I try to neva pay full price for anything. I'm a frugal New Englander by choice and circumstance.
Hows that old saying go? "Use it up, wear it out, make do or do without".
I thought I did pretty good on my deal for my side by side fridge. That's nothing compared to my latest though.
Building 19 1/2
got a deal on appliances. They spread them around to the various Building 19's in the area. I ended up getting a previously used washer (had a few scuff marks that buffed right out). Do you know how expensive front loading washers are?
I got an LG washer for $350.
Yes, $350.
I can fit 3 times as much in this washer as my old one.
I'm now using the super capacity dryer to capacity.
It's got a gazillion settings on it.
It actually weighs the load to decide the length of the wash cycle (how cool is that?).
I'm doing fewer loads, using less detergent, water and electricity.
Win, win, win.
I never thought I'd be so excited about watching my laundry spin around in a little window.
I may not hear the Angels singing, but it sure is a great feeling to get such a good deal on such a great machine!
So, whats the best deal you've ever gotten on an appliance?
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Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Friday, June 17, 2005
Perspective
First off, my apologies for not posting in a while. I've been busy. Doing what? I'll share that over the next couple days.
I was going to do a second post about installing the fridge and moving the cabinet with my son. I will forego the gritty details and say that we bickered like an old married couple doing home renovation. We finally did get the cabinet moved and the fridge in, after a few heated exchanges. It may not have been a smooth process, but we got it done.
It feels good to purchase a quality appliance. I've only had to do it one other time - with the ex, when we bought a fridge, but that wasn't like this. Any other appliance, washer & dryer, dishwasher and car for that matter, I had received as gifts. I'm very lucky to have such a wonderful and giving family. They take care of me. And I've carried a lot of guilt because of that.
Don't get me wrong - I'm very very grateful, but I also feel embarrassed that I received those items because I couldn't afford to buy them myself. I'm a single parent adult, I should be able to support myself and my son on my own. This is tough for me to admit. I'm a proud person that does not like to ask for help. That pride got me into a lot of trouble that has taken me a long time to get out of. That's a long story. One I may post about sometime, but not today.
That being said, it was an extra sweetly satisfying moment to personally purchase and install a brand new side by side refrigerator and, I got a great deal to boot! It's difficult to describe my feelings: satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, giddiness, independence and yes, even a sense of pride.
Picture it:
I open the doors to this pristine, white, energy efficient icebox. The light shines on my smiling face, and I hear the Angels singing.
Isn't it funny that buying a new refrigerator might be nothing more than a pain in the butt necessity to one person and a joyous accomplishment to another?
I guess it's all a matter of perspective.
I was going to do a second post about installing the fridge and moving the cabinet with my son. I will forego the gritty details and say that we bickered like an old married couple doing home renovation. We finally did get the cabinet moved and the fridge in, after a few heated exchanges. It may not have been a smooth process, but we got it done.
It feels good to purchase a quality appliance. I've only had to do it one other time - with the ex, when we bought a fridge, but that wasn't like this. Any other appliance, washer & dryer, dishwasher and car for that matter, I had received as gifts. I'm very lucky to have such a wonderful and giving family. They take care of me. And I've carried a lot of guilt because of that.
Don't get me wrong - I'm very very grateful, but I also feel embarrassed that I received those items because I couldn't afford to buy them myself. I'm a single parent adult, I should be able to support myself and my son on my own. This is tough for me to admit. I'm a proud person that does not like to ask for help. That pride got me into a lot of trouble that has taken me a long time to get out of. That's a long story. One I may post about sometime, but not today.
That being said, it was an extra sweetly satisfying moment to personally purchase and install a brand new side by side refrigerator and, I got a great deal to boot! It's difficult to describe my feelings: satisfaction, a sense of accomplishment, giddiness, independence and yes, even a sense of pride.
Picture it:
I open the doors to this pristine, white, energy efficient icebox. The light shines on my smiling face, and I hear the Angels singing.
Isn't it funny that buying a new refrigerator might be nothing more than a pain in the butt necessity to one person and a joyous accomplishment to another?
I guess it's all a matter of perspective.
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