How to accept delivery of tv

[Chris611]

I'm thinking of buying a plasma tv online. I see that it is shipped out freight and a signiture is requried to "accept" the delivery. I am wondering what you guys do to inspect a tv for delivery? Do you plug it in and make sure it works or do you simple inspect the box?

Thanks

 

[markw]

Best I can say is if the box is damaged, don't accept it.

When dealing with common carriers, all they are responsible for is delivering an undamaged box. They aren't responsible for the item's operation and fer sure they ain't gonna stick around for you to unpack it, hoiok it up and test it.

 

[Swerd]

I am wondering what you guys do to inspect a tv for delivery? Do you plug it in and make sure it works or do you simple inspect the box?

Print out the dealer's delivery and return policies for large TVs and BE SURE that you understand them before delivery.

When my set was delivered, the guy carried it to my door. I carried it in, unpacked it, and inspected it enough to see that the TV inside was undamaged. It took less than 5 minutes. At that point, I signed the shipping bill. On the bill, I noted that the box and contents appeared undamaged but that TV function was not tested.

 

[JV63]

I agree with Swerd completely about understanding the policy of the company you are dealing with. I just took delivery of a 50" plasma a few weeks back. The box looked perfect with no dings or tears, but when the driver and I opened it, the screen was cracked in about 5-6 places. We boxed it up I refused delivery and he was gone. Replacement came a few days later, box had an 8" tear in it and looked awful, but T.V. was perfect. We plugged it in and made sure it came on and all was well. My advice would be to be at home when delivery is to be made, help driver get T.V in house, already have an open area near an outlet to plug it, and nicely ask if you can look at set, and make sure it will fire up. Most drivers don't mind as long as you are pleasant and make it quick and easy to check it.
Jay

 

[gcmarshall]

my opinion would be to never ever buy a big-ticket TV online. there are just many things that can go wrong.

 

[stratman]

I'm leary of buying not just big ticket items, but unusually large merchandise where the chances for a misshap are greatly increased. If you do it, make sure the tv works before the driver leaves and to make the experience pleasant make sure to offer the guy some water or a coke, these guys are constantly on the road (dealing with incompetent drivers) usually without a/c, so a little kindness will work miracles for you.