Not a big deal if you have a local Returns to store for refund are hassle free and you have 90 days... longer than many sellers (I ASSUME this applies to refurb TVs as it does to new TVs).
Walmart is one of the best places to buy a larger TV *if they have what you want* because of these two factors. Paying return shipping on a larger TV to send it back to a distant merchant is a drag.
Not a big deal if you have a local Returns to store for refund are hassle free and you have 90 days... longer than many sellers (I ASSUME this applies to refurb TVs as it does to new TVs). Walmart is one of the best places to buy a larger TV *if they have what you want* because of these two factors. Paying return shipping on a larger TV to send it back to a distant merchant is a drag.
Totally agree with Dave. Walmart (or Sam's Club, for that matter) has the best return policy in the business. They are the way to go if: 1) You have one fairly close and 2) they have what you want. Never had a problem returning anything; the extended warranty is great too...
1) Rarely do the TV's become bad enough in < 90 days that you want to return the whole thing
2) If and when they do die, you don't want to return it, you want to have it repaired. In my case with a Mitsubishi years ago they came to my house and took it away and brought it back. So you really don't want to either drag the monster out to the store, nor ship it back. You're better off just having it repaired.
3) Online you may not have to pay taxes
1) Rarely do the TV's become bad enough in < 90 days that you want to return the whole thing
2) If and when they do die, you don't want to return it, you want to have it repaired. In my case with a Mitsubishi years ago they came to my house and took it away and brought it back. So you really don't want to either drag the monster out to the store, nor ship it back. You're better off just having it repaired.
3) Online you may not have to pay taxes
Even so, 90 days beats less time, especially if the clock starts ticking on day of ordering and you don't set it up right away. Many have a 30 day policy instead which is just too short IMO.
I don't expect a repair man to come out for a TV that is light enough one or two modest size/strength people can carry it.
Might be a hassle to take to store if one doesn't own a pickup/suv/van/whatever, but still as easy as having to deliver it to a shipper.
On-site repair for flat panel TVs just is less common today unless you pay for a service plan that guarantees it. That might be a good idea to do on this price range of TV, but is each individual's decision to make. There might even be some manufacturers that offer to cover warranty related shipping cost but I don't know who still does.
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Not a big deal if you have a local Returns to store for refund are hassle free and you have 90 days... longer than many sellers (I ASSUME this applies to refurb TVs as it does to new TVs).
Walmart is one of the best places to buy a larger TV *if they have what you want* because of these two factors. Paying return shipping on a larger TV to send it back to a distant merchant is a drag.
Totally agree with Dave. Walmart (or Sam's Club, for that matter) has the best return policy in the business. They are the way to go if: 1) You have one fairly close and 2) they have what you want. Never had a problem returning anything; the extended warranty is great too...
1) Rarely do the TV's become bad enough in < 90 days that you want to return the whole thing
2) If and when they do die, you don't want to return it, you want to have it repaired. In my case with a Mitsubishi years ago they came to my house and took it away and brought it back. So you really don't want to either drag the monster out to the store, nor ship it back. You're better off just having it repaired.
3) Online you may not have to pay taxes
Best bet is to use it as a monitor! ð
Even so, 90 days beats less time, especially if the clock starts ticking on day of ordering and you don't set it up right away. Many have a 30 day policy instead which is just too short IMO.
I don't expect a repair man to come out for a TV that is light enough one or two modest size/strength people can carry it.
Might be a hassle to take to store if one doesn't own a pickup/suv/van/whatever, but still as easy as having to deliver it to a shipper.
On-site repair for flat panel TVs just is less common today unless you pay for a service plan that guarantees it. That might be a good idea to do on this price range of TV, but is each individual's decision to make. There might even be some manufacturers that offer to cover warranty related shipping cost but I don't know who still does.
Thank you!