Should I buy another flat screen now while they are still relatively cheap?


My current Vizio 65" is either 7 or 8 years old, and it gets a lot of use.  Is there an average life span on these?  My previous Samsung 70" made it about ten years as I remember.  I see that WalMart still has flat screens in that (or around that) size for relatively cheap.

immatthewj

I miss my old 40" Panasonic Plasma....god that thing was so good...but it was power hungry. and the TCl qm6k is very nearly its equal in every way. and for much less money and much lower operating cost.

I have an 8 year old Samsung that I’ve watched for several hours every day. I’ve also got an 8 year old LG that I view for streaming and movies. When I want to get serious about watching a movie it’s definitely on the LG. It’s got the best blacks by far. I go to Costco once a week and often stop to view the new tv’s. But I’ve no reason to purchase one when I’ve got two at home that work fine. I guess what I’m trying to say is I’m not about to purchase something simply because it’s new. 

@ immatthewj

I saw a 65" TV recently for $268, and although it was not the newest model it wasn’t "blowout clearance" either.  If you’re going to have a TV in your house at all (I don’t own one), why not put back a spare while they are this insanely cheap?

 

PS - I just looked on the BrandSmart site (not even where I saw the 1st deal) and they have an Element 65” Class Revolution Series LED UHD 4K XUMO TV for $279.98 this weekend.

The last time I was in Costco, I was floored by how low prices are. BIG screens for practically nothing.

No doubt Dear Leader will remedy this awful situation for buyers.