We replacing our fridge, stove, microwave (needs repaired anyway) and the dishwasher. Someone suggested a consignment shop would be great for selling these items. However, they are at lest 12 years old. Any other suggestions? Has anyone ever used a local consignment shop near Joliet or Aurora?
I've had luck selling items on craig's list. If you price items right they usually go quickly. Make sure to detail how old items are and any repairs that are needed. Very simple to use --also add photos to your listing...that always helps. I sold an old fridge on craig's list in less than an hour. I also sold a TV pretty quickly too.
I would donate them. The life expectancy of appliances is between 10-15 years, so if they are "at least 12" I don't think many people would be willing to pick them up and install them in their kitchen. You can try craigslist, but be sure to post them really cheap and try to get an accurate age.
"That place" that Jennifer is referring to is called the ReStore. Good luck!
I second Craigslist. We sold an oven on there in about 2 days. The nice thing about it is that you can put "must pick up" in your listing and then you don't have to worry about moving the stuff anywhere. MS was right - you need to price the items right. Look at what other people are offering. Also - people will try to negotiate so you may want to price it a couple bucks higher than what you really want for them. Good luck!
You could donate them to an organization like Habitat for Humanity and take a tax deduction for the value of the appliances. you'll probably "make" more $ that way. There's a place near the fox valley mall, not sure of the name, but they seem to take/sell stuff for subsidized homes.
