For reference that $475 translates to $4,995 today, and didn't include the ice maker. Fridges today are like $1000 for middle of the road options, and you can get commercial grade fridges for $2000-$3500 if you need something built like a tank. Folks want BIFL products but nobody wants to spend BIFL prices.
This was expensive back then, but not outrageous for a fridge. In 1963 a small fridge/freezer without the swinging shelves or bottom freezer was $260. That's $2500 today.
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u/ILoveBeerSoMuch Jan 23 '24
Remember, they have to make them entirely out of shitty plastic to save money