This thread gave me an idea. I have a gigantic Google Sheets with all the 'Upgrades' I've added to my new 2024 SFH; that includes appliances, small electronics, power tools, etc...
I've just added 2 columns:
- Year purchased
- Purchased price
And added everything that I moved to the house (so purchased before 2024). Here are my conclusions and action items:
My toaster is 2015 / 10 years old, time to replace... I'd just purchased the same one (Breville Die-Cast 2-Slice Smart Toaster™ (Remanufactured)) for $99, new it lists for $150, that's 33% off, (I had paid $130 for a new one in 2015 LOL). It only has the tray crumb that broke couple of years ago, I -crazy glued- it and it is still good. The toaster is 100% working, couple of dents and scratches; but I'm not willing to pay X% tariff (or whatever, as it changes everyday).
My cable modem / router is 2018 / 7 years old, time to replace... I'd just purchased the newer version Netgear ORBI CBK752 for $269 (you can get 10% off 299 if you just search for 'Promo Codes'). New it lists for $649; that's 59% off... The cable modem is 100% working, but I'm not willing to pay X% tariff (or whatever, as it changes everyday).
My bread machine is 2021 / 4 years old. I have to replace the pan and paddle and it's showing its age (the cover hinge is broken, the glue does not hold, it makes some unhealthy noises). I'd just purchased a Breville for $299 with Amazon 5x Payment Plan. I paid $96 for the Cuisinart (open box on eBay); so it's quite some more money... Hopefully it's a better brand and will last 10-years like the toaster (yeah I read the horror stories about the collapsible paddle, but this is a feature I wanted; and with the Cuisinart, you have to lubricate the paddle mechanism every month for a smooth operation; I expect to do the same with the Breville). Note: I make 2 lbs bread 2-3 times a week, so it gets some mileage; and I'm not willing to pay X% tariff (or whatever, as it changes everyday).
The LG Washer / Dryer combo, LG TV, Apple TV 4k and HomePod Mini are 2020 (those were moved to the new house). They all work great and I had many LG Washer / Dryer combo; in my experience (1 load a week) + regular Tub Clean Cycle + regular drain clean-up; they last at least 10-years. I never like the LG picture quality (compared to a Panasonic Plasma I had before), but I'll keep it (It's just on 2 hours a day). The Apple TV 4k, if there is something interesting this year, I may change it. I don't like the sound quality of the HomePod mini, but it's just for TV; so if they go; I'm not going to replace them. I listen to music on a HQ headset and 24bit / 96kHz D/A interface.
That's it, everything else is new 2024 / 2025 (except the Mac 2022, iPhone 2023 and iPad 2022; but I usually keep those several years). I also pay an extended warranty (Apple Care+) on the Mac, for ~$6/month; so if there is a problem, it'll be covered.
The car is new 2024.
And I have already saved to purchase / replace big tickets items (AC, roof and car), so even if the tariffs impact them, this money is invested and hopefully will grow to cover those.
Good exercise!