dtp Posted August 16, 2005 Posted August 16, 2005 I am going to buy a new 42' or 50' Panasonic plasma, but I dont know how much it should be? If I pay cash at Good guys store, should I get 10~15% off??
dvduser Posted August 16, 2005 Posted August 16, 2005 I am going to buy a new 42' or 50' Panasonic plasma, but I dont know how much it should be?If I pay cash at Good guys store, should I get 10~15% off?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Model would be a GREAT help
HDSTC Posted August 16, 2005 Posted August 16, 2005 I am going to buy a new 42' or 50' Panasonic plasma, but I dont know how much it should be?If I pay cash at Good guys store, should I get 10~15% off?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I saw the previous model Panasonic 50in at DS Preston Vic for $5500 last week , I would imagine you could do lot less with some haggling, the new 42sd is at Megamart for $3500 with a DVD Recorder, I suppose $3100 would be around about you would expect to pay if you put the pressure on , remember all retail sales are down and latest statement from JB HiFI is that they expect sales to continue to be poor. Why dont you have a look at the NEC VM5W 42SD they can be got for under $3000.
Basil1503559642 Posted August 16, 2005 Posted August 16, 2005 I am going to buy a new 42' or 50' Panasonic plasma, but I dont know how much it should be?If I pay cash at Good guys store, should I get 10~15% off?? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Checkout the UK AV Forum; http://www.avforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=82 first, similar to new Model here and a lot of unhappy campers regarding visible seam in Picture(apparently dual processors), noise(Pioneer type Hum) and lack of Picture adjustments in Service Menu etc. After waiting 12 Months for the HDMI Model i chickened out and got the PV30 last Month. If you do decide to get one Dick Smith PowerHouse have them sub $5000, around $4400 if you have access to a ABN. My Brother checked one(PV50) out a couple of weeks ago and couldn't see any seam but be careful. Regards Basil
dtp Posted August 16, 2005 Author Posted August 16, 2005 Model would be a GREAT help <{POST_SNAPBACK}> TH42PV500A or TH50PV500A
Speedorhaste Posted August 16, 2005 Posted August 16, 2005 Do a Google search on TH-50PV500A (Australian pages only) and you will find the first retailer listed has an advertised price significantly below the RRP (around 20% off). This is an advertised price, not a haggled price, so price matchers should cough up.
Faking Posted August 16, 2005 Posted August 16, 2005 The 50" model might have finally come into my price range!
markus_42 Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 I got the 42" PV500 from JB HiFi for $4600. I looked very closely at the Pioneer 435HD and the Hitachi 7800TD before making my decision. I did pay another $600 odd for a 5 year warranty mind you. Hi Def TV from a Strong 5400 through HDMI looks awesome. DVD's look great too. I checked out the thread mentioned by Basil. Haven't noticed the 'seam' or blotches that some folks OS are talking about. Seems to be an issue for the 50" as far I can tell. It's very quiet. I can't hear anything with all sound muted and my ears up close to the unit. There are plenty of picture adjustment controls to play with: Brightness Contrast Saturation Tint Colour temperature Picture(?) - Standard, Dynamic, Cinema etc...
Steve0011503560186 Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 Paid $6500 package price for the new 50" Panasonic with Samsung HD STB cables and delivery from JB's. Stunning picture on HD TV, glad I waited for this model.
wildcat Posted August 17, 2005 Posted August 17, 2005 I was at Myer the other day and they were comparing the cost price of the 42PV500A with a Samsung I was returning. From their records it looks as though cost price for Myer is around $3510. Now the happy owner of a 42PV500A (for one day anyway). Have noticed a slight buzz from the rear of the unit, but nothing that bothers me at this stage. Alot happier with this that the Samsung.
Basil1503559642 Posted August 18, 2005 Posted August 18, 2005 I was at Myer the other day and they were comparing the cost price of the 42PV500A with a Samsung I was returning.From their records it looks as though cost price for Myer is around $3510. Now the happy owner of a 42PV500A (for one day anyway). Have noticed a slight buzz from the rear of the unit, but nothing that bothers me at this stage. Alot happier with this that the Samsung. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Its hard to know for sure as every Co. has different buying prices and rebates but i was told a similar figure for wholesale price, just over $A3000. The whinging in the UK AV Forum started as soon as they hit the market but the G-8 Model on sale here may be different to the UK ones. Regards Basil
Wayne7497 Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 Wholesale price on the 50" is $6000 incl tax from a freind of mine in the industry...
gt007 Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 Someone has posted this on another thread. Online price of $5998. Panasonic price
Wayne7497 Posted August 22, 2005 Posted August 22, 2005 Guess buy prices vary from vendor to vendor... Mind you im in WA so freight prolly plays a part... but Id say anything around the $6000 Australia Wide would be a good price...
pop3 Posted August 23, 2005 Posted August 23, 2005 Negotiated to a $6,400 delivered home for TH-50PV500A at Binglee, Rhodes Shopping Sydney. Habeeb the sales guy was really a nice guy indeed as I got some $200 worth as compliment! I got it on a 12 months deferred pay scheme through GE. Hope to payoff the loan during this no interest no repayment period. Also paid $440 more for that extended warrenty for 4 more years in addition to the 1-year default. The picture is stunning and colour pattern is brillaint! Planning to buy the Samsung HDMI DVD for $250, I think its the price everywhere I shopped around. I was advised not to invest on any STBs untill I get one with a HDMI output. Will there be one soon? Hope so.
Maverick Posted August 23, 2005 Posted August 23, 2005 Thanks to the internet I got the local Betta store to match a price of $4460.00 Delivered in Alice is a pretty good price in this neck of the woods.
pop3 Posted August 24, 2005 Posted August 24, 2005 Thanks to the internet I got the local Betta store to match a price of $4460.00 Delivered in Alice is a pretty good price in this neck of the woods. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Its a good deal. $4460.00 for a 42"? Is that a new 500A model?
Maverick Posted August 24, 2005 Posted August 24, 2005 Its a good deal. $4460.00 for a 42"? Is that a new 500A model? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes that is for the new 42PV500A, not a demo model either.
broadbean Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 I was at Myer the other day and they were comparing the cost price of the 42PV500A with a Samsung I was returning.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Wildcat, May I ask which Samsung model you returned and why?
Larrikin Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 I paid $4400 for my 42" 500A and they threw in a TEAC High Def set top box for nothing. Who is they? Megamart.
david_h Posted August 25, 2005 Posted August 25, 2005 Paid $4200 for the 42" 500A model at Homezone in the city (Sydney) yesterday
Wayne7497 Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 $6900 50" 500A Including Wall Mount (Vogel) 5 Year warranty 1x 2.5m HDMI - HDMI cable 1x 2.5m DVI - HDMI cable 1x 2.5m Compnonent cable Delivered Harvey Norman Cannington WA...
the$#!Za. Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 david_h can you please tell me the whereabouts in city Homezone is?? That's definitely a nice price. Any other Homezones besides city?? Thanks.
the$#!Za. Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 So sorry for double posting. Larrikin is that Megamart in Sydney?? i just might go tomorrow. Thanks.
david_h Posted August 26, 2005 Posted August 26, 2005 Homezone is in George Street near the intersection with Market Street. Next to the Commonwealth Bank
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