So what store did they return the EGO 2 stage to if you don't mind. I might call and see if they have any returned EGO 2 stage snowblowers at a discounted price......
I have a single stage EGO and it handled 90% of the snow just fine except for end of drive. First pass was tougher but taking half swaths it worked fine. Last year I had a 24" tracked gasser that was a beast and it would have handled everything with ease, but pain in the a$$ to store and not worth keeping for storms like yesterday that come 1-2 times in 5 years. I have neighbors that still have the 22-28" gassers and they were even having issues with the wet stuff so yesterday's type of snow is tough for most blowers.