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First of all – Scott, I just can’t live without this forum, there’s always been someone able to answer my questions.
I am in need of a new/used 30″ white electric stove and a 30″ white, non vented hood. Any suggestions on an inexpensive outlet? It’s for a rental and I really don’t want to invest a bunch of money on a new one. I’m not cheap, just thrifty? lol
ThanksWe do try…
I’m a Scotsman and the Scots are normally known for being ‘canny’ with their money so don’t worry about being ‘thrifty.’ Although must admit that we do live a somewhat lavish lifstyle here.
The problem with this and many other questions about where to find things is that often we know places where you can find used appliances (electrodomesticos usados) for example but 1. Directions are bloody complicated here so it’s not possible to say it’s a 39 Mulberry Street and 2. Like many Costa Rican businesses, they don’t have a presence online (They probably don’t have a computer.)
I know exactly where it is and could take you there in fifteen minutes but goodness knows how to explain that in an email however, I do have an appointment in town late this morning and will try and to drive past it with my handy dandy pocket recorder and get good directions for you.
Scott Oliver – Founder
WeLoveCostaRica.comI’d just go with a new Atlas. They’re made there, not very expensive to buy, and cheap to fix. I don’t know about range hoods, but that might be a good item to take down with you if it’s too expensive there. Menards has them for $30.
The problem with buying used in Costa Rica is it’s not a disposable society like in the U.S. New items are expensive, as well as borrowing money to pay for them. Labor, on the other hand, is cheap. This is why you only see Gringos having garage sales. I held one 7 years ago and people thought I was insane to sell so low. It was a mob scene an hour before starting, and after 90 minutes there was nothing left.
Ticos buy, hold onto, and repair when necessary. They also don’t move around very much, like we do in the States. As such, 2nd hand items are not nearly as inexpensive in CR, and most times it’s worth a few colones more to buy new. Unless, of course, you can find another insane Gringo. We advertise in the Tico Times.
Just remember to elevate the appliance on some wood planks to retard corrosion.
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