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To buy new or second hand?

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I need to purchase another fridge freezer and washing machine.
I'm not sure whether to buy both items second hand or to try and buy new.

I've had a look on ebay and I can pick up a reconditioned Bosch washing machine quite reasonably. Are there any problems with transporting washing machines? Am I correct in thinking that moving them can effect the drum?

Any advice?!
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  • Alias_Omega
    Alias_Omega Posts: 7,917 Forumite
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    We picked up an "As New, Refurbished" Hotpoint Aquarius washer for just under £180 from a local independant washing machine shop. It came with 1 yr warranty. We assumed it was some form of Graded/Faulty return from new which they purchased.


    As with the fridge/washer 2nd hand, it really depends on the price vs quality. Buying 2nd hand brings no warranty. A potential repair could cost as purchasing a new lower brand machine.
  • Katy43
    Katy43 Posts: 131 Forumite
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    Thank you for your reply. I've got a limited budget and I need to make it go as far as I can but I don't want to have to waste money.

    I've been looking at perhaps buying a new Hotpoint fridge freezer and then a recon. Bosch washing machine.

    Does anyone have any experience of Hotpoint fridge freezers? I have been advised to steer clear of their washing machines but I don't know how their fridge freezers fair.

    Many thanks!
  • Have you tried looking at fridge freezers from brands like beko haier etc fairly cheap and should last a while as made as simple as possible.
  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    Have you tried looking at fridge freezers from brands like beko haier etc fairly cheap and should last a while as made as simple as possible.

    i would give beko a wide berth , my mum's had 2 fridge freezers in the last 4 years that have gone capuut
    have a look at comet clearance http://www.clearance-comet.co.uk/
  • Innys
    Innys Posts: 1,881 Forumite
    nickj wrote: »
    i would give beko a wide berth , my mum's had 2 fridge freezers in the last 4 years that have gone capuut
    have a look at comet clearance http://www.clearance-comet.co.uk/

    I think it's luck of the draw.

    I had a Beko fridge freezer for three years from new and it never went wrong. I only got rid of it because I was having a new kitchen installed and it didn't fit.
  • k66yla
    k66yla Posts: 351 Forumite
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    I bought my Hotpoint Aquarius washing machine off ebay 5 years ago and its still going strong. Only paid £40 for it. My fridge freezer I got from the local Comet store as a Managers Special, had £100 off due to a small scratch on the side.
  • nickj_2
    nickj_2 Posts: 7,052 Forumite
    Innys wrote: »
    I think it's luck of the draw.

    I had a Beko fridge freezer for three years from new and it never went wrong. I only got rid of it because I was having a new kitchen installed and it didn't fit.

    3 years isn't exactly a long time for a freezer , if it was ten years i might be more impressed , they don't really inspire confidence

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-14025550
  • Bronnie
    Bronnie Posts: 4,169 Forumite
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    I'd be more inclined to buy a second hand fridge freezer and a new washer, personally.
  • devotee
    devotee Posts: 881 Forumite
    I'd buy a new FF and get a reconditioned/ ex display w/m. My reasoning is that so far I've changed more !!!!!! than w/m, I thought it'd be silly to spend money on a decent brand of fridges, so a few broken whilpools and hotpoints made me buy a siemens. After all you use fridge freezer ALL the time and washing machine some of the time. Just my 2p :)
  • Katy43
    Katy43 Posts: 131 Forumite
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    Thank you for all your replies!

    Does anybody have any thoughts about buying a better quality but used fridge freezer? I'm keeping an eye on ebay to see what comes up. The disadvantage is that there is no warrenty. Has anyone got any reccommendations?
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