Old LCD TV - what is it worth.

HHGTTG · 09-02-2014, 17:13

Has anyone any idea what a 7 year old Sony 32" LCD TV is worth as a second hand sale - do they have any value? I only need one TV in the house and the above was replaced by a new Sony Smart 42" TV.
There is nothing wrong with the old one at all and so was thinking of putting a For Sale card in my local PO.
Of course when I bought it almost 7 years ago the TV was ca £800 then but since, I realise that the prices have tumbled.

Nigel Goodwin · 09-02-2014, 17:17

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Originally Posted by HHGTTG

Has anyone any idea what a 7 year old Sony 32" LCD TV is worth as a second hand sale - do they have any value? I only need one TV in the house and the above was replaced by a new Sony Smart 42" TV.
There is nothing wrong with the old one at all and so was thinking of putting a For Sale card in my local PO.
Of course when I bought it almost 7 years ago the TV was ca £800 then but since, I realise that the prices have tumbled.

What model is it?.

Assuming it works fine then it should be pretty saleable.

kjhskj75 · 09-02-2014, 17:26

To see how much it might be worth, try checking similar TVs on Ebay.

HHGTTG · 09-02-2014, 17:27

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

What model is it?.

Assuming it works fine then it should be pretty saleable.

It's a V2500 series and was much feted at the time as these 'cult' models sometimes are.

HHGTTG · 09-02-2014, 17:40

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Originally Posted by kjhskj75

To see how much it might be worth, try checking similar TVs on Ebay.

Yes, thanks. Have found one on ebay and it's rated at £55 or thterabouts.

makavelli132 · 10-02-2014, 10:38

Try gumtree. I recently sold an 8 year old samsung 32" tv for £100.

HHGTTG · 10-02-2014, 10:53

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Originally Posted by makavelli132

Try gumtree. I recently sold an 8 year old samsung 32" tv for £100.

Thanks. Will look into that.

Nigel Goodwin · 10-02-2014, 11:20

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Originally Posted by HHGTTG

It's a V2500 series and was much feted at the time as these 'cult' models sometimes are.

It wasn't a 'cult' model, it was simply a good spec well made set for a bargain price, and thus sold in huge numbers - we sold load's of them

I would have thought £50-£100 would be about the going rate for one?.

HHGTTG · 10-02-2014, 14:37

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

It wasn't a 'cult' model, it was simply a good spec well made set for a bargain price, and thus sold in huge numbers - we sold load's of them

I would have thought £50-£100 would be about the going rate for one?.

I have asked £55 for mine when I make my card out to go in my local PO's window. Can't abide clutter with things no longer being used (two months now) and so want shot of it.

Nigel Goodwin · 10-02-2014, 14:54

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Originally Posted by HHGTTG

I have asked £55 for mine when I make my card out to go in my local PO's window. Can't abide clutter with things no longer being used (two months now) and so want shot of it.

I totally agree - take less and get rid of it faster

Doghouse Riley · 10-02-2014, 15:44

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Originally Posted by HHGTTG

Yes, thanks. Have found one on ebay and it's rated at £55 or thterabouts.

Whenever I look at eBay I always check "completed listings" to see what things have sold at. That gives me a guide as to what I should be paying for something I want, or what I want to sell.
Some people list stuff at silly prices.

neo_wales · 10-02-2014, 16:00

If you have a spare PC base unit why not hook the TV up to it, add wireless keyboard and mouse and wireless dongle to connect to your home router and put in your bedroom.

HHGTTG · 10-02-2014, 19:14

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Originally Posted by neo_wales

If you have a spare PC base unit why not hook the TV up to it, add wireless keyboard and mouse and wireless dongle to connect to your home router and put in your bedroom.

For what purpose? I'm 76 years old but have three working laptops, a Samsung Galaxy tablet and an Android Smartphone!

emptybox · 10-02-2014, 23:11

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Originally Posted by HHGTTG

For what purpose? I'm 76 years old but have three working laptops, a Samsung Galaxy tablet and an Android Smartphone!

If it's an HD Ready set it'd likely make a pretty poor monitor anyway.

Nigel Goodwin · 11-02-2014, 09:10

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Originally Posted by emptybox

If it's an HD Ready set it'd likely make a pretty poor monitor anyway.

They still make a great monitor - and is higher resolution than many older computer monitors.

call100 · 11-02-2014, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

They still make a great monitor - and is higher resolution than many older computer monitors.

They don't make a 'great monitor'. They make an adequate one for media stuff, but, for everyday PC work they are not really up to the job.

Nigel Goodwin · 11-02-2014, 13:21

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Originally Posted by call100

They don't make a 'great monitor'. They make an adequate one for media stuff, but, for everyday PC work they are not really up to the job.

I would disagree, set the PC to the correct resolution and they are stunning - and offer a similar resolution to most smaller monitors (in fact the exact same resolution as I'm using this very moment on an Acer monitor).

gds1972 · 11-02-2014, 13:25

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

It wasn't a 'cult' model, it was simply a good spec well made set for a bargain price, and thus sold in huge numbers - we sold load's of them

I would have thought £50-£100 would be about the going rate for one?.

I bought one and it is still in use today.

HHGTTG · 11-02-2014, 13:30

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Originally Posted by gds1972

I bought one and it is still in use today.

So would mine had it not been superseded by a larger screen Smart Sony TV!!!

call100 · 11-02-2014, 14:08

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I would disagree, set the PC to the correct resolution and they are stunning - and offer a similar resolution to most smaller monitors (in fact the exact same resolution as I'm using this very moment on an Acer monitor).

You may disagree, but, when you are describing it as 'stunning' and 'great' the credibility slips somewhat.
Still, if you enjoy using your TV as a monitor for PC work, everyone's happy.

Nigel Goodwin · 11-02-2014, 17:21

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Originally Posted by call100

You may disagree, but, when you are describing it as 'stunning' and 'great' the credibility slips somewhat.

As it would be both 'stunning' and 'great' I fail to see why you consider that affects my credibility, although it does perhaps cast doubts on yours

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Still, if you enjoy using your TV as a monitor for PC work, everyone's happy.

I don't currently use a TV for a monitor, as I said I'm using an Acer one, and at home a Packard Bell.

But I did use an Hitachi/Bush (Vestel anyway) as a monitor on a Linux machine I threw together for quite a while, as well as using it as a satellite/VCR/DVD test monitor as well. It performed excellently as a computer monitor.

call100 · 11-02-2014, 18:24

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

As it would be both 'stunning' and 'great' I fail to see why you consider that affects my credibility, although it does perhaps cast doubts on yours

OK Nigel, as you seem to be entering your second childhood, we can agree to disagree, which will save others from the usual tiresome same old..
The argument seems to be pointless anyway as the OP is not taking your advice.

HHGTTG · 11-02-2014, 19:35

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Originally Posted by call100

OK Nigel, as you seem to be entering your second childhood, we can agree to disagree, which will save others from the usual tiresome same old..
The argument seems to be pointless anyway as the OP is not taking your advice.

Precisely but thanks one and all.

mrsgrumpy49 · 14-02-2014, 12:55

My old CRT died today. If you had been closer OP I would have been interested. But I'm in Yorkshire.

09-02-2014, 17:13	#1
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Old LCD TV - what is it worth. Has anyone any idea what a 7 year old Sony 32" LCD TV is worth as a second hand sale - do they have any value? I only need one TV in the house and the above was replaced by a new Sony Smart 42" TV. There is nothing wrong with the old one at all and so was thinking of putting a For Sale card in my local PO. Of course when I bought it almost 7 years ago the TV was ca £800 then but since, I realise that the prices have tumbled.

09-02-2014, 17:17	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by HHGTTG Has anyone any idea what a 7 year old Sony 32" LCD TV is worth as a second hand sale - do they have any value? I only need one TV in the house and the above was replaced by a new Sony Smart 42" TV. There is nothing wrong with the old one at all and so was thinking of putting a For Sale card in my local PO. Of course when I bought it almost 7 years ago the TV was ca £800 then but since, I realise that the prices have tumbled. What model is it?. Assuming it works fine then it should be pretty saleable.

09-02-2014, 17:26	#3
kjhskj75 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 749	To see how much it might be worth, try checking similar TVs on Ebay.

09-02-2014, 17:27	#4
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin What model is it?. Assuming it works fine then it should be pretty saleable. It's a V2500 series and was much feted at the time as these 'cult' models sometimes are.

09-02-2014, 17:40	#5
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Quote: Originally Posted by kjhskj75 To see how much it might be worth, try checking similar TVs on Ebay. Yes, thanks. Have found one on ebay and it's rated at £55 or thterabouts.

10-02-2014, 10:38	#6
makavelli132 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kent Posts: 1,101	Try gumtree. I recently sold an 8 year old samsung 32" tv for £100.

10-02-2014, 10:53	#7
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Quote: Originally Posted by makavelli132 Try gumtree. I recently sold an 8 year old samsung 32" tv for £100. Thanks. Will look into that.

10-02-2014, 11:20	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by HHGTTG It's a V2500 series and was much feted at the time as these 'cult' models sometimes are. It wasn't a 'cult' model, it was simply a good spec well made set for a bargain price, and thus sold in huge numbers - we sold load's of them I would have thought £50-£100 would be about the going rate for one?.

10-02-2014, 14:37	#9
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin It wasn't a 'cult' model, it was simply a good spec well made set for a bargain price, and thus sold in huge numbers - we sold load's of them I would have thought £50-£100 would be about the going rate for one?. I have asked £55 for mine when I make my card out to go in my local PO's window. Can't abide clutter with things no longer being used (two months now) and so want shot of it.

10-02-2014, 14:54	#10
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by HHGTTG I have asked £55 for mine when I make my card out to go in my local PO's window. Can't abide clutter with things no longer being used (two months now) and so want shot of it. I totally agree - take less and get rid of it faster

10-02-2014, 15:44	#11
Doghouse Riley Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North-West England Posts: 25,875	Quote: Originally Posted by HHGTTG Yes, thanks. Have found one on ebay and it's rated at £55 or thterabouts. Whenever I look at eBay I always check "completed listings" to see what things have sold at. That gives me a guide as to what I should be paying for something I want, or what I want to sell. Some people list stuff at silly prices.

10-02-2014, 16:00	#12
neo_wales Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Wales/Gran Canaria Posts: 8,298	If you have a spare PC base unit why not hook the TV up to it, add wireless keyboard and mouse and wireless dongle to connect to your home router and put in your bedroom.

10-02-2014, 19:14	#13
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Quote: Originally Posted by neo_wales If you have a spare PC base unit why not hook the TV up to it, add wireless keyboard and mouse and wireless dongle to connect to your home router and put in your bedroom. For what purpose? I'm 76 years old but have three working laptops, a Samsung Galaxy tablet and an Android Smartphone!

10-02-2014, 23:11	#14
emptybox Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Scottish Borders Posts: 11,995	Quote: Originally Posted by HHGTTG For what purpose? I'm 76 years old but have three working laptops, a Samsung Galaxy tablet and an Android Smartphone! If it's an HD Ready set it'd likely make a pretty poor monitor anyway.

11-02-2014, 09:10	#15
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by emptybox If it's an HD Ready set it'd likely make a pretty poor monitor anyway. They still make a great monitor - and is higher resolution than many older computer monitors.

11-02-2014, 10:36	#16
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin They still make a great monitor - and is higher resolution than many older computer monitors. They don't make a 'great monitor'. They make an adequate one for media stuff, but, for everyday PC work they are not really up to the job.

11-02-2014, 13:21	#17
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 They don't make a 'great monitor'. They make an adequate one for media stuff, but, for everyday PC work they are not really up to the job. I would disagree, set the PC to the correct resolution and they are stunning - and offer a similar resolution to most smaller monitors (in fact the exact same resolution as I'm using this very moment on an Acer monitor).

11-02-2014, 13:25	#18
gds1972 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5,515	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin It wasn't a 'cult' model, it was simply a good spec well made set for a bargain price, and thus sold in huge numbers - we sold load's of them I would have thought £50-£100 would be about the going rate for one?. I bought one and it is still in use today.

11-02-2014, 13:30	#19
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Quote: Originally Posted by gds1972 I bought one and it is still in use today. So would mine had it not been superseded by a larger screen Smart Sony TV!!!

11-02-2014, 14:08	#20
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I would disagree, set the PC to the correct resolution and they are stunning - and offer a similar resolution to most smaller monitors (in fact the exact same resolution as I'm using this very moment on an Acer monitor). You may disagree, but, when you are describing it as 'stunning' and 'great' the credibility slips somewhat. Still, if you enjoy using your TV as a monitor for PC work, everyone's happy.

11-02-2014, 17:21	#21
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 You may disagree, but, when you are describing it as 'stunning' and 'great' the credibility slips somewhat. As it would be both 'stunning' and 'great' I fail to see why you consider that affects my credibility, although it does perhaps cast doubts on yours Quote: Still, if you enjoy using your TV as a monitor for PC work, everyone's happy. I don't currently use a TV for a monitor, as I said I'm using an Acer one, and at home a Packard Bell. But I did use an Hitachi/Bush (Vestel anyway) as a monitor on a Linux machine I threw together for quite a while, as well as using it as a satellite/VCR/DVD test monitor as well. It performed excellently as a computer monitor.

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11-02-2014, 18:24	#22
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin As it would be both 'stunning' and 'great' I fail to see why you consider that affects my credibility, although it does perhaps cast doubts on yours OK Nigel, as you seem to be entering your second childhood, we can agree to disagree, which will save others from the usual tiresome same old.. The argument seems to be pointless anyway as the OP is not taking your advice.

11-02-2014, 19:35	#23
HHGTTG Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South London Posts: 5,111	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 OK Nigel, as you seem to be entering your second childhood, we can agree to disagree, which will save others from the usual tiresome same old.. The argument seems to be pointless anyway as the OP is not taking your advice. Precisely but thanks one and all.

14-02-2014, 12:55	#24
mrsgrumpy49 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,378	My old CRT died today. If you had been closer OP I would have been interested. But I'm in Yorkshire.