The people that are afraid that price deflation will ruin the economy, are the same people taking advantage of the falling prices of televisions since 1950.

According to a price-inflation summary site citing BLS data, from 1950 to 2025 the price index shows that TVs are about 99% cheaper (constant-quality adjusted) than in 1950.

Televisions priced at $1,000 in 1950→$6.05 in 2026

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, prices for televisions are 99.40% lower in 2026 versus 1950 (a $993.95 difference in value).

Between 1950 and 2026:Televisions experienced an average inflation rate of -6.50% per year. This rate of change indicates significant deflation. In other words, televisions costing $1,000 in the year 1950 would cost $6.05 in 2026 for an equivalent purchase. Compared to the overall inflation rate of 3.48% during this same period, inflation for televisions was significantly lower.

In2013Dollars.com