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I've had success with Open Box items. I bought a 55" RCA RPTV back in 1998 for $900. It had actually been on the floor for close to a year! That model's successor was selling for $2,800 at the same time. In 5 years, I had to replace a power distribution block ($60 part, $190 install charge, UNDER WARRANTY), but otherwise it has worked flawlessly and people are still impressed with the color. It doesn't compare to newer sets, but for the price, it was a steal.
Just recently my house was struck by lightening and now it seems the RCA has finally died. Considering the set was about 6.5 years old and had been running on the floor for a year before I bought it, I think it's survived very well. They may come out next week and tell me its another $50 fix, and it'll probably live in my house another couple years.
I say go for it, but do your homework and know what to expect.
Brian
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