May 16, 2008 | by Gordon Jones Like most consumers, I love a good deal, especially on the bright and shiny stuff for my home theater! Occasionally I'll stumble onto a tasty coupon, or an in-store promotion that allows (justifies?) a purchase or three, but more often the price of new equipment is more than my Visa can take.

Another option is the refurb route. Sure, it's a bit like a garage sale - sifting through tables of scratched, dented, or worse, unknown damage - but there are some fine deals to be had if you're careful, and lucky.

Today's question: do you guys have the stomach for buying someone else's problems? Or do you save your pennies and buy only the untouched merchandise? Vote below.



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