Refurbished HDTVs - what's your opinion / experience

[Grant Matrix]

I'm looking to get a 2nd HDTV, this time for my living room. It's not going to have a killer sound system hooked up and it will be some time until I get a second Blu. I am getting a Sony somewhere between 40"-46". There is a Sony Outle close by and I saw that prices on refurbished models can be up to $1,000 cheaper than new ones, depending on the size.

So I am wondering if anyone has any first hand experience with refurbished HDTVs who can add some insight with their experiences and opions. I am hesitant to even consider refurbished, but I would think since Sony is doing the refurbishing that the TV should still be like new.

Thanks for any input!!