Newegg has the refurbished Philips 52" 1080p 52PFL7403D 120Hz 2ms LCD HDTV with refurbished Magnavox Blu-ray Disc Player RNB500MS9 for $1250 + $0 shipping = $1250 shipped. Add item to cart to receive Blu-ray player. Utilizes Philips' Perfect Pixel HD Engine so you don't have to fiddle around with settings. | B&H Photo Video Samsung LN52B530 52" 1080p LCD TV $1200  Discuss (0) |
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goldenboyfx - Posted 10:47 am PDT 08/18/09 (1078 Posts)
'Refurbished' = 'bend over'
Don't go for refurbs, you never know how many hours they've been put to use. Tv's are one of the most abused gadgets in any household.
When I see a refurb product on a 'deal' site, I expect the price to be tempting.. I've never seen one of those on BB.
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superman2005 - Posted 10:47 am PDT 08/18/09 (870 Posts)
didnt see this at first "Recertified"
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schmoe90 - Posted 11:20 am PDT 08/18/09 (671 Posts)
Seems you could get a new Samsung for about that price...
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cjw3cma - Posted 11:25 am PDT 08/18/09 (73 Posts)
Refurb's already on this model? Hasn't been out that long.
I've had pretty good luck in the past with Philips re-certified items. I have a 24" TV / DVD combo that is still strong after 4 years. Just lost the 42" Philips plasma as it burned up 3 circuit boards - but had an extended warranty that paid for a new 42" LCD 120hz replacement and even had the $$$ left over to get a 5 year extended warranty on it (6 years of coverage total).
Not all refurb's are a problem just like not all rebates are either.
I've had pretty good luck in the past with Philips re-certified items. I have a 24" TV / DVD combo that is still strong after 4 years. Just lost the 42" Philips plasma as it burned up 3 circuit boards - but had an extended warranty that paid for a new 42" LCD 120hz replacement and even had the $$$ left over to get a 5 year extended warranty on it (6 years of coverage total).
Not all refurb's are a problem just like not all rebates are either.
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Pei - Posted 12:18 pm PDT 08/18/09 (366 Posts)
#4, what's your thing with cheap re-certified Philips and expensive warranty? Paying a bit more for brand new name brand TV and you can pretty much skipped the whole warranty hassle.
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DEguy - Posted 12:24 pm PDT 08/18/09 (114 Posts)
Off TV topic, but, including office electronics, I have bought 13 refurb. or "recertified" items so far and all have performed well. None appear to have been previously used.
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DrKillinger - Posted 1:01 pm PDT 08/18/09 (33 Posts)
Refurbished items are tricky. You may get something someone had for a month or maybe something someone had for years. It's all about how the previous owner treated it and how the company fixed it up.
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boss_hogg - Posted 6:39 pm PDT 08/18/09 (245 Posts)
Rip off. YOu can get a NEW 55" Samsung LCD from buy.com for $1699 right now. MUCH better deal.
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