I think warranty is always a priority with an expensive telly because panel variation and dead pixels are so prevalent and unpredictable, and can instantly wipe out what seemed like a great deal. I reckon BF this year will be an OLED bonanza, though, if you can wait a few more months. There's no reason to get this year's model which is a downgrade in some respects from the 9 range. I really think you'll see a 55" C9 for less than a grand.