New, Used, Refurbished, or Components?

[Prop1]

I'm being a little cautious at this point. You may have seen my thread about the Panasonic TC-P50S30: https://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=38527. I've combed the internet and now found replacements in all categories that range in price from $29 - $443. But what is the best bang for the buck? The OE SC board is shorted, but whose to say one of the repair kits covers the part that is shorted? And at the other end; why fork out $443 for a new board with equivalent plasmas going for not much more. I've found used boards on Ebay, but whose to say proper ESD procedures were used while handling and shipping. It may have worked in the TV, but since has been damaged by ESD.

I'd really appreciate some input as to how others experiences turned out. I've added a poll. Thanks.

[stj]

Re: New, Used, Refurbished, or Components?

you need to change the poll options to include "buy the correct components"

because a lot of us pro's dont trust kits.
they are either incomplete, or they use some crap parts.

[ecking767]

Re: New, Used, Refurbished, or Components?

you need to change the poll options to include "buy the correct components"

because a lot of us pro's dont trust kits.
they are either incomplete, or they use some crap parts.

true, kits are a sales gimmick (in most cases)!

[Prop1]

Re: New, Used, Refurbished, or Components?

you need to change the poll options to include "buy the correct components"

because a lot of us pro's dont trust kits.
they are either incomplete, or they use some crap parts.

I was assuming the correct parts, but it is a valid point that comes down to trust.

true, kits are a sales gimmick (in most cases)!

That was my main concern. I've been out of my electronics career for over 20 years, but clearly remember collateral damage doesn't alway show until after the obvious parts are replaced.