This week HD Guru checked out the sale HDTVs in the Best Buy and Sears weekly circulars. Next, we compared their best prices to the Amazon price and found it to be consistently lower. We then took an extra step and found all the big screen  TVs with the deepest discounts. Ten add our  requirements: only new 2011 models, no 2010 leftovers or refurbished (used) units, only be top name brands (we list Samsung, LG, Panasonic and Sharp) and must have free shipping. Finally, we set the bar at a minimum discount of 38%, a price that is typically far below original dealer cost, thanks to factory to dealer incentives.

Screen sizes range from 40 to 55-inches. The sets listed include LED-LCD, Plasma and a number of 3D capable models.

We recommend and affiliate (we may earn a small commission on referred sales) with Amazon because they have among the best HDTV policies in the industry including a low price guarantee and free return freight. They stand behind their sales. All listed models have free shipping by Amazon direct.   Note: prices are correct as of posting and may change at any time, please verify with our links; Most states do not collect sales tax on Amazon orders [with the exceptions of CO, KS, KY, NY, ND & WA]. You always must pay sales tax when buying at any brick and mortar store. Should you buy an HDTV from on-line or from a retail store?  Learn all the pros and cons in our article here.

To learn how to negotiate the best HDTV deal with a brick and mortar retailer, go here.

 

Panasonic VIERA TC-L42E30 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTVRetail $1100/ Amazon $660.00/ 40% off

Sharp LC40LE830U Quattron 40-inch 1080p 120 Hz LED-LCD HDTV, Black Retail 1100/$649.98/ 41% off

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50ST30 50-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTVRetail $1500/ Amazon $927.24/ 38% off

Panasonic VIERA TC-P50GT30 50-Inch 1080p 3D Plasma HDTVRetail $1999/ Amazon $1139.18/40% off

LG Infinia 47LW5600 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Smart TV (Included: Four Pairs of 3D Glasses)Retail $1700/ Amazon $1060.99/ 38% off

LG Infinia 55LW5600 55-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Smart TV (Included: Four Pairs of 3D Glasses)Retail $2400/ Amazon $1414.50/ 41% off

LG Infinia 47LW6500 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV with Smart TV (Included: Four Pairs of 3D Glasses)Retail $1900/Amazon $1096.98/ 42% off

LG Infinia 47LW6500 47-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV with Smart TV (Included: Four Pairs of 3D Glasses)Retail $4500/Amazon $2754.93/39% off

Samsung UN46D8000 46-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)Retail $2800/ Amazon $1603.64/43% off

Samsung UN55D8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D LED HDTV (Silver)Retail $3600/ Amazon $2079.18/ 42% off

 

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