Before I ask my question, let me give you a bit of background.

In the UK and other EU markets, finding used (relatively high-end) plasma TVs isn’t difficult. But here in Malaysia, it’s almost impossible—at least in my experience.

Yes, I know plasma production stopped a long time ago, but you’d think with plasma production plants in the region, Malaysia’s used market would be flooded with high-end, last-gen Panasonic plasmas. Yet that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Even finding a last-gen Pioneer Kuro is nearly impossible.

Is this because people choose to hold onto them after paying so much? Or is something else going on? Are they being thrown away?

These plasma sets were definitely sold here.

But after 12/13 years where have they all gone?

I’d love to hear your thoughts—if you have any answers, please share!

The TV failed, and no longer supported by after-sales service.

Of cos get disposed by owner.

I had a LG Plasma (2006-2018), half screen went dark, technician straight up said not worth to repair.

Another Samsung Plasma (2010-2020), power board kaput, Samsung replied no spare parts.

my old 55 plasma kaput also had changed 2 unit of TV since then.. the black level is not something modern LED can compete. OLED maybe...

and plasma not even made into high resolution category even thou they carry high refresh rate

you already said highend, malaysia most people are poor, cannot afford highend plasma tv :X

I sold my 10 years old 50" 768p Kuro for RM800 few years back, that guy drove all the way from Sg Petani to collect. Respect!

All already dispose off...

Malaysia not like UK or those developed countries...

Got garage sales openly... Strong second hand market...

Also lack of spare parts & techie don't want to repair them... Ask just buy new TV...

11-year old 42" Panasonic still going strong, at my uncle's place now. Upgraded to an OLED last September.

Really?

What are your thoughts on the second hand market here? I've noticed, it's not as active. Do you know why - do people hold onto things more, or do they throw them away.

LOL, just kidding, but those days plasma tv/lcd cost a bomb, how many peasant can buy one

Malaysian always don't really have love towards second hand electrical products...

Always buy new whenever it's spoiled...

Thanks to high cost of repairing, lack of spare parts & expertise people around....

panna st50 broken but no dispose yet.
who want spare partz

Panasonic TH P50X50K , 2012 till date still strong here.

I can take it off your hands! Just drop me a PM!

Very impressive

Impressive 😁

But nowadays the quality is really dropped....

Can last little longer than Samsung which always GG within 5 / 6 years period

Some of them end up at 2nd hand shop, as cctv tv, some cafe and restaurants

My 50 inch LG plasma went to the recyclers.

Another 50 inch Panasonic plasma still alive and kicking but got burn ins.

I wonder how old is your 50 inch panasonic plasma

20 years and still counting.

The LG lasted still 15 years.