How much did a micro wave cost in 1952?

Answer 1

In 1947, Raytheon demonstrated the world's first microwave oven and called it a "Radarange," the winning name in an employee contest. Housed in refrigerator-sized cabinets, the first microwave ovens cost between $2,000 and $3,000. Sometime between 1952-55, Tappan introduced the first home model priced at $1295. In 1965 Raytheon acquired Amana Refrigeration. Two years later, the first countertop, domestic oven was introduced. It was a 100-volt microwave oven, which cost just under $500 and was smaller, safer and more reliable than previous models.

this article was taken from Excerpts from the book The Complete Microwave Oven Service Handbook 2007 http://www.gallawa.com/microtech/history.html

Answer 2

In 1952, the first commercially available countertop microwave oven, the Radarange, was introduced by Raytheon and cost around $2,000, which would be equivalent to about $20,000 in today's money when adjusted for inflation. These early microwaves were large and expensive, making them out of reach for most households.