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32" LCD HDTV..Pre or Post Xmas?

Hey, I've been allowed to pick out a HDTV I would like for christmas, and I'm thinking of getting a 32" LCD, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience/knowledge of whether the prices are likely to drop in the sales after Xmas? Obviously I don't expect people to 'know' what makes/models will drop, but just a guide as to whether its worth waiting :)

Thanks!!

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  • davester
    davester Posts: 4,079 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    well before newyr as VAT goes up.
    Survey earnings total 2009 £417, 2010 £875, 2011 £574
  • Bikertov
    Bikertov Posts: 1,598 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    davester wrote: »
    well before newyr as VAT goes up.

    I'm not convinced the VAT change will make any difference.

    When the VAT dropped, apart from the first few weeks when the shops made a reduction, a £399 TV still cost £399. And in Jan, it will also be £399. They won't put it up to £407.67 ...

    Shops work to price points, and the VAT reduction was a bit of a 'scam' in that respect. We, the Consumer, did not benefit - the shops did. Because after a few weeks, they put the prices back up, or stopped discounting the VAT, thinking we were all stupid and would not notice :mad:
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