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Question

Purchasing display model TV?

Aug 18, 2015 9:46AM PDT

I recently purchased a Vizio 48" Class (48.0" Diag.) 1080p Smart LED LCD TV E48-C2 for around $450, I noticed they have a display model for sale for $350. Should I purchase the display model? For $30 I could purchase a warranty which would provide coverage for 5 years total. Should I keep the one I purchased, or return it for the display model? Any thoughts?

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wow...$30 for 5 years,
Aug 18, 2015 10:42AM PDT

now that is one big bargain it's not a scam (or is that $30/year). better make sure.

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No Scam
Aug 18, 2015 1:40PM PDT

No scam, it's Costco. They automatically dbl the standard 1yr. warranty for free, then based on the cost of this TV (<$500) you can purchase an additional 3yrs. of coverage for $29.99
http://www.costco.com/.product.11660874.html