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jankyj t1_j40kz9i wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Just picked up this SpeedQueen dryer/washer set for $175 - both work great, and the washer has a new drum! by JollyBodkin

I live in Europe (Netherlands). A Miele machine costs around 20% more than other quality brands (Bosch, Siemens, AEG, etc.), and lasts on average 20 years – 50% longer on average than other brands. That was my driving factor when I chose to buy a Miele,

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b1tchlasagna t1_j40o8x9 wrote

This. The rationale for buying Miele here is different to Americans. You can sometimes get heavy discounts too. I did on a washing machine but not so on a tumble dryer

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[deleted] t1_j43c042 wrote

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b1tchlasagna t1_j43kf62 wrote

Perhaps not though a lot of BIFL stuff costs a lot unfortunately.

I got my washing machine for a steal. FWIW, I also got my tumble dryer on a 0% deal for four months

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