I Got My Mother A New Washing Machine
By arbie bee
@brokenbee (11937)
Philippines
January 12, 2017 6:43am CST
My mother and I ordered this last Saturday on installment basis. I thought our application wasn't approved since they did not call last Monday as promised.
So this morning, we traveled back to the city to have it cancelled and I am just planning to buy it on cash basis at another appliance store. I just want the installment basis because I still might need the cash I have on hand for other purposes. It's under 0% interest (no credit card needed) so I really want to take advantage of it. But if not approved, I can spend the money but after a week or two, not today.
When we arrived at their store, we said that we will follow up on our order and have it cancelled because we didn't hear anything about it up until today but they said they were contacting us last Monday but their calls didn't go through. I told them that's impossible because I gave them three contact numbers.
The officer in charge this noon was different from the one we talked to last Saturday and I felt he was more concerned that he didn't let us go unless we will be able to have our order. He didn't waste any minute in contacting his superiors and even the finance officer and he let them talk to my mother. After the call and after paying the downpayment equal to one month of the monthly installment fees, they got a new stock and loaded on their truck.
This afternoon, they delivered it at home and my mother is so happy. My father also didn't expect that it will still be delivered since he thought that we will have it cancelled.
I have eight more months to pay but I am planning to pay it sooner.
Now, they have a new washing machine. Our old washing machine is still running but not as good as before so I really wanted to give them a new one.
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8 responses
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
I was constrained to buy a new washing machine last October too because our old washing machine conked twice and I was worried then because my two daughters were coming home. I got the washing machine on 6-month zero interest with my credit card. Funny thing is when the new one was delivered, the old one started to run again and it's still the one I've been using till now. I had to temporarily set aside the new one in case the old one finally bids goodbye which seems still a long way :)
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
what a naughty washing machine playing tricks on you hahaha. but at least now you have peace of mind since you don't know if it will suddenly quit one day.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
Ahahaha Actually, my father also ordered for the belt of the old washing machine and they called him up yesterday that it is already on hand. So we also went to the service center a while ago to pick up the belt. He will have it installed tomorrow, so my mother might also use the old one together with the new one. Hahaha!
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
@brokenbee They can set aside the new one as back-up. They will then be assured that in case the old one finally gives up, they can still turn to the new one.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
Ahahaha the other one has a very low sales value now because it is overused. LOL
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
@bluelion Whoa! Hahahah Yup, who wouldn't want freebies? Hihihi That's a good idea. Hmmm
But my father will still repair it. He will install the belt that we got yesterday.
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@bluelion (625)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
@brokenbee Sell it with freebies, like free Surf powder and Downy. It might be sold. Haha.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
we had problems with our old washing machine, but with other parts, not the motor yet. the fridge is the bigger problem.
it's good to finish paying it while it's 0%.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
The problem with our old washing machine is its belt. My father ordered for it last Monday and they had it yesterday so we also picked up the belt a while ago at the same city where we ordered this washing machine.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
@brokenbee it usually takes a week when you order through the service centers. faster if you take it to the neighborhood repair shops, but you have to find one that's really good.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
@hereandthere Oh yes, it's good it only took how many days. The part was still from Manila, and we are here in the north. Hmmm It's good my father knows how to install the belt so we don't have to bring it to the repair shop or service center. He just needs the part. Actually I also looked for that belt in Manila but the shops there don't have the same size. It's hard to look for the belt of that brand. It really needs to be ordered at their service center.
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@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
13 Jan 17
@brokenbee Panasonic is a good brand, let's hope it will last.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
Yup, I am glad they are happy with this new one... I just hope it will last a little longer than the previous one.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
13 Jan 17
good loving daughter. they should be very proud of you hija
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@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
12 Jan 17
That is a nice little machine! I am sure your mom will put it to good use.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
Haha! Yup! Now, she's getting my dirty clothes and told me she will wash them... Awww!
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
The officer you talked with is good at marketing their product. Your parents would be so glad to have that new washing machine.
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@brokenbee (11937)
• Philippines
12 Jan 17
Yes, he is easier to talk to than the previous one. Hihihi And yes, my parents are happy with their new washing machine...











