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Since Best Buy's program is remarkably similar to the one run by TechForward, we compared the programs based on that same 46-in Samsung LCD set.

Best Buy's "Buy Back" program: Not such a great deal 2011

TechForward offers a plan very similar to Best Buy's, and another site, CEXchange, lets you enter a TV's make and model number to get an estimate as to its trade-in value.

Best Buy's "Buy Back" program: Not such a great deal 2011

But the company agreed to monetary awards of only $290,000, to be divided among the nine named plaintiffs in the suit, who alleged that Best Buy's hiring and promotional practices discriminated against women, Latinos and African Americans.

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With Best Buy's plan it's your responsibility to get the TV to the store.

Best Buy's "Buy Back" program: Not such a great deal 2011

If you watched Super Bowl XLV, you may have seen Best Buy's commercial for its Buy Back program, which lets you trade in older gear purchased at the chain for newer stuff.

Best Buy's "Buy Back" program: Not such a great deal 2011

A 2011 study on Best Buy's results-oriented work environment program, which allows employees to change when and where they work, shows that it reduced turnover by 45 percent and mitigated work-family conflict.

Janet Walsh: Workplace Flexibility Breeds Contentment on all Sides Janet Walsh 2011

Best Buy's recent market-share losses will probably be tough to reverse as even more shopping takes place online.

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If you're hoping to catch a good deal, you'll want to head over to Best Buy's online destination as quick as you can.

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A 2011 study on Best Buy's results-oriented work environment program, which allows employees to change when and where they work, shows that it reduced turnover by 45 percent and mitigated work-family conflict.

Janet Walsh: Workplace Flexibility Breeds Contentment on all Sides Janet Walsh 2011

Here's the table from Best Buy's terms and conditions that shows the sliding scale of what you can expect to receive based on the TV's date of purchase and its deemed condition:

Best Buy's "Buy Back" program: Not such a great deal 2011