Microwave
$225
Estimated value as of 2026 · Consumer Reports, HomeGuide, and OvenCookPro 2026 pricing guides
A standard countertop microwave oven for typical household kitchen use.
Fun fact The average microwave imported to the U.S. costs $71, but the average exported microwave sells for $152—more than double—due to added branding, design, and retail markup.
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