55 inch TV - can I handle on my own?

Ash_Pole

I'm after getting a new 55 inch TV.

Got the option for home delivery in a week's time or pick up from store on Tuesday.

I'd like it on Tuesday but I need to get it up two flights of stairs. Anyone know if these things are too big/heavy/awkward to manage on one's own, or should I wait for delivery?

Browntoa

Ungainly but often not overly heavy

It's managing something that size up stairs on your own

MysteryMe

The TV itself wont be too heavy but it's the large box they come in that might make it awkward and it's not the sort of thing you want to be bumping up a set of stairs.

Have you got a friend or neighbour who might be able to help?

dobbiesloan

get one of the curved ones, easier to go round corners

societys_child

or pick up from store on Tuesday

These things should be transported upright, if you have a van, no problem, but not good in a hatch-back where you'd have to lay it flat, really not a good idea.

Katgrit

Don't forget the box is going to be a fair bit bigger than the telly, with the polystyrene blocks supporting it in the corners. I've stupidly managed a lot of things most people wouldn't attempt (washer dryer up 2 flights of stairs when even the blokes at work said they wouldn't be able to manage it) but this is one thing where I'd wait for delivery. Wait.

EDIT: Sorry, I've only just spotted the date. Ignore me.

Out of curiosity did you attempt it yourself?

Ash_Pole

Yes I did manage it myself. Dragged it up the stairs carefully, wasn't really too difficult in the end. A double mattress was a bit trickier, but still doable.