On Fathers Day I was given permission to buy a "big" screen TV. We saw a couple at Walmart but they didn't have them in stock and it didn't take long to realize that I needed to research what is available on these modern devices and what is important to get on them. If you read reviews of the various models, you find there are always some people who think they are wonderful and others who hate them.
After talking to Robin Butler (an authority on big screen) I decided to get an LG set through Amazon. It was a 42 inch 1080p with advanced specs. I didn't care about LED or 3D. The price was about $575.00 and free shipping. It arrived in just a few days but after setting it up (which was easy), I saw the screen was damaged. I sent it back and chose to get a refund rather than an exchange.
I looked to see what was on Craigslist a few times but as you may know there are risks when going there. Someone could come over and kill you. You might get robbed and wounded. Someone might come to your house and see how dirty it is.
You might go to someones house and ...
The item might be stolen.
I was ready to buy a TV again and we were going to a party in Jackson, MI. I thought I might as well check the Jackson Craigslist and if there was an appropriate TV there, I could see it while in town.
Long story shortened, I found a set for sale there and called. I met the guy at a gas station there. He seemed like an upstanding young man about to start school at Kettering. I bought the set for $270 so that was about $300 less than I would spend buying new. The set seems to work just fine but it's so big. I know, you're saying to yourself, "That's what she said". Now I have to sell my old TV or donate it. It's a 27 inch RCA. The color is very good on it. It comes with a remote control. The price is $20 firm. Come on over to the house to see it. This ad may appear on Craigslist but I think, more likely, I'll give it away.
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