<p>TSR, Tufts Student Resources, which seems like just a company not affiliated with Tufts, rents the microfridge out at $240 for the school year. However, on Microfridge website
MicroFridge®</a> Combination Appliances with Safe Plug® Technology
they offer the same unit for purchase at $425, plus shipping. So if you buy, it is has paid for itself after two years. Has anyone else bought these before or do most people rent them?</p>
<p>Wait till roommates are assigned and then coordinate. It’s a lot cheaper to buy one secondhand compared to getting it through TSR. No need to bother with getting the same brand that Tufts uses though. There are plenty of cheaper ones that will work just as well.</p>
<p>My son and his roommate had planned to rent a fridge, but ended up buying one as TSR ran out, so if you do decide to rent (no need to worry about summer storage) be aware that they have a limited supply.</p>