We just bought this Whirlpool Duet Sport 3.7 CuFt Washer and this 6.7 CuFt Whirlpool Duet Sport Dryer. The in store price is cheaper than online. We paid $680 + $720 or $1400 before taxes but after instant rebate. I can't find any real reviews of the Costco model #s WFW8410SW and WGD8410SW(manufactured under those #s specifically for Costco so no other appliance dealer need worry about price matching). So if anyone actually has these units feel free to chime in.
As far as I can tell, these are (almost?) the same washing machine sold by Sears that are 3.7 cu foot under their own model # here for $705. The Sears Dryer costs $697. The Sears warranty isn't 2 years but the Costco warranty is 2 years. Sears might have a restocking fee if you return them in 30 days. The reviews are somewhat mixed on the Sears site with maybe 75% "I love it" 5 stars and 25% "I hate it" with 1 or 2 stars. The "love" camp really gush over it, the hate camp despise it. Having the ability to return it in 18 months if it starts to smell, or I hate it, is important to me.
I'm sure some slightly better deal could be manufactured with a Sears card rebate or something but $1400 for both units from Costco seems pretty good. Instant rebate ends August 31.
