We have a friend who works at Sears. I saw her yesterday and showed her baby DS. She showed me a new refrigerator. It is one of the models I had admired on past visits. It's 'last years' model, the floor display. It is on clearance. More than 50% off, like $1100 less. 0% Sears card financing for a year.
We are going to need a new fridge - at some point. Our current fridge is a 1991 model that came with the house. I suppose it will die sooner rather than later. Should we replace it now while we can get a great deal on the fancy fridge I really like? Or wait until it dies and buy at (likely) full price?
What would you do? Buy a new fridge?
June 17th, 2010 at 12:41 am
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My first thought is that the same deal will be there next year, likely. BUT, if you have the cash set aside to replace it, I don't think it is the worst thing to replace it now (rather than get stuck rushing to replace it when it bites the dust - quickly with less options).
Of course, perusing your blog, I don't see that you have the cash (or you may, but you have some debt - some for appliances). Personally, if I were in your shoes, I would not buy it. If the old fridge died tomorrow, I'd pick up a used one for $50. I'd personally pay off the debt before I bought any new appliances. I've had great experiences with used appliances - I don't think new appliances are worth going into debt over (or delaying other debt payments).
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June 17th, 2010 at 07:43 pm 1276800202
I have thought about buying a used fridge if our current one dies before I have the funds to buy a new one. I could buy the new one now, but that would mean using EF and this is NOT an emergencey!
Thank you for the frugal check. It really helps me.