Should I buy a Mitsubishi 50703 50 inch RPTV for $500?

[Rockguitar2000]

Mint Mitsubishi 50703 50 inch RPTV for $500...

It is from a friend of mine who took very good care of it. I trust him that it is in perfect working order. I currently own a 7 year old ProScan 32 inch TV. I wasn't looking for a new set, but this seems like a great buy. He bought it new in 2000 for $2500. Please advise. He has lots of money and just bought a 55 inch one. So this is up for sale.

Chris

[sy_lu]

You can find a lot closeout deals on CRT based HD PRTV around $1K. I would rather spend $1K to get a 50" HD RPTV than a $500 used analog TV.

[uncooked]

if you it looks like it has good picture quality, and your not into the whole high def thing like me yet, go for it.

It would be a definite upgrade.