I decided to purchase the Craftsman 29 in. Snow Thrower, Propelled with 9 hp Tecumseh Engine (Mfr# 88799) for $799, and seeking opinions on the specific machines performance and reliability. Some web searches say that Sears sells crap along with many complaints on their products - this snowblower in particular. I think this machine at this price is an good deal, but I wonder if "you get what you pay for" applies here. Do you agree or disagree that Sears snowblowers (this one in particular) are not good products?
Also, do you know where to find additional specs on the product besides Sears website? The description for some Craftsman items are rather vague, and missing important specifications. I'm thinking that Craftsman is a separate outlet that builds the machine using other manufactures parts, then puts their name on it. Their site links you to the Sears specifications, thereby providing no further information.