Unfortunately, I’m a little late in passing this information on, but some of you may still find it useful. 

As you know, the country just underwent a transition from analog to digital television signals.  This means those without cable or a digital converter box will no longer have a signal.  Fortunately for us cheapskates, this means it’s a great opportunity to upgrade our current sets for free!

Now don’t get too excited yet, because I’m not guaranteeing that we’ll all get one.  What I am suggesting is that now is the time to check craigslist and your local papers for people giving away televisions.  You see, many of those who are not as financially savvy as us have just been getting rid of their old analog sets, instead of hassling with a converter box.  I have seen a few free ones myself in the last few weeks, but have always been a second too late in claiming them.  Often times too, I have seen them with a converter box included for some reason?

Anyway, if interested, I’d start looking now.  They will just keep getting fewer and farther between with each passing day since the transition.  Happy hunting!