Posted: 1/29/2007 9:12:08 AM EDT
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What do they do that the cheap ones dont do? I went shopping for a new stove with my grandmother, since she had to like the one we are getting. Finding a cheap one wasnt that easy, ended up spending $400 on one. Seems no one carrys many of the lower priced ones, alot of the ones places had were $1500+, I dont see the difference myself. |
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Basically, 2000 is what you have to spend to make sure it will work and not light your house on fire. 6000 and up is where the "nice" stoves start. As DrFrige, I don't think there is a brand out there that makes a sub 1000 dollar stove that wont either fail horribly or burn down your house. They don't build em like they used to. |
I got a "top of the line" Maytag Neptune washer. It's a piece of crap. May you have better luck.
But can she COOK? If the answer is "yes" is she single?  Never mind, is she single? |
And a limosine lib at that. She could have bought a 2000 stove and spent 16Gs to save the whales. But you should have a lifetime of , "Hey, sis, 18 grand and you burned the turkey!"
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 This is ours. It is great. Dual electric ovens and gas range top. It was worth every penny. Style: Contemporary, Traditional Heat Type: Dual Fuel Range Type: Freestanding Oven Design: Convection, One Large Oven / One Small Oven Rangetop Design: Gas Burner Number of Burners: 5 Energy: 14,200 BTU Heat Output Material: Glass, Iron, Stainless Steel Color / Finish: Black, Stainless Steel Features: Continuous Grate, Wok Ring Dimensions: 26" D x 48" H x 40" W About This Product 40 in. Dual Fuel Range and Electric Oven Features 5 burners, extra-large window in door. Stylish gas on glass top. Features: Electronic ignition for easy starting Electronic Oven Controls provide precise control of oven functions Dual fuel, enjoy the precision of a gas cooktop and the versatility of an electric oven Wok grate holds wok in place, freeing up both hands for cooking Convection cooking circulates heated air to seal in juices and cook faster Self-cleaning oven automatically cleans away spatters and spills Sealed burners make cleanup easier by keeping spills from leaking under cooktop |
My head hurts. 
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So any stove under $1000 will burn down my house?  Get a grip. |
Sounds like something a salesman might say. |
WHOA!!!!!! I spent less than that on my whole kitchen remodel, and all four walls were gutted down to the studs at one point. That is just insane. FWIW I spent $750 delivered on a top of the line GE b/c my sister works at a wholesaler. Lowes sells the same model for more than double that, before taxes and delivery. |
 I imagine 98% of houses in the US have stoves that cost less than $1000.
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Sounds very nice. What model is it? And how many pennies is it worth? 
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Did you even think before you wrote that? If what you wrote was remotely true then Lowes, Homedepot, Best Buy, HHGREGG and all the other stores would not sell anything under a grand for fear of getting the holy hell sued out of them. I just bought a 400 stove from Lowes and it works just great, In fact its probably got the best temperature control on the oven over any other gas stove I have used. I bet the salesman that sold you your last stove is still on vacation from the commissions he got off of you. |
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If cooking and the tradition and experience that goes with it is a high value part of your life, then it's more than worth it. I spent 4 times that number on mine. Worth every penny. Of course, it's not uncommon for me to spend 4-8 hours per weekend cooking and somewhat less during the week. I enjoy the whole prep, cooking, and eating thing though. Your mileage WILL vary. |
Now see, I can completely understand that. If cooking is something you have a passion for, then by all means get a stove consummate with your use. I don't have a problem with someone wanting a high end stove or any other object for that matter. But to make the claim that 80%+ of the stoves currently on the market "will burn down the house" is just pretty much ridiculous. |
What? I've yet to see many $2000 stoves nor many flaming houses. Seen lots of 7 and 10 year old $300-500 stoves though. |
When I asked DrFrige (via PM) for recommendations on a new icebox (notice: no "d" in icebox) and a gas stove, he diected me to a brand that was sub $1000 (Whirlpool) and so far it hasn't failed to function. I think I paid $700 for a gas Whirlpool Gold 4-burner unit w/self-cleaning oven. Works like a champ -- I oughta know, I cook 5 nights a week. Justin |