Take a look at WhenPriceDrop.com.

They have price history for LG C5 OLED TV:

https://www.whenpricedrop.com/search-products/?keyword=LG%20C5

Yeah, I totally agree that waiting for the clearance window is the way to go. But honestly, one thing I’ve been trying to figure out—and I’m still kind of new to the technical side of this—is the physical compatibility of the LG C5 OLED TV versus the older models. Even if the price is perfect, if it doesn't fit your current setup, it's a realy big pain, right? I’ve been looking at some specs and noticed a few things that might be weird:
- **VESA Mount Height**: LG has a habit of moving the mounting holes. Does anyone know if the C5 has them centered or lower down? I’m worried it’ll sit too high on my current wall mount.
- **Stand Clearance**: For the 65-inch, I think the stand footprint might have changed? I'm not 100% sure but I’ve heard it can be a tight fit on narrower media consoles if you aren't mounting it.
- **Port Access**: If you're wall mounting it, are the HDMI ports all side-facing now or are some still sticking out the back? That usually messes with flush mounts. Basically, I’d hate to score a big discount and then realize I need to spend another $100 on a new mounting bracket or a different stand. Has anyone actually seen the 55-inch in person to check the back panel layout yet?

Hey,

So quick story: I’ve been buying LG OLEDs basically every other generation since the B6/C6 days, and I picked up a C3 at launch pricing, then a C2 later in the cycle, and more recently helped a friend grab a C4 at a discount. I’ve been tracking prices way too closely for years now, so I’ve kind of seen the pattern repeat.

For the C5 (and honestly every C-series):
- **Launch to late summer** – Prices stay relatively high, you’ll see the odd $100–200 promo but nothing crazy.
- **First big drop** – Usually around **Black Friday / Cyber Monday**. For the 55" and 65" C-class, it’s typically in the ballpark of **20–25% off launch MSRP**. That BF price tends to be near (or exactly) the lowest you’ll see while it’s still the current-year model.
- **January–March** – Sometimes slightly better than BF, sometimes the same, but usually not mind-blowingly lower. Retailers clear a bit of inventory, so you might see an extra **$100–200** off if you’re lucky.
- **When the new model is announced / ships (C6, etc.)** – This is where everyone expects a huge crash, but in my experience it’s more like a slow taper. Maybe another **5–10% drop**, and then stock starts drying up. The real steals are often on **open-box / refurb units**, not brand-new sealed.

Personally, I’m happy I tend to buy **either**:
- At **Black Friday** if I want it that model year, or
- Right after the **next model releases**, but I’m usually looking at **refurb/open box** from reputable shops.

If you’re looking at a C5 *right now* and the price is close to historical BF pricing you’ve seen people post (or what the C4 dropped to last BF for those sizes), I’d say just buy it and enjoy it. Waiting 3–4 months to maybe save another $100-150 doesn’t feel worth it when you’re talking about a TV you’ll use for years.

Lesson I’ve learned over multiple generations: there’s no magical “half-price” moment on C-series. The big move is Black Friday; after that it’s small incremental drops + lower availability. If the current price feels reasonable and it’s at/near past BF levels, I’d pull the trigger.

Hope this helps! Feel free to ask if you wanna compare to what the C3/C4 did price-wise — I’ve got those numbers pretty much stuck in my head at this point.

If you want the best price curve, I’d suggest waiting until the C6 (or whatever they call the next gen) is on shelves; from what I’ve seen with C2/C3, big drops usually happen 1–2 months after the new line hits, then again around Black Friday, so if the 55"/65" C5 is only ~10–15% off MSRP right now, it’s probably still in the “early adopter tax” zone.

Hey,

I’m pretty budget‑obsessed too, so here’s how I’d look at it, roughly as **Option A vs B vs C**:

**Option A – Buy now**
Good if: price is already ~25–30% off launch and you need a TV soon.
With LG OLEDs (C2/C3 as reference), I’ve seen the 55" go something like:
- Launch: ~$1,700–1,800
- 6 months: maybe $1,300–1,400 in random promos
- Black Friday: often the first big *“wow”* dip, ~30–35% off launch.

**Option B – Wait for next big sale (BF/Cyber / major holiday)**
Pros: usually the **best safe discount** without playing the clearance lottery.
Cons: stock/size you want might sell out or bounce back up for a bit.

**Option C – Wait until C6 (or newer) hits and C5 clears out**
Pros: deepest discounts I’ve seen (sometimes 40–45% off launch for 65").
Cons: risky – fewer units, open‑box only, or weird pricing games.

What I’d suggest:
- **Track price history** (CamelCamelCamel, Keepa, or TV deal threads) for a week or two.
- Decide your “buy ceiling” (like: 55" under $1,200 / 65" under $1,600).
- If current price is within $100–150 of those and it’s a reputable seller, I’d personally buy and not chase the absolute rock‑bottom.

Be careful with sketchy “too good to be true” sites and heavy burn‑in open box deals. Sometimes the extra $100 for peace of mind and a clean warranty is worth more than waiting 2–3 months.

Hope this helps!

Hey, one angle I don’t see mentioned yet is the *safety / reliability* side tied to timing.

**Option A – Buy now**
Pros: You get the newer panel revisions and (usually) fewer early batch issues. Longer warranty overlap if you add an extended warranty or use a credit card that doubles it.
Cons: You’re paying more, so if there’s a panel defect or burn‑in later, you’ve sunk more money.

**Option B – Wait for a sale (BF / CM)**
Pros: Good middle ground – price drops, but you’re still within the main support/warranty window. You can also check if LG has issued any firmware updates fixing HDMI/eARC glitches or power issues.
Cons: Stock can be mixed: some units might be older batches that sat in warehouses. I’d suggest checking manufacture date on the box and *definitely* testing for banding/brightness uniformity ASAP.

**Option C – Wait until C6 hits and C5 is heavily discounted**
Pros: Biggest savings.
Cons: This is where safety/reliability gets dicey. Shorter remaining support life, higher risk of getting a panel from older production runs, and maybe less chance to get it serviced if burn‑in or power board issues show up in year 3–4. Also, some retailers quietly shorten return windows on clearance stuff.

From a safety‑first perspective, I’d **lean B**: wait for a solid promo (not absolute rock bottom), buy from a reputable retailer, and:
- Make sure you get full manufacturer warranty (no “open box, limited warranty” surprises).
- Consider an extended warranty that *explicitly* covers burn‑in and power board failures.
- When it arrives, run it for a few long sessions early on and check for overheating, odd smells, or random shutoffs.

So yeah, if the price is *good but not final-fire-sale cheap* and you can pair it with strong warranty coverage, that’s the safer sweet spot IMO.

Hey, DIY/value‑obsessed guy here.

Quick story: I used to stress over LG OLED price curves every year… until I realized I could DIY my way into a “cheaper” ownership, not just a cheaper purchase.

For the C‑series (C1–C3 at least, and C5 should follow the same pattern), what I’ve seen is:
- Biggest drops: **Black Friday → Jan** when you stack **DIY deal‑hunting** (no installer, no retail upsells) with card promos and cashback.
- Second dip: when the **next gen hits shelves**, but it’s usually not *that* much better than a stacked holiday deal.

Where DIY really matters:
- **Skip pro install** – wall mount yourself, buy your own bracket (~$30–$60 instead of $150+ install).
- Hunt **open‑box / returned units** and inspect panel yourself (uniformity, dead pixels, burn‑in check screens from YouTube). I’ve saved $300–$500 this way on 65" sets.
- Use **price trackers + credit card price protection** (if yours still has it) and be ready to file a claim if it drops shortly after.

Lesson learned for me: the “when” matters, but **how you buy** (DIY everything, stack deals, open‑box, no services) usually saves as much as waiting that extra 2–3 months hoping for a magical price drop.

If you see a 55" or 65" C5 at ~25–30% off MSRP + you can DIY the rest, that’s usually my green light.

Hope this helps!

Hey,

I totally get wanting to time this right. Since others already covered the LG‑only angle and timing vs new models, I’ll come at it more from a market / brand comparison view.

**1. How LG C5 pricing behaves vs competitors**
From what I’ve been tracking (EU + US pricing, mostly):
- LG C‑series usually **launches higher** than comparable Hisense / TCL / sometimes Samsung QD‑OLED, then slowly slides.
- The biggest drops are almost always:
- **Black Friday / Cyber Monday**
- **When the next LG gen hits shelves** (C6 or whatever they call it)

But… other brands often **undercut LG earlier** in the year. For example, you’ll sometimes see:
- Hisense / TCL mini‑LED or entry OLED sitting **$300–$600 below** the LG C‑series at the same sizes.
- Samsung S90C/S90D occasionally dropping into **C‑series territory during promos**, especially 55".

So if you’re purely price‑driven, the LG curve isn’t happening in a vacuum. The *market ceiling* for 55–65" premium TVs keeps getting pulled down by aggressive Hisense/TCL pricing.

**2. What that means for you in practice**
Instead of only asking “will the C5 go lower?”, I’d look at:
- **Current C5 55"/65" price vs**:
- Samsung S90C/S90D (QD‑OLED, often very close in price during sales)
- Sony A80L/A80K (usually pricier, but dips hard when new Sony lines land)
- Hisense/TCL mini‑LED flagships (not OLED, but crazy value and big discounts)

If the C5 is still **$400+ above** those during a non‑sale period, history says you’ll probably see:
- ~**10–20% drop** around Black Friday / major events, **or**
- A solid price cut when the C6 line is widely available and competitors push promo bundles.

**3. My cautious recommendation**
- If you’re seeing the **55" C5 around the same price** as a Samsung S90C 55" during a promo: that’s already a decent deal; I’d say buying now is reasonable.
- If the C5 is **noticeably more expensive** than S90C/Hisense/TCL mini‑LEDs and there’s no big sale on: I’d personally wait for either:
- The next big sale window, **or**
- The moment C6 preorders / stock show up and LG does those “instant savings” cuts.

In my opinion, you’re not just waiting on LG to blink — you’re waiting on the **whole premium TV segment** to push prices down. So if you can hold off 2–4 months and you don’t *need* a TV now, the odds of saving a chunk are pretty good.

Hope this helps! Feel free to drop the current prices you’re seeing (region + size) and people can sanity‑check if it’s in the “buy now” or “wait” zone.