I upgraded my simple low tech 10y old Bosch oven by purchasing a top of the line Bosch one (also about 10y old) for 50 Euro and selling my old one for 30.
Now I have an oven that heats up to 300C, has pyrolisis for self - cleaning and has a built in microwave.
Heads up on pyrolytic self cleaning, I’ve learned since buying mine that it’s commonly referred to as “self destruct mode” by oven designers as it is not uncommon for it to damage electronic parts, seals and the front glass of the oven, produces carbon monoxide which it will dump into your house and firefighters recommend against using it as sometimes it just goes up in flames.
Most of the time it’s perfectly safe, but has the potential to go wrong just about any time.
There is a lot pre-owned stuff not worth spending money on because it’s basically already worn-out. There is also a ton of pre-owned stuff that will last for years more, where the original owner didn’t need it anymore for whatever reason. If you know what to buy, second hand is amazing value. I love getting that value too, but it does take some understanding or knowledge.
I upgraded my simple low tech 10y old Bosch oven by purchasing a top of the line Bosch one (also about 10y old) for 50 Euro and selling my old one for 30.
Now I have an oven that heats up to 300C, has pyrolisis for self - cleaning and has a built in microwave.
I love buying pre-owned stuff.
Heads up on pyrolytic self cleaning, I’ve learned since buying mine that it’s commonly referred to as “self destruct mode” by oven designers as it is not uncommon for it to damage electronic parts, seals and the front glass of the oven, produces carbon monoxide which it will dump into your house and firefighters recommend against using it as sometimes it just goes up in flames.
Most of the time it’s perfectly safe, but has the potential to go wrong just about any time.
There is a lot pre-owned stuff not worth spending money on because it’s basically already worn-out. There is also a ton of pre-owned stuff that will last for years more, where the original owner didn’t need it anymore for whatever reason. If you know what to buy, second hand is amazing value. I love getting that value too, but it does take some understanding or knowledge.