Five ways to profitably sell your old refrigerator

Owners of household appliances, in addition to the convenience of using them, from time to time face the problem of where to put old devices. Especially if they are as bulky as a refrigerator. Of course, they are not changed so often, but failure or the purchase of another model forces you to solve this problem.

Sell ​​or rent? Let's try!

If you are getting rid of a working device, consider extending its functionality.

Refrigerator as a gift

Despite the fact that refrigerators are no longer a rarity, many will be happy with such a gift. New equipment is too expensive, so not everyone can afford to purchase a new device. And if the old model malfunctioned and stopped freezing, this creates great inconvenience.

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You probably know a young family with a child, pensioners who have lost their old refrigerator at home or in the country, students who have started an independent life in a hostel. They and many others will gratefully accept your refrigerator. Agree, pluses in karma are a good benefit!

Minuses

Your noble deed will most likely be gratuitous; you will not be able to replenish the budget.

What if you sell?

This is another option. There are several ways to sell.

• Advertisements for sale on websites and forums on the Internet.
• Studying an advertisement for the purchase of a refrigerator.
• Sale to a household appliance repair shop.

ADVICE! When preparing your advertisement for sale, be sure to include photographs of your refrigerator.

And distribute your ad not only on special platforms, but also on your page on social networks, on forums or in chats. By increasing the number of readers, you increase the opportunity to find a buyer faster.

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A successful sale will allow you to get some money for your old equipment.

Minuses

It is not always possible to get rid of an old device quickly. And if you need to free up space in your apartment, you may have to wait.

It would be nice to exchange

A convenient and profitable option is to exchange old equipment for new ones. Moreover, household appliance stores organize such promotions from time to time.

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The benefits are obvious! In this way, you will not only be able to get rid of unnecessary devices, but also get a discount when purchasing a new device.

Minuses

Almost no store has a permanent exchange promotion. This means that if you choose this method, you will have to wait for it to start and make sure not to miss its deadlines. Another disadvantage is often the transportation of the device to the store yourself, which means additional costs for this.

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We couldn't sell it - we'll dispose of it!

Well, what if you need to throw out the refrigerator? What options are there in this case?

Scrap metal?

Scrap metal is recycling, and some people think it's profitable. Refrigerators, especially old ones, contain a lot of metal parts that can be used as recyclable materials.However, most often this is used by organizations that need documents on the disposal of devices.

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The only benefit is getting rid of unnecessary things and gaining free space. But at what cost? This is where everything goes into another category.

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If you're thinking about making money, don't count on it. The amounts will be so insignificant that they will not cover the cost of gasoline. Recycling companies can offer their removal services. But in this case you will have to pay for their work.

Or maybe just throw it away?

In principle, you can throw it away. What about the benefits? It is: after all, you can do it for free, without extra expenses on paying for the services of recycling specialists! But this simply cannot be done. After all, carrying a bulky item to the trash can is not easy. And janitors often express their dissatisfaction with such waste. But you shouldn’t pay attention to this.

REFERENCE! The tariffs for household waste (MSW), which we have been paying since January 2019, also include payment for bulky waste.

This means that the refrigerator can be safely left on the container site. Please keep in mind that oversized waste is not collected every day, but once a week. Therefore, it is possible that your household appliance will spend some more time on the site.