Refurbished LCD Questions?!! - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

shinodls · 2008-06-14, 02:26 PM

I am thinking about getting a refurbished Samsung 40''+ LCD. They are at least 500 dollars lower than FS price. However, it does not have manufacturer's warranty any more. I called the store, the rep told me it is 230 for one year or 250 for two years for warranty.

I would love to have your opinions about refurbished tv. How reliable they are? Do they often run into problem. Shall I buy its warranty for a peace of mind?

Any personal experience would be appreciated! thanks.

57 · 2008-06-14, 02:39 PM

FS' regular pricing is not very good - when things go on sale there, they are usually 20% off or more. What is the make/model of the TV? Are there similar models discussed in the HDTV deals section of this forum?

If there is no warranty at all - say 90 Days at least, then I'd walk away, otherwise your price is back up to "regular" pricing...

When you have time, check out the following post, useful for people new to the forum.

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741

Tom.F.1 · 2008-06-17, 11:30 AM

I would never buy refurbished. I like brand new with warrantee.

Refurb is usually a return or an exchange, which means somebody eles problem.

stump14 · 2008-06-17, 02:35 PM

Or got damaged during shipment. Not worth the savings.

hugh · 2008-06-17, 03:55 PM

Refurbished could mean problematic.

See Beware of Third Class televisions

2008-06-14, 02:26 PM	#1
shinodls Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississauga Posts: 1	Refurbished LCD Questions?!! I am thinking about getting a refurbished Samsung 40''+ LCD. They are at least 500 dollars lower than FS price. However, it does not have manufacturer's warranty any more. I called the store, the rep told me it is 230 for one year or 250 for two years for warranty. I would love to have your opinions about refurbished tv. How reliable they are? Do they often run into problem. Shall I buy its warranty for a peace of mind? Any personal experience would be appreciated! thanks.

2008-06-14, 02:39 PM	#2
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,347	FS' regular pricing is not very good - when things go on sale there, they are usually 20% off or more. What is the make/model of the TV? Are there similar models discussed in the HDTV deals section of this forum? If there is no warranty at all - say 90 Days at least, then I'd walk away, otherwise your price is back up to "regular" pricing... When you have time, check out the following post, useful for people new to the forum. http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=57741 __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2008-06-17, 11:30 AM	#3
Tom.F.1 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 1,928	I would never buy refurbished. I like brand new with warrantee. Refurb is usually a return or an exchange, which means somebody eles problem. __________________ Samsung TV, Pio-Elite AVR, OppoBD, Wharfedale Speakers, Kicker Subs. Bell EVu, DB-4e OTA:)

2008-06-17, 03:55 PM	#5
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,501	Refurbished could mean problematic. See Beware of Third Class televisions __________________ As of January 2012, I am no longer the owner of the Digital Home website. If you have questions about the operation of the site, please contact VSAdmin. For personal inquiries contact me at the Hugh Thompson website.

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2008-06-17, 02:35 PM	#4
stump14 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 237	Or got damaged during shipment. Not worth the savings.