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Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 7:21 am
by Doc67
I am looking for a second hand mini fridge in working order.
Something like this would be ideal...
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 7:45 am
by A10
When I was out shopping last week, I found the 2nd hand units were only 20-30$ cheaper than a new Electrolux unit. The Electrolux version was $130 at one of those "Panasonic, Midea, Samsung" multibrand stores.
The new unit was also an auto defrost (which is what I didn't want), but it looked pretty good for what it was. If it had been a freezer I would have bought the new one no question over a used one, my used freezer has been terrible.
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 7:55 am
by fax
A10 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 7:45 am
The new unit was also an auto defrost
Ding ding says my autotuned RickyBobby radar.
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 8:15 am
by A10
fax wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 7:55 am
A10 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 7:45 am
The new unit was also an auto defrost
Ding ding says my autotuned RickyBobby radar.
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Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 8:23 am
by Doc67
A10 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 7:45 am
When I was out shopping last week, I found the 2nd hand units were only 20-30$ cheaper than a new Electrolux unit. The Electrolux version was $130 at one of those "Panasonic, Midea, Samsung" multibrand stores.
The new unit was also an auto defrost (which is what I didn't want), but it looked pretty good for what it was. If it had been a freezer I would have bought the new one no question over a used one, my used freezer has been terrible.
If the difference is so slight I would buy a new one. As a rule of (my) thumb, domestic electrical stuff should be 30-50% of the new price with the 50% bracket reserved for very nearly new. On that basis I think a new one would be better. It is a gift for someone and I don't want to have to deal with failures and repairs and food losses...
Thanks for the help...
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 8:32 am
by A10
A new one also looks a LOT better when giving it to someone, with it being shiny, having a warranty card, and all that plastic wrap and boxing, etc.
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 10:17 am
by A10
Just happened to be out on unexpected shopping errand today and stopped at the Sony/Panasonic store on Sihanouk road across from Lucky Supermarket.
Midea (Japanese brand) mini fridge was $120, slightly bigger different brand was $140. Only difference from the pic is that they were all silver (no white or black for some reason).
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 10:26 am
by chkwoot
A10 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 10:17 am
Just happened to be out on unexpected shopping errand today and stopped at the Sony/Panasonic store on Sihanouk road across from Lucky Supermarket.
Midea (Japanese brand) mini fridge was $120, slightly bigger different brand was $140. Only difference from the pic is that they were all silver (no white or black for some reason).
Midea is 100% Chinese.
"Founded in 1968 in Guangdong, China, Midea has now established a global platform... "
http://www.midea.com/global/about_midea/overview/
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 11:06 am
by A10
Oops, I apologize. I should have checked what the sales person told me.
Re: Wanted - second hand mini Fridge
Posted: Tue May 28, 2019 11:17 am
by chkwoot
A10 wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2019 11:06 am
Oops, I apologize. I should have checked what the sales person told me.
No problemo. Some people still believe that Akira products are manufactured by Sony.