Many buyers are unable to afford a brand-new TV due to the inflated prices of the latest models. However, this does not mean that you cannot enjoy the latest HD technology. You always have the option of buying a used TV at a lower price. You won’t have to part with all your savings to bring home a used TV that has excellent features.

Many departmental stores, including the much-loved Target and the online store Amazon, sell second-hand TVs from time to time.

The problem with buying a used TV is that you need to be very careful while finding deals. You also need to follow several do’s and don’ts while buying a used TV to ensure that it lasts for a long time. Here is a list of questions that you need to ask yourself while buying a second-hand TV. If you have satisfactory answers to these questions, you can go ahead and make the payment.

• Why did the owner sell the TV?
  The first and foremost question that needs to be answered is why is the current owner selling it. If it is because he or she is upgrading to another TV, you can purchase it without any worries. However, if the owner has some problems with the television like poor picture quality, or if it has faced some damage, you need to be extra cautious before coming to a decision. Even if this damage was a manufacturing defect, you should proceed with caution.
• Is the price fair?
  The price of a second-hand TV depends on factors like how old the model is, the wear and tear it has endured, and its original cost. You will have to do some homework to ascertain if the TV’s price is right. Find out everything about the TV because this will help you judge the right cost for that particular model.
• Do you have the budget for it?
  Quite often, people are attracted to TVs that have multiple fancy features, but you will have to assess if you can afford it. Blowing up your savings on a used TV is worse than spending on a brand-new TV. So, calculate your budget beforehand, see if your choice of TV fits into this budget, and also assess your needs before deciding on a costlier used TV.
• Does it support the accessories that you have?
  Chances are that you have a cable TV box or a sound bar at your home. So, it is vital to find out whether the second-hand TV that you are planning to purchase is compatible with all of these accessories. If the used TV is incompatible with your cable TV box, you will have to purchase another box which will add to your total expenses.
• Are the picture and sound quality excellent?
  Last but not least, you should check if the picture and sound quality are really good or if you are being overcharged for nothing.