LCD TVs are incredibly popular, and prices continue to fall year after year. Yet they’re still relatively expensive, you can still expect to pay a high amount of money for many of the high-tech models with large screen sizes. If your goal is to find an LCD TV sale, you’re in luck: increased competition in the LCD TV market has created a number of avenues for finding an LCD TV sale or for finding LCD TVs on sale. Let’s look at a few of the ways you can find a bargain at an LCD TV sale.
The first major
source for an LCD TV sale is through online discounters. Online discounters
tend to offer lower prices than even the discount electronics stores like Best
Buy and Circuit City because they have much lower overhead – they don’t have to
pay for retail outlets and for distribution to those outlets. Keep in mind,
though, that the total cost of the TV can be higher than its purchase price due
to shipping costs. Some TVs bought at an online TV sale are sold with free
shipping; in other cases, shipping can cost $40 to $80 and up depending on the
size of the TV you purchase. You can also find an LCD TV “sale” at auction
sites – not only can you find a new LCD TV, but you may find a used model
that’s perfect for your viewing habits and your pocketbook.
Speaking of a used
LCD TV, check out a used LCD TV sale. “Used” doesn’t always have to mean “old.”
Many retailers take TVs in trade from their customers, and they’ll sell you a
used set at a greatly reduced price. Why? LCD technology is rapidly advancing
and today’s cutting-edge model can be tomorrow’s out of date model. Many
consumers love to buy the latest technology, and will sell their “old” set at a
fraction of its original cost… letting you get a great buy at a used LCD TV
sale. Some electronics stores take trade-ins and return the used model to the
manufacturer for inspection and testing before they re-sell it. You can find a
used LCD TV sale by checking with your local electronics stores or by checking
online auction sites.
Another type of TV
that’s always on sale is a “scratch and dent” TV. Retailers always offer their
slightly damaged LCD TVs at a sale price. Why? Just like other appliances and
electronics equipment, an LCD TV can’t be advertised and sold in new condition
if it has minor cosmetic damage. Most retailers will discount those items
heavily instead of paying the shipping charges necessary to return them to the
manufacturer for repair. When you walk in the door, the scratch and dent items
will always be included in an LCD TV sale. Best of all, most scratch and dent
TVs come with a full warranty, so you won’t have to worry about reliability.
You can buy an LCD TV on sale by finding a unit you want with minor cosmetic
damage.
Discontinued models
are frequently included in an LCD TV sale. Manufacturers constantly seek to introduce
new models with cutting edge technology, and retailers sell overstock and
discontinued models at near-cost levels to free up inventory (and cash.) A
discontinued model is frequently one of the feature products in an LCD TV sale.
Keep an eye out for seasonal specials, too – shopping in January will often let
you take advantage of excess inventory in the post-Christmas period.
Finally, you can
create your own LCD TV sale by taking advantage of rebates. Some rebates are
advertised at the point of purchase; others are a little more “hidden,” and can
only be found by checking with the manufacturer. Many electronics
manufacturers, like Sony, post rebate information on their website. While your
local retailer might not have the latest rebate information, the manufacturer
will – and if you take advantage of a rebate, you’ve created your own LCD TV
sale.
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