Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2021-05-01 3:50 p.m., John Kuthe wrote:
> > On Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:44:29 PM UTC-5,
> > wrote:
>
> > > > Chooser NOT to afford new! $175 + $45 for delivery, set up,
> > > > haul away is JUST FINE!
> > > >
> > > > John Kuthe, RN, BSN..
> > > >
> > > Which translates into "I cannot afford the price of a new washer.
> > > I HAVE to buy used as I'm not as rich as I once was."
> >
> > Nope! I CHOOSE to buy reconditioned ones, Reduce, reuse, recycle!
> > :-)
>
>
> And.... they are cheaper.
> I recently bought a computer that sells for close to $1000, but I got
> a refurbished one for $439. Around the same time I bought a $400
> stand mixer for $229.... refurbished.
>
> I will just call myself frugal and pat myself on the back for getting
> a good deal instead of virtue signalling about being environmentally
> fabulous.
Nothing wrong with that! I got some handicap grab bars off Freecycle
yesterday. John B's father died about 6 years ago and he slowly
cleared his house (relatives lived there for small rent equal to cost
of Mortgage/Taxes/Insurance/+ 100$ for repairs).
It didn't generate income but it let his aunt have a good place to live
within her social security income. John B lives modestly but in a nice
house, built about 1925. Fascenating archetecture. Several
modifications over the years but it has unique nooks and crannies
everywhere. Parts seem pretty modern but leaves an overall impression
of maybe late 40's? I loved the kitchen! A very old-time
middle-blue-green cabinets. Seems would make it dark but actually, the
room can carry it off.