Internet DIY Stair lift scams drive down consumer price awareness. If I advertise a really low price just to get traffic and never sell or never have that unit to sell, is that wrong?
It would seem that the Internet scalpers have found a good living selling Stair Lifts from their living room. When I see the * or a note of clarification after a price, I immediately think, "Here is the real price or why your unit will cost more."
Brooks Stair lift = US Stairlift (Oddly enough not a US company) is offering a $1499 Stairlift price, but when you see the note, it only covers a 7 step used unit and only in certain areas and may already be sold and on and on. If you are not familiar with British sale tact's, it is not uncommon to see outright fraud just to sell a unit.
I had a manager get all excited about a new British scheme to offer a 100% money back guarantee. It had an official looking certificate that boldly proclaimed the Money back offer, but after you read the actual certificate you still paid their costs if it was removed.
If you are looking for a Cheap product, buy the online specials with little expectations and you won't be disappointed. Check before you buy to see if your Internet dealer has anyone to install or service your unit. Get a quote on what they will charge if you need service. My most recent call was from a Summit - Lift / Harmar buyer who had a unit less than one year old that she could not repair her self and the nearest service person was 4 hours away in Lake Lottawana. It was going to cost her $600 for a service call.
Her original price was $ 2600 her service call was $ 600. So her actual cost for the cheap lift was $3,200. $ 400 over what the local dealer would have charged and serviced at no charge because it would have been under warranty or just a $ 65 local service call.
Just remember Internet promises are virtual.
Elevatorexpert
Friday, April 25, 2008
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