Many people buy old units specifically to serve as a "garage fridge" or "beer fridge," where aesthetics matter less than cooling capacity. 2. Scrap Metal Recyclers
These buyers purchase non-working vintage units to "retro-fit" them with modern, energy-efficient compressors while maintaining the classic exterior. 4. Utility Companies (Bounty Programs) who buys old refrigerators
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Owners of low-cost rental units often purchase used models to keep overhead low. Independent Repair Shops
In an effort to reduce strain on the power grid, many utility companies actually "buy" old, inefficient refrigerators from their customers. Through appliance recycling programs, they offer cash incentives (typically $25–$50) and free pickup. Their goal is to get high-energy-consuming "secondary" fridges out of circulation to meet environmental energy-saving mandates. 5. Independent Repair Shops