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First Plasma/LCD purchase ever - a few questions..

My budget is under $1k and considering 37" - 42" sizes.

Any issues buying from Best Buy?
Any issues buying open stock/demo to save $$?
BB salesman told me I need to have the TV professionally calibrated on a regular basis. Can I DIY this process instead?
Plasma and LCD - does one require more maintenance (calibration) than the other?
And of course, the salesman wants me to buy the top-of-the-line warranty service. I've never ever bought any extended warranty on anything in my life. But is this, or any costly service contract, necessary for these TVs (plasma/lcd)?

I'd be happy to hear about your experiences related to these questions.

Thank you (in advance).
rockadanny

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pcking
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I understand that Pioneer is getting out of the plasma business and that there may be some bargains out there on their Kuro line.

Plasmas consume much more power than LCDs, which means higher electric bills.

You should be able to buy a 720p 42" plasma or comparable for less than $1,000 at Costco.

The Samsung plasma 1080p 50" has a great picture, from my personal experience. You won't get one for $1,000, however.

Best Buy rarely has the best buy.....
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