Product review (5 stars): One of my best purchasing decisions
I got my Haier 4.9 washer direct from AMAZON nearly two years ago for a holiday discount and with free shipping ... total delivered cost $144.  I've been completely thrilled with the product ever since (it's washing some clothes for me right now).

A friend admired my washer, so I called him when Target locally had them on sale for $149.  Target didn't have them in stock, and it took several weeks for him to receive his washer.  When he got it, though ... he was happy with it.

I talked another friend into buying one, just yesterday.  I let him watch mine in action ... explaining to him that this is a REAL WASHING MACHINE even though the compact size makes it look almost like a toy.

I could not be more happy with my Haier washer!  Maybe it's because I hated going to laundromats SO MUCH.  I would recommend this purchase highly, based on my experience over time with this machine.  If you can get it on sale as we did ... so much the better!