NFT: floor model/reconditioned tv

Assuming the $2000 isn't overpriced to begin with. I don't know anything about Sharp TV's and how well they are made. I'm always afraid to go that route. Good luck with your TV.

what model it is, shop around.

You can get this one, brand new for $799, so $250 off for a reconditioned model?

Sharp LC60LE600U Aquos 60 inch 1080p LED HDTV http://www.buysquad.com/product.aspx?pf_id=LC60LE600U#

on an "open box deal" - it had been returned after being purchased. However, refurbished electronics scare me, I prefer nice, new fresh Samsung TV's. Samsung is the best brand for TVs, IMHO.

the store I bought it from included a 2 yr warranty for me. Try to get it included or discounted.

May end up a great deal or just a total waste of money.

It's basically TV insurance, which just sounds dumb. If you need to use the warranty, you got ripped off.

you're glad you bought it. you just sound dumb.

but pjcas is right. If you can get a new one for a little bit more, I'd go that route.

You were better off spending on the new TV off the bat. And if a brand new TV breaks within the warranty period, you bought a shitty TV. The reason they sell the warranty is to make money since the TV shouldn't break during while under warranty, not to be nice. If you think Best Buy is providing that service out of the kindness of their heart, I've got a bridge to sell you.

in the first few years. They are typically either defective from the start or work fine for a good number of years. There are a few exceptions, but in general that is the case.

I routinely buy refurbished electronics and/or second hand electronics. The only issue I've ever had was when an ebay seller shipped something with the wrong power supply. But that was human error, not a problem with the device.

Warranties can provide piece of mind, but in general they aren't worth it. They are basically insurance and most "experts" will say that you should only by insurance for things that can be financial devastating if lost/sued (house, car, life, etc.). On average, if you buy a warranty for every electronic purchased you will lose money in the long run.

is willing to apply to the device. When you see something the same or close to the original manufacturers warranty, then you can assume it's close to a new device. If the original comes with a year of warranty and the refurb 30 days, that should raise some warning signs.

There's also the distinction of who does the refurbishing - manufacturer refurbs are the best, because they're returned to near/exact original condition. Other refurbs, not so much. I've bought devices that came with the prior owner's configuration and information in it, which should tell you just how much work they did to recycle the unit.

Now, floor models? YMMV, but I don't trust them at all. Electronics have a distinct failure curve as mentioned above, but all that goes out the window if they're mishandled. You never know what that 'floor model' went through. Unless backed by a good warranty or at a steep discount, I tend to avoid them.