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Magic Chef - 1.7 cu. ft. Retro Mini Beverage Cooler - Red MCB17CHR
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The Magic Chef MCB17CHR is a beverage cooler designed to refrigerate drinks in a dedicated appliance. This unit is classified as a beverage-center type refrigerator and comes in a red finish. It functions as a specialized cooling appliance distinct from a standard refrigerator, intended specifically for storing beverages.
This appliance is suitable for households or spaces where dedicated beverage storage is desired separate from food refrigeration. As a beverage cooler, it would typically be placed in areas such as a kitchen, pantry, basement, garage, or entertainment space where drink access is convenient. Since specific dimensions and capacity are not provided in the available specifications, potential buyers should verify the physical measurements and internal storage capacity to ensure the unit fits their available space and meets their beverage storage needs.
Fridge.com Expert Verdict
The Magic Chef MCB17CHR — wine cooler.
- Measures 17.5″ W × 19.3″ H × 19″ D, so confirm your alcove and door swing before ordering.
- Currently listed at $245.99 based on the live offers above.
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How this wine cooler stacks up against close alternatives on Fridge.com.
| Spec |  Magic Chef MCB17CHR Beverage Cooler, Red Magic Chef · MCB17CHR | Alternative Euhomy |  Whynter · BR-130SB | Alternative Avanti |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $245.99 | $279.99 | $269.99 | $184.96 |
| Capacity (cu ft) | — | 4.5 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Width | 17.5 | 20.5 | 17 | 18.25 |
| Height | 19.3 | 31.38 | 33 | 20 |
| Depth | 19 | 21.25 | 18.5 | 17.25 |
| Color | Red | — | Stainless Steel, Black | Black |
| Finish | Red | — | Stainless Steel & Black | — |
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| Where to buy | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal | Get Deal |
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Brand Background
About Magic Chef
Magic Chef has been a fixture in American kitchens since 1929 and now operates under MCA Corporation from its headquarters in Wood Dale, Illinois. The brand has carved out a clear niche in the budget segment, focusing primarily on compact refrigeration solutions for dorm rooms, offices, apartments, and secondary living spaces where full-size appliances simply won't fit. The Fridge.com catalog currently tracks 39 active products from Magic Chef, with compact refrigerators representing the largest category at 11 units, followed by ice makers with eight models. The lineup also includes beverage coolers, mini fridges, beverage centers, and upright freezers, demonstrating the brand's commitment to space-conscious cooling solutions across multiple categories. Products like the MCB17CHM beverage cooler appear among the most-tracked items in the catalog. With an average rating of 3.9 out of 5, Magic Chef delivers reasonable performance expectations for shoppers prioritizing affordability and compact dimensions over premium features. For consumers furnishing a first apartment, outfitting a home bar, or adding supplemental cold storage, Magic Chef remains a practical entry point into the refrigeration market.
- Founded
- 1929
- Parent company
- MCA Corporation
- Brand rating (aggregate)
- 3.7/5 · 117 reviews
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30-day price history
Magic Chef - 1.7 cu. ft. Retro Mini Beverage Cooler - Red price history: low $245.99 (Oct 3), high $245.99 (Oct 3), latest $245.99 (Oct 26).
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60-day price baseline: $245.99 median from 26 recorded days. Deal eligibility requires further checks.
Daily low over the last 30 days. Lowest recorded new-condition price across tracked retailer offers. Retailer coverage can change.
Recorded prices stayed the same. All 24 readings came back at $245.99. The flat line connects those observations; prices between checks are unknown.
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| Oct 25 | $245.99 |
| Oct 26 | $245.99 |
Dots mark observed prices; connecting lines show change, not observations between checks. Unobserved prices, including in-cart prices, are never invented.