After several years of quelling my baser instincts to go out and succumb to the smell of fresh electronics... I'm very close to a TV upgrade. Out will go the 200+ pound 32" Sony Wega. In will come a Samsung 50" Plasma. Wheee!

But. The non-3D PN50C550G1F is currently ~$850 whereas the 3D capable equivalent PN50C7000 is $1550-ish. That's a steep jump for 3D, isn't it? Plus you have to add the glasses and another few bucks for the 3D player over a non-3D one. I could by two non-3D sets.

Does anyone actually have a 3D set? I'd be sitting a good 12-13 feet back anyway. I'm thinking its not worth it. I do enjoy 3D in the theaters, my 7 year old daughter and I have a good time. I don't subscribe to any extended cable programming, I get the the very basic package, broadcast networks plus PBS etc. No ESPN, HBO... If over the air broadcast went 3D?

Anyway, just wondering if there's any compelling reason to pay more for 3D.

tnx