Sony XBR LCD price negotiation

[hopkins_student]

As a graduation gift to myself I'm going to purchase a 55" Sony XBR LCD. If the MSRP is $5,500 what would you shoot for as the negotiated price?

 

[rnoldh]

1st, congratulations.

2nd, it's a horrible retail seller's market as you know.

I would first check to see if $5,500 is the real MSRP. Sounds a tad high to me.

If it is, I think wise online shopping should be able to get it for about $1,000 or more off of that price. Look for things like live cashback, places that will price match, or deals of the day.

It must be a top of the line high dollar model. A quick Amazon search yielded this.

Retailers are hungry these days. Don't hesitate to make an offer to a retailer that you trust. Good Luck. At $4,000 plus, I would think the TV should last you for a while.

 

[hopkins_student]

Originally Posted by rnoldh

It must be a top of the line high dollar model. A quick Amazon search yielded this.
That's the one. It handles black levels way better than any other LCD I've seen because of this Triluminos technology that Sony developed and, so far, has only put in this model. I think I'll probably wait until we get to Birmingham to make the purchase. I see no need to drag it all the way across the country (and I'd rather not give CA the sales tax.) I also hope that when I get to Birmingham I can use the "no sales tax if bought online" as a bargaining tool.

 

[acconrad]

Not to burst your bubble, but 120Hz got bad rap on a ton of tech sites. I went into Sony Stores and actually liked the 60Hz better...in other words, I couldn't tell a difference, and I'm huge into tech stuff.

Personally, I would save yourself about $3k and get yourself the BR7 52''. I think that's the largest model they make for the 60Hz bravias, and they've received amazing reviews.

 

[x26]

5 thousand for a TV!! Yikes!
I drive a top notch sports car and wear auto watches but compared to the depreciation of a big screen tv they are excellent investments...

You can get a super lcd tv for <2,000. and prices are going down everyday.
I'd have to ask myself would I enjoy watching that Sony enough to pay an "Extra" 3,000. ?

I am very happy with my Samsung!!

 

[x26]

Originally Posted by hopkins_student

As a graduation gift to myself I'm going to purchase a 55" Sony XBR LCD. If the MSRP is $5,500 what would you shoot for as the negotiated price?

Well congratulations on your Graduation!
Do what I did for my graduation; Buy a nice automatic watch??

 

[sonick]

Originally Posted by x26

5 thousand for a TV!! Yikes! I drive a top notch sports car and wear auto watches but compared to the depreciation of a big screen tv they are excellent investments... You can get a super lcd tv for <2,000. and prices are going down everyday. I'd have to ask myself would I enjoy watching that Sony enough to pay an "Extra" 3,000. ? I am very happy with my Samsung!!

Originally Posted by x26

Well congratulations on your Graduation! Do what I did for my graduation; Buy a nice automatic watch??
The OP has inquired about a $3,000 ice cube maker... Compared to that, top notch sports cars and auto watches are small time. I don't get your fascination with automatic watches. My friend bought a refurbished FOSSIL automatic watch at an outlet store for $20.

 

[teddieriley]

I would advise against getting such an expensive TV. It's great for a year or so, then Sony will just come out with something newer, bigger and better, and the TV you just bought goes down in price significantly. I echo sentiments that unless you are such a video-phile, get an "as good" TV for a couple thousand less and use the other cash to get something else nice.

Being a resident, you aren't going to have that much time to watch your TV, and if you do, you'll be so tired, you couldn't care less whether the black is the most brilliant available on the market. Take it from me, I'm a total couch potato after I get off work, and I never once think I should have bought a more expensive model (bigger yes, since I moved into a bigger place).

 

[robin]

Make sure you get free delivery and setup included in the price.

 

[Dakota rube]

Originally Posted by sonick

The OP has inquired about a $3,000 ice cube maker...

Ouch!!!!!!!

(don't we have a catfight smiley?)

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by sonick

The OP has inquired about a $3,000 ice cube maker... Compared to that, top notch sports cars and auto watches are small time.

I don't get your fascination with automatic watches. My friend bought a refurbished FOSSIL automatic watch at an outlet store for $20.

I found a nice undercounter mounted one for $400 dollars this weekend, on Overstock.com. Makes 10 # of crescent shaped ice per day. Not buying yet, but a nice, directly plumbed ice maker, is just what I need for my bar.

 

[x26]

Originally Posted by sonick

The OP has inquired about a $3,000 ice cube maker... Compared to that, top notch sports cars and auto watches are small time.

I don't get your fascination with automatic watches. My friend bought a refurbished FOSSIL automatic watch at an outlet store for $20.


Sorry, I don't buy FOSSIL's, Nor do I purchase used clothes or Shoes--nor anything "Used" except artwork, Antique Furniture, etc.

Sorry "Small-Timer..."

ETA: ice-makers are for small timers; I hire an artist to hand make each individual icecube I consume...

 

[sonick]

Originally Posted by x26

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Sorry, I don't buy FOSSIL's, Nor do I purchase used clothes or Shoes--nor anything "Used" except artwork, Antique Furniture, etc.

Sorry "Small-Timer..."

What I'm saying, is that trying to show off by namedropping the fact you have 'auto watches' doesn't mean jack because anybody with $20 can buy an automatic watch.

 

[butters]

i worked for a high end tv and home stereo store and i can't say enough good things about the xbr series (i have a 52 xbr6 myself) and 120hz scan. i would check amazon and newegg ect... but they dont take returns if something is wrong with the tv, and getting warranty claims through sony isn't to bad, its still a hassle. most independent stores can negotiate on the price if you get it installed, or get some stereo equipment. i wouldn't let anyone talk you out of the sony, sure you can get cheaper ones but you know you will be happy the sony.

 

[x26]

Originally Posted by sonick

What I'm saying, is that trying to show off by namedropping the fact you have 'auto watches' doesn't mean jack because anybody with $20 can buy an automatic watch.

So that's your take when someone shares that they recommend taking a second look at buying a
vastly overpriced lcd tv--something of relative short lifecycle as a tv??

My point for backgrounds sake, was to transmitt that I also enjoy the finer things but am hesitant to buy esoteric when it comes to consumer electronics with such a short lifecycle.

And as always the man who cares not about price points deserves such a purchase if he so chooses...

Oh one more thing: sonick are you a child or just a Man with the Mind of a child??