Would you buy an HDTV with a big scratch just because it's cheap?

[Aragorn]

I was at Best Buy today and there was this couple looking very carefully at an average-sized LCD HDTV. I didn't even need to read the price tag that listed the store display item for super cheap because there was a big scratch on it -- the scratch was the first thing about the TV I noticed. Then I saw that it was a massively reduced-price store display item.

I guess depending on how far away you're sitting and what's showing on the TV, you can't see it. But it would get pretty annoying to be watching and having a big huge slash down the side appearing and disappearing because of all the scene changes? I don't even think it was a major brand TV either.

Is dealing with that really worth saving $500?

 

[RoJoHen]

I sure wouldn't buy it.

 

[ShamelessMcBundy]

No. I have an HD Flatscreen. I love my TV.

 

[Roger Wilco]

Assuming the scratch is on the display and not just on the frame: no, I wouldn't buy it.
I'm quite anal about things like that, can't stand it when there's a smudge or something on my computer monitor either.

 

[Emher]

Uh no. Don't buy TVs that often and when I do I make sure to get one in great condition.

 

[DiSiLLUSiON]

If the scratch is on the screen itself: no, definitely not. However, if the casing would be scratched, I wouldn't mind, though I'd definitely want a realistic discount. It would get scratched eventually anyway.

 

[Aurian]

^What he said.. its ok if the casing is not perfect, but the screen must be in good condition.

 

[Mr. B]

No, it's not fixable.

I have partaken in open box purchases from Best Buy before though... got a good deal ona Pioneer Blu-ray player a couple weeks ago.

 

[Omnius]

I'd buy it for ~$50. Not worth anything more than that.
I could use it as a big ass computer monitor, displaying whatever I feel like.
Must confess, I'd also be curious to see what's inside, so I'd open it up and tinker with it.

 

[FrontLine]

If the scratch is on the screen itself: no, definitely not. However, if the casing would be scratched, I wouldn't mind, though I'd definitely want a realistic discount. It would get scratched eventually anyway.

Ditto. I always try to buy open box to save a buck when practical.

 

[Squiggy]

Where is the scratch? Wouldn't a massive gash across the screen negate the entire reason one would get an HDTV?

If it's on the frame, there are ways to hide it.

 

[ShimmeringFacet]

If the scratch is on the screen itself: no, definitely not. However, if the casing would be scratched, I wouldn't mind, though I'd definitely want a realistic discount. It would get scratched eventually anyway.

I agree with this as well. I went to one viewing of Star trek at one of my local theatres and they had a situation like this on their screen. It was on the side, but it was annoying as hell and I was constantly aware of the situation.
I kind of like the idea of using it as a monitor, I don't think it was bug me so much for that use.
I think they should practically be giving this thing away. Maybe then it could be used in a spare room or something.

 

[TheLonelySquire]

Maybe. Just not an lcd tv. Never buy one of those.

 

[Finn]

No, I wouldn't buy a stratched one at a Best Buy. But from a friend when the stratch is situtted close to the edge, not across the screen, I might be okay with it. But there is no way I'd buy one from a Best Buy. I expect it as good as new from there.

 

[Noname Given]

I was at Best Buy today and there was this couple looking very carefully at an average-sized LCD HDTV. I didn't even need to read the price tag that listed the store display item for super cheap because there was a big scratch on it -- the scratch was the first thing about the TV I noticed. Then I saw that it was a massively reduced-price store display item.

I guess depending on how far away you're sitting and what's showing on the TV, you can't see it. But it would get pretty annoying to be watching and having a big huge slash down the side appearing and disappearing because of all the scene changes? I don't even think it was a major brand TV either.

Is dealing with that really worth saving $500?

Nope.

 

[CorporalClegg]

I'd never buy a floor display scratched or otherwise.

Have you seen some of the shit people do to those things?

 

[Arrqh]

Just not an lcd tv. Never buy one of those.

What an odd thing to say.

Anyway, no. If you watch TV often, do you really want to be looking at a scratch all the time?

 

[clint g]

I can hardly stand the one tiny dead pixel I have on my monitor, I think a gash on my TV would drive me insane. As such, no, I wouldn't buy it

 

[TheLonelySquire]

Just not an lcd tv. Never buy one of those.

What an odd thing to say.

Anyway, no. If you watch TV often, do you really want to be looking at a scratch all the time?

Not really. IMO, the picture and viewing angles are inferior to plasma.

 

[Angry Angel]

I'd buy it for ~$50. Not worth anything more than that.
I could use it as a big ass computer monitor, displaying whatever I feel like.

Lemme guess, a screensaver with pictures of them fightin' planes instead of smoking hot girls