Sunday 25 October 2009

Looking For a Bargain TV

By Kristine Dougherty

Finding the cheapest TV isn't always easy, but is best done by way of online retailers. But be warned, as with any kinds of online shopping, there are things to watch for to ensure you get your TV as cheap as possible. Things like shipping and handling. These fees can sometimes be downright outrageous, so it's good to check out exactly what they are before committing to a purchase.

It could be that a few hundred dollars have been added just for a TV stand. One that you neither want or need. Negotiating is always part of getting a good deal. If you have to take something exactly as it's been packaged, it can sometimes be a good idea just to pass it by. You want to get the deal that suits you, not the seller.

If you're looking to buy a plasma TV, understand that most dealers have people who they authorize to sell their TVs. Some online retailers don't have this authorization, and they paint up a pretty deal in order to entice you to do business with them, only to leave you hanging in the way of honoring a warranty, or sometimes for the unlucky, even delivering the set at all.

There have been many people who have ordered a TV online and waited and waited without ever receiving their merchandise. And they have practically NO recourse for getting their money back or ever seeing their TV. It's practically impossible to rectify a situation like this, so always be extra careful and really investigate who you plan to do business with online before turning loose of your money.

Another thing that makes it easier for finding a cheap TV is just being willing to settle for older models. Some of the older models, the CRTs especially, still put out a great picture and have years of good service left in them. They're being replaced by many with the new LCDs and Plasma TVs, and can be had for cheap, sometimes even for free.

If you can roll with an old one that's being replaced, you're going to open up a whole new market of cheap TVs for yourself. Just decide what your budget is, understand your viewing style, and be aware of your available viewing space. It's not enough to get a cheap TV, but it has to be one that fits your viewing room. Buying one that's hard to watch isn't really a deal.

One really good idea I've heard of is trying places like Sam's club for a refurbished TV. They knock off hundreds of dollars on their prices. And along with the cheap price, should anything to wrong with the set, they'll replace it for nothing. That's an excellent way to go if you want a cheap TV. Best Buy is another place to do some cheap TV shopping.

Locating the cheapest TV isn't always easy, but it's not that difficult if you think about the different places to look. Again, it pays to be careful online, but driving around your home area should turn up some good places to look that could pay off. Best Buy, Circuit City, Walmart, and Sam's Club are all good places to watch, and to check on the ones that are a bit older. There's certainly a good TV deal waiting out there for you.

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