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Thoughts on buying a used Elite Pro 101fd?

post #1 of 4
6/27/12 at 9:56am
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Found a local selling a used Pioneer Elite Pro 101fd. Claims TV has no issues, perfect physical & operation condition, although it has 4,500 hrs on it!

I've been researching a plasma purchase for weeks now, focusing in on the Panny UT/ST/GT series, along with some mild consideration of the Sammy E6500 series. My gut says "buy new", of course, but have such a fondness for those Elite's and a regret that I never bought one.

Am I crazy for even considering buying the Elite Pro 101fd w/ 4,500 hours on it?
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post #2 of 4
6/27/12 at 10:16am
If you want it and the price is right get it. 4500 hours is not excessive. I would love to own one.

Of course the risk of having it break with no warranty is there. Also, if it was me I would have it calibrated by a pro. So factor those costs into what you are paying for it.

From everything I've read a properly calibrated Pioneer Elite is still the best tv ever made. The new "Elite" is brighter, does 3d, and also has an incredible picture. I would still take the Pioneer Elite over the new "Elite" if I was given a choice in a raffle I won. lol
Edited by beekermartin - 6/27/12 at 12:11pm
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post #3 of 4
6/27/12 at 11:49am
You would be sacrificing the 60" to 65" option with a new set
and without a warranty how can that be worth it?
50" is ok and rather common now days but 60" and 65" is a big jump up.
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post #4 of 4
6/27/12 at 1:03pm
If you are only considering 50-55" in tvs, get the Pioneer Elite. If not, get a 60-65 ST/VT50
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