Snap Crackle Pop Microwave Went Kaput

Snap... crackle... pop... microwave went kaput After start button pushed immediate auditory signal issued nsync with billowing smoke time saving convenient contrivance rendered defunct trucked to dumpster. Pre owned electronic contraption unpredictably went on fritz malfunction occurred without warning luckily spouse, the Misses she instantaneously intervened lest towering inferno engulfed yours truly and wife poetic license expended to identify latter counterpart. Rather than dish out (and scrape together) scarce legal tender strong probability resident (housed with Highland Manor apartments) will vacate premises within near future abandoning useable microwave oven. Another option? Nearby thrift stores named: Habitat for Humanity West Norriton ReStore sells kitchen appliances close proximity to our living quarters if unsuccessful pursuit... Worse case scenario? Shop at Bath, Bed and Behind (er... Beyond), Bestbuy, BJ's Warehouse, Boscov's Home Depot, Loews, Macy's, Target, or Walmart. Splurge (potentially breaking poor piggy bank), plus overspend checking account funds readily pitting yours truly into the red money to purchase brand spanking new cooking unit versus consuming frozen and/or uncooked foods remember Euell Gibbons? Twenty first century western civilization steeped in capitalistism I find existence palpable (barely), incompatible disagreeable, yet ill prepared to revel in luxurious self sufficiency think sweat of one's brow living off the grid.