Weird dull bar horizontally on screen

I just got my iMac 27 2.66 i5 from the apple refurbished store and all is great except one issue. In the middle of the screen there is a horizontal bar that is barely there. Its easier to see on gray/dull backgrounds and impossible to see on black or white. Its about 10 inches long and 1 inch wide.
Is this something worth making a genius appointment for, or is it a "tough luck" type thing? Its one of those things that when you don't notice it there is no issues. But when you see it, you cannot stop seeing it. Even when i'm not looking at it, it pulls my eyes to it . Almost like not looking directly at it makes your eye see it better.
Thanks for any input. I just don't want to lug this down to Genius to hear, "oh well don't buy a refurb next time".

Apple refurbished (not necessarily 3rd party) computers are held to the same standards as new ones in terms of service.
Is the bar there if you boot from the install DVD? Insert the install DVD and restart the computer holding down the C key. If it's still there it is definitely a hardware issue.
You can also call Apple (800-275-2273 in the USA) for help with diagnosis. If you got the AppleCare protection plan you can even ask for onsite service (they come to your home with parts and fix it there) if they can make a good diagnosis.
Best of luck.

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