I wasted $80 on a 'universal' TV bracket that didn't fit my specific wall studs, so is it better to buy cheap generic parts and modify them, or always pay more for the exact model?

Thomas Young · 2026-04-22T21:15:07.79668+00:00

I had to return it and buy the proper bracket, which cost another $60, so I'm out $140 total and a whole Saturday.

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I wasted $80 on a 'universal' TV bracket that didn't fit my specific wall studs, so is it better to buy cheap generic parts and modify them, or always pay more for the exact model? | Fix It Together - HW Forums