Peter,
I have that same set (well, mine is the 30HF83, so I'm guessing it is one year older) and I think it is a great TV. Terrific picture, and not a single problem in over a year.
And that price is $300 less than I paid out of the Crutchfield Scratch & dent section a year ago. Looks like a great deal.

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