Kathy - Bread Machine

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My bread machine is a Breadman, which I think was one of the first brands. I

haven't seen them at department stores or even in Bed Bath & Beyond. I think

they're out of fashion right now, but I love mine. (speaking of kitchen

gadgets in fashion, anybody else seen the $200 icy-drink maker at Bed Bath &

Beyond? Does THAT look good for margaritas??)

 

I got my bread machine on ebay -- when purchasing this kind of thing from

ebay, always look for someone that will refund you if it doesn't work. There

should be a return policy listed. I don't know how familiar you are with

ebay, but don't pay more than you can afford to lose on ebay (for me it was

$35), because if you get a broken machine, you don't have much recourse. It

is very easy to find brand-new items. I freaked out a little when my bread

machine arrived in an ancient-looking box, but the machine inside really was

brand new and had obviously never been used. Shower or wedding present that

nobody registered for? Who knows!

 

Look at garage sales, too -- again, no guarantees that it works, but in my

experience, people having garage sales are pretty honest. They're willing to

plug something in to show you that it works, and while that doesn't prove

everything with a bread machine, it's a good sign. Again, very possible to

find one that somebody got as a gift and never used. My mom bought a bread

machine at a garage sale that worked perfectly for a year, then started

doing funny things in the middle of the cycle, ruining the bread. So, no

guarantees on used!

 

Several people have mentioned freecycle as well, which I have never used,

but it sounds like a great deal.

 

Audrey S.