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

Showing 1 response by ras422

Costco has a panasonic 46 inch 1080p plasma for about 989dollars--if you use the amex -costco credit card you get an additional year warranty above the 2yrs you get with them plus a 90 day return policy--hard to beat so I just bought one also have a 50inch plasma --vizio monitor that is 2yrs old from them with no problems picture is excellent and no calibration--good luck