Unexpected expense made sweeter thanks to SR

[jl8595]

A foot of snow and a dead snow blower = one VERY cranky husband. :headache:

Apparently our snow blower has been acting up lately (news to me...but then again I'm not a snow clearing kind of gal, LOL) and it chose TODAY, amid a foot of snow, to konk out completely. It's not a giant surprise expense...we've anticipated it's death for a long time because it's a small (2 cycle) snow thrower that we had at our old house when we only had a small flat driveway and sidewalk to clear. When we moved into our new house (with a larger/sloped driveway) five years ago, we knew it was too small for our driveway but we just couldn't justify buying a "big boy" snow blower (4 cycle) when we had one that worked...until this morning that is.

I was able to order one from Sears online this morning for in store pick up AND SR credit. Getting the van out of our uncleared driveway to pick it up was another interesting scenario, but he did get it out and off he went. We were lucky they had one in stock - and the one that's rated extremely well by consumer reports...and it was on sale.

I was very excited to earn SR credit for a big ticket purchase...and my DH is excited to finally have a big boy snow blower, LOL! Win win! :D

[PSL1013]

Oh a new man toy! :rotfl: My husband would like a new bigger one too but ours works perfectly fine or at least "I" think it does, I don't do snow removal either! :D Congrats on the SR credit. :clap:

[mollyeilis]

VERY cool. We almost had one of those "ack we have to replace this" moments when hubby realized our catalytic converter was broken. Thankfully but also sadly for my SR balance, my BIL (who works at the dealership where we bought the car) reminded us that it was under warranty.

Even after we figured that out I said "buy can't we still buy it through SR and give it to them?" but hubby had to remind me that free was better.


So even though we didn't have to make the purchase, I can understand your excitement over getting to earn Sunshine on something that would normally be a total bummer! :)

[Sunni]

Congrats! Love it! Oops for the credit not the problem. But I know my DH loves getting things like that.

Same thing happened to me last week when DH decided at the last minute to go to Vegas for the race. It will be a great jump when it clears. :clap:

Hmmm now thinking about it...I was not crazy about this storm but it worked out for you....something always positive going around.

[spring]

A foot of snow and a dead snow blower = one VERY cranky husband. :headache:

Apparently our snow blower has been acting up lately (news to me...but then again I'm not a snow clearing kind of gal, LOL) and it chose TODAY, amid a foot of snow, to konk out completely. It's not a giant surprise expense...we've anticipated it's death for a long time because it's a small (2 cycle) snow thrower that we had at our old house when we only had a small flat driveway and sidewalk to clear. When we moved into our new house (with a larger/sloped driveway) five years ago, we knew it was too small for our driveway but we just couldn't justify buying a "big boy" snow blower (4 cycle) when we had one that worked...until this morning that is.

I was able to order one from Sears online this morning for in store pick up AND SR credit. Getting the van out of our uncleared driveway to pick it up was another interesting scenario, but he did get it out and off he went. We were lucky they had one in stock - and the one that's rated extremely well by consumer reports...and it was on sale.

I was very excited to earn SR credit for a big ticket purchase...and my DH is excited to finally have a big boy snow blower, LOL! Win win! :D

Oh, I can just see the look of glee on his face!:rotfl:

[OhMari]

I had a big order from Sears before Christmas and never got credit.
Yesterday we had to make another purchase from Sears, so I am giving it a 2nd chance.
We had to buy a pressure washer for summer.
It was $299. Sears had free shipping this weekend on all lawn/garden.
Sears credit is 1%, which is a nice little bump, I hope I get it this time.

[lanny76]

A foot of snow and a dead snow blower = one VERY cranky husband. :headache:

Apparently our snow blower has been acting up lately (news to me...but then again I'm not a snow clearing kind of gal, LOL) and it chose TODAY, amid a foot of snow, to konk out completely. It's not a giant surprise expense...we've anticipated it's death for a long time because it's a small (2 cycle) snow thrower that we had at our old house when we only had a small flat driveway and sidewalk to clear. When we moved into our new house (with a larger/sloped driveway) five years ago, we knew it was too small for our driveway but we just couldn't justify buying a "big boy" snow blower (4 cycle) when we had one that worked...until this morning that is.

I was able to order one from Sears online this morning for in store pick up AND SR credit. Getting the van out of our uncleared driveway to pick it up was another interesting scenario, but he did get it out and off he went. We were lucky they had one in stock - and the one that's rated extremely well by consumer reports...and it was on sale.

I was very excited to earn SR credit for a big ticket purchase...and my DH is excited to finally have a big boy snow blower, LOL! Win win! :D

yup, that's a win win all right!!:banana:

[jl8595]

I had a big order from Sears before Christmas and never got credit.
Yesterday we had to make another purchase from Sears, so I am giving it a 2nd chance.
We had to buy a pressure washer for summer.
It was $299. Sears had free shipping this weekend on all lawn/garden.
Sears credit is 1%, which is a nice little bump, I hope I get it this time.

That's a shame - I'm sorry you didn't get your credit. I've had pretty good luck getting credit for the 2 or 3 "in store pick up" orders I've done through Sears. They do take a week or so to post (I'm guessing they're manual), but I've been lucky so far. Here's hoping I get my snow blower credit...otherwise my DH will be the only happy camper, LOL! :rotfl:

The snow blower has been officially "broken in" and the driveway is clear. Did I mention I've had enough of the snow thing this year?! Sigh...spring can't come fast enough!

[jl8595]

Oh, I can just see the look of glee on his face!:rotfl:

LOL - I emailed Dad about it too, so no doubt the two of them will be out in the garage drooling over it next time you stop by to visit. :rotfl:

[spring]

LOL - I emailed Dad about it too, so no doubt the two of them will be out in the garage drooling over it next time you stop by to visit. :rotfl:

Ummmmmmmmmm......you think?:rotfl:

[Hedy]

VERY cool. We almost had one of those "ack we have to replace this" moments when hubby realized our catalytic converter was broken. Thankfully but also sadly for my SR balance, my BIL (who works at the dealership where we bought the car) reminded us that it was under warranty.

Even after we figured that out I said "buy can't we still buy it through SR and give it to them?" but hubby had to remind me that free was better.


So even though we didn't have to make the purchase, I can understand your excitement over getting to earn Sunshine on something that would normally be a total bummer! :)

And it's wrong my first thought was "woohoo, my wiperblade isn't covered by my warranty, I'll have to check SR." :rotfl:

[jl8595]

Just wanted to update and say that my Sears credit is already pending!!!!! :clap::clap:

[OhMari]

Just wanted to update and say that my Sears credit is already pending!!!!! :clap::clap:

I hope I see mine tomorrow.
We got our pressure washer yesterday.
I'm sure the UPS guy hates me, that sucker was heavy, I could barely get it in the door.
Usually the UPS and FED EX guy knows where our key is, and they put our stuff in our garage. My son races moto-cross and lots of stuff is coming in from sponsors, so they know to just put it in there. I'm thinking this was way to heavy.

[spring]

Just wanted to update and say that my Sears credit is already pending!!!!! :clap::clap:

Whooohooo! You're one step closer to your Disney Cruise this Summer! :cooldance::cooldance::cooldance: Of course, the fact that you're taking me has nothing to do with my enthusiasm, LOL.:rotfl:

[m4travels]

What's this "snow" stuff that y'all are talking about?

[ligrumpygirl]

What's this "snow" stuff that y'all are talking about?

Here are some visuals from NY...
Outside my front door:
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q11/nprincessy/March09002.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q11/nprincessy/March09003.jpg

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q11/nprincessy/March09004.jpg

But if you need help, I have two boys to rent out:
DH and his "new" snowblower (we have had it 3 yrs and never used it!)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q11/nprincessy/March09006.jpg
My handsome son in the snow for the first time!
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q11/nprincessy/March09014.jpg

[mollyeilis]

What's this "snow" stuff that y'all are talking about?

LOL. And from my own example, since you're in CA, I think you should be asking what is this catalytic converter I was talking about. :)

[jl8595]

Here are some visuals from NY...
Outside my front door:
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q11/nprincessy/March09002.jpg

Ughh...yup...my doorstep looks a lot like that, LOL! It's supposed to warm up into the 50's this weekend...a New England heatwave. :sunshine: