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Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA Registered: Apr 2013 Admin Use	posted 08-28-2016 07:30 AM http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/topstories/sears-workers-reveal-why-the-company-is-bleeding-cash/ar-AAiaq4S?li=BBnbfcL Over the years Sears has laid off 137000 employees and shut down half of their stores. We shopped around for a deluxe Refrigerator every where we could find . Sears was about $200 higher but bought their because my wife says they have the best service. Three months later we had a problem. Sears sub contracts their service to the lowest bidder. They don't supply Sears service like they use to. The service man said he doesn't have anything to do with Sears,he just gets orders to fix whats wrong with anyones appliance. What a bunch of BS.
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-28-2016 09:54 PM http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/014430.html Started by Gort http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/014367.html Also started by Gort. There seems to be a theme.
CJ POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Rochester Hills, MI USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-28-2016 10:01 PM We've always bought our appliances and other things from Sears and have never had any problems. We just replaced our refrigerator this Spring. The one we replaced was bought when we bought our current home after being moved back to MI from Cincy with Chrysler. That was 24 years ago. It didn't "die" on us, but Bob said the motor was starting to make noises he didn't like, so we replaced before it did. There was never any problems or service with it. Our dishwasher just crashed on us last week and we went to Sears today to purchase a new one. A few days ago, I read the article you just posted and was surprised. I guess we've been lucky to never having any issues with Sears. This message has been edited by CJ on 08-28-2016 at 10:04 PM
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA Registered: Dec 2010 Admin Use	posted 08-29-2016 07:44 AM My wife insisted on Sears appliances when we moved into our house in 1996. I had to call a service man last year for the first time on the washing machine.
Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA Registered: Apr 2013 Admin Use	posted 08-29-2016 07:50 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/014430.html Started by Gort http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/014367.html Also started by Gort. There seems to be a theme. OH NO. repeat photos and now repeat post!! Tell me again if you have a Prowler and what color.
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-29-2016 09:20 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/014430.html Started by Gort http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum18/HTML/014367.html Also started by Gort. There seems to be a theme. OP again: This thread....... Gort > . ^ > SEARS is closing stores . . This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 08-29-2016 at 09:21 AM
Landscape Doctor POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Live Free Or Die State, NH Registered: Aug 2014 Admin Use	posted 08-29-2016 11:46 AM ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Pikachu beating a Yak,,, don't get no better than that!!!
Gort Prowler Junkie From:Clinton Tn,USA Registered: Apr 2013 Admin Use	posted 08-29-2016 02:22 PM quote: Originally posted by ALLEY CAT: Gort > . ^ > [B]SEARS is closing stores . . [/B] Quit beating up poor old ED. That is a horse right?
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 08-29-2016 04:56 PM A/C, you need to spell it out for him.
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-07-2017 10:34 AM Ed,,, Knowing you are enjoying the 20th Anniv. event, but thought I'd like to catch you up with today's newsfeeds since Gort has departed: . Sears is closing 72 more stores , , Sears is closing 72 more stores, in addition to the more than 180 that have already been announced this year. . . http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sears-is-closing-72-more-stores-%e2%80%94-heres-the-full-list/ar-BBCbQna?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=UE01DHP
ed monahan POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-07-2017 08:37 PM Post it again in about 2 weeks. Start a new thread, though.
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-07-2017 09:28 PM lol,,, not until they close all of their stores.
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 06:46 AM quote: Originally posted by ed monahan: Post it again in about 2 weeks. Start a new thread, though. > For Ed Monahan only: < BREAKING News this morning 6-23-2017 "Sears is closing 20 more stores" . . http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/sears-is-closing-20-more-stores/ar-BBD31oH?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=UE01DHP
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. Registered: Jun 2005 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 08:33 AM I've been hearing this for years. Not sure where I heard it. I haven't heard too much lately. Thanks for updating us. I know Ed will be very thankful, he was keeping up on this, it seemed like everyday he was asking for updates.
RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 08:37 AM This hurts. They're closing one of the stores where I purchased many of my Craftsman tools. I just purchased a Craftsman air compressor last night. I was doing great until we loaded in the car and I saw the made in China label, on the BOTTOM of the package. Guess that I'm old school. I continue to purchase from them, appliances, tools lawn equipment.
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. Registered: Jun 2005 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 08:47 AM I bought my first riding mower from them 32 years ago, just sold it a couple years ago, still running great. Looked at their riders now, most have China made motors. The reviews were terrible, mostsaying they were smoking or broke within a year. I bought a John Deere instead, so far i'm happy with it.
ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 10:08 AM quote: Originally posted by RPL: Guess that I'm old school. I continue to purchase from them, appliances, tools lawn equipment. I also,,, like their stores and products. Their auto batteries got too high priced for me though... I miss Wards stores as well.....they just couldn't stay competitive with their big stores and expenses. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Ed should be waking up soon, and reading this 'Breaking News'...... hope he can handle it? This message has been edited by ALLEY CAT on 06-23-2017 at 10:10 AM
bjprowler POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Clarksville,Ohio,USA Registered: Oct 2004 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 10:21 AM You won't be disappointed with your John Deere riding mower, Gary....Many people are still using John Deere mowers that they purchased 40+ years ago.... If EVERY company in the United States manufacture with the same quality as Deere we wouldn't be importing so much crap from around the world. BTW.....A lot of people don't realize that John Deere manufactures three different Series of lawn tractors.... All JD's have the same frame and deck but power plants and drive trains are different depending upon which "series" people buy. "Big box" stores sell "D-Class Series" models....And generally have little or no maintenance or repair services "in house".......And "good luck" trying to find someone who can help you diagnose any problems or answer technical questions. John Deere Dealership stores sell "X-Class Series" models......These stores are actually franchised directly by John Deere and have factory trained technicians on staff plus "overnight" availability of OEM parts if they do not already have them "in stock" (frequently, they do). John Deere dealers can also sell "S-Class Series" which are designed to compete "price-wise" with the big box stores... As the saying goes "You get what you pay for" and there is a difference in the model selected and a difference in prices even though a person may be looking at the same 42" cutting width for example.... Here's a really good short article that explains it nicely:.... http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/05/nothing-runs-like-a-d eere-you-buy-at-the-dealer/index.htm Again, regardless of the model selected John Deere is the very best choice so you "done good" and you'll never regret your choice IMO. This message has been edited by bjprowler on 06-23-2017 at 10:33 AM
RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 10:28 AM garysss, One thing to keep in mind with your smaller engines is both the 10% ethanol in the gasoline and the API rating on current oils. Both are tough on small engines. The latest API oil formula doesn't protect small engines with flat tappet cams well. Briggs and Stratton has taken to offering their own oil blended to API specification "SJ" to help protect their engines. I've taken to using ethanol free fuel and the older formula oils and my repairs have dropped to virtually nothing plus the engines start easier. Just a thought.
RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 10:33 AM bjprowler, THANK you the information. I learn something new everyday and I appreciate the explanation regarding the different grade of tractors that John Deere offer. I've wondered but never researched it.
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. Registered: Jun 2005 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 12:09 PM Thanks Bob & Bj. I did buy the D series, but I bought it used from a friend of a friend for a great price. It was only a year old. I've had it 3 years now with no problems. I used both mowers the first year, just to make sure I liked it before selling Sears mower. It does have the Briggs & Stratton engine and I did buy their oil & filter kit.
RPL POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Rochester Hills, MI, USA Registered: Jul 2000 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 12:18 PM Gary, If your B&S engine has an oil filter you might want to consider switching to the 51056 Wix filter from the standard 57035 Wix filter. Check what you engine uses first. The 51056 has synthetic media and filters down to 21 microns from the standard's 32 microns. With all of the dust that the mower sees I felt it couldn't hurt. The oil looks clean through the recommended 25 hour change cycle.
garysss POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Balto. Md. Registered: Jun 2005 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 12:48 PM Bob this is one it calls for. It's actually a John Deere kit, with oil & gas filter listed below oil filter. http://www.homedepot.com/p/John-Deere-Oil-Filter-GY20577/100175070
stevedymo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Brick, NJ, USA Registered: Mar 2002 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 12:53 PM quote: Originally posted by RPL: This hurts. They're closing one of the stores where I purchased many of my Craftsman tools. I just purchased a Craftsman air compressor last night. I was doing great until we loaded in the car and I saw the made in China label, on the BOTTOM of the package. Guess that I'm old school. I continue to purchase from them, appliances, tools lawn equipment. Bob, I saw a commercial on TV where ACE Hardware is now selling Craftsman tools. If you have any ACE store near you stop in to see if they have the tool rack setup.
padroo POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Chesterton, IN, USA Registered: Dec 2010 Admin Use	posted 06-23-2017 12:58 PM quote: Originally posted by garysss: Bob this is one it calls for. It's actually a John Deere kit, with oil & gas filter listed below oil filter. http://www.homedepot.com/p/John-Deere-Oil-Filter-GY20577/100175070 http://www.amazon.com/John-Deere-AM125424-OIL-FILTER/dp/B007TJXGZ6/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1498240646&sr=1-1&keywords=am125424c

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