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Buying a washing machine: what's the best value for money shop in Geneva?

Hi all,


I have to buy a washing machine soon and need to know what's the best value for money shop for this in GVA. 


I've looked at Conforama and Mediamarkt's websites and prices seem to be approximately the same so my question for you all is if you know what are the hidden costs for both of these stores (delivery, instalation, etc.)?


 


Thanks in advance! 


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Hi all,


I have to buy a washing machine soon and need to know what's the best value for money shop for this in GVA. 


I've looked at Conforama and Mediamarkt's websites and prices seem to be approximately the same so my question for you all is if you know what are the hidden costs for both of these stores (delivery, instalation, etc.)?


 


Thanks in advance! 


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Francisco BJan 2, 2011 @ 00:07
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I just bought the cheapest one I could find on sale when I got mine and it has been a great buy. I bought from Conforama and delivery is normally a percentage of the buy I believe, but you can check it online (and order online as well)

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I just bought the cheapest one I could find on sale when I got mine and it has been a great buy. I bought from Conforama and delivery is normally a percentage of the buy I believe, but you can check it online (and order online as well)


Caroline K, Jan 2, 2011 @ 09:43
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I just bought the cheapest one I could find on sale when I got mine and it has been a great buy. I bought from Conforama and delivery is normally a percentage of the buy I believe, but you can check it online (and order online as well)


Jan 2, 11 09:43

It's fixed price, something like 60 or 80 I don't remember exactly.

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It's fixed price, something like 60 or 80 I don't remember exactly.


catalin, Jan 2, 2011 @ 13:35
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No free delivery anywhere? Also, would there be a place that would deliver to St Julien (France, right next to the border with Geneva) ? Or maybe I could just buy it in France, any tips for there?

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No free delivery anywhere? Also, would there be a place that would deliver to St Julien (France, right next to the border with Geneva) ? Or maybe I could just buy it in France, any tips for there?


Andrew I, Jan 2, 2011 @ 13:52
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No free delivery anywhere? Also, would there be a place that would deliver to St Julien (France, right next to the border with Geneva) ? Or maybe I could just buy it in France, any tips for there?


Jan 2, 11 13:52

http://www.darty.com/


They will deliver in St Julien for free. Also best prices/service combination in the region IMO

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http://www.darty.com/


They will deliver in St Julien for free. Also best prices/service combination in the region IMO


catalin, Jan 2, 2011 @ 13:54
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Jan 1, 70 01:00

You get VAT return in France and "maybe" (wink) pay Swiss VAT which is much lower anyway. It's all done at the border crossing, not at all complicated.

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You get VAT return in France and "maybe" (wink) pay Swiss VAT which is much lower anyway. It's all done at the border crossing, not at all complicated.


catalin, Jan 2, 2011 @ 14:14
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Jan 1, 70 01:00

St Julien is in France...

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St Julien is in France...


catalin, Jan 2, 2011 @ 14:47
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I have bought several things from Conforama and delivery was NOT fixed price, it depended on the value of the merchandise...

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I have bought several things from Conforama and delivery was NOT fixed price, it depended on the value of the merchandise...


Caroline K, Jan 2, 2011 @ 15:04
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I have bought several things from Conforama and delivery was NOT fixed price, it depended on the value of the merchandise...


Jan 2, 11 15:04

I bought a huge refrigerator recently and it was fixed 60 francs.

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I bought a huge refrigerator recently and it was fixed 60 francs.


catalin, Jan 2, 2011 @ 15:14
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Jan 1, 70 01:00

The guy asked about delivery to St Julien, so thats where he wants it delivered.

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The guy asked about delivery to St Julien, so thats where he wants it delivered.


Andrew I, Jan 2, 2011 @ 18:38
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Jan 1, 70 01:00

So rather than paying attention to what I write you decide where I live by going to my profile and stalking my info away from there...


And... already done.

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So rather than paying attention to what I write you decide where I live by going to my profile and stalking my info away from there...


And... already done.


Andrew I, Jan 2, 2011 @ 19:16
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So rather than paying attention to what I write you decide where I live by going to my profile and stalking my info away from there...

And... already done.


Jan 2, 11 19:16

It's a woman thing to look for inexisting problems... Take it easy both of you ;)

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It's a woman thing to look for inexisting problems... Take it easy both of you ;)


catalin, Jan 2, 2011 @ 20:17
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Thank you all for the useful answers...:D

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Thank you all for the useful answers...:D


Francisco B, Jan 2, 2011 @ 23:59
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Do you guys know of some other washing machine shops in the region who will deliver to St Julien. I need the washing machine to have a width less than 58cm otherwise it won't fit so I will have to look around a bit more...


Thanks

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Do you guys know of some other washing machine shops in the region who will deliver to St Julien. I need the washing machine to have a width less than 58cm otherwise it won't fit so I will have to look around a bit more...


Thanks


Andrew I, Jan 24, 2011 @ 17:56
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Try FAM cuisines (one store near the station, another in Chene Bourg). I got a good deal on a compact Bosch washing machine, and the owner was very helpful. I'm sure that they're used to dealing with situations of this type.

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Try FAM cuisines (one store near the station, another in Chene Bourg). I got a good deal on a compact Bosch washing machine, and the owner was very helpful. I'm sure that they're used to dealing with situations of this type.


MattGV, Jan 24, 2011 @ 18:05
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Try MDA in Annemasse or just buy it online from somewhere like CDiscount.

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Try MDA in Annemasse or just buy it online from somewhere like CDiscount.


David G, Jan 24, 2011 @ 19:57
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Do you guys know of some other washing machine shops in the region who will deliver to St Julien. I need the washing machine to have a width less than 58cm otherwise it won't fit so I will have to look around a bit more...

Thanks


Jan 24, 11 17:56

58cm, eh?  It sounds like your washer is going into a WC.  Your only option is going to be one of the tiny units on the market, and there aren't many.  Here are a few.  They are not cheap.

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58cm, eh?  It sounds like your washer is going into a WC.  Your only option is going to be one of the tiny units on the market, and there aren't many.  Here are a few.  They are not cheap.


richardm, Jan 24, 2011 @ 21:09
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