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Originally Posted by Sandy G
Wasn't Hotpoint GE's "Downmarket" brand ? Virtually the same as GE, except a little less ornate in chrome filigree and/or paint schemes ? GE was a "High Street" brand, sold by the "Big" stores on the main street, while Hotpoint was sold by Fred's Bargain House types..At least, that's how I sorta remember things...
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IIRC, GE dealers could sell Hotpoint products, but not vice-versa. Goes back to the days of fair-trading. Big name products were never discounted.
In order to make the sale, trade-in allowance was considered. It had to be shown on the invoice.