we prefer. 


 Unwary Buyers


      But we didn't think to ask about accessories, as in;  How many racks does it come with?

      Or, 'Does it include a broiler pan?"

     Because, well, we didn't know these were extras.  We thought ovens came with a minimum of two racks.   After cooking several meals in the oven, I'm noticing how often you need multiple racks.  

     And...yep...we need that broiler pan too. 
     

 

             


When we bought a dishwasher, we noticed it had that cute extra rack at the very top for Tupperware lids and large utensils...


      ...but we didn't think to ask:  Does it come with a silverware basket?'

Twice Cautious

     So when we bought our refrigerator, I asked if everything we saw was included.  I carefully analyzed if there were shelves and then took pictures of the thing from every angle and tried to see if all the door shelves, holders, drawers, and freezer shelves were visible. 

   The saleswoman acted like I was a really suspicious and untrusting sort of person.

   Everything did arrive, just as shown in the store.  I'm not sure if that was because I'd made such a big deal about it, or if it was because they just don't strip down refrigerators.

    The thing is...I don't think the missing parts were there when we saw the dishwasher and stove...we just didn't know those things were 'extra'.  


    Different country.  Different rules.  I always forget that part. 

Daily Hits od Happy

    -Ella purring
    -Half the tile is installed on the rooftop bathroom floor
     -Leftover coffee ice cream

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