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 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.