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I need a new front loader washer, which brand is best? Anyone have a lemon to avoid? 25 58Sunliner Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 20966

I need a new washing machine. 21 Ilsa Jun 2018 Jun 2018 0 8354

Hope to purchase a small, subcompact SUV soon, suggestions? 20 appalachiablue Sep 2021 Oct 2021 0 3649

Bad Bunn Burn this morning. 19 multigraincracker Aug 2023 Aug 2023 8 1954

Does anyone here know anything about Tracfone? 18 scarletwoman Jan 2014 Jun 2015 0 8385

Any recommendations for a good durable reliable cell phone? 18 dixiegrrrrl Mar 2021 Jun 2021 4 17690

It's been recently brought to my attention RE: Paper Towels 17 OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 Mar 2021 8 8899

Would you buy a reburbished computer with a 3 year repair policy? 16 3Hotdogs Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 5371

With the stench of burning rubber fresh in my nostrils, I ask for vacuum cleaner purchase advice 15 Chemisse May 2011 Jan 2012 0 5214

Be aware that Verizon stores "only sell phones." 15 JayhawkSD Mar 2019 Mar 2019 4 4111

15 Things in Your Home That Are About to Become Obsolete 14 mfcorey1 May 2020 May 2020 0 4762

Got a Scam Call today ....from this number 619-245-4623..A San Diego number 12 Stuart G May 2019 May 2019 3 6938

A very simple idea about "scam calls". Why do we get so many of them? 12 Stuart G Nov 2019 Nov 2019 3 5834

We bought new furniture in August... 12 Freedomofspeech Dec 2019 Dec 2019 0 3471

What do you think is the most difficult purchase (of everyday stuff) & why? 12 Stuart G Feb 2021 Feb 2021 3 9367

Quick question about credit card reward points 11 Beartracks Mar 2018 Mar 2018 0 5531

Spectrum upped their bill to 144/mo. I need a cheaper reliable wifi. Anyone have suggestions? 11 mahina Jun 2023 Jul 2023 2 5890

My auto insurance for full comprehensive 10 politicaljack78 Nov 2012 Jan 2013 0 3453

Why would a big bank like Wells Fargo 10 no_hypocrisy Oct 2018 Oct 2018 2 5626

How much to tip when the service is bad 10 mfcorey1 Aug 2019 Sep 2019 0 4300

Has anyone used PODS for a move? Did you read their contract? 10 sinkingfeeling Mar 2020 Mar 2020 3 6627

Wouldn't it be great if we could End Dependency on Corporation Food? 10 Heather MC Oct 2022 Oct 2022 3 7369

Anyone find a new Toaster Oven that is worth the cost 9 canoeist52 Dec 2011 Mar 2012 0 4490

AT&T cellphone plan 9 no_hypocrisy Sep 2020 Sep 2020 2 5164

Thieves attempted to place charges on our credit card this weekend. 9 Baked Potato May 2022 May 2022 13 2813

Switching from a manual stick shift to automatic transmission. 9 no_hypocrisy Jan 2023 Feb 2023 3 3336

Are there any phones made in the US? 8 quakerboy Jan 2012 Jul 2013 0 6509

I hope this group will be used/more useful on DU3. 8 dixiegrrrrl Dec 2011 May 2013 0 5353

Beware of this scam...got a phone call..one minute ago.........First American Bank..beware.. 8 Stuart G May 2013 Nov 2016 3 12202

Does anyone have advice on a vacuum you love? 8 OrwellwasRight Dec 2014 Dec 2014 0 3607

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In the last 3 years Ive fired 4 people 8 safeinOhio Nov 2017 Nov 2017 2 4653

Boycott companies that support the NRA 8 BigmanPigman Feb 2018 Feb 2018 22 7720

I need to buy an air conditioner or two. 8 no_hypocrisy Aug 2018 Mar 2019 0 4707

Today I got a letter from a company that claims to extend auto service contracts..It is .".A SCAM " 8 Stuart G Aug 2018 Aug 2018 2 7107

If you're in civil litigation, can an attorney get access to your credit history? 8 no_hypocrisy Oct 2018 Nov 2018 0 3570

Very cheap, and Very Ugly way to improve insulation from a wall facing the cold wind. 8 Stuart G Nov 2018 Nov 2018 4 5269

Sink or tub, water still going down, but much too slow. Flow has gotten slower and slower. 8 Stuart G May 2019 May 2019 0 4953

Could anyone explain what all these Medicare Hotline etc. ads talking about 8 kacekwl Oct 2021 Apr 2022 1 7267

I'm likely going to buy another used Accord but I can't find the VIN online. 8 no_hypocrisy Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 6206

Looking for a new washer and dryer...any recommendations on what to buy or not to buy? 7 fadedrose Mar 2012 Aug 2012 0 5127

Do businesses exist to purchase the contents of homes? 7 no_hypocrisy Feb 2015 Feb 2015 0 3590

Are we allowed to by prescriptions out of the country? 7 Sadie5 May 2017 May 2017 0 5370

Need safety work shoes....steel or composite toes. 7 inanna Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 3317

Equifax data breach. 7 Jim__ Nov 2017 Nov 2017 0 2844

Credit scores and "credit usage" 7 Beartracks Oct 2019 Oct 2019 0 2808

This message was self-deleted by its author 7 Tetrachloride Oct 2021 Oct 2021 0 3773

A money-saving tip if you shop Target online and have items shipped. 7 Croney Jan 2022 Jan 2022 32 5826

Found a very cool site for those who have repair all sorts of household items: 6 dixiegrrrrl Jan 2012 Oct 2012 2 4012

Getting free credit reports...and info on paying very old debts... 6 Stuart G May 2017 May 2017 0 3214

Moving company rip off 6 Koch Ebola Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 4994

50 Things You Always Believed That Aren't True 6 mfcorey1 Jun 2020 Jun 2020 2 7727

Anyone here have a Jitterbug phone? Or know someone who has one? I have some questions.... 5 Nay Oct 2012 Nov 2012 0 3183

5 Things to Do Immediately If YOur Identty is Stolen 5 Stuart G Jul 2013 Oct 2013 3 3139

Car turbo-charger question. 5 Hoppy Apr 2016 May 2016 0 4704

Does anyone have a good source for finding out if certain stocks (or bonds or whatever) 5 Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2018 Jan 2018 0 4600

Norwegian Cruise Line Destroys Passengers Vacation, refuses to refund fares 5 Stuart G Apr 2018 Apr 2018 10 5428

Paying back a bad loan 5 no_hypocrisy Feb 2019 Feb 2019 1 3064

Legitimate Fraud Advisory from Social Security Administration 5/17/19 5 Stuart G May 2019 Jun 2019 3 3420

I received the most amazing "Gift Package" from..."Boys Town" 5 Stuart G Dec 2019 Dec 2019 3 4880

Free credit reports? 5 grumpyduck Sep 2023 Sep 2023 2 3110

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Does anyone else just love Consumer Reports as much as I do? 4 BlueIris May 2011 Jan 2012 1 2805

A wonderful site that shows repair parts for almost anything in almost every brand.. 4 fadedrose Mar 2012 Jun 2020 4 9443

Anybody have a good experience with a term life insurance company? 4 mahina Aug 2012 Dec 2013 0 3095

Groupon 4 Turbineguy Dec 2012 Dec 2012 0 2633

Any of you using Creedo? 4 quakerboy Aug 2013 Dec 2014 1 3157

Question about Comcast billing 4 shireen Aug 2013 Nov 2014 1 3140

Question about High Deductible health insurance 4 LiberalEsto Jan 2014 Apr 2016 1 3094

Which credit card should I pay down with my tax return? 4 RandySF Feb 2014 Feb 2014 0 2652

PSA - Check your toothpaste! 4 woodsprite May 2014 May 2014 5 8955

Cell phone repair 4 Old Codger Aug 2014 Aug 2014 0 3354

rant about Logitech 4 steve2470 Mar 2015 Feb 2016 1 3067

Beware of product reviews on Amazon..... 4 dixiegrrrrl Mar 2016 Mar 2016 3 2893

Very Cheap, Easy and Very Clean Way to get rid of ants...yea the crawling insects. 4 Stuart G Sep 2016 Jan 2017 2 2699

Phone scams....Information from the FTC, Federal Trade Commission 4 Stuart G Jun 2017 Jun 2017 2 4295

I got the same call that I got 30 or 40 times.. 4 Stuart G May 2018 May 2018 0 4809

IRS Late Refund and can't contact them 4 bucolic_frolic Jul 2018 Jul 2018 0 3220

Cargill recalls 66 tons of ground beef after deadly E coli O26 outbreak 4 dixiegrrrrl Sep 2018 Sep 2018 2 3527

U.S. senators ask Amazon CEO if 'Amazon's Choice' deceives consumers 4 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 2637

Never, ever use a debit card,' warns fraud expert and ex-con artist -- here's what to do instead 4 mfcorey1 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 7 4563

Orlando Bank lost her jewels, but later they turned up at auction... 4 Stuart G Nov 2019 Nov 2019 3 3759

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