Should I buy a RPTV?

[zixxer]

I can buy a toshiba 57 inch tv for $1356. Should I? Doing so would leave me with $800ish in the bank, and I just sold a car as well that helps make up the cost of the tv. I have a good job, will be replacing a 27 inch RCA. I already have a denon surround system so sound-side is good.

 

[zixxer]

erm. beeump?

 

[spidey07]

no tv and no beer make homer something, something

-edit- do it on 6 months same as cash = free money.

 

[amnesiac]

Where are you getting it for $1356? I want one!

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: amnesiac
Where are you getting it for $1356? I want one!

best buy discount.. heh.. I work there fri nights.. 3-4 hours a week to get the discount.

Retail is $2200. Bbuy has it on sale for $1800.. discount? $1350... lol

 

[zixxer]

so far people are saying yes..

the only thing that concerns me is that im spending all but $800 of my savings to get it... eh.. I'm only gonna be young once I suppose.

 

[mpitts]

I have a 57" Toshiba widescreen. I just got an HD decoder for it. Holy crap. People who say RPTV's have bad pictures have never seen what I saw yesterday.

 

[nitsuj3580]

is your job permanent? I know when I graduated college, I was very thrifty for the first 6-7 months. Then Xmas time came and I got a little frivilous but I had a decent nest egg saved up. Now I just budget my money so I can save but also am fortunate to have some to buy toys.

I wanted to buy a big tv as well but 'settled' on a 36" one for now. Practicality took over as I'll probably be moving apartments from year to year.

 

[conjur]

My only question is why haven't you already bought it?!?!

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: conjur
My only question is why haven't you already bought it?!?!

I don't have a truck big enough to carry it. A good friend of mine (aunts boyfriend) owns a moving company. He's giving me a couch (awesome guy.. I've done some computer work and really late night moves for him) and loaning me a truck at the same time. In return I'm letting him 'use' my discount to buy a portable dvd player.

 

[amnesiac]

Hmm.. can you get me a discount from over there?

Too bad I don't have any friends that work retail.

I think I'm gonna try to get a 47" Panasonic RPTV -- not sure if I should buy next month and use a 10% coupon or if I should wait till after Xmas.

 

[handoverfist]

Get the Mitsu 65" instead..... more pricey tho

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: amnesiac
Hmm.. can you get me a discount from over there?

Too bad I don't have any friends that work retail.

I think I'm gonna try to get a 47" Panasonic RPTV -- not sure if I should buy next month and use a 10% coupon or if I should wait till after Xmas.

where do you live? price matching is your friend. Also, you can bargain with people (if your talking w/ the right associate. they know that the tv's have a HUGE markup)

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: handoverfist
Get the Mitsu 65" instead..... more pricey tho

$1400 is above what I wanted to spend. I absolutely cannot spend more than that.

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: se7enty7

Originally posted by: conjur
My only question is why haven't you already bought it?!?!

I don't have a truck big enough to carry it. A good friend of mine (aunts boyfriend) owns a moving company. He's giving me a couch (awesome guy.. I've done some computer work and really late night moves for him) and loaning me a truck at the same time. In return I'm letting him 'use' my discount to buy a portable dvd player.

You work there and can't get free delivery?

 

[Mr.IncrediblyBored]

For that price, yes. Holy crap, buy it now.

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: se7enty7

Originally posted by: conjur
My only question is why haven't you already bought it?!?!

I don't have a truck big enough to carry it. A good friend of mine (aunts boyfriend) owns a moving company. He's giving me a couch (awesome guy.. I've done some computer work and really late night moves for him) and loaning me a truck at the same time. In return I'm letting him 'use' my discount to buy a portable dvd player.

You work there and can't get free delivery?

Delivery would be $30. For any regular customer they will waive it if the customer asks or mentions another store.. but bbuy would still make $700ish some odd $$ on the tv. Since I'm getting it a little above cost theres not much I can complain about

 

[amnesiac]

I'm in Los Angeles.

I didn't know you can bargain with them. That's pretty cool. Got any idea what the markup is on the Panasonic 47WX53?

 

[zixxer]

Originally posted by: amnesiac
I'm in Los Angeles.

I didn't know you can bargain with them. That's pretty cool. Got any idea what the markup is on the Panasonic 47WX53?

I have no idea. I had a list of prices of all the 51-57 inches yesterday. I work tommorow night, and don't mind checking for you if you are really serious. It will give you major bargaining room, as managers are willing to haggle down prices.

 

[Apex]

What's your viewing distance?

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: se7enty7

Originally posted by: amnesiac
I'm in Los Angeles.

I didn't know you can bargain with them. That's pretty cool. Got any idea what the markup is on the Panasonic 47WX53?

I have no idea. I had a list of prices of all the 51-57 inches yesterday. I work tommorow night, and don't mind checking for you if you are really serious. It will give you major bargaining room, as managers are willing to haggle down prices.

You would be my personal hero if you did that.

Thanks!