It ended up that I had 1 day (Sat.) to buy a refrigerator and a TV. My new landlord said Gigi Gonzalez - Gonzalez Dist. - was his friend and would give me a discount. I bought a nice new (what they "apartment size" in the US) LG fridge and a 20" Daewoo TV. They listed together for 37,800 before tax and delivery, and I paid 36,000 all in. I left the store at noon, and by 3 the truck arrived in Sosua with the stuff. Of course the power didn't come back on until 8! I think I got a decent deal on the fridge - about $490 with delivery and tax and I see them advertised on line in the US for what would be more after taxes and delivery, and I paid too much for the TV - I guess about $300, instead of under $200 here in NY. But they're in and working, and it took about 2 hours out of my day. By the way, Gigi Gonzalez is a lovely person.
Next visit, I'll have more time and will go to Santiago. - D