sony kp46v25

Thank you for the reply... I asked the wrong question when I asked what may be wrong because I have no clue to what you just explained to me, I meant to explain what its doing and then ask.... Is it worth putting money into this older tv?

A 46V25 is not a bad set. You can get a picture comparable to a new NTSC set on most of them. While they didn't use the SD series CRTs, what they did use seems to have held up ok. With strong CRTs and a clean mirror and lenses you should be pleased with the picture.

If you get it for free and get it fixed for $300 you are doing good, if $500 there are second thoughts. As a guideline, if it's $300 to fix but they'll buy it for $150 or more get it fixed. Ask them straight out, "what is it worth now, and what is it worth running ? " .

It's best to decide after you have those answers.

JURB

I usually recommend looking at the cost of ownership when considering repairing or replacing. A 46V25 with clean phosphors and good emission tests will likely have about 4 or 5 more years of life. If it costs $500 to fix it the cost of owning it will be about $100/yr. A new comparable set (not the $900 Akai or Samsung at Costco or Sams) would run about $1100-1500 and could be expected to last 10-12 years. The cost to own would be about the same. Now consider the relative value of having a widescreen HD set and a new warranty vs having to dispose of the new one and put out an extra $600-900 at this time. If the repair cost is $300 it is an easy decision. If the extra $$ are an issue it makes sense to fix, even at $500.

In general, if a shop is willing to offer any amount for a broken set, the repair is likely trivial and is worth doing.

Leonard

Thank you to all who have responded to my questions