Buddy's selling a Samsung LNS4051D 40-Inch LCD HDTV

[onza]

Probably 1.5-2years old and I want to make an offer but I need to know if it's smart buying a used tv? Related risks of things going bad increases as the TV ages.

So buy or pass? Lets say if i offer him 400bux.

I can't recall if threads like this are even allowed but I appreciate your replies.

Thanks

Specs:

* Stylish 40-inch LCD TV in black with integrated HDTV tuner; measures 39 x 28.1 x 12.8 inches (WxHxD) with included stand
* Game Mode optimizes image quality and sound; connect portable digital players and control via remote (with RS232 cable connection)
* 1366 x 768-pixel resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, super-fast 8ms response time, 4000:1 contrast ratio, 170-degree viewing angle
* Connections: 2 composite A/V (1 side), 2 S-Video (1 side), 1 component (Y/Pb/Pr), 2 HDMI, 2 RF, 1 USB, 1 RS232
* Two stereo speakers, 10 watts apiece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround

 

[3chordcharlie]

It's really tough to come up with a fair price on a used flat panel. Someone on craigslist will probably be willing to overpay though if you can't come to a deal.

As far as used goes, Samsungs seem to be decently built, and somewhat repairable depending on what breaks.

You can get an awful lot of 40" TV under $600-700 still with the original warranty, especially if you include plasmas in your search.

 

[alyarb]

400 is fair for 1336x768 with 2 years on it