On Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:44:07 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On Sun, 13 Jan 2013 14:55:05 -0500, James Silverton
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>>There have been some interesting disadvantages of front loaders posted
>>but I wonder why Laundromats and most Europeans seem to like them?
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>The ones in the laundromats are better built. I've seen used Speed
>Queen and Huebsch washers going for $3000. Doubt many homeowners
>would pay the price for a new one.

After posting, I found the prices.
http://www.cheaplaundryequipment.com/commercial-washers

Some go for $12,000. The $900 Kenmore can't come close on durability.