Success!!

Appliance shopping is officially done for this kitchen renovation. I have prevailed and successfully purchased all four in good used condition off Craigslist at excellent prices. They even match. Well the fridge technically doesn't. It is a counter-depth model though, so that should make up for the slightly different shaped handles.

Let's look at the math:
Fridge.......... $900
Range.......... $500
Microwave.... $100
Dishwasher.. $285
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Total............ $1785

But don't forget, we sold the old ones:
Fridge............ $175
Range............. $40
Microwave...... $100
Dishwasher..... $50 (estimate)
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Total...............$365

That puts our total investment at $1420. Yay!! That's a good deal folks. A new fridge alone would cost that much. Plus they each have bells&whistles. As I said, the fridge is counter-depth, and also the interior lights dim on and off. That way you don't get flashed in the eyes.. Very important. The range has the second smaller baking oven underneath. The microwave isn't that special except it does match the range. And the dishwasher, well it doesn't have any buttons on the front. A "must have" feature, I assure you.. :)

So any of you out there with a similar situation, I HIGHLY recommend that you check Craigslist early and often. Bookmark the URL for whatever you are searching for, and check it whenever you get a chance. For example, this is my new bookmark: Stainless Sink