My TV Die On Me!
By worldwise1
@worldwise1 (14885)
United States
January 8, 2010 4:48pm CST
Just when I had decided to treat myself to a much-needed new laptop my bedroom TV clunked out on me! This is a bad start tio the new year for me because I really cannot afford to buy a new one. I've been asking around to see if someone had an old one they wanted to sell. My TV in mt bedroom is my primary one because it is where I spend most of my time.I hope you'll all pray that I will get one before the start of the new season of 24.
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@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jan 10
Here's hoping you are able to get another tv soon. I had two in a row go out on me and finally broke down and got me a new HDTV. It is small but very nice and I am enjoying it very much. I know what it is like to go without one because I am sick some of the time and it is so nice to have one in my room. I also do my work in there.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
I really am most comfortable in my bedroom, celticeagle, and I keep most of the things I like to enjoy in there. I will manage to get another TV soon, hopefully.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Jan 10
Problem solved, celticeagle. I picked up one for a song today and brought it home. It shows perfectly. I think the new LCDs and Hi-Defs, or whatever, have driven the price of regular TV sets down to rock bottom. The one I got is as good as the one in my living room, just not as large.
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@celticeagle (166911)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jan 10
Same here. Plus I have panic attacks and don't venture out at times at all. Trying to do better and do make an effort to go down stairs. This is one reason i have a laptop cause I use it on my bed. Hope you get a tv soon. Is there any place around there where you could put one on layaway?
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@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
8 Jan 10
If you don't need a fancy one, Salvation Army usually sells them really reasonable. Ours even lets them go 1/2 price on their 1/2 price days. You may also check Craigslist, and find one because someone is moving or really needs money.
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jan 10
or give it for free, I saw so many adds about TV for free...
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
Thanks, Thoroughrob. My daughter was telling me last night that she found a really nice one at the thrift store recently for under $100. I am going to check into it soon.
@Thoroughrob (11742)
• United States
9 Jan 10
We bought a 27 inch at for 12.50 on half price day. We plugged it in there just to make sure it would come on. It works fine and we have used it over 9 months.
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 10
Oh no I am so sorry that happened to you
I only have the one TV and that is in my Living Room, I don't have a TV in my Bedroom as I never watch TV in bed when I go to bed I read my Book
I hope you will be able to get another one
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Jan 10
I tend to do most everything in my bedroom, gabs, so that is why I missed it so much. I was lucky to find one immediately when I went out today!
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
9 Jan 10
Sorry to hear about your TV dying on you. As a few others here have suggested maybe the Salvation Army or Craigslist might have something on the cheap and available...also there is freecycles.com. Hope you can get one soon
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
I'm having a hard time getting used to so much quiet,pyewacket! My daughter left last night and that means there isn't any noise coming from the living room either. I've been listening to the radio some, but even that gets old after awhile. I promise that I will have a TV by Monday!
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Jan 10
I had resigned myself to the fact that I wasn't going to get anything fancy for the price I could afford, pyewacket, but I was nearly knocked off my feet when I found one for under $30.00! I've got to get out more often!
@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
9 Jan 10
Isn't that the way it always goes? You spend money on something you want and something you need breaks down. I hope you get something real soon.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Jan 10
Hi there ctry! As a matter of fact my daughter took me out thrifting today and we found one right away for much less than I thought I'd have to pay.
@clocks123 (1225)
• United States
9 Jan 10
hello, i understand how you feel. when my computer is gone i sort of freak. i take for granted these things i have, but when they are broke or gone, it is terrible. i hope as i write this you are watching tv. can you possibly rent one for a temporary position. best to you
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Jan 10
I am indeed watching my "new" TV as I write this, clocks! Thanks for caring.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jan 10
I don't have spare TV, I sold 2 of them not long time ago.
What is new season of 24 if I can ask?
I don't watch TV, so I am ignorant...
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
24 is the continuing saga of Jack Bauer, pola, an off-and-on government agent who saves the world (almost) with each new season!
@smileonstar (4007)
• United States
9 Jan 10
HI, I thought a TV is cost around $200-$300 right? I see many good stuff on sale... so check them out and you will find the good one at cheap price.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
I am doing that very thing, smileonstar! You are so right.
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
9 Jan 10
Hey Chica no one ever told you that once you buy one thing, fate takes another away. Just another one of life's cruel jokes. Listen I am going to send you a private message. Look out for it. I think I can help you. No worries my dear friend. dl
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
Isn't that the truth, dloveli!I will be on the lookout for your pm.
I will be on the lookout for your pm. @ronnyb (6113)
• Jamaica
9 Jan 10
Oh my so sorry to hear that ,I know that must be hard and not a great way to start the new year .I hope you get one soon because even if its a used one at least for the time being .I was wondering though if you had another one you could move from somewhere else for the time being to stop that gap until you get the new Tv or move the living room where the other Tv is just for the interim.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Jan 10
Problem solved, ronnyb! I found a great bargain today.
@lelin1123 (15595)
• Puerto Rico
9 Jan 10
If push comes to shove can't you watch TV on your computer? I'm sure the show "24" will have full episodes on the website like so many other shows do. If not I hope you get a new or used TV as soon as possible. Good luck to you.
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@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
I could watch some shows on my computer, lelin, but then I wouldn't be able to keep up with my online games(which I enjoy so much), so I'll have to be content with the radio until at least Monday.
@danitykane (3183)
• Philippines
9 Jan 10
oh no..that's sad. I always watch Glee, Gossip Girl, LAink and other tv series I like. Without seeing them, my day will not be complete. I really hope that new blessing will come your way and hopefully you can have your new tv or have it repaired without spending too much.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
13 Jan 10
I did manage to find one for a very low price, danitykane!
@anydayroyal (37)
• India
9 Jan 10
Sorry for that and i really pray for your best starting of new year and off corse you will get a old TV for your Bed room .I m interested to know how much time you spend in your bed room. Its 9 days passed in 2010 how are they just tell is it your best starting of year and can you tell me about the movies you recommend me to see i like only love and romantics movies.
@worldwise1 (14885)
• United States
9 Jan 10
Sorry that I can't recommend any movies for you, anydayroyal, but I tend to like action and drama. I actually spend most of my day in my bedroom because it is my comfort zone.
