FridgeQuest 2004

Here's the deal: I just looked at new refrigerators and...

Lady and gentlemen, without further ado, the Candidates:

Fridge
Sale
Reg. Price
Cu. Ft.
Pros
Cons
Notes
Galaxy
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$350
17.0
Cheap
Unknown brand; no free delivery; no sale, small
 
Frigidaire #1
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$378
18.2
Brand name, regular size, cheap
No free delivery; no sale
 
Frigidaire #2
$400
$430 = $30 off
18.2
On sale, free delivery, brand name, regular size
 
Free delivery ends Thursday/15th, sale ends Saturday/17th
Frigidaire #3
$460
$500 = $40 off
20.5
More space, on sale, free delivery, brand name
 
Sale and free delivery end Thursday/15th
Frigidaire #4
$460
$550 = $90 off
20.5
Free ice maker, more space, on sale, free delivery, brand name
 
Note same price as above; Sale and free delivery end Thursday/15th

Recommendations

I would be wary of the Galaxy, I've never heard of them before. Who knows how long it would last before breaking.

The Frigidaire #1 seems a waste of money after you add in the delivery charges and consider there's no sale discount.

The Frigidaire #2 seems the first reasonable choice.

The Frigidaire #3 and the Frigidaire #4 are the same price. They're a little more expensive but with three roommates sharing one fridge having the extra space would be a welcome relief from the fridge overcrowding we've had in the past (the 18.2's are probably targeted for 1-2 person households). Obviously this would be the best of the inexpensive fridges listed. but of course it would be $60 more.

Logistics

Regardless of which fridge we go with, it seems we must decide ASAP (by say Wednesday night at the latest) on a model to take advantage of the free delivery and the sale prices. Also of course the model we pick could sell out due to the sale.

I would recommend delivery, and paying the $10 for them to pick up the old fridge. As for billing, we could pay for it and deduct it off the next rent check; let me know if you have any other ideas / preferences. The delivery charge is in the form of a rebate; perhaps we could get reimbursed now for the out-of-pocket delivery expense and address the rebate to you.