Mmm, I don't know.. Last week I finished the "theater room" and am now shopping for electronics. I have never had any trouble with Sams Club TV's. Just don't expect any help with them. I mean, do your own research. The only help you can expect at the store, is help getting it on the cart.
I have been watching big TV's for a while now. For the past 9 months or so, I've been of the mind that $1000 will get a really nice 65", with most of the bells and whistles. Now that fall is here (and electronics always go down in price) the TVs that I'm in the market for can be found for $800-ish.
However, on the horizon, is the notion that a 70" would surely fit the room, and they're coming down in price too. I believe last year a well-optioned 65" was about the 1300 or 1200 mark, but the weekend after Black Friday, they could be found (briefly) for $900. I expect the same this year, but for a 70".
As far as streaming.. we have no smart TV's now, but have two Roku's and an Apple TV device, and I surely prefer the Apple TV.