So . . .

Over the weekend, Massachusetts had their sales tax free weekend. I live right on the state line. I bought 2 monster cables at Best Buy, for $69.99 EACH.

Came on here to check my replies, did a bit more homework (and found 2 forums for home theater questions!), bought my 2 HDMI cables on line at Monoprice.com, $3 each!

Will return the ones I got at Best Buy.

THANK YOU so much, everyone!!!