Where do you buy scratch and dent appliances?

[Mike B.]

Hi all Looking for recs on where's the cheapest place to buy scratch and dent appliances. Doing a flip and need to purchase full package for kitchen and also considering washer and dryer purchase. Speaking of which, when you guys flip a house do you normally provide the washer and dryer? Sale price is around 275K. If so how nice of a washer and dryer? Front load high efficiency or?? Thanks

[James Barnhart]

I always look on Craigslist first, then, check out the stores mentioned.  I have bought on CL, like new appliances that were in model homes, or in condos that were bought and the new owners wanted different brands installed.

I sometimes sell appliances on Craigslist that I take out of houses that I am flipping, to install better quality ones.  

One thing we always buy new is an above the range microwave, at about $110 to $120.  I replace the hoods with them.  It is a great upgrade that doesn't cost much, and tenants and buyers love that.  Usually, I install a dishwasher too, if the kitchen doesn't have one.

We buy a new washer and dryer for flips.  We get the basic types from Lowes or HD, at about $300 each.

I always leave the new tags hanging on the appliances, so the prospects can see that they will have new ones.

Our homes are looking great when done, but not high end, so we don't need to spend more.