Free OLX Fridges Fuel Resale Market for Refrigerator Parts in Norway

Individuals are collecting free refrigerators advertised on the OLX platform in Norway and dismantling them to sell drawers, shelves and other internal components on Allegro. A new middle freezer drawer for an Electrolux fridge costs about 590 zł, while a used one can be bought for roughly 250 zł. Sellers report that a single type of part can generate profits of 1,000–2,000 zł after accounting for transport, storage and disposal expenses. The activity often operates as an unregistered e‑commerce side business, requiring a vehicle and space for inventory.

The practice highlights a niche secondary market where consumers obtain functional appliances for free, extract valuable components, and resell them at a significant markup, despite the costs of handling and waste management.