I was lucky last year to be able to buy a freezer. I was going out to shop so seldom, I needed to be able to stock up when I did go out. I couldn't seem to purchase one online, but I called the local Lowe's and found out they had some in the store. I was able to order and pay for it on the phone, and it was delivered quickly. I might have bought another model if there had been more to choose from, but I'm happy with this one.
I much prefer a top load washer with an agitator. I want to be able to control how much water it's using, especially when pre-washing quilts or quilting fabric. And I want to be able to open the lid after it's running and pop in the sock that dropped on the floor. I don't think any of the people designing the current machines have washed a real load of laundry in their lives.