Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Buyers beware of 'disposable' televisions
From KSTP TV in Minneapolis & St. Paul
Buyers beware of 'disposable' televisions
When you buy a new television, you hope it will last, but some televisions are considered trash after only a year.
Jack Haskovitz, of H&H T.V. and Electronics, Inc., hears from angry customers all the time.
"When you look at the store, you go to Costco, Circuit City, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, wherever you see something that's $200 cheaper, same size, there's a reason," Haskovitz.
Haskovitz says some companies are making disposable TVs and they can't be repaired.
"They're just making enough parts for their TV sets. When they need extra, that's when they start replacing them. Or when the warranty is up, good luck," Haskovitz said.
(read more in the original story)
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We of course are making no commentary about this story. The retailers above sell a wide variety of products in a wide price range. It's up to the consumer to make sure they're getting what they want.
Buyers beware of 'disposable' televisions
When you buy a new television, you hope it will last, but some televisions are considered trash after only a year.
Jack Haskovitz, of H&H T.V. and Electronics, Inc., hears from angry customers all the time.
"When you look at the store, you go to Costco, Circuit City, Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, wherever you see something that's $200 cheaper, same size, there's a reason," Haskovitz.
Haskovitz says some companies are making disposable TVs and they can't be repaired.
"They're just making enough parts for their TV sets. When they need extra, that's when they start replacing them. Or when the warranty is up, good luck," Haskovitz said.
(read more in the original story)
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We of course are making no commentary about this story. The retailers above sell a wide variety of products in a wide price range. It's up to the consumer to make sure they're getting what they want.
Labels: repairs, televisions, warranty
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