Hi Tim, you responded to my question about the shiny areas and glassy appearance in parts of our picture and I thought maybe it was the lamp going bad but since they are so expensive I didn't want to buy one and then find out it might be something else. You said it shouldn't be the lamp but that if I provided the model number you might be able to help me. The model number is WD-73727. This morning I had to turn down the brightness and contrast. Our picture is a lot dimmer but better, nothing like it use to be just a week ago. It was sharp and clear. We bought the TV used, it's a 2006 model. You mentioned something about an extended manufacturers warranty. I assume it may only apply to the original owner?
I don't mind paying something for your information but at first I was just hoping for a yes or no answer on the possibility of it being the lamp. Today I notice now that the areas on the forehead and cheeks are glassy and shiny and some of the light background. If yoou can help it sure will be appreciated. Thanks again for your time and expertise............Don

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