well I only had a few hundred to put down on the tv, and I sold my modded xbox as well, but I get 18 months 0% financing, and I figured with the tax money and the money I'll get from selling back some pto at work, I should have it paid off in no time. Plus if my friend buys my old tv, I will have it paid off in a few months. But the CLR2500 is going for $500 I think. I hate financing purchases, I would much rather have all the money up front, but I knew I would be able to have it paid off real soon, plus I didn't want to let the good deal pass me by. Amazon had it for $2500 shipped, with 0% for 18 months, if I used their card, so I took advantage.