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Buy Second Hand Appliances

We sold our 3 bedroom home and moved into what is known as a 2 bedroom apartment home. We sold all our appliances with the house because we just didn't want to move them.

I've spent over $200.00 + at the complex laundromat for 11 months. I was getting tired of the washers and dryers breaking down. And I only did my wash once a week.

All the apartments have a space for a washer and dryer. We had to buy an electric dryer because they don't provide the gas connection. And we can't make any modifications to the apartment according to our lease agreement.

We purchased a used 3-year old matching Kenmore Washer and dryer for $375.00 + $40.00 delivery charge.

Kenmore Washer (large capacity) - $200
Kenmore Dryer (large capacity) - $175

The used appliance store gave us a 90 day warranty.

You sure can't beat the price of $415.00. Now is that being frugal or what?

By MCW from Lewiston, NY

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RE: Buy Second Hand Appliances

You should also check regular appliance stores also because some stores will mark down an appliance if it gets a dent or scratch on it. I got my first stove like that and got it at a good price. Depending on the size of the dent as to how much they will knock off. The place where my stove went no one could see the dent.

Post by Teresa Kay

RE: Buy Second Hand Appliances

Your set is exactly like mine that I've had for 6 years now-problem free. !! Clever use of $$.

Post by GrannyGoff

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Not to rain on your parade ( I do admire your thrifty spirit!), but you might have been able to get used appliances for free if you had checked to see if there is a freecycle group in your area.

FreeCycle is a web-based organization where people post things to give away or request things they need. You are not allowed to sell anything on the site, it really is just about reducing, re-using, and recycling -- that is keeping stuff out of landfills and trying to keep the earth intact for our children. This is their link:

http://www.freecycle.org/

I see used washer/dryer sets and other major appliances listed for giveaway (i.e., for free) all of the time by people who are upgrading.

I strongly encourage you to see if there is a freecycle group in your area, and if there isn't one, to start one.

Post by tahlula

RE: Buy Second Hand Appliances

Good job! Kenmore appliances will last forever(almost).

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