Plasma Tvs? ASAP

custopper30
custopper30 Posts: 252
edited June 2013 in Electronics
Yet another question I have for everyone. I have been looking to upgrade my tv to a bigger one and I have been looking around craigslist for one. Usually 50" + LCDs have been going for around 500+ and some plasmas have been going around the same price too. However, I found a guy who is an AV guy and he repairs and replaces tvs for his customers. He has a couple of 50" plasmas for sale.

LG 50PC5D
Panasonic TH50PX80U

He said he has replaced the power supply boards in both of them but he would sell me one for $225 or I could buy both of them for $375.... What are your guys thoughts?
Receiver: Denon 1912
Speakers:
Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
KLH Sub GFX-550
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited June 2013
    I don't know that particular, but generally I'd recommend Panny over LG or Samsung
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  • custopper30
    custopper30 Posts: 252
    edited June 2013
    These are also 2007-2009 models too...
    Receiver: Denon 1912
    Speakers:
    Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
    Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
    Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
    KLH Sub GFX-550
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  • Tornado Red
    Tornado Red Posts: 939
    edited June 2013
    +1 on what Assimilated stated. Some concerns for displays of that vintage might be: They'd likely be rated for 60,000 hours or thereabouts (new plasmas are generally 100,000). Though even 60,000 seems like a lot, they are 5-7 years old, so how can you be sure of their mileage? You will loose brightness over time as those hours diminish, and I'm guessing that just changing the power supply board may not rectify that, it will be the panel that ultimately fails. Also screen burn in/image retention could be an issue, the LG model more so than the Panny, so take a close look. But, if the prices are what you're looking for, maybe let your eyes be the ultimate judge. Good luck!
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  • Irrenhaus
    Irrenhaus Posts: 1,090
    edited June 2013
    Aslo take notice that both are 720P
    HTAVR-Pioneer SC99XPA-DR3 Differential Reference AmpPolk R-700Rear- RT150Side- RT150Center-CSi5Sub-Rythmik audio F25Player- Panasonic DP-UB9000Projector- Optoma CinemaX P2Screen- Silver Ticket Products STR Series 6 120"Audio Room 2ch rig.Cary AE-3, Onkyo M-504, Marantz SA8005, Azur 851NWharfedale - Linton, SVS SB12-NSDMinis Forum PC (streamer) and Panamax MX5105Headphone rig;Schiit JOTUNHEIM and different headphones.Samsung 42" flat screen TV.
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited June 2013
    if you can sell them and make a profit...go ahead! other way I would just buy and LCD or LED TV.
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • custopper30
    custopper30 Posts: 252
    edited June 2013
    well not going to lie, I purchased the plasmas and they are amazing. absolutely amazing quality and it completes my home theater downstairs. On top of that, got them for $375 which was a steal
    Receiver: Denon 1912
    Speakers:
    Fronts: Polk Audio Monitor 70s (x2)
    Rears: Polk Audio Monitor 50 (x2)
    Center: Polk Audio Monitor 70
    KLH Sub GFX-550
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,082
    edited June 2013
    That is a fantastic deal!!!
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