zfcwjc Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I got a 42" 8A today from Powerhouse in Preston (Vic) for $1395.95 incl an extra 2 yr warranty. Not bad considering NONE of the 8 or so other shops I've been to in 2 days have any in stock! I've quote by Myer in Perth inc 1 year extra care warranty total 2 years for $1250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfunk Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 (edited) just picked up TH-50PZ800A for $2500 inc delivery at Rick Hart in Belmont (Perth) i did buy the extended warranty for 4 years for $429 but that's another story...total warranty 5 yrs. delivered to my door within 4 hours...certainly can't complain about that. go to RH and ask for Kyle (store manger)...tell him Adam sent you. i've known him for a LONG time... he won't pressure you into the extended warranty....he didn't pressure me, just explained how their warranty worked and sounded like a good thing to me.... also won a lumix camera....was hoping for blu ray player but you can't have everything can you.. Edited August 22, 2008 by drfunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuhan Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 at 2m with standard def.. it would be horrible!!Not only would your eyes constantly be scanning all over the screen to capture all the imagery, but you would be able to easily see the blockiness of the picture. I got the guys in the DSE store to turn the olympics onto the SD channel 7 (not ch.7 HD), and then some other SD digital channels, and at 3m it looked good. Any closer and you started noticing. I bought the 50PX80A and sit no further than 2.2m and I am so Glad I did!! the 42" would have been too small IMO.... By the way, bought this Plasma at HN for $1400 plus $139 for extended 5yr warranty... which was another reason why I went the 50" as the 42" was only a couple of Hundred cheaper... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfunk Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 for anyone in perth.... http://s254.photobucket.com/albums/hh84/dr...nt=rickhart.jpg my receipt for the TH-50PZ800A for $2500.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrificj Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 2498... Good guys, oxley Brisbane.. offer ends Sunday by COB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter15 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Is there anyone out there who has bought a 50px80a in newcastle?? or has been quoted on one in newcastle recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie123 Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 i went with a couple of mates yesterday to buy 2 plasmas form myer42-8a model for $1099 46-800a model for $2100 both cash prices Hi Brenton Great prices. Any chance of posting a receipt? Went to Myer at knox today at the best they could do for cash was the 42-8a was $1300 and the 46-800a $2500. Might take a drive down to Frankston. Any one else in Melbourne having any luck with prices? Good guys wouldn't do much better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcspec Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Miro... all the information you need is on the invoice below:http://img156.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p...ainvoicetx6.jpg Took this receipt down to North Parra today and within about 2 seconds they were not having a barr of it. Basically told me that there was no way thay could repeat the offer and it was a one time thing. I also showed Myer receipt for same price but still weren't interested. Did the same thing with Parra Myer, Parra DJ, Auburn Good Guys, Auburn Clive Peters and were uniformly told no and that the price is way below cost (which they all said was about $1900) Basically all of them weren't interested in even negotiating and the lowest offer i recieved was $1900. Any idea guys... It seems that no one wants to sell at this price. I am not sure but i thought someone said something about DSE having a policy to price match othe DSE receipts. Anyone know the details. Any haggling hints would also be appreciated as this is my first big purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 You've got to be confident and leave the receipt in your back pocket until you get down to the nitty gritty. It's all about how you go about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoiboy Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Whats everyones thoughts on this 50" monster at viewing distance of 2m for standard def tv?? Personally, that would be too big for that distance (I have a 42" at that distance and it's a good set up), but have a friend who's happy with that kind of set up. I suspect it would have something to do with your eyesight as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoiboy Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Myer in Sydney is doing 10% off marked price for all LCD/Plasma TVs this weekend I think (saw it at Bondi Jct). So you could pick up a 42PX8A for $1170 I think without haggling. Good for those who don't want to bother with bargaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miro Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 I will post my receipt for $1531 from DSE on Monday when I get to a scanner. I went in said I don't want anything other than the TV and this is what I will pay, then showed DSE the first DSE receipt and three Myer receipts. BTW I reckon DSE could easily without effort sell you one for $2030 -curent sale price less $100 cost of interest free which is on offer at present $200 cost of TomTom $30 cost of surge protector (ok thats probably $5) $1700 Also Bing Lee have the 50 inch for $1899 at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pneu Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 BTW I reckon DSE could easily without effort sell you one for$2030 -curent sale price less $100 cost of interest free which is on offer at present $200 cost of TomTom $30 cost of surge protector (ok thats probably $5) $1700 I tried that argument ($2087 - $526 = $1561) and they couldn't do it I think the store staff wanted to but the manager on the phone said no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deukp Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 ^yea... they wont budge much even without the pack well not more then 1900...=\ as for cost of tomtom$200 ..lol what planet you on i might have to buy my gps from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmfreegoo23 Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 Any guesses as to how much the 58" PZ800 is likely to be? Even if it's a ball park figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokenz Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 i was trying to figure that out today. in myer they had the LG 60" 60PG70 for $4999 the 50" LGPG70, top 1080p 50" from them, and it was $3299 the 50" PZ800 Pana was also $3299 that led me to believe the new 58" from panasonic should realistically be $4999 haha, if they are going with the prices I saw at myer. But in saying that, the 700 series 58" at myer was $6999 i think, so who knows. I'm quite keen to get a 58-60" now, as that size would suit me more than a 50" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alienbeef Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I too am in the market for a 58 inch Panasonic Plasma. The best price I have so far is $5600. It seems to me the latest round of Panasonic plasmas (50 inch) have a lower official RRP than the previous model. I am hoping this will be true for the 58 inch and Panasonic won't view it as their premium version and keep the price artificially high the way they have on their blue ray recording PVR. Anyway, I have deiced to wait till official pricing has been announced. If the new model is released at a lower more competitive price I will get the new one, if not I will try to pick up old stock on the old model, hopefully even less than $5600. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi BrentonGreat prices. Any chance of posting a receipt? Went to Myer at knox today at the best they could do for cash was the 42-8a was $1300 and the 46-800a $2500. Might take a drive down to Frankston. Any one else in Melbourne having any luck with prices? Good guys wouldn't do much better... you should be able to do better than that, i picked up the 46-800a for $2275. i will send you a copy of my receipt.what is your email address. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverFienD Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 50PZ800A has been posted now at $2,350!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EZYHD Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 50PZ800A has been posted now at $2,350!! where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverFienD Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Different thread here... http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtop...p;#entry1147510 Just waiting for a receipt post to confirm. Hahaha... I just sent a salesman into apoplexy trying to match $2,500, just wait till they see this!!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Witzl Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 hi guys... i actually just went back into DSE powerhouse yesterday to upsell myself... ... walked away with the TomTom + surge powerboard + 4 years extra warranty. TOTAL PRICE = $2180.00 .. which is $1800 for the TV + GPS + surge powerboard package, plus $380 for the extra 4 yrs warranty. It worked well for me, because as it turns out the missus wanted a GPS anyyway, and i wanted the extra warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS2000 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 50PZ800A has been posted now at $2,350!! it will be interesting to see if they sell the tv only at that price again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 When I bought my 8A from DSE, they wouldn't give me the GPS if I wanted a discount on the plasma! It was either $1200 for the plasma, or $1498 incl the Tom Tom! :X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmfreegoo23 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 i was trying to figure that out today.in myer they had the LG 60" 60PG70 for $4999 the 50" LGPG70, top 1080p 50" from them, and it was $3299 the 50" PZ800 Pana was also $3299 that led me to believe the new 58" from panasonic should realistically be $4999 haha, if they are going with the prices I saw at myer. But in saying that, the 700 series 58" at myer was $6999 i think, so who knows. I'm quite keen to get a 58-60" now, as that size would suit me more than a 50" Haha I like your thinking. $4999 would be awesome minus maybe a $200-300 discount as the saleman was in a good mood and we are all in business lol. Even that $5600 price isn't all that bad. Remember when they first came out at like $9000? Ouch!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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