On Jul 5, 5:58*pm, "cshenk" > wrote:

> Depending on when they got it, that would be the price of a simple unit
> suitable for a single person's use. *Now, you'd spend about 350$ for
> same but they probably got at least 15% off as a commercial buyer.
>
> I'll have to replace mine soon. *I can tell at 15 years, it's getting a
> bit ragged and it's not worth the cost of repair when we can get an
> energystar and save on the electric as well.
>
> I priced and what suits us, runs a bit under 800$. *Simple but
> reasonably roomy model where you take a smaller freezer (since i have a
> chest freezer thats fine here) and get more crisper room for veggies.
> No ice maker or water in the door stuff for us. *Don't need either and
> it's one less thing to break.


I guess that's one positive to renting a so-called furnished
place. This place, because of its label, must provide an oven and a
fridge. It's not fully furnished like the transient style joints I
stayed in when I lived in L.A. You have to get your own furniture.
Yes, buying a new fridge, or even a used one, would be a stresser for
me, that's for sure. I hate shopping. When I was really young I
didn't care. Things were cheaper anyway, especially used things.
I've lived on hand-me-downs most of my life. That's fine with me -
fine with a guy who hates shopping. But now I'm starting to think
that all those people who helped me out over the years by giving me
their used stuff have now turned me into an incompetent fool incapable
of shopping without the potential for a stress-induced heart attack.
So in a sense, those who have helped me over the years have screwed
me. *******s. But really, cost is relative. If a fridge is
important - and in this day and age it surely is - and if it lasts 10
years - then I suppose $800 isn't bad at all - if you have it.

TJ