Here’s what you need to know before buying at TV at Costco
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In this article, we’ll take a look at the TVs that Costco sells, the extended warranty offered on all Costco TVs, the store’s return policy and more.
Costco sells a variety of off-brands and popular name brands alike. At last check, these included:
Samsung
LG
Vizio
Sony
Hisense
TCL
Peerless
Element
As far as screen size, there’s everything from modestly sized sub-40″ screens all the way up to jumbo screens that are almost 90 inches!
Here’s a quick look at a few price points in some popular screen sizes we found when we checked in May 2019.
Does Costco offer an extended warranty on TVs?
Yes! Costco has one of the best extended warranties in the business on TVs . The warehouse club extends the manufacturer’s warranty on TVs — along with other select electronics purchases — to two years from the date of purchase.
But that’s not all! You can get an additional two years of protection on Costco TVs just by using your Costco Anywhere Visa Card to make the purchase! More details here.
What is Costco’s return policy on TVs? (as of May 2019 when written)
Costco has a near-legendary return policy that basically lets you return anything, at any time, no questions asked — with some limited exceptions. (as of the writing of this blog. Check with your local Costco for exact details).
Unfortunately, one of those exceptions is TVs. With Costco TVs, you only get 90 days to return the television after purchase if you decide you’re unhappy with it.
A look at the Costco/DirecTV synergy
DirectTV has a partnership with Costco that embeds salespeople in the TV department at your local warehouse club. You can even get a $300 Costco cash card when you activate new service.
As of May 2109, there are a variety of packages available through this offer:
155+ channels with DirecTV Select and Internet up to 300 Mbps for $75/month
185+ channels with DirecTV Select and Internet up to 300 Mbps for $85/month
155+ channels with DirecTV Select and Internet up to 1,000 Mbps for $95/month
As you can see, the cheapest starts at $75/month for 12 months on a 24-month contract. However, the price bumps up to $141/month during months 13-24 (subject to change). Ditto for the other packages, too.
Of course, that price is a far cry from the money you could be saving each month if you went with one of the many cheaper streaming plans we discuss in our best live TV streaming service guide. As a general rule, you could be paying around $40/month for pretty much all the channels you could want!
Final thought
Costco can be a great place to buy a TV thanks to its great prices and generous warranty extension.
Just be sure to comparison shop before any major purchase.
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Thanks to Clark Howard for this information.