Brad Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 This is the official thread for Black Friday related discussion of HDTVs, regardless of if the items are actually in ads or not. This post will be updated with information about HDTVs that appear in Black Friday ads as they are released. As this thread will likely get very long, if you are responding to a specific question or comment, please quote that post to keep the thread easy to follow. If you are looking for a deal before Black Friday on a specific HDTV, post in our Deal Finder Service board and others can help you out. Threads posted about HDTVs in the Black Friday Discussion forum will likely be merged into this forum, so to help out the admins and mods, please keep all discussion in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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limabean Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 should I wait in line for hours for a plain ole tv? I think the ones that are in high demand are the hdtv's and the lcd tv's. We just want one for $100 or less for my daughter. What do you all think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapenguin Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I don't think so. Target usually has some good ones on ad before Christmas & not necessarily on bf for around $88. I got one for my husband 2 Chrismas' ago for his shed. It's a 20" Memorex I think & it works great. They had a good amount of stock too, it was just in their normal Sunday ad on the cover. HTH Kristy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limabean Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Thanks, I have not been out on BF in 2 years. I have decided to go out this year, but we usually go for the little things since we are on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandaJo111 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Last year my walmart had the regular TVs left at BF prices for months after BF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 limabean -- first off, welcome to the forum! No, I wouldn't camp out. Let's say your looking at a TV that retails for $175, and is on sale for BF for $100. Is it worth camping out for 12 hours and enduring the madness and waiting in line for an hour to check out to grab a TV to save $75? In mathematical terms, $75/13 hours (12+1) = $5.76/hour. And you might be enduring weather to make that $5.76/hour... Depending on where you live... http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Weather/28_2_3v.gifhttp://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Weather/28_2_6v.gifhttp://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Weather/28_3_1.gif It comes down to what's your time worth? However, consider places that are less popular, like Staples, Officemax and Office Depot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limabean Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 limabean -- first off, welcome to the forum! No, I wouldn't camp out. Let's say your looking at a TV that retails for $175, and is on sale for BF for $100. Is it worth camping out for 12 hours and enduring the madness and waiting in line for an hour to check out to grab a TV to save $75? In mathematical terms, $75/13 hours (12+1) = $5.76/hour. And you might be enduring weather to make that $5.76/hour... Depending on where you live... http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Weather/28_2_3v.gifhttp://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Weather/28_2_6v.gifhttp://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/Marcster2005/Smileypad/Weather/28_3_1.gif It comes down to what's your time worth? However, consider places that are less popular, like Staples, Officemax and Office Depot.Yay! We think alike when it comes to Mathematical terms. I am a math/education major . I might hit the stores after they open to avoid the rush of people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcster Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Yay! We think alike when it comes to Mathematical terms. I am a math/education major . I might hit the stores after they open to avoid the rush of people.I drive my wife nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaInNC Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Kmart has normally had a TV on sale on turkey day (not LCD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Update on the end of analog TV: http://slashdot.org/articles/07/09/13/0121237.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stationchief Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 Update on the end of analog TV: http://slashdot.org/articles/07/09/13/0121237.shtml Yeah, way too many folks haven't switched yet. Digital television is still a choice and not a requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystikal1 Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I drive my wife nuts.Me Too:yup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limabean Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 haha well my husband thinks I am whacky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 14, 2007 Author Share Posted September 14, 2007 Rather than wait in line of BF, you could also possibly spend that time filling out envelopes for the McDonalds Monopoly game and get a great deal on a TV at Best Buy. Details: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=80341 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbasketcr8r Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Rather than wait in line of BF, you could also possibly spend that time filling out envelopes for the McDonalds Monopoly game and get a great deal on a TV at Best Buy. Details: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=80341Great point, Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysunshine28 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 Best thing to do is to check out the prices at stores after the ads come out and then decide if it is worth your time. I dont think that regular tv's will be floding the ads, unless they are combo ones. Most people are wanting LCD or plasma and that is what draws them in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postamessage Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I wouldn't even pay for a SD-TV. You could see if someone is giving away their old set on http://www.freecycle.org/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigrist_2000 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 i would stand out in line just for the experience or stuff...but its up to you....i just go for the fun it ...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysunshine28 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Well my DS's TV somehow ended up on the floor faced down. Looks like I will be shopping for a TV this year. Keeping fingers crossed for a good deal on a flat screen for around $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamieva Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 If a SD TV is the only thing you are looking for, then I would not bother with being at a store super early on BF, as there is very little demand, and there may not even be a sale on them. Everyone will be knocking the doors down for some Plasma or LCD deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
note235 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 i wonder if you can get 47-50" for $800 or less? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellybean051901 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 What do you think that the best price will be on a 36-42" LCD TV? DH wants one. That will be the main thing I am after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
note235 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarerice Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 What do you think that the best price will be on a 36-42" LCD TV? DH wants one. That will be the main thing I am after.I need one too!!!! If you find out, please let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindabacker Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Rather than wait in line of BF, you could also possibly spend that time filling out envelopes for the McDonalds Monopoly game and get a great deal on a TV at Best Buy. Details: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=80341But I thought Best buy wasnt involved with the Mcdonalds monopoly game this year? Dis I miss something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovebears65 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 We were looking a tv yesterday. We already have a 50 inch Samsung DLP which we love and the 32 inch Westinghouse that is a nice bedroom tv .. We want to get another HDTV for our main living room around a 42 inch. Ihope someone has a great deal on the Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeepNeep Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Rather than wait in line of BF, you could also possibly spend that time filling out envelopes for the McDonalds Monopoly game and get a great deal on a TV at Best Buy.But I thought Best buy wasnt involved with the Mcdonalds monopoly game this year? Dis I miss something?You didn't miss anything. Brad posted that prior to the release of the 2007 McDonald's Monopoly game rules. Best Buy isn't participating this year. McDonald's 2007 game partners are Toys R Us and Foot Locker. Best Buy will still have some great prices on TV's on BF. I'm in the market for a 37" LCD HD... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
note235 Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 anyone expect 42" and up to be under $700 this year? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwoozer Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 anyone expect 42" and up to be under $700 this year?thanksI think this is very likely for two reasons. You can get a 42" HD plasma most days for $765 at Circuit City (if you can get a 10% coupon). Additionally, I got a 42" Sanyo HD plasma on clearance at WalMart for $700 back in July (at other locations, they were even cheaper at $550). Unfortunately, it's needing to be returned (I'm not happy with the warranty policy on it). What I'm curious about is whether there will be a 50" that cracks the $1000 barrier. I'm becoming more and more convinced one will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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