Well, the dryer had beengiving us trouble. It is 11 years old and we had money aside to pay for it.
The problem is that the washer just went. The repair guy quoted us an outrageous price to "maybe" get it fixed. It is 11 years old like the dryer.
So with one fried washer and one dying dryer I took the plunge. I have the money to pay cash for a new washer and dryer. I guess I have 11 to 12 years to save up for new ones again!
In any case they are coming tomorrow. I went with Whirlpool models given high ratings from Consumers Reports. The Consumers Report has not let me down in the past. It cost but I would rather have a quality appliance. I believ that oft times we buy cheap and pay dear!
On a happier note I opened up an Emigrant Savings account for my daugter and deposited 5000 dollars of hers in it. Emigrant has become so much easier to use.
I treated myself today to a cup of coffee and a bagel 4.28. Picked up a loaf of Italian bread 2.29. I also purchased two sheets of .02 cent stamps for .80 cents.
I am still trying to have as many no-spend days as possible. Well, that is my story for this week! I hope everyone here is well and doing well!
Washer and Dryer First big expense of New Year and other doings!
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miclason, it is nice to pay cash and own it free and clear. It costs what it costs and there are no finance charges. I hope I am good for another 10 to 12 years. I need to put money away for a new washer and dryer some 10+ years from now!
January 12th, 2007 at 03:31 pm 1168615906
Good on you - an all CASH PURCHASE!! Yeah!!
January 12th, 2007 at 04:16 pm 1168618563
The machines meet the new 2007 efficiency standards for water and energy use so I hope to save there as well! It is pricey but I went for the better machines as tested Consumer Reports!
The front loading washer was a bit too pricey for me although I am told it is better than the top loaders. (See Consumer Reports) I'll have to get back to you with model numbers and final info!
January 15th, 2007 at 05:30 pm 1168882214
last a few more years.
Thanks for visting my blob.
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Your old dryer gave its service as much as it can, did you spend money for repair that old one in this 11 years? If you remember how much? but 11 years... you might have taken good care about it, didn't you?
One should not think or worry about spending money as far as it is useful and necessary for us.
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