Crave: The HD Guru has had a long career in the consumer electronics business, including 30 years as VP for a chain of consumer electronics stores. The good news for you is that he’s willing to share some of the knowledge he’s picked up over the years, and his latest blog includes some sage advice on scoring the lowest price when buying a new HDTV.
The HD Guru recommends basically a four-step method:
1) Research TVs online.
2) Go to a major retailer like Best Buy or Circuit City and look at your choices in person.
3) Go back online and find the absolute lowest price on your favorite HDTV.
4) Find a commission-based electronics store, and ask them to beat that price.