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Samsung Washer WF407 & Dryer DV407 Deal at Best Buy

Posted by karen2326 (My Page) on
Wed, Nov 4, 09 at 22:46

Hello I am new to the Laundry Forum as this is my first post, however I have been reading and reading and reading for about the past six weeks. My husband and I are looking to replace our 14 year old Speed Queen W/D. They are neither one completely broken, our reasons are that the washer has become "cranky" and the dryer is electric, and we would like to get a new up to date pair to save on water and electricity and switch over to a gas dryer.

I have made up my mind several times.....only to completely change it a day or so later. I know we want a HE pair, and have gone back and forth between a top loader vs a front loader matched set.

Tonight on eBay I happened across some auctions for coupons for a Samsung pair deal at Best Buy. The deal is for washer WF407 and dryer DV407, both marked as new on the Best Buy website. I checked Samsung's own site and cannot find them mentioned, so they seem to be either so new that even the company does not have them listed yet, or possibly they are a Best Buy exclusive. The coupon deal is pretty remarkable, 50% off regular price of the pair. Regular price is $1,199.99 each.

Has anyone ever heard of these models or know much about them? From everything I have read Samsung is one of the more reliable brands so they were already on my "possible" list. I'm thinking of going ahead and picking up one of the coupons ASAP and then checking them out on the store; it looks like one can pick the coupons up for somewhere around $20-$30 or so.

I appreciate any information anyone can contribute. :-)


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RE: Samsung Washer WF407 & Dryer DV407 Deal at Best Buy

Just to clarify, we will pay the electric to gas dryer difference of about $60, since the 50% off deal is for washer/electric dryer.


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RE: Samsung Washer WF407 & Dryer DV407 Deal at Best Buy

Congratulations on finding the deal of the century ) I just purchased the Samsung pair not an hour ago. It's an amazing deal and couldn't have come at a better time -- my 1983 Kenmore washer took it's final spin last night (the clutch and transmission froze).

First thing you need to know -- YOU DO NOT A PHYSICAL COUPON to take advantage of the offer, so no need to purchase one from eBay! You can simply print a scanned version using your computer printer.

You will need a Best Buy Rewards membership (free enrollment) and a printout of the coupon. Follow these steps:

1. You must be a Best Buy Rewards member to take advantage of the offer. The coupon was sent only to Premium members (those who have purchased $2500 in products from BB in the last year) and I believe the fine print states that it's only open to the 'elite' members. HOWEVER, BB will honor the deal to basic members. Enrollment is free and you will not be charged a service fee, nor be obligated to purchase anything from BB down the line. If you are not already a Reward Zone member, sign up here:

https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/programOverview.jspx

(the choice on the left, unless you really want a BB Mastercard).

2. After enrolling and verifying your email, log on to the Rewards site and print a replacement card. You will need to present this at checkout. This link should work --

https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/profile.jspx?currentTab=printReplacementCard

If that link is broken, select the link from your account settings to print the card.

3. Print the scanned coupon (on a color printer, if possible) from this SlickDeals forum post:

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1641034

You might also want to print the other posted documents: the item pages (for the washer and dryer) and the scanned receipts/success stories from successful purchasers for verification.

4. Head down to your local Best Buy with your replacement card printout, the printed coupon, item page printouts, and anything else you printed. More than likely, the models will not be displayed on the showroom floor -- these are brand new units.

4. Present the coupon to the sales rep in the Appliances section. If they're clued in, the transaction should go smoothly. I was assisted by a manager who recognized the coupon in my hand from a mile away. She smiled, congratulated me on finding the deal, answered questions about the features of this model, and offered to ring me up if/when I was ready. The transaction was seamless. Your experience may vary, of course, so if you have any trouble, talk to a manager, insist that they scan the card/coupon (it WILL go through), or visit another store -- it's worth the exceptional value. I'm guessing, however, that BB is happy to move the product to anyone who happens to find the deal.

The line items from my receipt:
model WF407ANW/XA Samsung 4.0 CU FT 12-Cycle Washer
REG $1,199.99 / -$599.99 OFF / SUBTOTAL $600.00

model DV407AEW/XA Samsung 7.3 CU FT 11-Cycle Dryer
REG $1,199.99 / -$599.99 / SUBTOTAL $600.00

Dryer Cord $25.19 (I'll return it if it's not needed)
Delivery $29.99 (arriving in 48 hours w/ set up and haul away!)

Total before tax: $1250.00
I'm also eligible for a $100 mail-in rebate from my local utility. Click this link to see if you qualify:

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator

Note that the highly-rated basic model (WF218) is on sale for $698 (the dryer is ~$800), so the deal can't be beat.

I also opted for an extended 5 year warranty since its a new model, but you can choose whether it's right for you.

The manager verified that the prices will return to full retail ($1200 each/$2400 for the pair) after the 14th, so take advantage of the deal asap!

Oh, one last detail: this sku is exclusive to Best Buy. It combines features from the basic model -- WF218/219 -- and the next step up -- WF32. WF218 has 10 wash cycles. This model has 12 cycles, like the WF32, and extra steam features (and perhaps a few other minor details). The manager told me that they are offering the deal to boost Best Buy's customer base for Samsung products (and to sell warranties, I'm sure).

Probably more info than you need, but I hope it's helpful.
Best of luck!


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RE: Samsung Washer WF407 & Dryer DV407 Deal at Best Buy

Thanks for the details. I came across this in a deal forum and I am going to pick up a pair. My 16 year old Whirlpool set still works but if I wait until they die I won't get this great deal again.

I currently have a gas dryer. Should I go with gas again or electric? Does one typcially have fewer failures? Is gas cheaper to run? The gas dryer is only $30 more. - Thanks


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