Last night, I decided to go through a drawer in the kitchen that I’ve been putting off since we moved in. No, my life isn’t that boring…I just had time on my hands due to the T-storm and power outage. The drawer was filled with old user manuals from various appliances and electronics. The previous dweller was an older lady and apparently kept detailed records. Sure, I like to keep some user manuals (like the car) but a Cassette Recorder from the 1980s?
It was interesting to thumb through and get a glimpse of what life was like when I was 3 years old. Apparently, after you buy a big ticket item you send in a “product registration form” to the manufacturer…not sure why through? In the dusty stack of papers was a Sony User Guide on how to “use” electronics. I’d consider it a good refresher and will remember not to listen to the AM/FM Radio in the bathtub.
Here’s the summary of my findings:
- Hoover Help-Mate Vacuum
- Panasonic Cassette Recorder
- Sony 1990 Trinitron Color TV with Remote ($350 from Best Buy)
- Whirlpool 1993 Gas Dryer ($780 from Local Shop) and I thought today’s dryers are expensive!
- Tappan 1993 Gas Range ($835 from Local Shop)
- Amana 1983 Refrigerator ($775 from Factory) that would be $1,650 in today’s dollars
Note: We are still using the Gas Range and Refrigerator.
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