Oh, yeah the ST50 still looks great. I always loved plasma's black levels, but once again now spoiled by infinite contract with perfect blacks on the OLED. Plus going from a 65" back to my 55". It will a slightly tough year, haha. At least I won't have to deal with any tint issues anymore! Gotta look at the bright side.
Yeah, you're doing the right thing. No sense in possibly dealing with a refurb set when you can get a brand new replacement. I've heard of people exchanging 7+ times do don't hesitate to swap it again if you get another unsatisfactory panel.
Yeah maybe the size will be more impactful than the picture quality itself, at least you've still got a nice panel indeed.
I think I will. We'll see if karma/fate/panel lotery god/whatever will be gentle with me haha