{"id":17713,"date":"2019-05-03T15:35:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T19:35:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=17713"},"modified":"2023-06-06T09:52:47","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T14:52:47","slug":"whens-the-best-time-to-buy-a-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/whens-the-best-time-to-buy-a-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"When&#8217;s the Best Time to Buy a TV?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, it\u2019s finally time to upgrade your TV.\u00a0 Maybe you want a bigger screen to watch your favorite teams play. Or your old TV is on its last leg.\u00a0 No matter what\u2019s on your TV wish list you don\u2019t have to spend top dollar to find one that checks all the boxes.\u00a0 You just have to know the best time to buy a TV.\u00a0 Fortunately, you have several opportunities to save big throughout the year.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-black-friday\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Black Friday<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to getting the best deal on a new TV, you\u2019ll score the biggest savings on <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Black_Friday_(shopping)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Black Friday (opens in a new tab)\">Black Friday<\/a>. Many retailers kick off the holiday shopping season by offering deeply discounted TVs as \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doorbuster\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"doorbuster (opens in a new tab)\">doorbuster<\/a>\u201d deals. You may have to put up with large crowds and stand on long lines, but you can save as much as 50 percent off the original price.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-super-bowl\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Super Bowl<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Big Game deserves a big screen TV or at least that\u2019s what retailers want you to believe.\u00a0 Either way you\u2019ll find good deals on TVs ranging from 49 to 65 inches in the weeks leading up to the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Super_Bowl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Super Bowl (opens in a new tab)\">Super Bowl<\/a>.\u00a0 So, plan your shopping trip around late January\/early February.\u00a0 According to Consumer Reports, it\u2019s the second-best time to buy a TV.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-when-new-models-are-released\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When new models are released<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most TV manufacturers begin rolling out new models in early spring.\u00a0 During this time, you can expect a price drop on prior year models because retailers want to make room on their shelves.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-amazon-prime-day\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amazon Prime Day<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/prime\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Amazon Prime (opens in a new tab)\">Amazon Prime<\/a> member, the best time to buy a TV is Prime Day which usually occurs in July.\u00a0 You\u2019ll find discounts and flash deals on tons of items including laptops, Amazon devices and of course TVs.\u00a0 Last year they had a Toshiba 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV &#8211; Fire TV Edition on sale for only $289.99.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-tv-buying-tips\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TV buying tips<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t have time to wait, here are some tips that can save you money year-round.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Check it out in person.<\/strong> Don\u2019t just buy a TV because you saw an advertisement online and the price is right. \u00a0Swing by your local retailer to see the size, features and picture quality with your own two eyes.\u00a0 Also make sure it will fit well in the room you want.\u00a0 Doing so can prevent you from making a costly mistake.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Shop around.<\/strong>\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re shopping online, or in-store always check multiple retailers to compare prices before making a purchase.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Buy \u201copen-box\u201d.<\/strong> Just as the name implies these are items whose packaging have been opened.\u00a0 Often the item was returned but not because of damage. The buyer may have simply changed their mind. If the retailer inspects it and decides the TV is in good working condition, they\u2019ll resell it at a steep discount.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Earn cash back.<\/strong> Save even more money when you shop by taking advantage of offers from cash back sites or apps.\u00a0 The percentage will vary based on the store.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">File your taxes fast and ez.\u00a0 Biggest possible refund, guaranteed.<\/h2>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, it\u2019s finally time to upgrade your TV.\u00a0 Maybe you want a bigger screen to watch your favorite teams play. 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