January Sales...

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Hi

My Panasonic CRT has finally gone up the spout and I'm venturing into the LCD flatscreen market. I've researched the net and of course What Hi-Fi and come to the conclusion that the Panasonic TX-32LXD700 and

TX-26LXD70 my two best options (depending on persuading the missus!).

My question is this:

I have a temporary TV that I am happy to use at the moment. Am I best to wait until January for the sales? Do these higher end sets (in that price range) ever get put in the sales? Also a a sales assistant from a certain high st store warned me that demand will increase in the new year, and therefore prices could rise (though I realise he may have been tempting me to buy now).

Your responses will be greatly appreciated

Dan

 

[Clare Newsome]

Hi Dan,

Prices are falling all the time, so if you don't have to buy now, it could be worth waiting - though keep an eye out for special deals on your particular choice of set (a lot of retailers have one-week special deals on certain TVs, at all times of the year).

I suspect there will be lots of TV 'bargains' in the January sales, but these are more likely to be old/poorly selling models than huge discounts on top-rated sets.

But then who knows in this industry? With model cycles lasting a year if you're lucky, it only takes one manufacturer to announce a new range and a price-slashing frenzy begins.

Also, if retailers have a poorer than expected Christmas in terms of sales (because of the credit crunch), there may be some stock-dumping in the new year.

As I said, i'd keep your eye open for deals, get her-indoors on-side, and see if you can resist the temptation of all that lovely Christmas TV on a smart new screen....

 

[Anonymous]

All that temptation...!