Refurb LCDs -- Yay or Nay?

[bhayes82]

What the title says... Refurbished LCDs: Recommended?

I'm looking at Newegg (if they ever get any in stock) and the Dell Outlet (or other places, suggestions?)

 

[rballantyne]

Bet you anything those will have a 90% stuck/dead pixel rate. It'll be less than manufacturer's standards, but still I'd expect most to have 1 or 2.

 

[Garion]

I had a Samsung LCD go bad and it was replaced with a refurbed model. The original monitor had no stuck/dead pixels, but the refurbed one has about 7. This was a direct replacement from Samsung.

 

[Due]

To me, it would depend on the warranty and exchange poilicy.

 

[bhayes82]

I guess I won't bother with the refurbs then, especially @ NewEgg...

Besides, it looks like there's a few good NEW panels for around $400-$450

Sony SDM-S73
Hitachi CML175
Hitachi CML174
Samsung 173S
Samsung 170N
Sharp LL-T17A

 

[mmarsh]

AVOID

The Monitor is the most expensive component of the PC and the one you replace the least. Its generally a bad idea to skip on the monitor. I would really recommend that you buy new.

Don't get me wrong Refurb is great for other things, but not monitors.

 

[MooCow]

Originally posted by mmarsh


Don't get me wrong Refurb is great for other things, but not monitors.

Amen, in my book too.

 

[agentzero9]

Originally posted by Due
To me, it would depend on the warranty and exchange poilicy.

Exactly. If you can get all your money back and w/o much hassle, then go for it.

 

[gemini8026]

I bought a Refurb NEC LCD1760v from NCIX computers in Canada. I saved 150$ off sticker price, still get a warranty, and it's been perfect.

NO dead pixels, no issues, there were no visual defects. It's a factory refurb, whatever was wrong with it first time around, has been inspected TWICE now, and fixed. Refurb was almost better. Same product, but 150$ less. thats not skimping, thats common sense!

 

[darktiger]

I vote nay, just because most are going to be returns for dead pixels or something.