It is common knowledge that the big household appliances are the most expensive to purchase in brand new condition and they are the ones that last longer with little to no maintenance required. For instance, a refrigerator has the capacity to last for about two decades with very little maintenance (changing bulbs, adding shelves) required.

Even so, people often discard their used refrigerators quite regularly. These used refrigerators are far from damaged and still have a long life to live, so to speak. With that in mind, it is cost-efficient and wise to purchase used refrigerators especially if they will only be used in the home and not in restaurants or diners. Where to find used refrigerators? Here are a few answers:

– Community boards or online selling stores

Craigslist, eBay, Penny Saver are such treasure troves for other people’s used items sold at reasonable prices. There are so many people who are selling used refrigerators online.

These online communities have buyer and seller protection but there is still some amount of caution that should be taken. Reading the description properly and looking for the condition specificity is important. The things to look out for are the brands (go for trusted ones of course), availability of parts and length of use (which affects the depreciation value). Asking for additional photos or arranging to look for the used refrigerators first before buying is considered okay.

– The trusty retail store

Retail stores do not really sell used refrigerators per se. But their floor models sometimes get scratches and dents to the extent that no one really buys the floor models. Rather than keeping those, retail stores sell them at a much lower price than squeaky clean new ones. This is one secret that bargain hunters know well and have been taking advantage of, not just with used refrigerators but with other appliances as well.

– A neighbor or friend

Buying used refrigerators from a neighbour or a friend may be an excellent idea because there is a better sense of trust involved (read: less fear of being ripped off or tricked) and it is easy to know how much the used refrigerators have actually been “used”. There are always friends or neighbours who are moving out, remodelling the kitchen or just want a new fridge and would be happy to dispose of the old used refrigerators.

Buying used refrigerators has one clear benefit: saving on cost. But it also saves in the effort of looking for new ones and having to compare (and be overwhelmed by) price tags. There are a few possible pitfalls of buying used refrigerators though such as future repairs or replacement of parts.

As such, it is important to have used refrigerators carefully scrutinized and tested before purchase is made (others even bring a technician for this). Negotiating and bargaining for a price is also necessary to get maximum savings and value for money. Finally, having realistic expectations of used refrigerators is essential to be fully happy with the purchased product.

Jane Damad writes about refrigerators on her blog, Your Refrigerator Guide. For more advice about finding the best refrigerator for your home, check out these helpful tipi sheets: Amana Refrigerator Reviews, What You Need to Know about HotPoint Refrigerators, and Liebherr Refrigerator Guide.

Jane Damad writes about refrigerators on her blog, Your Refrigerator Guide, which you can visit here: http://www.yourrefrigeratorguide.com

Author Bio: Jane Damad writes about refrigerators on her blog, Your Refrigerator Guide. For more advice about finding the best refrigerator for your home, check out these helpful tipi sheets: Amana Refrigerator Reviews, What You Need to Know about HotPoint Refrigerators, and Liebherr Refrigerator Guide.

Category: Home Management
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