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posted on March 18, 2009 at 10:54AM Inappropriate?

Just read an article on Google News about Sears new ad campaign and tag line.  I'm pleased they are releasing upbeat and optimistic ads -- it's good to see something positive on TV, even if it is just an ad!

As a lifelong Sears shopper I have faith they can pull through this economic downturn and am glad to see them investing money in the brand.

 

replies: 11 latest post: September 26, 2009 at 01:01PM by AdamO
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posted on March 19, 2009 at 07:14PM
 

  i agree! There is way too much negativity around.Maybe enough positive words from companies, news reports and above all the people who are running this country and people would not be so afraid and the economy would begin to turn around if people were not afraid to spend.

  Sears will pull through and so will alot of other great American institutions.

 Time for some positive influences

posted on March 19, 2009 at 09:04PM
 

As an older gal, Sears has always been stability for reliable large appliance purchases and service! 

I bought a new side-by-side refrigerator in 1996 and it started to breakdown in 2007.  I shopped for a new one that would fit in my kitchen (not an easy task) -- even Sears "scratch & dent" outlet.  The Sears service guy was great!  Just a part he carries, that is known to go bad after some years.  The Sears service guy had 27 years in with Sears and knows his stuff -- he's a keeper.  The repair was less than $225, and very speedy!  It's 2009 and still like a new refrigerator!  Go, Sears!

 

posted on May 10, 2009 at 12:31PM
 
Sears hasn't always been a hedge fund/holding company. The Sears that exists today is not the Sears that people continue to think it is. It's not even close.
posted on May 10, 2009 at 11:56PM
 
In response to Iain's post from May 10 2009 12:31PM

It's also not the devil that some people seem to think it is. Just sayin'.

posted on September 22, 2009 at 04:09PM
 

Can sears please start making moving parts on their appliances out of metal?  Seriously.  I am not an engineer, but it has been my experience that metal holds up longer than plastic under moving conditions.. And not just "some" metal.. ALL metal.. 

I have a Kenmore refrigerator that has an ice dispensing door hinge with a metal pin and plastic clips.  I have bought 4 in the last 5 years.. at $75 each. 

And what rocket scientist put a plastic valve(and knob) in a brass housing???  This is what I have to drain my water heater with!  How much money did they save using plastic guts instead of using all brass?  I doubt it has been more than the $30 it takes to replace the drain assembly each time the plastic valve shears when you drain your water heater (as instructed).  The best part is shelling out the $30 for the same plastic-brass-hybrid piece of %$#!@ that broke in the first place!  The last time I replaced with an all metal garden faucet valve!  No problems since.  Oh, and it was $5.

And my Kenmore dryer.. dryers have a door to load/unload clothes.. we are tracking right.  Usually made out of metal.. good.  Opens and closes a lot.. yep.. DON'T MAKE THE HINGES OUT OF PLASTIC IF THE DOOR IS METAL!!!!  IT %^&$#)#ING BREAKS!!!  Once a year actually!  Wonderful dryer!  &^$#!Y hinges!

I believe these few suggestions would do better for word of mouth business than any clever marketing strategy or slogan.  I really am willing to pay more for quality.  And I do believe a lot of others are as well.  These "opportunities" do not give the Sears brand a good reputation.  A few more of these frustrations and I am headed to Lowes!

posted on September 22, 2009 at 08:48PM
 

Life well spent? More like I dont live in a mall. SPENDDDD CREDS BRO GET SEARS CAHHHD

posted on September 22, 2009 at 09:23PM
 
In response to BlueCrewGuyInMA's post from May 10 2009 11:56PM
BlueCrewGuyInMA said…

It's also not the devil that some people seem to think it is. Just sayin'.

Well said

 

posted on September 25, 2009 at 12:47AM
 

I try to buy maytag since they seem to be made of more metal than plastic these days, but I'm not getting anything else at Sears...

Ha! Sears also make some things like air compressors 'different' so you can't buy replacement parts anywhere's but at a Sears store. Can we say money racket.

I tried to replace the nozzle (2 dollars top at most places) of a Sears branded Air conpressor and tried at lowes, then wal-mart, then two additional hardware stores because they were on the way home. It took a sears part and I hadn't thought to ask of the brand from my parents since it's a common part- everyone has them!

Next time I'll just get an air compressor without the Sears on it.

posted on September 25, 2009 at 05:50AM
 

Please describe what an air compressor "nozzle" is, to you.

posted on September 25, 2009 at 10:14AM
 

Amazing(:

posted on September 26, 2009 at 01:01PM
 

Yaa...

These threads can go almost ANYWHERE!

Check out the Sears Cookbooks thread...

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