buying a TV

**third_shift|studios** · 05-18-2008, 07:53 PM

I'm looking at a Digital TV and am wondering if you guys prefer to buy online or buy instore? In store price for the one i'm looking at is $650, online {eBay} is $599 from a seller/store with high reputation points. I'm sure shipping would be like $50 but it's still cheaper. I dunno, i kinda like the instore pick up, you know what your getting and can take it back for repairs/service...you guys tell me?

**01ws6er** · 05-18-2008, 07:58 PM

Instore just cause you can bitch in person if something goes wrong.

**86 IROC-Z** · 05-18-2008, 08:04 PM

Instore.

But for the record, if I were buying expensive new technological hardware, the last place I would look to buy online would be eBay

**Y2KPewterSS** · 05-18-2008, 08:04 PM

I wouldn't buy a TV from egay, JMO.

**BULLET_WS6** · 05-18-2008, 08:07 PM

trust me as working at a tv repair shop.. you want instore... ebay warranties are a load of bs... you will never get your moneys worth

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 05-19-2008, 12:14 AM

anywhere but ebay!

**StuntmanMike** · 05-19-2008, 02:59 AM

Originally Posted by 01ws6er

Instore just cause you can bitch in person if something goes wrong.

x2

Try to knock them down a bit on the price in the store. Tell them you found it cheaper elsewhere, but would rather buy from them. You never know, it's worth a shot.

**redls1** · 05-19-2008, 04:28 AM

There are other online stores that might be reputable but definatley wouldnt do ebay for that big of a purchase.

**third_shift|studios** · 05-19-2008, 05:47 AM

thanks guys!

**01ws6er** · 05-19-2008, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

thanks guys!

What kinda TV are you buying anyway...? For like $650 it sounds like you're going with what..a 32-42 inch LCD?

**third_shift|studios** · 05-19-2008, 06:16 AM

i was looking @ 26" at first, but now have stepped up to 32" b/c i remeasured the fitting of my entertainment center and it can hold any LCD as long as the physical width is less than 32" wide
so i'm looking at this guy:
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...LN32A550P3FXZA

**knappbunch** · 05-19-2008, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

i was looking @ 26" at first, but now have stepped up to 32" b/c i remeasured the fitting of my entertainment center and it can hold any LCD as long as the physical width is less than 32" wide
so i'm looking at this guy:
http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...LN32A550P3FXZA

when I got mine I went with best buy online no taxes free shipping and had it there in 5 days plus I can stil go back to the storwe to yell if I need to. plus I didn't even have to carry it in the house.

**third_shift|studios** · 05-19-2008, 08:44 AM

best buy doesn't sit well with me any more since an employee ripped me off $250 saying he could get me shit from them @ 60% off due to his discount...they never took action on it for my side so fuck em....that said, i'll check out some other reputable places

**SSwt00SS** · 05-19-2008, 08:52 AM

buy from a store (best buy) and combine it with sales, specials, discounts, etc...

**knappbunch** · 05-19-2008, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by third_shift|studios

best buy doesn't sit well with me any more since an employee ripped me off $250 saying he could get me shit from them @ 60% off due to his discount...they never took action on it for my side so fuck em....that said, i'll check out some other reputable places

I hear ya but when buying stuff from somebody who probably walking it out the back door you can't really get mad at the company but I don't know the whole story either.