Where to get the stupid DTV converter boxes?

[JoeHova]

Hi everybody-

 

I have a couple old (that is to say, non-digital tuner) TVs that I don't use now, but that I will want to use at some point in the future, so I want to get some of those converter boxes so they will work. I applied for some of those coupons awhile ago, but I kind of forgot about it until now and now mine expire in like a week.

 

Because I don't use the TV's now, I don't want to spend a lot, but I also don't want to get a piece of junk. I've been to a couple stores that have been sold out of them but I really don't want to have to hunt all over the city (Minneapolis, in my case) for them.

 

Any help/advice anybody could give me would be much appreciated. I'd also be interested in hearing other people's experiences with various stores/models.

[jschris]

You can find them at the big places like Sears and WalMart. Actually I think the card itself links to a site that shows local dealers.

 

In Western Wisconsin, at least, they tend to sell out the day they arrive, according to a little informal survey of electronics department folks. We actually found out when the truck came in and then got there that afternoon. I don't recall the model number, but we've had mixed results so far.

[Invader3K]

It seems like all the smaller mom & pop type electronics stores around me are advertising that they have them. Might be worth a try if there is a place like that in your area.

[bork]

My dad found out that when Walmart was out of them, Sam's Club still had them. And they were cheaper.

[Samurai Bucky]

I just saw somebody at Best Buy tonight buy 4-6 of them. I have no idea how much they cost.

[Electric Elf]

Best Buy carries them and kindly points out which ones are available with the vouchers. Call them and ask if they have any in.

[BrewCrewForever]

The Wal-Mart in West Bend has been out of them seems like forever.