brian_2234 Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi everyone, i am new to this forum. I am located in Melbourne and have been getting people together for a group buy for the new LA46F81 Samsung and free 26" R7 offer. If anyone is interested the purchase is going to be made through Retra Vision store Cash $3290. 2% extra for Credit Card. If anyone is interested let me know. Hi, New to this forum as well. Been following it for quite some time. I am definitely interested and also in Melbourne. Can you count me in? When will the purchase take place - hopefully before the end of the promotion. How do I get details on the group buy? Thanks. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcut Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi I was about to order one of these from HN on the weekend but there price was $3700. If anyone in Brisbane is interested in a group buy please PM me and I will do the legwork and try and arrange a good deal with a Retravision up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi, where abouts in Melbourne are you from, that is a very good deal. At this stage without the TV being available in stores I have so far priced it around the $3500 mark. So at your price I would be very interested in purchasing with you.At JB in Preston they were installing the LA40F81 yesterday and I will tell you the picture was amazing. It stood out from all other LCD's, this is clearly going to sell well... Hi. I live in Bundoora. I have been to JB in Preston and had a look at the 40". They got stocks last Thursday. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hi,New to this forum as well. Been following it for quite some time. I am definitely interested and also in Melbourne. Can you count me in? When will the purchase take place - hopefully before the end of the promotion. How do I get details on the group buy? Thanks. Brian Hi, I need to get at least 20 people together by the 30th of Novemeber. You can contact me on 0414 49 8835. My name is Douglas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 the problem with the LED lighting is it operates in 'banks'. there are 2 knows issues with this and 1 is there is a 'ball effect' where (on avsforums) people are saying the led backlighting can't keep up with the panel and you get a smearing effect. Additionally, because in really dark scenes the LED's can switch off, it can rate very highly on contrast tests. however when you have a mix of light and dark you're back to normal, or if not then you lose the light detail becuase the bank of LED's is 'off'. Cnet still gave the editors choice to the XBR...as far as i'm aware, there's also a 'normally' backlit model that's really good as well... not sure if we'll get that here though. ugh you edited out the link to avs, but yeah those comments on avs just killed me, I was so looking forward to the LED model and not only found out that there are issues being reported with the first generation that's not even out in Australia, but also there are issues with the 120/100Hz technologies on both Samsung and Sony HDTVs, and then that even same model TVs look different to each other as well... All I wanted was a properly working 40" LED backlighting model, how HARD can it be GEESH !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazander18 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hi, I need to get at least 20 people together by the 30th of Novemeber. You can contact me on 0414 49 8835. My name is Douglas. Count me in as well! How exactly will it work though? I am a newbie to group buys (as I guess most of us are). Once you have some more details together, let us know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlx Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 With the LED models, you can turn off the "local dimming" function if you don't like it. Then the LED will be always on like a standard back light but it will last a lot longer and use a lot less power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew81 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hi everyone, i am new to this forum. I am located in Melbourne and have been getting people together for a group buy for the new LA46F81 Samsung and free 26" R7 offer. If anyone is interested the purchase is going to be made through Retra Vision store Cash $3290. 2% extra for Credit Card. If anyone is interested let me know. douglas, did they mention a suitable price for the 40" F81? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 douglas,did they mention a suitable price for the 40" F81? I only made the deal with with 46" 20 buy. Because you only get a 19" free lcd tv with the 40" the 46" works out as a better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Count me in as well! How exactly will it work though? I am a newbie to group buys (as I guess most of us are). Once you have some more details together, let us know! Email me your details and i'll place your name on the list. Once I have 20+ names i'll place the order. All the money and deposits will be placed through Retra Vision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 DouglasG: start a dedicated thread mate, I think you'll get a lot more action that way. Add my name to the list as interested, I was considering the 40" model but may be swayed up to the 46 if I can get it past the Minister of Finance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lentest Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 HiI was about to order one of these from HN on the weekend but there price was $3700. If anyone in Brisbane is interested in a group buy please PM me and I will do the legwork and try and arrange a good deal with a Retravision up here. Hi paulcut, I can't PM you, so I'll have to hope you see this post. I'm in Bris and interest in this LCD TV. Is this for a 46"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 DouglasG: start a dedicated thread mate, I think you'll get a lot more action that way. Add my name to the list as interested, I was considering the 40" model but may be swayed up to the 46 if I can get it past the Minister of Finance... Hi, just started a new thread Topis "Samung LA46F81 46" + 26" Group Buy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hi paulcut,I can't PM you, so I'll have to hope you see this post. I'm in Bris and interest in this LCD TV. Is this for a 46"? You need 5 posts before you can use PMs boss... throw some random posts in HERE to bump it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 This is the link to Douglasg's thread: http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=57305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z2177199 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Any one in Sydney can get the same or better deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Any one in Sydney can get the same or better deal? I have checked again and the cost price for JB Hifi Preston is $3441.00. I could only get this price buy Retra Vision dipping into there rebate. Therefore having to order 20 as a commerial order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastiha Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone, i am new to this forum. I am located in Melbourne and have been getting people together for a group buy for the new LA46F81 Samsung and free 26" R7 offer. If anyone is interested the purchase is going to be made through Retra Vision store Cash $3290. 2% extra for Credit Card. If anyone is interested let me know. I can match this for a group of 20. I will not charge extra if you choose to purchase via credit card. Shipping is extra and I can ship this with insurance around Australia. I will create a new part number on my web site once I get 20 who PM me however I have found in the past that it has been difficult to get this many people to do a group buy when it is a high value product. Edited November 21, 2007 by mastiha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastiha Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I forgot to mention that I will also still provide the 2% discount on the group buy price if you pay by direct deposit. This would minimize the shipping charges and, in many cases, almost negate it completely. I will provide a coupon code once the 20 is reached for this discount and I will provide updates from time to time on how many people have joined the group buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I have checked again and the cost price for JB Hifi Preston is $3441.00. I could only get this price buy Retra Vision dipping into there rebate. Therefore having to order 20 as a commerial order. Hi everyone, just an update i have 9 people so far from Melbourne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z2177199 Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I can match this for a group of 20. I will not charge extra if you choose to purchase via credit card.Shipping is extra and I can ship this with insurance around Australia. I will create a new part number on my web site once I get 20 who PM me however I have found in the past that it has been difficult to get this many people to do a group buy when it is a high value product. Hi mastiha What is the "walk-in, cash deposit and cash paid at pickup" price for the LA46F81BDX ? Do i qualify for the 2% discount? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icy Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hi everyone, just an update i have 9 people so far from Melbourne. so how would the payment be done, do all 20 people show up at the shop at the same time so it's basically limited to Melbourne residents or is there some money transferring involved which would make it a bit o.O? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastiha Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hi mastihaWhat is the "walk-in, cash deposit and cash paid at pickup" price for the LA46F81BDX ? Do i qualify for the 2% discount? Thanks All our orders are shipped directly from the distributor to the customer and is covered by insurance. Based on what we have listed on our site at the moment. The 2% direct deposit discount on $3399 is approx $68. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulcut Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 HiI was about to order one of these from HN on the weekend but there price was $3700. If anyone in Brisbane is interested in a group buy please PM me and I will do the legwork and try and arrange a good deal with a Retravision up here. Just a quick update. One of the major retailers in Brisbane has quoted me $3400 for the 46" F8 if I can organise 5 people. PM me if you are interested and want the details. BTW this was a credit card price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DouglasG Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 so how would the payment be done, do all 20 people show up at the shop at the same time so it's basically limited to Melbourne residents or is there some money transferring involved which would make it a bit o.O? Hi, the way it is going to work is once i have 20 people I will give the list to Retra vision. Each person needs to pay a deposit of $10% to Retra vision. Once stock arrives each person can pick up the TV or arrange delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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