If you have been holding out on a new television so far but really want one, this is probably the year to do it. There will be a number of fancy televisions put out as loss leaders in stores very soon. That is right, loss leaders! There will be some great deals out there. Here is why and how you can get the most for you money on a new television.
The old economic truth of supply and demand will be hitting the television manufacturing industry pretty hard this year. There are simply more new HDTV and 3D televisions out there than people have been willing to buy. On top of that, most manufacturers where betting on people running out to get 3D televisions, and the reality was actually very disappointing. Not too many people felt they had to have them.
Whether this is because people have been cutting back on large unnecessary purchases due to the economy, whether everyone has already upgraded and purchased their televisions when they first came out or whether there is simply a movement away from television, the reality is that there is a glut in the market, according to the analysts.
So what does this mean? Well, when the holidays come, manufacturers and stores will be discounting televisions heavily to get them out of the door. No one wants to hold on to inventory, especially on electronics where new technology changes all of the time.
If you actually do want to purchase a new television, then you are in the driver’s seat. Make sure to do your research to determine which features you want and where you can get them at the lowest price, and then negotiate! Ask for a discount off of the price, free delivery, etc. The only thing non negotiable is probably going to be the extended warranty, because it is the venue where the story hopes to make some money.
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