When Davis called Scratch and Dent and the financing company the Braceys used to buy the machines, they finally canceled the couple's loan and picked up the appliances Dec. 17.

Today, we are looking into how to get lower prices on big-ticket appliances, and what you need to know about buying scratch and dent products.

Lowe’s Outlet Store, opening next week in the Champions area, will offer up to 75 percent off scratch-and-dent appliances, patio furniture, grills and more.

Scratch-and-dent appliances can be purchased at a fraction of the price at a factory near you or online at Best Buy, The Home Depot, Lowe's, and more.

About two years ago, K&A Appliance largely abandoned its core business of refurbishing and selling used stoves, refrigerators, washers and other appliances.

It will carry up to 1,000 scratch-and-dent appliances and parts from 61 surrounding Lowe’s locations.

The home improvement company said it will offer scratch-and-dent appliances in a familiar space: The location was previously occupied by a Lowe’s warehouse that closed in 2019.

Fanning’s Appliances has four family-run stores with some big-store qualities – and merchandise that might surprise customers. The company describes its brand-name kitchen, laundry, television ...