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How to Buy a Roomba at Half Price

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By Shari L
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Try the Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner for less than regular retail! It's worth every penny! I love the little bugger to pieces but some may say the Roomba is just too expensive to buy. I got mine at half price!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Internet Connection
  1. Step 1

    Go to a site like Amazon.com or Overstock.com and search for refurbished Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaners. You can also do a Yahoo or Google search for refurbished robotic vacuums. Try sites like Craig's list too!

  2. Step 2

    Just like many other high priced electronics, if an item is returned to the manufacturer for a mechanical reason, it can not be sold again as new. Many big name computer companies also offer the option of buying refurbished computers (especially laptops) and printers. The Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner is sold by Irobot so you can also try Irobot Robotic Vacuum Cleaner in your search.

  3. Step 3

    The manufacturer repairs the item and sells it at a lower price.

  4. Step 4

    You now have a fully functional, fully guaranteed Roomba for half price! Yes, it's true and well worth the hunt to find it!

Tips & Warnings
  • You may find some for sale by owner, but make sure they are unopened and still have the manufacturer's warranty!
  • Beware, cleaning with a robot can become habit forming!

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on 1/27/2009 I am getting one! You have convinced me! 5*

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on 1/8/2009 Good advice, Thanks

showpup said

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on 11/18/2008 I am so tempted to buy a Roomba for my new house. Thanks for the heads up on how I can get one cheaper! 5 stars

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on 11/12/2008 Wow- i wanted one of this so badly but the cost was so high. i appreciate this article so much. *****

erose said

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on 10/16/2008 I am going to get one of these little devils for myself! Half price? Really!

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