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@thecoalman,
I tried the Sears outlet the other day and they mostly have reconditioned/refurbished (at least for the one I'm comparing it to, the LG model).

@wireyourworld,
That was my first thought, but after going to other numerous home depots here in the city, the policy seems the same. They delivery to your house, bring it in, install it and haul the old one away providing that you are ordering from the warehouse. Which implies that they would use a moving company to do the work. For items in the store to be sold, I was told that it is home depot employees that would take to your house and leave it curbside. Since they are not insured to go into anyone's home.

But you make some valid points and I will bring it up to them about possibly taking the old one back (I guess i would have to take out the old one to the curb) and or more of a discount either on the item itself or getting the 5 year warranty like you mentioned for piece of mind.

@wheelsup
The frig was out on the floor not surrounded by other items so i was able to go around it and check for any dents or scratches, which were none. But I do remember now that there was one of the rotary type humidifiers knows that was a tiny bit loose and would prevent the sliding vegetable compartment underneath it to go in unless I hold up the switch. But I figure I just need to screw that back in a bit tighter after seeing how it is held on.

@ MrRational,
I know, which is why this topic was created addressing my concerns/thoughts.

@HWTechGuy,
Correct, the one we looked at was not connected. Which also brings into play the thought of "well, how would I know it would work once it arrives" but still, considering that they are giving me the full warranty, it eases my mind a bit.
as for delivering it for free, yeah that would be nice, but as mentioned above, it seems to be the policy for store displayed items. And I wouldn't mind spending a bit more on that quoted $70 delivery charge if it guaranteed that it would be brought into the house and set up.

I will definitely take all the excellent suggestions and will bring up these concerns/questions at the store.

As always, great forum, great members and thanks.

I will update this thread as to the outcome.

Great replies..@thecoalman,I tried the Sears outlet the other day and they mostly have reconditioned/refurbished (at least for the one I'm comparing it to, the LG model).@wireyourworld,That was my first thought, but after going to other numerous home depots here in the city, the policy seems the same. They delivery to your house, bring it in, install it and haul the old one away providing that you are ordering from the warehouse. Which implies that they would use a moving company to do the work. For items in the store to be sold, I was told that it is home depot employees that would take to your house and leave it curbside. Since they are not insured to go into anyone's home.But you make some valid points and I will bring it up to them about possibly taking the old one back (I guess i would have to take out the old one to the curb) and or more of a discount either on the item itself or getting the 5 year warranty like you mentioned for piece of mind.@wheelsupThe frig was out on the floor not surrounded by other items so i was able to go around it and check for any dents or scratches, which were none. But I do remember now that there was one of the rotary type humidifiers knows that was a tiny bit loose and would prevent the sliding vegetable compartment underneath it to go in unless I hold up the switch. But I figure I just need to screw that back in a bit tighter after seeing how it is held on.@ MrRational,I know, which is why this topic was created addressing my concerns/thoughts.@HWTechGuy,Correct, the one we looked at was not connected. Which also brings into play the thought of "well, how would I know it would work once it arrives" but still, considering that they are giving me the full warranty, it eases my mind a bit.as for delivering it for free, yeah that would be nice, but as mentioned above, it seems to be the policy for store displayed items. And I wouldn't mind spending a bit more on that quoted $70 delivery charge if it guaranteed that it would be brought into the house and set up.I will definitely take all the excellent suggestions and will bring up these concerns/questions at the store.As always, great forum, great members and thanks.I will update this thread as to the outcome.