floor models = good
My method:
I do a goodly amount of research & price comparisons online... all before ever going into a store to actually shop. I amass a list, a handful of top choices (at least 3-5) and a slightly longer list (10-12) that are not my preference, but are also acceptable.
Then, and only then, do I go to the stores... hunting for floor models. Most stores are willing to markdown/discount floor models. They don't tend to volunteer markdowns; you have to ask, sometimes being persistent (keywords: ask for the supervisor). Many people are afraid of floor models, for fear that they may be damaged or discontinued. I say: never fear... that's why extended warranties exist.
My goal: receive enough of a discount on a floor model so that you can afford to buy a good (at least 2 years) extended warranty (and still be well under the MSRP).
My last find... a bag-less HEPA multi-floor-setting Dyson with an MSRP of $500. My price $275, plus a 2 year warranty for an additional $100. The floor model was missing the stair brush attachment, but no worries... I live in a 1-story house.
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