How to get discounts on products Bargain TVs, PVRs and DVD players
Make big savings by buying a refurbished or clearance TV
Where to buy bargain priced TVs, PVRs and DVD players
You can buy bargain end of line or cheap reconditioned home entertainment products online from retailers including Argos, Comet and Tesco Direct. Just see below for a list of some of the best places to buy reconditioned, clearance or ex-display home entertainment goods.
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Argos Clearance Bargains
Argos Clearance Bargains eBay store sells new and refurbished Argos products including cheap LCD TVs, home theatre systems and Freeview boxes at up to around 40% off their standard Argos selling price. Argos Clearance Bargains also has three large clearance shops in Corby, Walsall and Stanley.
Comet Clearance Auctions
Comet's Clearance site auctions off Comet products in various conditions including new, end of line, used and returned and refurbished. There's a big range of cheap DVD recorders, LCD and plasma TVs and DVD players available for you to bid on - with the potential for some excellent savings off the standard Comet selling price.
Humax Direct
Log on to Humax Direct for some great deals on end of line stock and 'Grade A' Freeview boxes and PVR digital TV recorders. Grade A products are usually store returns that have been tested and repaired to an 'as new' standard by Humax. They come fully boxed with all accessories, full instructions and a one year on site warranty (they will fix it in your home rather than have to send it away for repairs).
Richer Sounds Clearance Bargains
Richer Sounds offers discounted deals on end of line, ex-display and mail order returned products through its high street shops. Top deals include up to 50% off DVD recorders, portable DVD players, LCD TVs and PVRs. You can check current deals in store on Richer Sounds' website here.
Tesco Direct refurbished TVs
Tesco Direct sells refurbished TVs online. The cheap TVs on sale are customer returns that have been tested, repaired, and re-boxed with all accessories. All refurbished TVs are in full working condition with a 12 month warranty but may have minor cosmetic blemishes.
John Lewis outlet store
John Lewis' outlet store is in Swindon and sells an ever-changing assortment of mostly imperfect furniture and large electrical appliances at reduced prices. Some stock items may also be customer returns. All electrical appliances bought from the John Lewis Home Outlet are guaranteed for 12 months.
Littlewoods
Littlewoods' Clearance eBay store sells a wide range of Littlewoods products at discount prices. The television and DVD section has LCD TVs and other home entertainment gadgets on sale at up to 50% off Littlewoods' usual selling price. At the the time of writing bargains included a Sony 40" HD LCD TV priced £599 (usually £1699) and an Alba Freeview box priced £17 (usually £29.99).
QVC outlet store
You can pick up QVC home entertainment bargains at QVC's outlet stores in Warrington and Shrewsbury. Both stores are packed with refurbished items and discontinued lines, all at discounted prices. Find out more about QVC's outlet stores here.
Toshiba Retail Factory Outlet Store
Toshiba's factory outlet store is located in Cheshire Oaks and sells an ever-changing collection of refurbished cheap TVs and DVD players.