It's not just where you buy, the brand is also important. If you buy blenders or food processors of any brand perhaps it does not matter but for bigger items, fridge or washing machine it does matter because of after sales service. Check that out with the shop as well. They might say 3 year warranty but if your washing machine packs up after 5 years? A bit of pain now will save you a lot later.

Replacing a blender is more costly than replacing a washing machine, so most would want to fix a washing machine.
I had a panasonic washing machine for 8-9 years and it had started to leak. It was very good in other ways, I called Panasonic, a technician came the next day.

I have problems with my Sharp fridge, they tell me to take it to their centre. A 6 ft 2 door fridge. I don't call that service. I knew many 3rd party technicians in my old place so didn't know about their unfriendly service. But now, no more Sharp stuff for me.

I have fans and a TV of Sharp brand. So if the fans pack up, out they go. The TV? Praying that it will give me good use for many years.