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Snapper and the Wal-Mart death spiral

January 20th, 2006 · 6 Comments

Next time I need a lawn mower, I’m buying a Snapper.

6 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Stan Taylor // Jan 20, 2006 at 1:53 pm

    I read the article yesterday. Great read. Of course, you’ll be buying that lawnmower from your local, independent power machines dealer.

    Last year, we were in need of a new lawnmower. After some research, we decided on a Honda based on their good reputation. I found that Honda lawnmowers are sold by local, independent dealers and by Home Depot. I also noticed that the models sold at Home Depot were different from the ones sold at independent dealers, but I didn’t think much of it. We ended buying a Honda at Home Depot.

    After reading this article, though, I wonder if Honda caved to the price pressure from Home Depot and created a cheaper line of mowers for Home Depot that somehow skimps on the quality that gives Honda mowers such a good reputation. I hope not. I’ve been very happy with the mower so far. We’ll see if I’m still using it in ten or fifteen years.

  • 2 Kevin // Jan 20, 2006 at 8:14 pm

    And when will you be needing a lawn mower? You seriously crack me up!

  • 3 Rafe // Jan 21, 2006 at 5:23 pm

    I don’t have a lawn right now, but I actually love mowing the yard. Someday I will mow again!

  • 4 Off the Kuff // Jan 30, 2006 at 6:53 am

    Snapper and Wal-Mart

    Fascinating article about Snapper lawnmowers, and the reasons why they pulled their products from the shelves at Wal-Mart. Definitely worth…

  • 5 Rosie // Oct 20, 2007 at 5:45 am

    Hi,

    im doing a research on the snapper and walmart deal. I can seem to view the article when I try to click the link. Is it possible to please send it to my email address on r_asirvatham@hotmail.com

    Thanks

  • 6 Rosie // Oct 20, 2007 at 5:46 am

    Hi,

    im doing a research on the snapper and walmart deal. I cant seem to view the article when I try to click the link. Is it possible to please email the article to me on r_asirvatham@hotmail.com

    Thanks

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