http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/ Engadget HD Comments for Price still swaying decisions of HDTV buyers http://www.engadgethd.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgethd.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
I went to Circuit City with Best Buy's ad and received a price match + 10% less + Free home shipping.]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:31PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 12:43PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
I bought my 46 inch TV on sale at Best Buy because of the 30 day return policy in case I didn't like the way it worked with my system. I'm not paying for return shipping or restocking fees on a hundred pound box just to save 150 bucks online.

Small items online? Sure. Large heavy items? Its just not worth it to me. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 1:23PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Or.... they just value different things other than rock bottom pricing.
I bought my 46 inch TV on sale at Best Buy because of the 30 day return policy in case I didn't like the way it worked with my system. I'm not paying for return shipping or restocking fees on a hundred pound box just to save 150 bucks online.
Small items online? Sure. Large heavy items? Its just not worth it to me. "
Funny, I have found in the past that same make/model flat-panel products in Best Buy and Costco to be considerably lower at Costco. How is this anything other than best price?]]>Mar 28th 2008 8:07AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 28th 2008 8:46AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/I dispise Best Buy's (lack of) customer service. Having previously worked there in the service department (thankfully before the "geek squad")I hate hearing about the protection plan that just pads their wallets. A word of warning to the world, read the pamphlet before saying sure. If a sales rep says, "it covers everything" call him/her on it, get it in writing from them and have the store General Manager sign it. This practice is especially bad for laptop sales.
I went through Circuit City's phone option and had a reasonable experience, though i did get several calls after the fact that went something like "we noticed you do not have the extended warranty.." Also, my limited experience with CC has shown that I can generally get a good deal if you are willing to wait for the right time. I got a 46" samsung (I believe it is the 4671, but it could be the 4665... which ever has the 120hz engine feature) for 2300 that is currently listed for 3200(4671) or 2400(4665).]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:46PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
Thanks,
Mitchell]]>Mar 27th 2008 12:51PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 12:53PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 1:34PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 1:34PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/1) Ive had issues in the past where shipping/delivery messed up the object that i purchased. Whether it was a crack in the frame or outright failure, getting it from the local store is less likely to be like that.
2) I love getting things at best buy cause for a 170 bucks ( i know it sounds alot when u dont need it but when u do its not) for the extended service plan. Ive already used it once. When my tv failed, i simply braught it to the store and they gave me a new one. No fuss no muss. No finding boxes to ship it with...no waiting weeks/months to get it back from the manufacturer ...instant gratification. Maybe not to others but that is worth the little extra premium for a local buy.
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It makes it easier if theres an issue (bad clouding, cracked screen) because they're already there to take it back if its faulty.

I couldn't find my Sony Bravia 46v3000 at walmart, and i didn't trust the alternative model numbering at costco. Best buy and circuit city were trying to rob me, and the drive was inconvenient (1 hour each way).]]>Mar 27th 2008 1:51PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 1:52PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
They talking bout price?!?!?!

if I made that much I would have a 46" LCD in the bedroom , 80"LCD in the living room and a 32" LCD in the kids room, not to mention a 37" in the kitchen.......

hell I only make around 45k and have a 46" Sharp......sure it was only $1,000 on Black Friday last year........but I still woulda got one this summer if it wasnt.......]]>Mar 27th 2008 2:16PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 5:15PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
I just said the people they poled shouldnt be worried about price..........

they make enough damn money]]>Mar 28th 2008 10:46AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
I lament the imminent death of RPTVs. I'm way to used to 70" to have to go back to 60" at double the price if my TV dies. ]]>Mar 27th 2008 2:46PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 3:02PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 4:23PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 4:44PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 5:00PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
A basic 32" HDTV with all three tuners should only cost 400 bucks now.

But with different brand names even a high end 20" HDTV can cost 500 bucks. That is a ripoff imo.]]>Mar 27th 2008 5:39PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 27th 2008 5:50PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/Mar 28th 2008 3:14AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
He came back over after a few minutes and said I could have it for $1999.99 if I took it right now.

:)]]>Mar 28th 2008 1:10PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/http://www.engadgethd.com/2008/03/27/price-still-swaying-decisions-of-hdtv-buyers/
Despite the fact I would've saved $100 initially, plus received another $50-75 back in gift certs, plus the sharing the pi bonus, I ultimately got my LN-T4081F at Best Buy (purchased online and went to just pick it up). I originally bought a 3253H on closeout ($749) but the power supply whistled (known issue) and I determined it wasn't large enough for my viewing distance. I was surprised -- no restocking fee or anything from Best Buy, even though I was getting the LN-T4081F from another store ($2199).

I should've gotten a 4681, but the 40 is "good enough".]]>Mar 29th 2008 6:12PM