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Buying Advice Please: Toshiba CF3072B
I have the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba CF3072B TV for $225 from
a repair guy a couple of blocks from me. When I saw the set turned on in the shop, it seemed to have a good picture, but at the very top there was a very thin horizontal line of random color. It probably wouldn't be noticeable under normal circumstances, but it was there nevertheless. Can anyone tell me if this is indicative of a major problem in the TV's immediate future, or does it sound like a simple fix?(The repair guy said that he could fix it before sale). More importantly, is it even worth it to buy the set at that price?(Especially since it has a 30 inch tube). Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Darren Harris Staten Island, New York. |
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Buying Advice Please: Toshiba CF3072B
The set is starting to have a vertical deflection fault. This can be most
likely aged capacitors. If the service man was to take the time and expense to fix it properly, he will make less on the resale. I am sure he figures that the set is working good enough for now, and in about a year or so the buyer will be back for a nice repair job. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Darren Harris" wrote in message m... I have the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba CF3072B TV for $225 from a repair guy a couple of blocks from me. When I saw the set turned on in the shop, it seemed to have a good picture, but at the very top there was a very thin horizontal line of random color. It probably wouldn't be noticeable under normal circumstances, but it was there nevertheless. Can anyone tell me if this is indicative of a major problem in the TV's immediate future, or does it sound like a simple fix?(The repair guy said that he could fix it before sale). More importantly, is it even worth it to buy the set at that price?(Especially since it has a 30 inch tube). Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Darren Harris Staten Island, New York. |
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Buying Advice Please: Toshiba CF3072B
Old, old, old.
Has signs of an impending vertical failure from failing capacitors due to its old age. Check the back of it, probably an early 1990's model. I would run, not walk. I find it hard to believe a reputable repair shop would try and sell a set that clearly has a problem. Especially for $225 for a 10+ year old 30" set..... Darren Harris wrote in message m... I have the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba CF3072B TV for $225 from a repair guy a couple of blocks from me. When I saw the set turned on in the shop, it seemed to have a good picture, but at the very top there was a very thin horizontal line of random color. It probably wouldn't be noticeable under normal circumstances, but it was there nevertheless. Can anyone tell me if this is indicative of a major problem in the TV's immediate future, or does it sound like a simple fix?(The repair guy said that he could fix it before sale). More importantly, is it even worth it to buy the set at that price?(Especially since it has a 30 inch tube). Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Darren Harris Staten Island, New York. |
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Buying Advice Please: Toshiba CF3072B
What Kind of Warranty comes with it if any?
Above Average Shops Will give a Nice Warranty not only on repair jobs, but 2nd hand stuff too. But for NYC area, I have my doubts. "Darren Harris" wrote in message m... I have the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba CF3072B TV for $225 from a repair guy a couple of blocks from me. When I saw the set turned on in the shop, it seemed to have a good picture, but at the very top there was a very thin horizontal line of random color. It probably wouldn't be noticeable under normal circumstances, but it was there nevertheless. Can anyone tell me if this is indicative of a major problem in the TV's immediate future, or does it sound like a simple fix?(The repair guy said that he could fix it before sale). More importantly, is it even worth it to buy the set at that price?(Especially since it has a 30 inch tube). Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Darren Harris Staten Island, New York. |
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Buying Advice Please: Toshiba CF3072B
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 20:36:52 -0500, "David"
wrote: Old, old, old. Has signs of an impending vertical failure from failing capacitors due to its old age. Check the back of it, probably an early 1990's model. That would be a 1992 model. Side firing speakers, single tuner PIP, one RF and two video inputs including s-video, and variable audio output jacks. In its day, a pretty decent set. I would value the set at $100 to $125, if it's in excellent condition, is guaranteed, was used in a non smoking environment, and includes the original remote. If you consider its purchase, make sure the vertical is repaired, which will probably require several capacitors. He should also check the caps in the power supply, and elsewhere as needed. A careful visual inspection of pcb board should be performed to check for loose and intermittent solder connections and repaired as needed. Check to make sure the pix is not stretched or compressed, ie short legs and/or long heads. To get some indication of the picture tube's condition, ask to see a black and white channel. Make sure the pix is truly B&W. Next, run the contrast up and down and make sure the colors don't bleed at high brightness and contrast levels. If it fails either test, the tube is probably going bad. Alan Harriman I would run, not walk. I find it hard to believe a reputable repair shop would try and sell a set that clearly has a problem. Especially for $225 for a 10+ year old 30" set..... Darren Harris wrote in message om... I have the opportunity to purchase a Toshiba CF3072B TV for $225 from a repair guy a couple of blocks from me. When I saw the set turned on in the shop, it seemed to have a good picture, but at the very top there was a very thin horizontal line of random color. It probably wouldn't be noticeable under normal circumstances, but it was there nevertheless. Can anyone tell me if this is indicative of a major problem in the TV's immediate future, or does it sound like a simple fix?(The repair guy said that he could fix it before sale). More importantly, is it even worth it to buy the set at that price?(Especially since it has a 30 inch tube). Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Darren Harris Staten Island, New York. |
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Buying Advice Please: Toshiba CF3072B
Thanks a lot.
I guess I'll have to look elsewhere. Darren Harris Staten Island, New York. |
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