Buying an Ex-Display Pioneer 4280XD and buying advice

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I've been looking for a Pioneer 4280XD Plasma and found it in Currys. They had it displayed at £1199 but said they had an Ex-Display for £1000, because it had a tiny scratch. When I went to see it, it turns out they are both Ex-Display. I wondered how risky it is buying a plasma like this and if it's worth it? I can't really afford the top end prices I've seen for this set, it seems to go up each time I check.

My alternative choice is the Panasonic 42PZ81B or the 42PZ85B I know I wont use the Freesat, but I'm not sure if the speaker on the 85 would annoy me or not?

Would really appreciate any advice, because I really want to buy a new TV! Thanks. 

 

[Anonymous]

The sound on the Z85 is supposed be better than the Z81. The sound on the Z81 is the same as the Z80(which is cheaper and doesnt have freesat)

 

[Anonymous]

I have the 42PZ85B and it sounds pretty good to me, your best bet is to go into a shop with your favourite film and crank up the volume thats what i did !