Big news just announced yesterday from the Derby. All four mfg sleds will be running in the World Championship Race. Extra $$$$ coming from all four mfgs as well. This is the first time in decades that all four will be on the track. Each mfg will be doling out $7M for first, $5M for 2nd...
There is a couple in Conover that surveys. They quoted me "about $650." Met them @ a bar so don't know their name but I could get it for you as they are friends with the owner. The also said it depended on what you wanted done.
I did the same thing. Bought plasma in 2006-7 and lasted for 12 years. Got plasma to begin with because LCD at the time had "shadows" on anything fast. I am an avid hockey fan and so I bought the plasma. At the time, they said plasma TV's would only last 3-5 years.
Had a Vizio that went out in only 3 months. God it @ Sam's. Took it back and replaced with LG. Rep @ Sam's said they have more trouble with Vizio than any other TV.
Thanks Gary. This mature man, [old is a cuss word in my house, lol] doesn't know how to post pics on here., Guess I should learn, but there will be plenty on my FB.