Would you buy a refurbished HDTV?

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

As many of you know, I am a cheapass. I have seen that tigerdirect has several HDTVs on the cheap. So would you get one? WHy or why not?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=3856050&sku=V25-4704

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[J31Rob 5,000+ posts]

Um. why not IS the question. I see no reason not to.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

My roommate has a plasma he bought refurbed a couple years ago from either tiger direct or newegg.

No problems at all.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I would, but then again, I'm someone who'll have the same TV for years and not upgrade. TV just isn't worth that much to me.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

i try to buy refurbs any time i can. not only are they cheaper, they still have a warranty, and are checked over by a technician who replaces the defective part, and checks operation before sending it back out.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

Ideally, a refurb is less likely to have future defects as people go over and test each and every one...unlike the assembly line.

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

Ideally, a refurb is less likely to have future defects as people go over and test each and every one...unlike the assembly line.

While there is some truth to this refurbs are usually only tested for whatever the problem was, so it will not necessarily find a lurking or future problem.

For a tv I would say its a pretty safe bet, but there are a few items I would not buy refurbed.

 

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Ideally, a refurb is less likely to have future defects as people go over and test each and every one...unlike the assembly line.

That is what I've always thought about referb stuff as well...

I've purchased a few things "B" stock and a few things dealer demo and have never had a problem with any of them.

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't... but I think there are such good deals out on new HDTV's that there is no reason to

 

[oldschool4me 10+ year member]

as long as it has a warranty i say go for it. over all you still take the same chance of having problems.

you really dont know what was fixed on the unit either. it could be something minor like an input, remote sensor, the stand that hold the screen etc. i do believe if it is an internal circuit that the factory would more than likely just replace the entire board, it is more cost effective to do that. instead of paying someone hours to find all the individual components affected, its cheaper to just replace the board within more than lkely minuites.

 

[duece212 5,000+ posts]

Whats up with black friday deals being refurbs...alot of places I see online are selling refurbs as their "black friday" deals.

That said I've bought four refurb amps in the past...two work great...two had issues. I'd hope your luck with a TV would be better

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

I can't affford any of these black friday deals at the moment. I should be able to get something in Feb or so.

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

I can't affford any of these black friday deals at the moment. I should be able to get something in Feb or so.

CES debuts some new stuff, and this years models go on sale then too.

 

[CrispedUp 10+ year member]

At Sams Club, Circuit City and Best Buy they have a Samsung 50in Plasma for $900. But Probably sold out of em.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

CES debuts some new stuff, and this years models go on sale then too.

That is what I am hoping to see. I have no need for more than one HDMI input, so adding a few isn't going to help me.