Panasonic 55" 1080p Plasma HDTV TC-P55UT50 $749 at Costco (Starts Jan 31)

he probably has people skills...I got a like new OB 60UT50 for $870 no coupon

Does BestBuy offer the free delivery on openbox tvs, or only new tvs?

Smokin deal if you don't use this in a bright room. There is no anti-glare coating at all on this set. I replaced my U50 (same set in terms of anti-glare) with the ST50 not for the 3D or the "smart" features, but for the anti-glare. It's still not as good as my old 60U but I consider it acceptable, which the U50 was not in my situation.

Not true. I was able to see both the u50 and the UT50 side by side. The U50 is dark and has a different screen. The UT50 is much brighter and uses an anti glare screen. Picture quality was a big time difference. Now...the ST and higher are even better...but the U50 and UT50 are not the same is output. Do yourself a favor and read some reviews (testing) on the net.

Both the U50 and the UT50 lack an anti-glare filter. You need at least an ST50

There's a lot of people in this thread that really want at least a 60" set.

My best advice based on long time experience is.. absolutely NEVER buy a smaller set than what you're really looking for.. regardless of price. There's no such thing as a tv being "too big", but there's definitely problems when your set is too small for your area. That's a real problem which will you give you serious buyer's remorse.

55" sets are just not very big anymore. They're more like an entry-level size, just like 40" sets used to be about 4-5 years ago.

55" just isn't big enough as a centerpiece set for a living room or theater room. Most people now realize they need at least 65" or 70" sets for those type of rooms. And of course there's now a lot of demand for sets between 80" and 100".

looked at it today at my Costco here in Michigan...love the image...much warmer than most LED sets nearby. They had at least 25 of these sets...at the front door and in a regular slot in the aisles. Still on the fence because I really want a 60"...an LG 60" was nearby and just a tad more $$$$..may go back and get that one mainly for the size....tough choices...too many choices in this world nowadays.

How is this television for gaming? That is what I will primarily be using it for and of course watching television. I read on CNET that the burn in from gaming wasn't bad but then on AVS Forums I read that this tv isn't that great for gaming due to it being a plasma. Any recommendations from current owners?

Planning to pick this up today from Costco. Any reviews from the recent buyers and if Square trade warranty will be worth it. My only worry about the glare part.

Still debating between this VS TCL55ET5@ Frys. Both stores are within 3 miles radius so pick up not issue. But frys have a no return policy for TVs.