read on the website of the newspaper France Soir February 25, 2011
Stores with blemishes: A mine of bargains
Everywhere in France, the "Stores with blemishes (MDA) can gain Discount new and recent models.
Buy New at the price of the occasion, it is possible in the "Stores with blemishes (MDA). True cave of Ali Baba, these spaces are present throughout France, and flourish with the crisis are many followers. Present mainly on the sectors of furniture and appliances (small and large), they can gain exactly the same models as those sold in traditional stores, but at discounted prices. Only difference is a bump, a scratch, a small hole on the front ... In any case, the operation of the device has been tampered with. The defect is more apparent over the starting price decreases. Nevertheless, it is still a little lacking, easily repairable or Concealed.
Where to find?
may be independent retailers and large retailers who have stores, warehouses or departments dedicated exclusively to items with defects. But only a few major brands have them, and the information remains relatively quiet.
What did they look?
They are most often located in commercial premises. It can be accessed easily by car as public transportation. The sales area is identical to that of a conventional store: each type of product is at a radius which is devoted to him.
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For appliances
MDA
Originally, this brand was selling items with defects. Even if we find that, it basically offers discount products today, bought in large quantities.
Economics. Up - 30%
Guarantee. For units with less than 350 €: 1 year. For units over 350 €: 3 years parts, labor and travel.
shipping fee. Rates fixed by the number of products (eg products for 3, 45 €).
Easy payment. Up to 5 to 20 times without charge, as the amount of purchases.
Where? More than 90 stores in France. www.mda-electromenager.com, tel. : 04.72.54.11.11.
Fagor-Brandt
This store sells only factory equipment group Brandt. You'll find some pieces that have blemishes.
Economics. Average - 25%. In times fire sale of up to - 50%.
Guarantee. 2 years parts, labor and travel.
Shipping. No.
Easy payment. No.
Where? 16, chemin des bas-Indies, 95000 Cormeilles-en-Parisis, tel. : 01.34.10.81.76.
Darty
Economics. - 18 - 25% + operations "fist," local and temporary (up to - 30%).
Guarantee. 2 years parts, labor and travel (possibility of extension of coverage under a payment). After-sales service.
Free Shipping. Yes.
Easy payment. you can adjust between twice and 20 times (for example, for a purchase of € 1,400 paid in 3 installments, € 29.99 fee).
Where? 102-114, Lenin Avenue, 93380 Pierrefitte-sur-Seine, ZAC des Sans-Souci, 69760 Limonest; Valbarelle Boulevard, 13371 Marseille Cedex 11. www.darty.com, tel. : 0821,082,082.
For Ikea furniture
Economics. - 20 - 65% depending on the size of the defect and its visibility (front or rear of the cabinet).
Guarantee. No.
Shipping. Either rent a van (price based on distance and the amount of the invoice) or carpool (free registration on www.covoiturage.ikea.fr).
Facilities payment. Via Ikea credit card, you can adjust your pace for a minimum purchase of 15.24 €. No fee if you pay only once.
Where? Good find the radius of each store (except Ikea-Velizy, dedicated to the kitchen) located on the ground floor, just before the crates. www.ikea.com, tel. : 0825.10.30.00.
By Karine Touboul
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