Lawn Mower Buying Guide

Question ...

In 2015, we also bought a new lawn mower on site, from the specialist dealer, and at a reasonable price. Nice to have: with the purchase price, the first oil change after 5 times mowing the lawn is included, like a readjustment.

If it turns out that the hardworking helper has issues within the warranty, I don’t have far to go and receive a replacement device for the duration of the repair.

How will you deal with possible defects since you bought it via Ebay?

Rhenish greetings

Just like with any other device bought online: contact the dealer (in this case = manufacturer) and request repair/replacement.

After the warranty or in case of user damage:
Smaller problems can be fixed by yourself on the lawn mower with some technical understanding. Otherwise, the neighbor is happy to help.

doesn't surprise a Stihl fan now. It's part of the group.

Stihl fan - I think based on her (former) professional experience, she insisted.
That's why it had to be a double-handle scythe and not the simple carrying strap.

As is often the case in life - if you've dealt with it professionally, you can best assess the quality. What am I supposed to argue with my wife about?!

That was not meant in a derogatory way. And certainly, it is not a mistake to stick to what has proven itself.

I certainly recognize the opportunities that the WWW offers us users; but I also see the downside.

Just a few years ago, I could very comfortably in town

[*]take my shoes to the cobbler

[*]not have to walk through a grocery store to send a letter at the post office
[*]pursue my hobby (if I had time) and buy fabrics & co
[*]have a greater variety to choose from (whether you go to REWE or Aldi today only depends on whether you want to buy vegetables)
[*]etc.

Today, even in our town (approx. 8,000 inhabitants), it looks like in bigger cities; of course on a much smaller scale. The ones who survive with their offerings are (still) family businesses where the property is owned, and a good reputation has been built and maintained over generations. For that, I am grateful, because these family businesses live customer care and that’s why I also shop there.

What good is it to me if I paid 50 or even 100 less for the lawn mower, but in case of trouble, I have to deal with an annoying hotline, pack the package, and wait without a replacement?

I find this development worrying and don’t want to be complicit either.

What should I say to my wife about that?!

That would not have been wise

We also bought a Viking and are very satisfied.

Rhenish greetings

So I have a small Einhell petrol mower and have been satisfied with it for 2 years, even though it is rather a "budget" brand, the smallest model with self-propulsion. It starts quickly and is easy to maintain. For me, using a cable or occasionally charging a battery is not an option.

: I basically agree with you, but on the topic of "small petrol mower," I don't think there are major difficulties with repairs and defects. If you just do minimal maintenance, the engines and mowers are pretty robust. My father mows with a 25-year-old machine and it starts on the first pull. The spark plugs and oil were only changed once, and occasionally it was sharpened.
And after the warranty expires, the dealer/the local company will surely help, even if you bought it elsewhere.

I understand what you want to tell me with that. I myself also like to buy fresh vegetables at the market etc. and am also willing to spend money on quality and advice. I also pay attention to quality when I buy something on the internet (or, for example, at Aldi). In these cases, however, I am not willing to pay for non-existent advice. In the specific case (lawn mower) I knew exactly what I wanted and what I had to pay attention to. I did that and saved about 150 euros compared to a comparable model in the hardware store (not a specialized store). Those 150 euros were not worth the advice in the hardware store to me, so I gave up on it right away. I weigh this decision before every purchase and have done quite well with it so far.