Canadian Tire for totes and boxes on Craigslist

I like buying them at Uhaul because you can return the ones you don't end up using (in case you buy too many)

Go to US HD. The one in Bellingham is usually well-stocked.

Large one for under U$2 and even the XL is just above $2 IIRC. And yes, they are fully refundable if you didn't use them.

While on topic of boxes at HD, the heavy-duty box from HD is amazing if you are bringing shits for F&F when traveling. I got one to bring stuff last time to China, and it arrived pretty much without a scratch. It's less than U$5 and weights nothing comparing to your regular luggage!

I've got the same model.

Local distributer is in Richmond on No 5 Rd, between River Road and Vulcan Way. They carry all the models.

It's a small storefront, easy to miss. I don't know the unit number.

2288 No 5 Rd, Richmond

https://www.google.com/maps/@49.1949....0904871,19.5z

Try Alder Auto. Call them first. Only bad thing. They're in Port Kells and Aldergrove. Other place that might have them, is Lowes.

Good luck.

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I'm wondering if someone can recommend me a good rice cooker for under $100? I don't eat rice all that often so I guess a 8 cup would be more then big enough. My white ass has no clue about rice cookers lol

Honest question since I don't eat rice much either. Why even get one if you don't use it all the time? Doesn't a pot work?

Easier then a pot and I do make it every couple of weeks. I also have a thing for kitchen gadgets which is the big thing.

Anything Made in Japan go to Forum appliances (I have a Tiger) Forum Home Appliances - Huge Selection, Sales & Service, Best Deals in Vancouver Canada

They carry the made in Japan ones

And you'll likely only need something small like 3 cups

8cups is a hell of a lot of rice

We've been using a Panasonic for the last couple of years, as have my in-laws. No complaints. BTW, 5 cups = uncooked.

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Even for once every while, I'd suggest getting a good one. The difference is night and day... but maybe it's something asian. :pokerface:

A good one now should be IH (induction heating) and pressurized. They are so good that they cook brown/multigrain rice to have a close texture to white rice.

The reason to spend big bucks is that newer rice cookers by major brands like Zoji/Tiger/Panasonic last an eternity.

I bought my top of line Zoji back in 2009 (drag it as carry-on from Japan. And yes, if you happen to be going to Japan, get it there as it's both cheaper and at least 1-2 gen newer than models found here) is still working like the first day. Other than buying a better aftermarket inner pot, the unit has 0 problems and I expect it to last another 10yr or so at least.

When you calculate its cost over a service life of 10~15yrs, the price difference between a crappy one (if it actually last you that long) and a good one is marginal at most.

murd0c you should get the one that also bakes bread... and then let me know where you get it so I can buy one :D

That one looks legit and the size seems perfect. Ya I think 5 cup should be max since I don't even need one close to that large.

1 cup of uncooked rice is a fuck load lol

At the $100 range any fuzzy logic Tiger or Panasonic on sale will suffice. Rice cookers tend to last a while so I would consider choosing one where you can find replacement inner pots since those are the first to go so it's nice to keep a spare pot around.

Also, it's better to use a rice cooker near maximum capacity than for example, cook 1 cup of rice in a 10 cup cooker.

too asian for me...Canadian tire cheapo 8 dollar rice cooker on sale ftw.

Inb4 rice cooker modding thread.

Lol... it's actually for convenience sake more than anything. The one I bought (and they have pretty much all the major models used by Zoji/Tiger) is pure metal with no coating. Meaning I can wash the rice inside the pot itself, and clean it with something harder than sponge when needed and it would stay the same way for years and years.

The fancy one from factory is probably better as far as cooking the rice goes, but if you don't use it gently, it starts to peel off little pieces in no time and it's pita (to find one) and $$$ to replace. Hence the switch.

OEM after a while:
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The convenient "upgrade":
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I went there today. Person in parking lot asks me as I head for the door, "What you want?" in a pissy assed, upset voice. I gave him the "Excuse me, what the fuck did you just say to me?" look. I told him what I was looking for and he said, "We are wholesale only." So as I walked back to the car, he says, "Wait, I can show you the models we have." I guess I didn't look fobby enough at first? Anyway, the prices weren't that great, so I'm going back to this hole in the wall of a place I came across in Crystal Mall earlier. Prices there were reasonable and the salesman was actually very nice. Better than the dipshit I saw on No. 5.

That sucks. I got mine there a couple years ago. Didn't have any issues with the guy there at all.

Probably different guy. Funny thing is, I called Zojirushi Canada (part of US) and they did not have any distributors in Richmond. Hmmmmmmm.................

Maybe they are a legit wholesaler and thought I was like spying on them to see if they sell to people off the street. :lawl:

:yuno: sell to joe schmoe off street?

Re: rice cookers. My pot has held up pretty well over the last couple of years. We cook 3-4 cups at a time and only clean it with the soft side if the dish sponge. Only other things that touch it, are the plastic spoon and when someone drops metal utensils in there when it's in the sink.

We also usually make enough to either pack lunch the next day or to make fried rice. And on that note, always use 1-2 day old refrigerated rice, broken up, to make fried rice. Cheap/convenient to have as a standby for a quick meal the next day or 2. Rice, garlic, egg, peas and a protein and some seasoning, plus a hot wok and you have a 10 minute meal.

where would you get one, or where did you get yours, and how much?