We've been in a funk lately with our house. What projects to start...what upgrades to spend money on...How long will we be here in this house? Long enough for the market to come back? Will we make a return on our investment... or even just break even E V E R? Or are we really stuck?
Sometimes you just have to make a decision and go with it. Our microwave broke....again. Yes, we're apparently hard on microwaves. GE doesn't make the same model we had--it's last years. Thus the dilemna. Upgrade to stainless or continue with white in our very white unappealing kitchen?
Of course, the upgrade meant not only replacing the microwave, but also all the other appliances that are working beautifully at the moment. After much deliberation we decided to upgrade. And then it all fell into place. Within 48 hours I found the deals of the century on Craigslist---ALL GE profile brand new stainless appliances...mostly from spec homes that didn't sell (imagine that....in this market) ...All for $1700. Yes, that's right, folks, you read right....$1700. All in different places throughout San Diego. Look at my loot...and the microwave is already 1/2 in place--just waiting to buy a trim kit.
Now this may seem like a fortune, but retail we should have paid upwards of $5000--probably more. So, I'm feeling like THE DEAL QUEEN, and I'm pretty proud of it! Dishwasher, built-in double ovens with convection, microwave, 5 burner cooktop...and we still can sell the working white appliances we have to offset that cost even more! I'm a happy camper. As we were driving around town picking them up Curt commented that I'm a much happier person when I have a project that challenges me. And thus, I have a very supportive hubby who encourages my projects and crazy thoughts...within reason, of course. And it doesn't hurt that I just saved us thousands of dollars and upgraded our kitchen so that WE can enjoy it.
So we're on to the next project...the courtyard, library, or kids' study nook....which way does the wind blow? We'll see what comes next.
14 years ago
10 comments:
Beautiful! Love the all stainless steel. I also heart Craigslist. I found Mattie a toddler bed from some really rich people over on beach side for $15. Anyway, can't wait to see your finished kitchen in the future.
I would be happy too...way to go. Craigslist is really great. Take a pic of your kitchen when your done.
gulp! Great deals though...I don't even want to say what we spent on our stainless kitchen.. I do love it though. I didn't know if I would but it is surprisingly easy to take care of. Enjoy
After you get it all installed please share the secret trick to cleaning off all the finger prints! That is awesome - what a steal! Craigslist is the bomb.
You are the DEAL QUEEN! Wow! I've never bought anything off of Craigs list, but Jennifer has and has loved it too. I'm going to have to check it out. Be sure to post with photos when your kitchen is done.
From one Bargin queen to another I have to say well done!!! That is one of those AMAZING bargins that you only stumble upon a few times in a life. I bet you were so stoked. I think I need to check out craigslist, I've never looked at it before. Anyway, that's awesome congrats!
You go girl!!! Can't wait to see the new kitchen.
I just had a thought...you got all that for the price of a DISCOUNTED Kirby!
Right on sister...love the craigs too!
Way to go! I also love Craigslist...wish I could take advantage of it more. Money would help! =)
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