Alright, so I'll keep it simple - let's say I've been reasonably satisfied with my 12-year-old 1080p Samsung TV since I bought it, and I am about to move and need a new TV for my new place. I mostly just watch the occasional movie and do a little bit of gaming, mostly Switch. I will eventually get a PS5, but right now I just have a Switch, a PS4, and a bunch of retro gaming systems I run through a DAC on occasion. I am running stereo sound - I have the sound plugged in via the headphone jack to the RCA inputs on a vintage tube receiver, though I may eventually upgrade to a 5.1 or 7.1 system if I determine it won't drive my neighbors insane.

I understand everyone loves the Sony X900H, which at 55" is about $975 at Costco. However, there's an open-box, never used 55" TCL 6-Series with full warranty for $550 at a local shop. For my purposes, is the X900H worth the extra $425? I do tend to follow a "buy once, cry once" policy but I'm also a price-conscious consumer and that's almost a 50% savings. Is the Sony really almost twice as good for the casual user/gamer? I'm thinking probably not.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

EDIT: I did it. I decided I'd notice the extra $425 in my checking account more than the difference in picture quality.