need advise on purchase huge used tv

[chuckieland]

i'm in market for a huge projection screen tv
recently i got an offer by a forum member
for a 4 year old mitubish 60" flate screen projection tv with stand for $1200 CAD OBO
do you guys think this is a good price, if not how much should i offer.
what's you recommandation for buying a used tv or go with new ones?
he doesn't have any reference, but it's close to where i live, so i can check it up personally.
what should i pay special attention when inspecting on used huge projection tv?

i don't need the HDTV stuff
i just want the huge flate screen for three thing
Play PS2 games
watch DVD movies
watch TV (simpson, WWE, CSI, Startrek are the only TV show i watch)

 

[csiro]

For video games, you might get some problems with burn-ins with older rear projection TVs. Have you looked at reviews on the model?

 

[conjur]

What's the model #? Has it ever been repaired in the past?

As for burn-in, if it doesn't exhibit any now, you should be fine in the future as long as you have the contrast/brightness properly set and do a mix of viewing. (I wouldn't pause a game and leave the set on for hours on end )

 

[chuckieland]

model number that i do not know, the guy don't even know it
he just know the brand is mitubish 60"
about 4 year old.
where can i go find a tv review?
how much should i offer him?

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: chuckieland
model number that i do not know, the guy don't even know it
he just know the brand is mitubish 60"
about 4 year old.
where can i go find a tv review?
how much should i offer him?

Kinda hard to say what to offer. It may not even be a widescreen set, which, would be good if you don't care for HD (I would...but that's me ) as most games are 4:3 as are most TV broadcasts. But, DVDs would always be letterboxed.

I'd find out as much as I could about the set as possible. Also, how is it to be shipped? A 60" TV is going to way quite a bit and that costs $$.

Find out the model # (the guy just has to look at the back of the set) and check out maybe epinion or archives at avsforum.com or hometheaterspot.com.

 

[chuckieland]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: chuckieland
model number that i do not know, the guy don't even know it
he just know the brand is mitubish 60"
about 4 year old.
where can i go find a tv review?
how much should i offer him?

Kinda hard to say what to offer. It may not even be a widescreen set, which, would be good if you don't care for HD (I would...but that's me ) as most games are 4:3 as are most TV broadcasts. But, DVDs would always be letterboxed.

I'd find out as much as I could about the set as possible. Also, how is it to be shipped? A 60" TV is going to way quite a bit and that costs $$.

Find out the model # (the guy just has to look at the back of the set) and check out maybe epinion or archives at avsforum.com or hometheaterspot.com.

i'll call him to get the model number
and it's not gonna be ship, i'll have moving company to get pickup the tv and bring it to my home, which is like 20 min away

 

[conjur]

My currency exchange may be off but that's, what, about $800US? Probably not too bad if it's in good shape. It's 60" after all...that's rather big.

 

[chuckieland]

up

 

[amnesiac]

After knowing what i know about projection TVs, I'd be very wary of its condition. If they're not properly maintained and calibrated you can really damage the picture.

 

[AnyMal]

Originally posted by: conjur
My currency exchange may be off but that's, what, about $800US? Probably not too bad if it's in good shape. It's 60" after all...that's rather big.

If your calculations are right then I'd pass on this deal. Our local walmarts sell brand new projection screens (54" or 60" can't remember) for about $150US more. For reviews check out epinions.com if you find a model number.

 

[NewSc2]

I got my 40" Toshiba HDTV (widescreen) for $1000, and it was ISF calibrated (another $400 or so)

That's a good deal.

Your TV isn't a good deal

 

[chuckieland]

ya, i think so too,
too bad tv in Toronto area is not cheap ...aaahhhh
anybody know where is really good place to get a deal?
i don't wanna wait until boxing day again.
i totally kicking myself for missing out the 63" samsung protection tv for $1700Canadian dollar at futureshop.

 

[chuckieland]

i got the model number
The Model Number Is: VS-60VA2CA

AC 120V
60 Hz
370VA

is this a good tv?

 

[Cycad]

Mitsubishi's are awesome, I have a 50" front projection mitsubishi, it's like 20 years old, as old as I am, my parents gave it to me. Anyway my point is that these things last forever and keep great pictures.

 

[amishhonda]

that's a lot of money to be spending on something so old...

 

[astroview]

Compare prices to your local cheap retailers, the decide if its worth it. Personally I think that sounds sorta ok, not that I'd buy it. Be very careful with the TV's condition, get a contract in writing for the sale that maybe guarantees it will work for say 3 month, etc...

 

[NormanTheCow]

I'd say skip it....rather use that money to buy something new and not used for 4 years...4 years is a long time!!

 

[Pliablemoose]

Projection TV CRT's are sort of like light bulbs, if he's had them cranked up to the brightest setting, they may not have many hours of life left in them.

If you can look @ the TV, see what he's had the brightness settings @, if the picture in dim in anything but the flamethrower brightness settings, don't buy it.

Also, projection TV's are very sensitive, when moved much, the CRT's ususally need to be realigned. You can learn to adjust it yourself, but realize you may have to pay someone $$ to fix it after you've tinkered with it.

$800 isn't too bad for a 60", I have a 61" Sony & it's pretty well ruined my life, I really enjoy watching TV/movies on it, & don't enjoy going to the movies as much, nothing like watching Harry Potter in your undies drinking iced tea

You'll have to buy a cordless controller, so you can play the console games & not break your neck looking up.

 

[BennyD]

Originally posted by: amishhonda
that's a lot of money to be spending on something so old...

tell that to catherine zeta jones