Bought them a Samsung 50 inch

http://www.epinions.com/Samsung_HL_S5086W_Television/display_~reviews

They had in on closeout for $999.99 only problem they were sold out in both Dubuque and Davenport....I wheeled and dealed on the floor model. Got it for $900. Mom and Dad were thrilled. This same TV was going for 1600ish last October.

Now I need to start looking for a TV for myself.

where did you pick this up?

Did it fit in the back of the Element?

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Originally posted by El-Ka-Bong:
where did you pick this up?

Best Buy in Dubuque Ia

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Originally posted by PackerHawk:
Did it fit in the back of the Element?

I heard IC's trunk was pretty stretched out.

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Originally posted by edgefour:

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Originally posted by PackerHawk:
Did it fit in the back of the Element?

I heard IC's trunk was pretty stretched out.

Well, he's got junk in the trunk.

owner reviews on 5086

Looks like an extended warranty might be a good idea.

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Originally posted by Packdog:
owner reviews on 5086

Looks like an extended warranty might be a good idea.

on a $900 TV I wouldn't bother. The warranty would be in the 25-35% range of what the entire TV cost. not worth it, IMO.

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Originally posted by TheFavreRules:

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Originally posted by Packdog:
owner reviews on 5086

Looks like an extended warranty might be a good idea.

on a $900 TV I wouldn't bother. The warranty would be in the 25-35% range of what the entire TV cost. not worth it, IMO.

Exactly the reason we didn't. they wanted 225 for the extended warranty. I offered them 825 for the set and told them I would buy the extended and they wouldn't deal.

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Originally posted by TheFavreRules:

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Originally posted by Packdog:
owner reviews on 5086

Looks like an extended warranty might be a good idea.

on a $900 TV I wouldn't bother. The warranty would be in the 25-35% range of what the entire TV cost. not worth it, IMO.

Actually, I'm not a believer in extended warranties.

My point was more that, based on the consumer reviews I linked, it doesn't appear to be a very reliable set.

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Originally posted by iowacheese:
Now I need to start looking for a TV for myself.

Local Pick N' Save (grocery store) I was at last night had, of all things, 20" flat screen Sylvanias for $80.

"New TV for parents."

Well, I suppose it depends on the size of the TV and how you get along with your parents, but I personally, would not make that trade.