tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post796135959484919240..comments2023-04-05T09:12:34.522-05:00Comments on Fumbling Toward Family: HDTVs Are Expensive. Are They Worth It?Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00961690982321943358noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-1307713903274426522010-01-24T10:09:50.123-06:002010-01-24T10:09:50.123-06:00Hi Jamie! Yeah, we're totally leaning in the c...Hi Jamie! Yeah, we're totally leaning in the craigslist direction right now. We don't even have cable. Why get a super expensive TV? Maybe next year...Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961690982321943358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-17903012091204777552010-01-24T09:09:22.366-06:002010-01-24T09:09:22.366-06:00Angie!! You dont know me I dont think but I am cou...Angie!! You dont know me I dont think but I am cousins with Bekki's Husband Ben!!! I have been reading your blog for a long time now and I just about die laughing every time I do!! You have a way with words that is a true gift :) <br />Now onto the Tv issue, no use getting an HDTV unless you have Dish or cable and also subscribe to their HDTV programming!!! Just another hidden cost to through in there :)........Jamie :)Nate and Jamie Sommer :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11174039126467743815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-73769153288100187392010-01-22T15:32:35.789-06:002010-01-22T15:32:35.789-06:00Hey there! I'm with the craigslist crowd. We b...Hey there! I'm with the craigslist crowd. We bought a flat-screen in the past year because our ancient one died, but the new one is 20-some inches cost under $300 at Best Buy. No hidden cord stuff, etc. I promise, we're surviving happily, even though it's our only television! Best of luck to you in your quest!wild violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15648965605349197748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-39843341832078683772010-01-20T14:36:28.167-06:002010-01-20T14:36:28.167-06:00Kelly, we also have the "keep it till it dies...Kelly, we also have the "keep it till it dies" philosophy. And now, our TV is actually dying. (As in, we often have to hit the side of it to make the picture show up.) But I'm leaning toward finding something acceptable on craigslist. Just think of what we could do with the savings! A digital SLR for me? A new bike for Kyle? Now those are purchases I can get more excited about!<br /><br />Britta, we do tend to buy things from Internet retailers because of the savings. But it is nice to see things in person before you order!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961690982321943358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-61827838978628949432010-01-20T14:25:55.498-06:002010-01-20T14:25:55.498-06:00Don't EVER buy CORDS from BEST BUY! They rip ...Don't EVER buy CORDS from BEST BUY! They rip you off BIG TIME! I will get the link from my friend where you can buy cords online for just a few dollars! He is a techie guy, so he knows that they are quality! It will save you an arm and a leg!brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17364260264700856613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-83397642090428097232010-01-19T22:47:49.289-06:002010-01-19T22:47:49.289-06:00Angie- I really don't get the fuss over having...Angie- I really don't get the fuss over having an HDTV. it's a TV. and I think you are like me and spend heaps more time away from the TV than in front of it. We bought our TV right right after we were married 12 years ago and its deep and chunky, but it sits in the corner and I can still have actual artwork on my walls. I will have that tv until it dies. The length of time the HDTV is expected to last seems ridiculous to waste the money on. but that's just frugal me.The Jahnkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15553879160157213605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-65472524860715097482010-01-19T22:42:22.769-06:002010-01-19T22:42:22.769-06:00BUT, if we were already going to spend $350...then...BUT, if we were already going to spend $350...then why not go a little higher for an even nicer TV...<br /><br />Oooh, that game never ends!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961690982321943358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-81615826011842003382010-01-19T22:40:45.412-06:002010-01-19T22:40:45.412-06:00Clearly, I got my thrifty genes from you, Dad. ;)Clearly, I got my thrifty genes from you, Dad. ;)Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961690982321943358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1869317897406081163.post-67034942036307904632010-01-19T22:34:58.328-06:002010-01-19T22:34:58.328-06:00You’re asking the wrong person. We still own a cou...You’re asking the wrong person. We still own a couch that is from 1979, a couch that is from 1994, a recliner that is almost 25 years old, and we haven't purchased a flat screen TV yet. Don't get me wrong we do have a lot of things that are a lot newer but I'd seriously consider one of those on craigslist until you find a real deal on a flat screen TV.<br />How about this one.<br />*Sams Club<br />32" Vizio 720p LCD HDTV $358.00<br />Cable Truth HDTV complete hookup kit $29.86<br />Don't take the warranty. Then install it yourself.<br />DadRobby and Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240749797685070699noreply@blogger.com