Funny as I just sent an email to him about the warranty JUST before reading your post and it's a good one. If it's a manuf warranty then I guess I could bid higher than 225 or so (plus the 50 shipping), but I think I can still get the local demo with everything thrown in for around 500 or so.
Let's say I go for the local Moxie demo, how much should I offer him (he's throwing in the kitchen sink, which costs him very little)
How about a NEW Moxie if I need to go that route?
Now, what about a new Gusto? or a demo Gusto? If it's that much better, how much extra will it cost me? I may or may not be worth it in the end.
It's funny but as I read, speak with some of you etc....the common theme is that you all love Simplicity/Riccar and not JUST for cost. Most really like things about the Miele an it's a sexy unit that drives regular customers their way, but if I get one, I won't be sorry either. Since I'm not a pro by any means, I won't worry about extra's on any of the machines too much, so if it's universal, it will be handy, but it may never matter either.
Bags are very expensive for the German units and they seem to be almost cheap for the Simplicity. I will probably throw the bag away before the unit tells me to anyways. That's just how I'm wired for some reason. That extra cost does add up and maybe that's why they want to push the Miele. That and they can charge Miele back on the costly repairs since their warranty is pretty long on the higher end units. I realize you pay for each extra year regardless of who's unit you purchase.
I'm simply amazed at this thread. Matt, I hope that you get what you want and love it. I think that some get upset over the length of this thing, but it must be fascinating to anyone who's posting on it or they wouldn't be reading.
