Hi everyone,
I need to buy a washer and dryer. The prices are more attractive in France. Has anyone bought theirs from there. Any pros and cons? Plugs?
Would really appreciate some input.
Thanks!
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 12:27
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Hi everyone,
I need to buy a washer and dryer. The prices are more attractive in France. Has anyone bought theirs from there. Any pros and cons? Plugs?
Would really appreciate some input.
Thanks!
veeda sMar 11, 2013 @ 12:27
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 14:21
It's usually cheapest online. Have you tried www.toppreise.ch?
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 14:46
It's not a good idea to use adaptors for big appliances. It's asking for trouble. Our dishwasher was connected like this (unknown to me). It took us a while to find the problem and we are lucky it did not catch fire.
Changing the plug is straight forward.
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It's not a good idea to use adaptors for big appliances. It's asking for trouble. Our dishwasher was connected like this (unknown to me). It took us a while to find the problem and we are lucky it did not catch fire.
Changing the plug is straight forward.
Antonis P, Mar 11, 2013 @ 14:46
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 15:40
Jan 1, 70 01:00
Totally not true. Prices in France are up to 50% cheaper for washing machines, dishwashers, stoves and the like. See previous threads.
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Totally not true. Prices in France are up to 50% cheaper for washing machines, dishwashers, stoves and the like. See previous threads.
catalin, Mar 11, 2013 @ 15:40
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 15:44
To the OP, this topic was dicussed a few times before. The search button is your friend.
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To the OP, this topic was dicussed a few times before. The search button is your friend.
catalin, Mar 11, 2013 @ 15:44
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:17
It's usually cheapest online. Have you tried www.toppreise.ch?
Mar 11, 13 14:21
Yes I have tried toppreise, conforama and mediamarkt. France is still a lot cheaper.
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Yes I have tried toppreise, conforama and mediamarkt. France is still a lot cheaper.
veeda s, Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:17
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:20
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Importing is not an issue and really hassle free. It's more like the hassle of changing the plugs. Would a converter do?
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Importing is not an issue and really hassle free. It's more like the hassle of changing the plugs. Would a converter do?
veeda s, Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:20
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:22
It's not a good idea to use adaptors for big appliances. It's asking for trouble. Our dishwasher was connected like this (unknown to me). It took us a while to find the problem and we are lucky it did not catch fire.
Changing the plug is straight forward.
Mar 11, 13 14:46
This is a very helpful advice . I would have iimagined the converter would work fine. The only things is that if I cut the wire apparently I lose the guarantee .
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This is a very helpful advice . I would have iimagined the converter would work fine. The only things is that if I cut the wire apparently I lose the guarantee .
veeda s, Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:22
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Mar 11, 2013 @ 16:26
Did you change the plug yourself?
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Mar 14, 2013 @ 16:12
Untrue, the guarantee is not on dependant on the original plug being intact.
Depending on the installaion in France, you might still have to replace the original plug.
One price diffrence is the VAT.: 20% in France. 8% in Switzerland.
My only concern would be the guarantee as far as what happens if it goes wrong? If you have to take it back, forget it, the customs hassle comes in. If the company in France will come to you, ok.
Otherwise, yes, it's simple and you'll save money.
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Untrue, the guarantee is not on dependant on the original plug being intact.
Depending on the installaion in France, you might still have to replace the original plug.
One price diffrence is the VAT.: 20% in France. 8% in Switzerland.
My only concern would be the guarantee as far as what happens if it goes wrong? If you have to take it back, forget it, the customs hassle comes in. If the company in France will come to you, ok.
Otherwise, yes, it's simple and you'll save money.
Allan H, Mar 14, 2013 @ 16:12
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