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Buying Advice: LG C5 for 89k (~930 USD)

I'm thinking about picking up an LG C5 OLED (55"). Catch: It's an ex-display unit. A new store from this chain opened around Jan/Feb; they used this C5 as their showroom demo piece, and after the launch of the C6 in May 2026, they replaced this C5 unit with a new C6.

So two things I'm torn on:

  1. Is ~4 months of demo videos enough to actually worry about the burn-in, or am I overthinking it?
  2. Is ₹89k a fair deal for an ex-display set with those hours on the panel… or should I negotiate harder given it's essentially clearance stock they want off the books?

Pls help me out; I am sick of looking at TV options and have been going down this rabbit hole for the last 8 months at least.

TIA

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u/Disastrous_Safety247 — 2 days ago

Buying Advice: LG C5 for 89k (~930 USD)

I'm thinking about picking up an LG C5 OLED (55"). Catch: It's an ex-display unit. A new store from this chain opened around Jan/Feb; they used this C5 as their showroom demo piece, and after the launch of the C6 in May 2026, they replaced this C5 unit with a new C6.

So two things I'm torn on:

  1. Is ~4 months of demo videos enough to actually worry about the burn-in, or am I overthinking it?
  2. Is ₹89k a fair deal for an ex-display set with those hours on the panel… or should I negotiate harder given it's essentially clearance stock they want off the books?

Pls help me out; I am sick of looking at TV options and have been going down this rabbit hole for the last 8 months at least.

TIA

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u/Disastrous_Safety247 — 2 days ago

Buying Advice: LG C5 for 89k (~930 USD)

I'm thinking about picking up an LG C5 OLED (55"). Catch: It's an ex-display unit. A new store from this chain opened around Jan/Feb; they used this C5 as their showroom demo piece, and after the launch of the C6 in May 2026, they replaced this C5 unit with a new C6.

So two things I'm torn on:

  1. Is ~4 months of demo videos enough to actually worry about the burn-in, or am I overthinking it?
  2. Is ₹89k a fair deal for an ex-display set with those hours on the panel… or should I negotiate harder given it's essentially clearance stock they want off the books?

Pls help me out; I am sick of looking at TV options and have been going down this rabbit hole for the last 8 months at least.

TIA

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u/Disastrous_Safety247 — 2 days ago
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I am sick of TV options.

I have been planning to buy a TV since Diwali 2026, but I am so confused by the available options. Every time I have decision paralysis, and I give up. I request you guys to help me out.

My budget is 50k(can stretch it to 55k). Preferably 55 inches (can do 43 as well). Usage will be mostly OTT, but I plan to buy a PS5 around Diwali. Sound output is not an issue because I have a decent soundbar.

So far, I have considered the TCL Q6C, but I have seen a few reviews that it struggles with fast motion.

Edit: I decided to go with Samsung S85F. Got it for 72k on Amazon

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u/Disastrous_Safety247 — 4 days ago

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1. Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Direct

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  • Portfolio Weight: 40.8%
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u/Disastrous_Safety247 — 2 months ago