1. It depends on what the picture looked like the last time it was working.
2. It depends on the total repair estimate whether or not to look for a
replacement.
Usually if the repair cost is under 1/3 the cost of an equivalent
replacement for a 10 year old tv set, it is worth fixing for sure.
3. You will not know if it is worth fixing unless you pay for an accurate
estimate.
Many, not all, free estimate places make up the difference by charging extra
on the few repairs they do complete. Some also want to keep the broken sets
so they can fix them and sell them to make up the money lost by giving free
estimates. Before you decide where to take the tv set check around to try
and find the most reputable ones you can find.
4. If you are anywhere near N.E. Indiana email me directly for either shop
suggestions or will pick up tv for free so you won't have the hazardous
waste disposal fees. In other words if the picture looked good, if you
sinply decide to replace it, many decent shops will pick the set up and at
least attempt to recycle it for a while longer. Lets keep it out of the
landfill a few more years if possible please.

David

Jim wrote in message
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This set just went dead
As if it weren't even plugged in
My daughter said she may have heard a pop when it died
It is probably 10 years old
Is it worth it to take it to a repair shop?
Or do people just pitch stuff like this?
Just curious what this knowledgable crowd would think