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Need Window A/C inexpensively?

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 4:16 pm
by Steve Nikkel
This first week in May 07, Costco has a` 5000 btu Daewoo branded, Chinese built unit in stock for $99.00 - a utility co instant $40.00 rebate. Thats 59 bucks............best deal I've seen yet here in SoCal.

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 7:58 pm
by Ira
Well...we're talking maybe 20 bucks one way or the other with this instant rebate. Because you can sure as heck find a 5000 for around 80 bucks anywhere.

So you gotta look at all of the factors and decude whether that $20 extra savngs is really worth it, taking all othe factors into considerstion.

For me, the stupidest thing I did, based on where my AC is mounted--over the tongue--is to not buy that Haier unit that everyone has that blows UP and not right on your head.

Didn't know about that then, but when it comes to the AC, a few bucks savings for this really ain't worth it.

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 8:56 pm
by Podunkfla
Some of you may want to check eBay...

eBay Bid Confirmed: White Kenmore 5150 BTU Single Room Air Conditioner for US $29.92... (120030334397)
Even with shipping US $21.76 it was only $51.68 to my door.

The unit was new with a shop worn looking box... no damage to the AC inside. :thumbsup:

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 9:06 pm
by asianflava
Ira wrote:e--is to not buy that Haier unit that everyone has that blows UP


I haven't heard of this....Do tell.

PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 9:11 pm
by Podunkfla
White Kenmore 5150 BTU AC "blows up" too. :lol:

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PostPosted: Thu May 03, 2007 10:20 pm
by Steve_Cox
Just gotta have that remote control A/C so I won't have to sit up in bed to adjust it. 8)

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 7:42 am
by Ira
asianflava wrote:
Ira wrote:e--is to not buy that Haier unit that everyone has that blows UP


I haven't heard of this....Do tell.


Like the one Brick showed, so it doesn't blow right on you. A lot of folks here bought the Haier (spelling?). I think it's a Sam's CLub or Costco unit, but not sure.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 7:57 am
by IndyCubby
I've got you all beat: ebay $12! Of course, I had to drive two hours to go pick it up. :roll:

Also, it is a couple years old and I think even just a few years ago they weighed twice as much as they do now. It works well, though.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:09 am
by steve wolverton
IndyCubby wrote:I've got you all beat: ebay $12! Of course, I had to drive two hours to go pick it up. :roll:


Ok, so if you drove two hours, and I'm guessing averaging 50 mph. that's about 200 miles roundtrip. If you drive a Jeep, I'm guessing about 20 mpg, and costs of gas is roughly $3 per gallon. Let's see...

That comes to a grand total of $867.12.

Wait. :thinking:

I hate math.

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 11:57 am
by IndyCubby
steve wolverton wrote:
IndyCubby wrote:I've got you all beat: ebay $12! Of course, I had to drive two hours to go pick it up. :roll:


Ok, so if you drove two hours, and I'm guessing averaging 50 mph. that's about 200 miles roundtrip. If you drive a Jeep, I'm guessing about 20 mpg, and costs of gas is roughly $3 per gallon. Let's see...

That comes to a grand total of $867.12.

Wait. :thinking:

I hate math.


:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I've never been known for doing things the easy or most effecient way! The easy/cheap way just wouldn't be as much of an adventure!

PostPosted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:51 pm
by asianflava
Ira wrote:
asianflava wrote:
Ira wrote:e--is to not buy that Haier unit that everyone has that blows UP


I haven't heard of this....Do tell.


Like the one Brick showed, so it doesn't blow right on you. A lot of folks here bought the Haier (spelling?). I think it's a Sam's CLub or Costco unit, but not sure.


Got ya, when you said blows up, I thought you meant explode.