"yes worthwhile" answer here BUT with some major qualifications...

1. 27" is my size limit for CRTs. 34" Sony Wega is 191 pounds. Top of the line 35" is 240 pounds.
2. no off-brand CRT TVs unless they are older. Gotta have that copper degaussing wire as my reward
3. never pick up more than I can dispose of legally and safely.

Here in northern NJ I have my pick of TVs...for now