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Oculus Spirit [80298]
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Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 2:19 PM
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I'm past due for an upgrade to the tv so I can enjoy my Tiger football games. Where is the best place to buy flat screens? I've looked at Best Buy and Walmart but is there anywhere else better?
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Heisman Winner [119698]
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craigslist***
May 8, 2017, 2:20 PM
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CU Medallion [61827]
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Amazon.com
May 8, 2017, 2:21 PM
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Or, the "Five Finger Discount Store."
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Oculus Spirit [80298]
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That's a pretty good idea. I hadn't considered it.***
May 8, 2017, 2:24 PM
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Re: That's a pretty good idea. I hadn't considered it.***
May 8, 2017, 2:28 PM
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I second Costco.
Bought a 40" 4k Samsung (bedroom) for $329 last week. Great picture.
Also, they are clearing our last years Samsumg models (UN8000) I think. The Spartanburg Costco has the 55 inch Samsung 4k for $979. Great TV with great review.
Plus Costco adds a second year or warranty and a 90 day return
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All-TigerNet [10822]
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Re: That's a pretty good idea. I hadn't considered it.***
May 8, 2017, 3:01 PM
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I bought my last 2 from Costco too. They usually have some pretty nice pricing compared to Best Buy etc.
If you are looking for one really cheap the estate auction or craiglist will probably be the least expensive route.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 2:22 PM
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Look.in estate auctions...I see nice ones all the time from 100 to 200 dollars
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110%er [6881]
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 2:22 PM
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Costco if you have one nearby.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 3:25 PM
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Go to Amazon Warehouse Deals. Usually very good prices on a higher end TV that somebody returned to Amazon for some reason. I've bought two Sony's like that and they are great tv's.
It may come repackaged or the box might be messed up, but the TV is perfect. At least in my experience. This way you can get a higher quality TV at a Lower price. And/or they will have last years models for sale cheap. Best Buy will typically be pushing the latest and greatest which is overkill in most cases.
Plus if you don't like it Amazon will usually take anything back. Just make sure the Seller is Amazon Warehouse Deals and not some spare 3rd party dealer.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 12, 2017, 5:50 AM
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Hmm I never knew Amazon Warehouse Deals was a thing.
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Pawn shop ... or trunk of former coot players car ...
May 8, 2017, 2:45 PM
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both are equal.
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Orange Blooded [3812]
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point for you sir***
May 9, 2017, 10:48 PM
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Re: Open Box from Best Buy
May 8, 2017, 2:51 PM
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Find the TV you want from BB, ask them to find an open box at local stores.
You will save a lot of dough. Bought a top of line Samsung a few years ago and saved $400 or so.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 3:30 PM
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SEIKI....... got a 50" and a 60". The 60 is a smart tv. I absolutely love em. The sound is not very good, but hey.....we don't get TVs for sound. I have a sound on each. Caught the 60 on sale at hh Gregg for less than $500.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 3:32 PM
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Sound bar*
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Orange Blooded [3726]
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 3:32 PM
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Get a Samsung 4k
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All-TigerNet [13238]
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Check HH Gregg as they are closing their stores. Also,
May 8, 2017, 3:32 PM
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if you live in ATL, or near a Brandsmart of Fry's, they will price match. Also, check with Micro Center.
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All-TigerNet [13238]
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What's your budget?
May 8, 2017, 3:34 PM
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What size TV would you like? Any other features you're looking for (or, as much as you can get for your dollar)?
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Oculus Spirit [80298]
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Re: What's your budget?
May 9, 2017, 9:28 AM
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Preferably under $850 and hopefully at least 60 in screen.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 3:35 PM
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I used to work at circuit city in Greenville and Anderson during my time at Clemson, I've kept up on my video and audio knowledge ever since. Samsung 4K all the way.... for now
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All-TigerNet [13238]
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I'm with ya on Samsung!! Best TV's on the market
May 8, 2017, 3:46 PM
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I have a Samsung 32" from several years ago and the picture quality was amazing.
I would have stayed with Samsung on my upgrade, but got a great deal on 55" Vizio 4K smart TV for $700 (marked down from 1,200). Yes, it was brand new.
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Orange Blooded [2205]
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 6:43 PM
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It's a great time to buy since even the 4K tv's are MUCH cheaper than a year ago. Last black friday I got my dad a 40" vizio 4K smart for like $350. Got it off Amazon from a BBuy account I think.
My 1080p 50" Sharp is a few years old but going strong. Got it from BBuy
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CU Medallion [51531]
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amazon.com hands down
May 8, 2017, 6:53 PM
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Get a Samsung LCD. Will last a decade or more.
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Try to find a "Hisense"
May 8, 2017, 6:56 PM
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I've had Samsung and have 2 Vizios.
But in the bedroom I bought an inexpensive ($400) 55" that I swear the picture quality is far, far better than the others.
I can't recommend Hisense enough. Beautiful picture.
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Brawhawhahahahahahha
May 9, 2017, 10:36 PM
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"I can't recommend Hisense enough. Beautiful picture."
You are absolutely MF blind!!!
-Tesla
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 7:38 PM
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Costco or Amazon. Amazon used to be a little cheaper because of the no sales tax but I think they collect it now making Costco the best bet.
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Heisman Winner [111575]
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 8:01 PM
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walmart has the vizeos at a steal
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 8, 2017, 10:50 PM
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Buy Espon projector. Up to 116 inches on the screen.
Look at mine
Bought it on eBay for $324 with three years warranty.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 9, 2017, 9:16 AM
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Call a coot football player. I hear they are very proficient in pilfering electronic devices.
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CU Guru [1198]
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Newegg or Amazon
May 9, 2017, 9:18 AM
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Check both to see who has the better deal on a given screen. Keep in mind that you'll pay sales tax if you get it from Amazon.
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hhgregg is going out of business. If you have one close
May 9, 2017, 10:18 AM
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you could go negotiate with them. I've heard they're practically giving stuff away if you haggle with them.
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Oculus Spirit [96848]
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Is the one in Spartansburg still open?***
May 9, 2017, 10:18 AM
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Not sure, but I have a few friends that bought stuff from
May 9, 2017, 10:20 AM
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there recently and they got stuff at a hefty discount.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 9, 2017, 4:16 PM
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CU Medallion [53773]
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Walk through ritzy neighborhoods and look for one on
May 9, 2017, 5:40 PM
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somebody's screened in porch.
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110%er [9174]
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Open Box Item Returns
May 9, 2017, 10:34 PM
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55" SUHD. $550
Burn.....
-Doc
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 9, 2017, 10:38 PM
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Yes, Costco has great prices, quality and really good warranties. They run sales around all the holidays. Check out Memorial Day.
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 9, 2017, 10:40 PM
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HH Gregg is going out of business. You might want to hurry...
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 9, 2017, 10:44 PM
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Costco had 40" 4K Samsung on sale for $298 not too long ago.... check
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All-TigerNet [10210]
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Hhgregg going out of business..
May 9, 2017, 11:09 PM
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Check their inventory
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Re: Flat screen on a budget
May 12, 2017, 5:07 AM
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We have a 55" Seiki smart TV that we got really cheap from HH Gregg. My current favorite though is the 55" TCL we got from Amazon. It has Roku built-in. Both are 4K are were under $500.
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