Akai 47" HDTV for $850 +tax in costco

cliftonite

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Just saw this TV at Costco for $950 - $100 passport savings book coupon. It was originally supposed to be 900 after the coupon but they had a sign that they dropped it $50 because the ad in the passport savings book shows it to have PIP when it really doesnt. I was there to return a TV that stopped working (a 27" that we bought 2 years ago) and saw this while I was looking at the other TVs. BTW, they took the old TV back without any trouble even though I lost the reciept and threw the box out along time ago.
 

Anomander

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Costco is great; that's why I don't mind paying a bit more for electronics there. I returned a dvd-burner after about 2 years, no questions asked. One worker told me he saw a guy return a washer after about 6 years of use.
 

BoKingWen

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You got to love costco for their return service. I saw a guy returning a half box of grapes ( I guess the grapes didn't taste good) and flowers that is dry up.
 

breweyez

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pulled from costco.com

Model PT4799HD



This item may currently be in stock at your local Costco warehouse for immediate purchase at a cash and carry price.

Passport Promotion Item:

Valid for orders placed August 9, 2004 through August 15, 2004.

Online price
$999.99

* Less coupon
-$100.00

YOUR COST
$899.99





* The $100.00 manufacturer's coupon will automatically be deducted at checkout.** No coupon number is needed.

HDTV technology and a projection TV combine the newest advances into one superior unit ? the AKAI 47? projection TV. An integrated tuner, dolbyPro-logic audio and high definition lenses add to the technological quality of this excellent unit.

Display:

Screen Size: 47" diagonal
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
HD Fine pitch screen (0.52mm)
Display format: 1080i/480p
Progressive scan picture performance
Bright focus CRT
High definition lenses
Digital comb filter
Dynamic black level expansion
2:3/3:2 Pull down
Gamma compensation
Sharpness control
Color temperature adjust
Digital noise reduction
RealFlect system? Pro
Super shield screen
Signals:

Input signal compatibility: NTSC
Inputs:

HD Component video (Y/Pb/Pr): x2
S-Video: x1
Audio/Video: x3 (1 front, 2 rear)
RF: x1
Outputs:

Audio: x1
Audio:

Total Power: 30 Watts (15W x 2)
MTS/SAP
BBE Sound system
5 Band sound equalizer
Auto volume leveler
General:

On-screen menu
OSG Language
Closed caption
V-Chip
Sleep timer: 180 minutes
On/Off timer & clock
Auto clock set
Universal remote control included
Energy Star
Dimensions:
39.5" W x 19.7" D x 38.1" H
Weight:
89.1 lbs.



I couldnt find it at akai.com
 

az4dan

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they're not bad. my roommate bought a 27" flatscreen 3 years ago and its still working just fine... too bad i dont have the $$ for this... it'd be great to watch movies on a bigscreen for once instead of on my 19" lcd... :(
 

Sigity

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I need pip...how else can one even watch tv???

did anyone see any other deals on tvs??
 

Anomander

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Originally posted by: jktam
just out of curiosity what is costco's return policy

I've never seen anything other than a general "satisfaction guarantee" statement:

From the site "We guarantee your satisfaction on every product we sell by offering a full refund, subject to certain product specific limitations." In the stores they post a huge sign up, which I don't think is much more specific, at least in the ones I've been at.

But, I heard from someone that it's basically a life-time satisfaction guarantee, so I've asked workers at different stores. They've all confirmed it, like the guy I posted about who saw someone return something 6 years later. I believe it might vary slightly store to store, in that some will probably not accept something that looked like you dropped it. One employee told me a guy tried to return a bed that fell off his truck & got run over, but was denied. I've also been told the main exception to the rule is computer systems (not components), because too many people were buying a system & returning/upgrading 3 years later. However, YMMV, I'd ask your local Costco.

Personally, I've never had trouble returning anything for any reason even after a couple of years, but I haven't tried to abuse the return policy (too much :D )
 

Daleon

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I did some research and saw a while back Sam's had the Akai PT5598HDI for under $1300. This is the 2004 model, 55", with DVI. Trying to find out what the refresh is on it, but for a rebaded Sumsung that is incredible price. Going to go check Sam's and see if they still have these around same price.
 

Falloutboy

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costco's return policy is also great for cell phones. buy the latest and greatest and when its nothe the latest and greatest return in and get a new one and usually not have to pay a dime
 

Goosemaster

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Originally posted by: Falloutboy
costco's return policy is also great for cell phones. buy the latest and greatest and when its nothe the latest and greatest return in and get a new one and usually not have to pay a dime

:confused:
 

courtjester

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Originally posted by: Falloutboy
costco's return policy is also great for cell phones. buy the latest and greatest and when its nothe the latest and greatest return in and get a new one and usually not have to pay a dime

I've done this about four times. Awesome waranty.
 

pcolson

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You can return everything except computers pretty much forever. The return period for computers is 6 months. This is a recent change, you used to be able to return computers anytime too.
 

Ender510

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how much credit will they give u if u lost the receipt? how will they know how much u paid for it? the last price they sold it for?