So my 3 yr old LG 50" LED tv started flickering badly yesterday, so I have the option of repairing it or buying another one.
It only cost me $500 to buy this and I have been quoted by one repairer $120 just to pick it up and inspect it…. Would it be better to upgrade or repair? Any deals on at the moment?
good call, I didn't even think about this (usually I head to trademe for most items!)
Hi. You wont get a 50" LED for that price - certainly not a name brand anyway.
Whats your budget? Just FYI - Interest free options are quite popular at the moment.
What do you use the TV for? Any features you think youre missing out on?
They were pretty popular when I lived in Aus (up to earlier this year), and just like any of the cheaper brands, they have positives and negatives.
Whirlpool is a pretty good place for reviews on them e.g. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2261897
Youll probably find its similar to buying a Konka (warehouse), or Soniq (JB Hifi). Slightly better in terms of features and inputs, but a lower build and screen quality than the name brands.
Been quoted $360 to repair my LG 50"… not sure whether to buy new or repair this one
see what you can buy on trademe 2nd hand for $360 and go with the best deal.
Ended up spending a bit more than that on trademe, but Panasonic 50" 4K LED smart tv
What did that cost you? And was it effectively new, or used?
@joshtnz: $900 for a 1 yr old tv, apparently retailed for somewhere between $2500-$3000 mark. Talk about depreciation!
Check out trademe, I was shocked to see how low the resale value on TVs were.
Repairs are almost never worth it