By Gosh Golly It's A Heat Wave!

Well, well, well...where have you been all my life? I was beginning to think the state of Massachusetts started to drift off into the northernmost regions of Canada for a minute there. We haven't seen this heat all summer and I'm glad it's back! My A/C has been running full force (it's Energy Star..don't worry) keeping the family cool since Saturday and let me tell you, walking outside after being in the air conditioned house is like a heavy slap in the face. A sledge hammer to the lungs, if you will. It is so oppressive that it makes you wish, for a sliver of a second, that there was snow on the ground and you could dive into a snow angel wearing your shorts and flip-flops. I know it sounds crazy, but sometimes we all wish this.

I went to the zoo on Sunday with some close friends and I happened to check the weather on my phone and it was 10:00am, the temp was 75˚, and the dewpoint was 72˚. Not so much happening in the temperature department, but it was definitely sticky outside. We hit one exhibit that just so happened to be indoors and it was 15˚ cooler than outside. Needless to say we took a 20 minute pit stop. I can't imagine what it's like to work outside during July and August and I can't even begin to think how it would be if we were in Arizona or Texas. No thanks. I'll stick to my N'oreaster's.

If you are without an Air Conditioner this blistery summer, fear not. Percy's still has plenty of A/C's in stock and ready to take your living room to the next level of "cool". We want to help you stay cool this year so we have A/C's starting at $99. Don't have any windows and still living in your parents basement? (There's nothing wrong with that by the way, it's a GREAT money-saver...) No problem, we have portable air conditioners too. If you don't know what A/C is right for your home, check here at one of my past posts where I tell you about the different types of A/C's, BTU's, and what A/C is best for your room. We can deliver it or you can come pick it up and take it home tonight. Check out our A/C's here.

Stay Cool. Take Care,

-Brian

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Pre-Mass Tax Hike Savings!

Wow. Say THAT 5 times fast. I can't even say it once. I cringe when I LOOK at it, not just because it's a tongue-twister, but because of those two words that are right next to eachother: "Tax" & "Hike".

Everyone hates the thought of taxes, paying taxes, filing for taxes, and raising taxes. Fortunately raising taxes doesn't come often, but it has crept up on us this year. As of August 1st, the sales tax for the state of Massachusetts will go from a reasonable 5% and join the likenesses of Illinois and Texas to a heightened 6.25%. It's not AS bad as 8 other states with taxes higher than 6.25% (California with the highest at 7.25%). But wishfully, we could be like Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon....they don't have Sales Tax!

Now, I've said before that I won't get involved in politics or anything like that, so I won't tell you my personal feelings towards this. I think I speak for the Constituents of Massachusetts when I say that nobody is going to like it though. But then again, who would? I don't think there is anyone outside of the State House that is saying "Yay!" The only thing WE at Percy's can do is offer you huge savings before the tax increase and continue to offer you low, low prices on TV's and Appliances everyday after the increase. That's what our philosophy is now and what our philosophy will continue to be.

Percy's has weathered many economic storms in the past as well as many other local businesses in the Worcester area. We've come through each storm with understanding towards the next storm, and the next one, and the next one. We get through these storms with great prices and great customer service. Our salespeople do whatever it takes to make you happy and we encourage you to come to us with your best quote and watch as we beat even the BEST one! That's our promise to you. Come on down to see the savings we're offering to you across the store. Get here before Friday to beat the tax!

Thanks for reading. Thanks for choosing Percy's.

Take Care,

-Brian

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Stuff You MAY Not Know About Percy's...

You know, you may think that Percy's JUST sells Appliances, TV's and In-Home Audio. You also may think we do a great job delivering, installing, and servicing your appliances or electronics...but is this all we do?

From installing network cabling to working side by side with your cabinet maker, we have services that a lot of other retailers don't have. Our #1 goal is to ensure that you are taken care of in EVERY aspect of your project from start to finish. We have the knowledge and resources to help you accomplish your goals. Over the next few blogs, I'm going to inform you on a few things we do that you MAY not know about.

Today I'll talk to you a little about our Contractor Division.

Percy's Contractor Division is made up of 3 highly skilled individuals that work hand in hand with a lot of contractors, cabinet makers, and builders in the Greater Worcester and Greater Boston areas. Their main objective is to help support and supply these people with whatever they need to complete their project when it comes to appliances. Ranges, Refrigerators, Washer & Dryers and more, all get supplied by Percy's so that your next home or condo may already have these amenities professionally installed and ready to be used. They go over plans, blueprints, and specs to ensure that the correct appliances are supplied when it comes to style, price, and most importantly, the right fit. But big projects aren't all that they do. They also work closely with the designers and cabinet makers to make your remodel project run smoothly and efficiently.

Let me touch on the designers and cabinet makers for a minute...if I may. If you live in Shrewsbury...of you live in Groton...you MAY not know of any designers or cabinet makers in your area. You may be thinking..."I have to go all the way to Worcester to find a cabinet maker?", or "Isn't there a source that I can depend on to supply me with a quality designer or cabinet maker?" The answers to these questions are "NO" and "YES".

We've set up a page on our website that is JUST centered around our customers who are thinking about or have already made the first steps in re-designing their kitchen and they don't know where to turn.

We've placed a map of Eastern Massachusetts with pins in it (much like the one shown above) locating all the designers and cabinet makers that we highly recommend to you. If you click the pin, you get the information as well as the website of the designer or cabinet maker making it easier for you to contact them or visit their showroom. It's just another way Percy's helps you achieve your goals easily and seamlessly. Give it a try...you may just find the right fit and the right designer that meets your budget.

If you are thinking about or have already started working on remodeling your kitchen, stop by or call Percy's for advice or direction. If you don't know what to do or where to start, we'll help get you in the right direction. Ask for one of our many talented salespeople or ask for Mark Birtz (head of the contractor division) and see how we can help you. You'll be glad you did and your kitchen will thank you.

Take Care,

-Brian

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It's A Mitsubishi Bonanza...(no, not the car)

I write to you today post the warmest weekend of the summer. That's to go without saying. The temp barely got out of 80 and the humidity was "mild" to say the least. Yeah, Mother Nature is prepping us for a winter worse than last year if we keep this up. Or...we could have the warmest winter due to the lack of warmth this summer. Maybe we should have the 96 degree weather promotion in December instead of July. Who knows? What I do know, is that Mitsubishi has some HOT promotion going on right now that MAY interest you.

If you have been glancing at LCD's and Plasma TV's for a while but still can't figure out what on earth to get, let me throw another variable in the mix: DLP Projection. Yes the ominous size of a DLP Projection TV is unmistakable in amongst flat panel TV's, yet packs quite a punch when it comes to clarity. Mitsubishi is really the only brand worth talking about anymore that still put effort into this type of TV and I think they do a good job overall. Just about all the other brands that used to manufacture this type of TV have since given up. These Mitsus are priced well below an LCD or Plasma when it comes to size, but not below when it comes to quality.

For example: One Mitsubishi 60" DLP is priced at $1,299. Compare an LG 60" Plasma priced at $2,299. Same size, different technology, both 1080p, $1,000 difference! You have to see them to tell the difference though. Plasmas do better with black levels when it comes to that category but both are equally sharp. I know in my eyes, I prefer the DLP over the plasma in a lot of aspects, but everyone is different.

As if Mitsubishi didn't already make them ridiculously affordable, now they are making your choice even easier. They are giving away a free Vudu player with every purchase, a $50 credit towards Vudu movie downloads, AND will allow you to have No Money Down, No Payments, and No Finance Charges until 2011!

I know you're all dying to know what a Vudu player is. Well, a Vudu player is a media player that is similar to a Netflix media player except that is uses a "per-download" purchasing system vs. a monthly subscription that Netflix uses. With Vudu you can access your flicker account, Picasa account or even your Youtube account. Not only that, but you can stream your favorite Pandora stations directly through Vudu as well. Vudu is the #1 provider for HD movies on demand right now. Over 2,000 HD titles are available for either rental or download on the 250 GB hard drive. There are a total of 16,000+ HD movies, Standard Definition Movies & TV shows to choose from and it's free if you purchase any Mitsubishi DLP TV from now until August 3rd. See your salesperson for details or call us at 800-922-8194. Shop our selection of Mitsubishi DLP TV's here.

Take Care,

-Brian

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