Panasonic EPP 60" plasma TC-P6U50 674.99 + tax (extra 10% off with discover card)

Anyone have a normal link for this / non-EPP.

mase123987 said:   Please put the EPP part in the title.

Done

can this be PM'd to Amazon?

bhumin said:   can this be PM'd to Amazon?

Very unlikely because 1) it's against Amazon's TV price match policy (it's not one of the sites they match), and 2) it requires special access. You might get a CSR willing to do it, but it's highly, highly unlikely.

What I would GREATLY appreciate is if someone who orders can say how long the backorder is (this information should appear on the order confirmation according to the website). I am moving soon, and if it is past my moving date, I will bite and just get it shipped to the new place. I have no TV at the moment and am getting increasingly desperate. This is precisely the set I want at the price I want to pay, but because of the move, ordering is a little tricky.

If this works non-EPP, it's freaking underwater torch hot.

What about a PM at BestBuy........aren't they PM'ing online retailers now?

I see both 50" Class UT50 and 60" Class U50 Series are both at 674 and backordered, which one is hotter? I guess UT50 is a little smarter

MNFRUGALSHOPPER said:   What about a PM at BestBuy........aren't they PM'ing online retailers now?

Even if the BestBuy program were live, it wouldn't matter since BestBuy doesn't carry this model (yet?) As far as I can tell, only Amazon and Wal-Mart carry it among the major retailers. Also, I have some questions about whether the backorders will be filled . . . . I note that this is identified as the same list price as the TC-P50U50 (the 50 inch model) and I suspect an error that will be rectified before things ship.

That said, if it ships at the non-EPP price, I think it's *HOT* and if it ships at the EPP Price . . . whoa nelly! If I hadn't just bought one of these from Amazon, I'd be all of this and figure the worst that could happen is that they might cancel it.

alamask said:   I see both 50" Class UT50 and 60" Class U50 Series are both at 674 and backordered, which one is hotter? I guess UT50 is a little smarter

& unlike the U50, the UT has the same 2,500ffd panel as in their st, gt, & vt (but not the ar filter or pro settings on those higher end models). Most would probably advise that if you don't need the features, & watch in a viewing environment where light isn't a problem, that bigger is better. I'd probably take the UT between those two for the same price. Tough call, but i don't think you can go wrong with either one there.

what is EPP?

hardestyj said:   What is EPP? and what is needed to receive that price?

I am not 100% sure but I think, you have to create a login (free) and then add that item to your cart. I did that but I see $765, not $674 as others have mentioned.

It means employee pricing. Either you work for panasonic (probably not) or your company might have an agreement for getting a code to sign in for EPP pricing. Typically larger companies (especially other manufacturers or software Microsoft/IBM/Apple) will have cross agreement EPP codes to places like Dell/Panasonic/Apple etc.

In this case I know that my company has an EPP login with Panasonic (sorry can't post it), but do some homework on your own internal Intranet or company discounts to see if you have a log in.

got it work for 679. however when they will ship it?? is any good model and how is it so cheap??
Cant make my mind between plasma and LED.

ordered one but no estimated shipping date...

Lvscott said:   Normally one condition for a PM is that the item is in stock.

And that the price is available without special conditions.

Black Friday might bring this full circle.

MNFRUGALSHOPPER said:   What about a PM at BestBuy........aren't they PM'ing online retailers now?

I actually had them PM the Panasonic Online EPP about 4 years ago..and it was $300 less than anywhere else.Got lucky then I know....but when they implement their new policy it should be easier to get BB managers to to deal

polishdreamer said:   Black Friday might bring this full circle.

I agree this could certainly be the case IF the new MSRP is indeed $899 as Panasonic's website seems to indicate. If it is a typo though and it really should be $1099, then this deal probably won't be topped. The majority of the discussion on SD seems to think $899 is in fact the correct MSRP, but I don't really agree at the moment, especially since the smaller 50" is still listed at $899.

Update Now:

1) EPP Price went up to 899 + tax
2) Most if not all 60" models are back-ordered, but expect Panasonic to receive shipment in next week or two
3) Add 2-3 days for shipping to be ordered after step 2, and add 8-10 business days for Delivery to occur
4) The rep says image/picture clarity should be very good and NOT be much different from other higher end models such as ST, UT, GT or VT series. Obviously do not expect smartness in this TV, nor the 3D! (Rep may not exactly authority on TV quality assessment, but an internal person should have some/better clue than average Joe).

BTW, my Roku/TiVo will continue to enhance the power of my TV's Smart-O-Meter guts. I like smart-components as an outside attachment (Roku etc) rather than built-in. 3-4 years from now who knows what all will change on Net/Streaming Apps/devices. A (current) Smart TV can't be updated for a new app 3-4 years from now, where as I'be happy to throw $49-$99 for a Roku and such., be happy with latest future smarts ..

Good Ole' Consumer magazine rated ST/GT/VT models - and rated these very well particularly on image/picture quality. Hoping this model stays on-par with those higher end models.

So for folks who ordered earlier are lucky, do NOT cancel the order (or else expect to pay lot more!), wait a week or two to start hearing clear details on shipment (don't set a date for throwing your new HDTV party yet)

Thanks