I agree...6 hours is nothing! Certainly not worth loosing over $2,000 over! I even purchased my TV out of state, booked a one way flight to pick it up and have it serviced at the local dealer...no problems :-).
I suppose what I'm really trying to determine is advice on the purchasing process after the dealer is chosen (sorry, I should have been more clear). In other words, are there any pitfalls that I should avoid, what things do I need to verify in the contract, what should be inspected upon delivery, etc.
Thanks everybody!