TigerDirect.com is having a great sale on refurbished Hi-Def LCD TV's. If you want to try before you buy they do have retail stores... The TV quality is pretty awesome. 1600:1 contrast ratio, which isn't as high as some of the other sets that sell for $3,000 or more - but for $699, I was pretty blown away by the picture.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3000999&Sku=V25-4210

I've been planning on picking up a new television for quite some time, and this just might be the one. A 42" LCD HDTV for only $699 is amazing now-a-days. thanks for the tip!

I have been searching for a Hi Definition LCD for quite some time. This is a refurbished unit for 699.00. You can find a brand new Vizio GV42L TV for a few more dollars at eCrater.com

 http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1360809

That sure is an awesome deal.  I would definately pay $700 for a 42 in LCD HDTV even if it were 720p.

Tigerdirect is great but be warned. As a former business salesman for another company the reason these rebates are so good is two fold. Nearly  half of the people do not even send in, and a large percentage do not get the rebate due to not following timelines, etc. Be carefull, if you cant afford the original price, dont do it.

Has anyone had any problems buying refurb LCDs? 

I think this is a great deal. I dont know where else you can get such a low price. I know that 42" LCD's cost well over $1000

I usually shop at Buy.com.  When I looked for a 42" HDTV this time, the results that returned were at a much higher price range than this one ($699, after rebate).

http://www.buy.com/listing/sellerlistings.asp?sku=204106927&buy=0

 I guess I would have to buy from here this time.

Can't believe the price is only $699.  I would love to have an HDTV.  I still can't get over the price.

I used to work for a store that sold LCD TVs and there was never one under $999 and that was without a rebate.  I think this is an excellent deal even for a refurbished TV.  Refurbished will still go for around $750 or so.  At least the ones I have seen have.  My mother bought a 42 inch LCD projection TV on sale for $999. 

Awesome, just what I was looking for.

 Even though it is used it is still hard to argue with that price.