Ever passed up a great appliance just because the price made your stomach drop? You’re not alone. Here’s some good news, though: open box appliance savings let you take home a top-quality fridge, washer, or stove for way less, simply because someone opened the box before you. At Compare Deals in Metro Atlanta, we pass those savings straight to you, often 60–70% off retail. Same machine, smaller price tag. What’s not to love?

So what does “open box” even mean? It’s exactly what it sounds like. The package got opened at some point. Maybe a customer changed their mind. Maybe a store used it as a display. Maybe it was a return that turned out to be perfectly fine. The appliance itself is still in great shape. The only thing that changed is the price.

What Makes an Appliance “Open Box”

An open box appliance is a unit whose original packaging got opened, but the machine never really got used, or barely got used at all. Stores can’t sell it as “brand new” once that box is cracked open. So it gets a new, lower price. That’s where you come in.

Think about it this way. A perfectly good fridge loses a big chunk of its price the moment the tape comes off the box. The cold air inside doesn’t know the difference. Neither will your groceries. But your wallet sure will.

What you might find on our floor

• Refrigerators in french door, side-by-side, and top freezer styles
• Washers and dryers, both front load and top load
• Stoves, ranges, and wall ovens in gas and electric
• Dishwashers and microwaves

Our stock shifts week to week, so the deal you spot today might be gone next week. That’s why it pays to come in and look around when you’re ready to buy.

Why Open Box Appliance Savings Are So Big

Big-box retailers build huge markups into every price. They’ve got fancy showrooms, big ad budgets, and rows of brand-new boxes to pay for. When a box gets opened, that unit can’t sit on the shelf as “new” anymore. So the store needs to move it, and the price drops fast.

We grab those units and pass the deal to you. You’re not paying for the marketing or the untouched box. You’re paying for a machine that works great. That’s how we keep our open box appliance savings so deep.

And here’s a bonus: many of these units are recent models, so you often get newer features for an older-model price. The U.S. government’s appliance efficiency program shows how much a modern, efficient machine can cut your energy bills over time. You can dig into the details on the ENERGY STAR appliance resource.

Open Box vs. Scratch-and-Dent

Folks mix these up all the time, so let’s clear it up.

Open box

The box was opened, but the appliance looks and works like new. Little to no use. The discount comes from the opened package, not from any damage.

Scratch-and-dent

These have a cosmetic mark, like a small dent or a scuff. The insides are untouched. New scratch-and-dent appliances carry a 1-year warranty, while our pre-owned units come with a 3-month warranty. Either way, you save big.

Both are smart buys. The right pick just depends on whether you care more about a flawless look or rock-bottom price. Our team is happy to help you sort it out.

One Quick Reminder Before You Shop

Let’s say it plain: a opened box does not mean a worse machine. It means a better deal. You get the same cooling, the same wash cycles, and the same heat in the oven, all for a fraction of what the store down the road charges. So don’t let the word “open box” scare you off. Let it pull you in.

Smart Tips for Buying Open Box Appliances

A few simple habits will help you shop like a pro and walk away happy.

• Inspect it in person. Open the doors, check the seals, and look it over. With open box units, most look like new, but it never hurts to confirm.
• Confirm the warranty. Ask what coverage comes with your exact unit before you pay.
• Measure your space. Bring your width, height, and depth. A great deal only counts if it fits.
• Sort out delivery. These machines are heavy, so plan how you’ll get yours home ahead of time.

Lots of shoppers stretch their savings even further by grabbing a bed while they’re here. Browse our discount mattress lineup and our clearance outlet showroom for closeout queens starting at $399. New appliance and a new mattress in one stop? That’s a good day.

Easy Payments With No Credit Needed

Don’t have all the cash up front? No problem. We offer no-credit-needed financing through American First Finance, Acima, Snap, and Koalafi. So you can take home what you need today and pay over time. Check out the details on our flexible payment plans page.

Most plans start with a small payment up front, then easy payments after that. Plus, paying off early can save you money on many plans. Just ask us in the store and we’ll walk you through it.

Come See Us in Lawrenceville or Morrow

We’ve got two welcoming stores ready to help you save. Our Lawrenceville location is at 134 South Clayton Street in Gwinnett County. Our Morrow location is at 1395 Southlake Parkway in Clayton County. For hours and directions, visit our store locations and hours page.

So if the price of new appliances has been holding you back, come take a look. The best open box appliance savings on our floor go fast, and there’s no reason to overpay when a great deal is sitting right here. Stop in, say hi, and let’s find the perfect machine for your home.