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Later in this email, find out just how cheaply you can score an 85-inch TV ahead of Super Bowl Sunday.

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📺️ Score a Deal on a Huge TV Before Super Bowl Sunday

Super Bowl LVIII between the Chiefs and the 49ers is set for Sunday, Feb. 11.

Whether or not you watch the big game, it’s a great time to shop for a TV.

“Every year at this time there are always ridiculous deals on the discounted TVs they try to clear out to make room for the new TVs,” Clark says.

Clark recently noticed 85-inch TCL TVs on the Sam’s Club warehouse floor for $799. Some locations even give you a $100 gift card, reducing the number to $699.

Many people don’t have the space for an 85-inch TV – including Clark. But 75-inch TVs are on sale for as low as $499 according to Clark. He says you can find a great 75-inch, 4k TV at $649 or $699 “without even trying hard.”

For whatever reason, 65-inch TVs aren’t as good of a deal right now, he says.

As for what type of TV you should buy, Clark is only concerned about the size of the screen and the price.

“I will always accept lower quality for a lower price,” Clark says. “I mean, just look at how I dress.”

📊 Stat of the Day

📺️ $2.75 billion: The amount of money that Peacock lost in 2023. Owned by NBCUniversal, the streaming company ended 2023 with 31 million paid subscribers while “narrowing” its three-month losses to just $825 million. Many streaming giants are switching from targeting growth to trying to become profitable.

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🎙️ Podcast

It’s time for "Clark Stinks!" Christa reads the latest "Clark Stinks!" submissions and Clark responds. Also, Clark is a member of both Sam’s Club and Costco. In this segment, he walks you through the differences, including one big change that Sam’s Club just implemented in its warehouses.

☎️ Need Money Help?

The Team Clark Consumer Action Center is a free helpline that can help you navigate your money questions. Call 636-492-5275. Visit clark.com/cac for more information.

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