Is There a Better Microwave for The Price (or near to) than a Kmart 34L Microwave?

AlmightyBeing on 04/08/2019 - 13:16
Last edited 05/08/2019 - 15:05 by 1 other user

So I'm on a tight budget and need a microwave asap. I didn't want something small just until I had enough money because then I'd just be wasting money on two so I wanted to get the ideal one and then not have to worry about it again.

I was at kmart and saw their 34L microwave for only $99 and quickly searched online for anything even nearly as good as that from elsewhere but most other shops only start selling the tiny 20L ones at that price! So is the kmart microwave just unbelievable value or is there better for the same price or just a bit more?

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Comments

  • AlmightyBeing on 04/08/2019 - 13:17

    This is the microwave I'm talking about:

    https://www.kmart.com.au/product/34l-microwave/2321301

  • Illian on 04/08/2019 - 13:43

    Should be fine, I bought a generic $60 microwave from Big W like 6 years ago and it's still fine. Plus the bigger size is necessary I feel as my plates wouldn't be able to fit inside otherwise.

  • Davo1111 on 04/08/2019 - 14:04

    I have the cheap kmart microwave and am very satisfied. The only downside is there is a piece of plastic that sticks out and you cant put huge bowls in there. I'd bring your biggest bowl to kmart and fit it in.

    on the right in this pic is the bit that sticks out, except in the cheap microwave it sticks out further and affects the size of bowl

    • AlmightyBeing on 04/08/2019 - 14:13

      The plastic cover thing top right? I think when I was looking at it I was able to take it out, probs not meant to tho

      • Davo1111 on 04/08/2019 - 14:41

        middle right. looks like a square pyramid with the top cut off.

        In the cheap kmart microwave it sticks out a fair way

        • AlmightyBeing on 04/08/2019 - 16:21

          This one doesn't have that anymore

  • altomic on 04/08/2019 - 14:11
    +4

    my current microwas (NEC 35 ltr) was second hand and purchased 8 years ago from ebay for 99cents (pickup).

    • Godric on 04/08/2019 - 15:06
      +5

      I wait for this comment every microwave post

      • altomic on 04/08/2019 - 18:22
        +1

        what do I comment next?

    • outlander on 04/08/2019 - 15:24

      You find a lot of them on the side of the road. Often the only problem is the bulbs burnt out.

  • Some Human on 04/08/2019 - 15:07
    +1

    Make sure you keep the receipt.
    I would personally do what Altomic did and buy a decent 2nd hand one if I was on a tight budget.

    • AlmightyBeing on 04/08/2019 - 16:11
      +1

      What makes a microwave decent though? Is it just the volume and power?

      • HighAndDry on 05/08/2019 - 10:07
        +1

        Build quality.

  • jjjaar on 04/08/2019 - 18:23
    +2

    I got this one about a year ago for $120 on sale+ asking if they can do better

    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/samsung-34l-1000w-white-micro…

    I’ve loved it so far and have no complaints. If you can haggle them down and the extra $20 is ok for you, I’d recommend it.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/08/2019 - 23:58

    Buy a 2nd hand panasonic or any solid brand name, even from a hock shop, over kmart low quality electrical appliances. I've been burnt badly with vaccuums etc. Just my opinion.

    What is the brand?

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