When considering an expensive purchase with no experience, it would make sense to me to "try" it out. One option I found is looking for induction burner on amazon. There are lots with varying reviews, including many under $100. I have not tried yet, but I'm considering one to use for summer canning so I can work on the porch rather than heating/steaming the kitchen. And it would give me an extra burner to pull out for those few times I need one. One of the amazon reviewers said s/he puts it on the sink counter for when she needs quick/easy access to water. I may be talking my self into one as I write. . .
