Finding an LCD TV Sale
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 between $1,000 and $3,000 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 like eBay - 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and today's cutting-edge model can be tomorrow's out of date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.