On Wed, 14 Oct 2015 09:45:27 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 7:07:16 AM UTC-4, BigC300 wrote:
>
>> I could not believe my ears standing in HHGreggs looking at a new
>> Refrigerator. I told the Salesman I was disappointed in my old
>> Whirlpool Refrigerator because after 32 years things were starting to
>> quit working properly. He laughed hysterically and said, Oh well,
>> these new refrigerators are only designed to last about five years!
>> I can't believe they have people so stupid working for them.
>
>At least he told the truth. Plus, do you have any choice
>but to buy a new, crappy fridge once your old one conks out
>for good? He loses nothing by properly setting your expectations
>as to the quality of the available replacements.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

That's why when I wanted a second fridge for my basement the owner of
the local appliance store suggested I buy an older reconditioned
unit... I did much better with a $100 used fridge than had I spent
$1,200 on brand new. I really don't care that it's got wire shelves
and no bells and whistles, I've been using it 12 years now and is
probably good for another 12 years. This unit is like 40 years old,
has the freezer door on the inside. This local applaince store is
small compared to teh big national chain stores but it's been in
business a long time, second generation now. The owner told me that
when they pick up certain units they know they can be reconditioned to
better then new, they are not modern looking but they are made much
better than those produced today.