creamop66 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 hi -GruG- What state/city are you in?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acrushor Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Hi Guys, I'm also interested in th 508XD or LX508 - depeding upon price. Just tossing this up with the Sony XBR. Sony XBR price is very compelling on the GB. May I suggest you take a look at this GB as it has been very smooth and is so far hugely successful. As numbr were known, one person negotiated pricing with a reputable dealer. We were then PM'd the pricing discount (cannot tell you sorry however, very compelling). We are then given the contact's name at the retailer and it is up to us to deal directly with them for delivery/payment etc. The service has been outstanding thus far. So take a look at the thread. And thanks for the work you guys are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardamone Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'm interested in purchasing in a 508 (720p). Location: Melbourne. Preferred timeframe : Late 07 preferably Target price: No idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orican Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 I am interested to buy 508 Location: Cairns, QLD Time: around xmas/end of this year Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisb03 Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Interested in purchasing a 508 (720p). Location: Sydney Preferred timeframe : Oct Target price: $4000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowds Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 PM sent, with details. Thanks Grug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GruG- Posted September 19, 2007 Author Share Posted September 19, 2007 hi -GruG-What state/city are you in?? Hi creamop66, I'm located in Adelaide, SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhart Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Interested in 508. Undecided on the pio or sony x. Location: Melbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GruG- Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) Please note that I will endeavour to send out one email per week to all those who have posted and/or PMd me regarding the group buy. This email will contain any major news that needs to be conveyed, but otherwise it will just keep you all up to speed on a breakdown of how many are interested, where they are located, and what the group is currently interested in. There will be no personal information displayed, just some raw data. I will add this information to the FAQ. I personally feel that the best way to go about the GB will be to have one negotiator (which is me at this stage), who negotiates a % off a RRP depending on how many people join, and makes sure that the rules posted in the FAQ have been met. From there, members of the GB are given all of the details (including shipping charges, refund procedure etc.), and they individually contact the retailer and make their deposit. The retailer opens a two week window within which people register with them, then once the two week period has ended, they count the amount of people who have signed up, and apply the discount as negotiated. I will need people to let me know once they have contacted the retailer to make sure that they do not try to undercount. GB members are then advised of the final price of their product, payment is made, and product is shipped. I will be contacting other organisers of recent GBs to provide feedback on their experiences and what they would do differently. I am hoping they will have the time to post in this thread. The more information we have to learn from gives us the greatest chances of the best prices. Oh, and btw, I am after a 508 720p for all those who are interested. Please discuss ANY concerns you may have or ANY suggestions you may have. This really is a group effort (except I do most of the work! ) EDIT: Please note I will try to confirm once I have added your details to my register. If you do not hear from me regarding your expression of interest in 3-4 working days, please try to contact me again. I must apologise if I seem abrupt in my replies; it's likely because I'm trying to send quite a few PMs out in a short time! Edited September 20, 2007 by -GruG- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The D-Train Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 G'day Grug I'm interested in the 60" 1080p. Time not an issue as long as its between now and christmas. Target price 10K would do it. In Adelaide too. PM coming through. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi314 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 First off, thanks GruG for organizing this. I'm interested in a 508 720p or 1080p. Not sure yet - need to see them first. $$$ is also an issue. (Also considering the new Sonys.) I'm in Canberra. As mentioned by another poster, do check out the ongoing Sony GB. They've set it up very nicely: wiki, interactions with supplier, etc The following would be ideal: the GB is organized through a national seller and each of us is able to pick up his/her unit from their nearest capital city. This will make it much easier for everyone to get after sales service. Personally I need a guarantee that I can return my unit if it has any dead/stuck pixels or if the unit buzzes etc. (Note that pixels and buzzing are NOT covered by warranty - it says so in the manual - but many people on AVS forums have been able to get an exchange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GruG- Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 As mentioned by another poster, do check out the ongoing Sony GB. They've set it up very nicely: wiki, interactions with supplier, etcThe following would be ideal: the GB is organized through a national seller and each of us is able to pick up his/her unit from their nearest capital city. This will make it much easier for everyone to get after sales service. Personally I need a guarantee that I can return my unit if it has any dead/stuck pixels or if the unit buzzes etc. (Note that pixels and buzzing are NOT covered by warranty - it says so in the manual - but many people on AVS forums have been able to get an exchange) I've had a look at this set up and I agree - they've made it work very nicely. A wiki will be something I will be happy to set up if people are interested. I can move the FAQ there and have a permanent list of GB members. A national seller limits us to HN, JB, Myer and DJs I think. Where else shall we try? This certainly would cut down on delivery costs, but obviously we'd need to deal with someone other than a sales droid. Any contacts would be appreciated. I have contacted beejean and a few other GB organisers and asked them to share their experiences. Hopefully we will have something very similar to the Sony GB, it seems to have gone very well so far. ...touch wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moa999 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Note that the Sony GB was not a national retailer, but even with freight has proved competitive for most other states, so I think the negotiator should go wider Think the Wiki thing is a great idea. The only suggestion I would make on top is that the details are put in a table rather than just in freetext (just a bit more html formatting). Format something like no. | DTV ID | Models considering | Status | Comments Status - similar to the sony PM sent, PM received, Ordered, Delivered Comments - for user to put down how keen they are - eg. will buy depending discount, also considering xxx, looking for local dealer etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix.. Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) A national seller limits us to HN, JB, Myer and DJs I think. Where else shall we try? This certainly would cut down on delivery costs, but obviously we'd need to deal with someone other than a sales droid. I thought delivery and installation for Pioneer displays was meant to be free or does that go out the window in a group buy situation?? If it's the case that it is still free who pays for delivery is it Pioneer or are the retailers expected to absorb this into their margin? Could affect the discount achievable against RRP. Edited September 20, 2007 by Felix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucan Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Count me in guys Interested in the LX 508 model Ideally before Xmas or early next year Location : Melb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dp_ramas Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm interested. I'm looking at the 50" LX508 (dependent on $$$) Location: Melbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonydav Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm interested in a 508 720p. Target price around $4.5K would be great. Ideally before Christmas to keep the missus happy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClownDog Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm interested. 428/508 XDA for me, depending on price. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brisvegas1 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 wow - nearly 30 votes of interest already. Obviously there is a certain minimum cost price and we will need ever larger numbers of group buy participants as we approach that cost price - as the retailer has to make a margin It would be good to identify a retailer and negotiator in each state as I expect this group buy to get so big that we may have numbers that allow us to achieve the discount we are after at specialist retailers. The reason I suggest this is that retailers like DJ's, Harvey Norman etc. will already be buying in bulk - and may be less willing to negotiate on margins, whereas a deal of this size could allow a specialist retailer to increase their sales volume to a point where they start to get a better deal from pioneer. This might encourage them to give us a better deal as it increases their margin on non group buy purchases. What are the thoughts of the group - are we likely to get a better deal from a national retailer like HN or a series of smaller specialist stores. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmone Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 (edited) I'm interested for Oct Del of a PDP-LX508A (to Syd) Thanks Nathan Sorry but I get an error message when trying to PM U say I can't use that feature.... Edited September 20, 2007 by jmone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GruG- Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 I thought delivery and installation for Pioneer displays was meant to be free or does that go out the window in a group buy situation?? If it's the case that it is still free who pays for delivery is it Pioneer or are the retailers expected to absorb this into their margin? Could affect the discount achievable against RRP. Good point. I am aware that delivery and warranty is supposed to be included with any purchase, but in a group buy situation I am unsure. Whether it is the retailer or Pioneer who bear the costs for delivery I am uncertain; obviously if it is the retailer then the costs of shipping inter rather than intra state would be much higher. This will need to be clarified with any discussions with a retailer. Rest assured, for any group buy to go ahead, as per the terms stated in the FAQ, it MUST be significantly cheaper for a member to purchase through the GB than to purchase individually. This will include costs of delivery, and warranty. I would be surprised if the 5 year Pioneer warranty was not inclusive on the RRP, even if it is a group buy. A point of concern is speculation that the LX (1080p) models will only be available at select retailers, and that these select retailers will not be stocking XD (720p) models. Only speculation at this stage, but this would make it difficult to do a group purchase of these various models. Still, no point in dragging things down until we know more. Until then, continue to register interest. I will have a wiki up for reference this evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GruG- Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 I'm interested for Oct Del of a PDP-LX508A (to Syd) Thanks Nathan Sorry but I get an error message when trying to PM U say I can't use that feature.... Have a look at the last question on the FAQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GruG- Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 It would be good to identify a retailer and negotiator in each state as I expect this group buy to get so big that we may have numbers that allow us to achieve the discount we are after at specialist retailers. The reason I suggest this is that retailers like DJ's, Harvey Norman etc. will already be buying in bulk - and may be less willing to negotiate on margins, whereas a deal of this size could allow a specialist retailer to increase their sales volume to a point where they start to get a better deal from pioneer. This might encourage them to give us a better deal as it increases their margin on non group buy purchases. Good point. Ideally, perhaps, we have a few people try out in each state with a number of different retailers, including specialist retailers. Then they can report back which retailer offers the highest % off of RRP at given intervals. (e.g. 5% off for 5 people, 7% off for 10, etc..) I will then collate this data and figure out what represents the best option - whether we split the GB into the different states with one retailer each (if we have a high amount of numbers in each state), or whether it would be cheaper for all to go with one retailer offering significant discounts. It would just depend on what we can negotiate with the retailers. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-GruG- Posted September 20, 2007 Author Share Posted September 20, 2007 LOL. I have a way of making things sound far more complicated than they are. You will have to excuse my eloquence . I assure everyone that we will have a clear and concise process which you will all understand. The process of building feedback into the GB is why I am so keen on getting this up and running early, instead of just launching headlong into the process. May I just say that it has been very encouraging so far - a HIGH level of interest before the product has even been released, and a number of very useful suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brumby1503560467 Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I've read several comments on this thread about getting a group discount off RRP. That's not what you want. Nobody, not even the specialty stores, is going to be selling these sets at their RRP. Wait till the street prices settle down and then see what kind of a discount you can get off that. Admittedly, the disadvantage is that doing so might take some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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