jpinoy said:quickNdirty said:CookieMonsterMD said:I read on an SD thread that HD was clearancing these models out for $98 about a month ago; fat chance but it may be worth it to stop by and see if you get lucky.

That was the 10682 model (cheaper), not the 10687 model in this thread.
Yes, but are the added functionality of the 10687 worth ~$200 more?

Absolutely not! Worth 3 times the amount, hardly. I have tried the sens-a-speed/personal pace models and for me they were worthless. Just something else to tear up. When it comes to push mowers simpler is better in my opinion. Give me a good engine with basic self propulsion and I am set. Unless you are bagging and need to stop the brake clutch you can live without as well. Of course this is all moot since the $98 mower is no longer available!

Thanks, I'm in the market and I ordered one. I hope it gets here ok...

Edit: I couldn't really compare prices for it anywhere. How much do they normally go for?

The blade control system is worth $100+ to me. This mower is a great deal!

Many mowers from Amazon are damaged in shipping. I got a Yardman from Amazon 2 yrs ago. What happens is that it wont start because the shipper will flip the mower upside down, making oil in the engine go where its not supposed to go. I dont remember what we exactly did, but we had to drain the engine oil and refill it.

this goes for anything with a compressor or motor! It makes me angry every time i see an air conditioner or dehumidifier or lawn mower flipped the wrong way when the box clearly says " THIS SIDE UP! COMPRESSOR DAMAGE MAY OCCUR!" and they decide to put the box the easiest way they could throw it.

And yeah, they wont let u return it, so you're really better buying from Sears or home depot. You really can't get the feel for the mower online anyway. just buy it when its on clearance or end of season.

chuckster said:Mower might be fine, but apparently you get what you pay for with the free shipping. Several reviewers of other Lawn-Boys bought from Amazon said that their mower was damaged in shipping (Customer reviews of another Lawn-boy model sold by Amazon). You cannot return the mower to Amazon (Special Shipping Information: This item cannot be returned), but must deal with the manufacturer and authorized service centers.

Does it have electric starter? If it is electric, I will jump on it.

Lawnboy is owned by Toro. They make above average mowers.

Here's the same model at Northern Tool for $449.00. They have a lowest price guarantee for you hardcore folks who wanna try to get this even cheaper. 10687

Can someone explain when you would bag the clippings? How are they reused, or do you just dump them in the trash?

gearhead said:Here's the same model at Northern Tool for $449.00. They have a lowest price guarantee for you hardcore folks who wanna try to get this even cheaper. 10687

Can someone explain when you would bag the clippings? How are they reused, or do you just dump them in the trash?

Not quite hardcore enough for their price policy.... -->

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Down to $277.99!
Ordered one. I sure hope this complicated mower doesn't break easy. Thanks OP

uutxs said:yzhai said:I am in the market for a mower, and know nothing about those stuff. Any inputs on this model?
I dont know specifically about this brand/model. But if you dont have a very big lawn, I would recommend going with an electric one. No buying gas, no oil changing, less pollution. One downside to electric is of course the cord. I was a novice too when I bought a gas mower two years ago (from Sears) but if I were to do it again, would prefer an electric.

There are some CONs about electric.
If you get one with battery - it is quite expensive, you can get pretty good gas mower for the same money.
And If battery dies it is expensive to replace it too.
If you get one with the cord ( as I did awhile ago) then you have this
inconvience with cord - it gets twisted/tangled all the time.
And you don't want to use corded one when ground/grass is wet - like this year in Texas, we have a lot of
rains, and I couldn't mow my yard in between the rains because ground was soaked. That was really
frustrating