This just in.

...a couple years ago I bought an all-in-one washer-dryer (condensing type dryer)- I did a lot of research online, made a bunch of calls and then hit the strip of appliance stores on Canal street and haggled. Buying online can be great, but I walked into these stores and was able to negotiate total cost- tax, delivery (up 3 flights of stairs) etc.

It was one day of legwork, that was completely worth while, because there weren't any hidden costs.

Research online, buy local. Good advice. Can you tell us where exactly on Canal?? (Thanks, Carolyn!) MGR