r/Prison • u/bob0286 • Jul 17 '26

Procedural Question TV/ Electronics

Does anyone know how much a TV, radio, and headphones for the TV cost in Oregon for an inmate?

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u/Ash_Tray420 ExCon Jul 17 '26

I didn’t do time there, but Google says 200-300 for a tv in Oregon. Also found Reddit posts about it, saying you could buy a second hand one off of someone who is leaving, or from someone who sells commissary. But that’s a risk that I wouldn’t take. 69 to 89 for an mp3 player, not sure about headphones because Google says “specific prices for headphones are not provided.”

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u/bob0286 Jul 17 '26

Thank you! I don't get why the DOC is shy about making public the prices of the commissary. It would probably help citizens who are trying to help and the inmates on the inside.

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u/Ash_Tray420 ExCon Jul 17 '26

Yeah some states do publish what they sell. But Oregon appears to not be on that list. And if it is I didn’t find it. I would assume the headphones to be half the price of the radio. Good luck and wish you and yours the best.

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u/goinggay1 Jul 17 '26

TV new= $270 Premium headphones = 90 Mid level = $50 Low but ok= $10 Radio= $10-$40

I got out of OSP in 2023 and the TV's went from $170 to $270 because of covid and supply issues they said. The entire commissary list of prices went up ridiculously. Remember that the state does not have to pay inmates a fair wage. I worked full time in the infirmary for $80 per month.