A great way to get a good TV or Video CHEAP (Buyers Guide: Televisions)

Member Name: reknaw

Product:	Buyers Guide: Televisions
Date:	07/02/01 (3215 review reads)
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Advantages: Affordable, Quality Products

Disadvantages: None to think of

The speed at which electronic products become superceded is so rapid sometimes, that the expression "out of date before you remove it from the box" is very true. One way I found to keep ahead in one sense was to purchase second hand, but using a sensible route.

I bought my TV as an ex-rental item, from one of the high-street TV hire shops (you know the sort). It was a recent model Philips TV, 21" with Nicam Stereo and an excellent remote control - all for £100.

The beauty of the scheme is that the televisions/videos have been previously hired out, and due to a penalties system, are very well catered for by their owners. As a result, most of the products are in excellent condition.

The only difficulty may be the warranty, which only lasts for three months. All the TV's are serviced beforehand though, so you shouldn't have too many problems.

ADDITIONAL NOTE: Needing a video recorder, I went the same route as above, and have just picked up a Panasonic video (3 years old) for £49.99. There isn't a scratch on it, the remote was still in its original packaging, and as a bonus the video can play NTSC tapes (the video format for America).

So what are you waiting for, rate me (become the majority), check your wallet and go buy! Let me know if you get any bargains!

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