When is the best time to buy a TV? - Blu-ray Forum

JohnnyFontane · 01-28-2018, 04:33 PM

Now? Closer to the Super Bowl? After the Super Bowl? March? Thank you

rockinrick · 01-28-2018, 04:54 PM

Anytime near the Superbowl also Black Friday

sandman slim · 01-28-2018, 05:12 PM

Superbowl or tax time. Absolutely not during Black Friday. Many of the items available then are off-brands or special models not carried with the regular inventory. If you have a problem, there may not be any available to exchange, then you've got the extra hassle of getting a refund & picking out another tv.

samlop10 · 01-28-2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sandman slim

Superbowl or tax time. Absolutely not during Black Friday. Many of the items available then are off-brands or special models not carried with the regular inventory. If you have a problem, there may not be any available to exchange, then you've got the extra hassle of getting a refund & picking out another tv.

I think that's mostly true for in-store items at places like Walmart but if you buy them during Black Friday at places like Amazon or Best Buy (or other online electronics stores) they will carry the regular brand models. I specifically remember most OLEDs from LG were on sale last Black Friday for very good prices and a lot of Vizio's too. I would say Black Friday is a good time for sales on TVs but just be careful of the model and store you choose.

I do agree the Super Bowl is another good time for sale on TVs.

Robert Zohn · 01-28-2018, 06:30 PM

Actually Black Friday had the best TV prices across all price categories. This week is also good, but for most brands and models Black Friday had even lower prices.

Like samlop10 also said, with this week's promotional sale prices as will Black Friday and all other times you can purchase from any of your favorite retailers

gkolb · 01-28-2018, 07:16 PM

You didn't mention your price range.

That being said, a Sony XBR-65 Z9D is $3500 today. I bought one almost a year ago today for $5000. Each LED is it's own zone. HDR10 is fantastic on this tv. Also has DoVi FW update available. And Sony X700 uhd player getting DoVi in a couple of months.

Wedgie · 01-30-2018, 01:44 PM

I am from the UK and its either in January - March when new ranges come out or Black Friday but last year, there was no Black Friday deal on the tv I wanted so I didn't upgrade yet, I still haven't moved on to 4k yet.

d.white · 02-04-2018, 07:06 AM

Before Superbowl

ray0414 · 02-24-2018, 07:22 AM

Superbowl sales are a complete myth. The sales are basically fake. The week of black Friday is 100% the best sale week. After that, the time when tvs start to get clearanced out. We are very close tho to clearance time!

steve1971 · 02-27-2018, 02:55 PM

Before SB. Got a hell of a SB deal on my x900e. Black Friday is another good one.

tjritter79 · 03-06-2018, 09:38 PM

Hey Johnny!
If you didn't get a TV yet, you may want to spy the net for some special deals.
TV manufacturers like Sony, LG & Samsung begin advertising their 2018 models, the bonus to this is the 2017 models are usually at close-out prices, those are the ones you look at. TCL has several good sets at wonderful prices, and the picture quality is as good as comparable Sony, LG models.
Keep an eye on Amazon & New Egg.

01-28-2018, 04:33 PM	#1
JohnnyFontane Member Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Chicago	When is the best time to buy a TV? Now? Closer to the Super Bowl? After the Super Bowl? March? Thank you

01-28-2018, 04:54 PM	#2
rockinrick Blu-ray Knight Member since:Mar 2010 Location:North Georgia Mountains 4K collection:976 Blu-ray collection:4226 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	When Is The Best Time to buy a TV ? Anytime near the Superbowl also Black Friday

01-28-2018, 05:12 PM	#3
sandman slim Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Aug 2013 Location:TN 4K collection:313 Blu-ray collection:6435 DVD collection:423 Digital collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Superbowl or tax time. Absolutely not during Black Friday. Many of the items available then are off-brands or special models not carried with the regular inventory. If you have a problem, there may not be any available to exchange, then you've got the extra hassle of getting a refund & picking out another tv.

01-28-2018, 06:30 PM	#5
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Actually Black Friday had the best TV prices across all price categories. This week is also good, but for most brands and models Black Friday had even lower prices. Like samlop10 also said, with this week's promotional sale prices as will Black Friday and all other times you can purchase from any of your favorite retailers

01-28-2018, 07:16 PM	#6
gkolb Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Bakersfield, CA 4K collection:977 Blu-ray collection:2939 DVD collection:273	You didn't mention your price range. That being said, a Sony XBR-65 Z9D is $3500 today. I bought one almost a year ago today for $5000. Each LED is it's own zone. HDR10 is fantastic on this tv. Also has DoVi FW update available. And Sony X700 uhd player getting DoVi in a couple of months.

01-30-2018, 01:44 PM	#7
Wedgie Member Member since:Feb 2014 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:104	I am from the UK and its either in January - March when new ranges come out or Black Friday but last year, there was no Black Friday deal on the tv I wanted so I didn't upgrade yet, I still haven't moved on to 4k yet.

02-04-2018, 07:06 AM	#8
d.white Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Chicago,Il Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:57 Blu-ray reviews:2	Before Superbowl

02-24-2018, 07:22 AM	#9
ray0414 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Michigan, USA, 35yo Trading Score:9	Superbowl sales are a complete myth. The sales are basically fake. The week of black Friday is 100% the best sale week. After that, the time when tvs start to get clearanced out. We are very close tho to clearance time!

02-27-2018, 02:55 PM	#10
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Before SB. Got a hell of a SB deal on my x900e. Black Friday is another good one.

03-06-2018, 09:38 PM	#11
tjritter79 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Reading, Pa. Blu-ray collection:45 MA collection:959 Digital collection:1205 iTunes collection:1172	Hey Johnny! If you didn't get a TV yet, you may want to spy the net for some special deals. TV manufacturers like Sony, LG & Samsung begin advertising their 2018 models, the bonus to this is the 2017 models are usually at close-out prices, those are the ones you look at. TCL has several good sets at wonderful prices, and the picture quality is as good as comparable Sony, LG models. Keep an eye on Amazon & New Egg.

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