As of midnight 8/17, this deal is officially dead! _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
For those who bought their TV's at a higher price, you can try going back to BB and price-matching these prices (More Info):
Receipt Scan for 42" TV (thx noy81) Store Location: 7550 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93720 (Store 121)
The price guarantee is YMMV, but many people have succeeded doing a PM to Sears. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As of Midnight PST 8/13/08, the Panasonic 42" TV is back in stock!
Home Theater Installation is still OOS. If the installation come back in stock, add it to cart and after rebate, the TV comes out to be $689.99. (Installation also works with this offer)
1. Add TV 2. Add Sound Bar Setup (Or other eligible setups) 3. See new price at checkout ($839.98 + tax) 4. Call BB to override $70 delivery charge (if applicable) 5. Pick up TV, and then cancel Sound Bar Setup (YMMV) - this brings total down to $689.99.
$150 rebate *might* work with the sound bar installation. Members called Panasonic and while most were told that it is not eligible, some were told that it is eligible. It doesn't hurt to try!
There is a free Phillips Speakers System with purchase of a qualifying TV. But currently, Panasonic TVs do not qualify (Details).
Some people are buying a TV stand for $200, submitting the $200 Rebate (you only need the UPC code from the TV with the stand circled in the receipt), and returning the stand. This will further reduce the price of the TV by ~$200. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Home Theater Installation and TV was in-stock for a period of time this morning (~9-9:50AM PST 8/12/08). Add them both, and the total would have been $749.99 + tax - $200 rebate = ~$600. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As of 8/12/08 2AM PST, you can still get the TV for $699.98 + tax (+ shipping) if you add the TV plus Geek Squad Sound Bar Setup. Call BB and cancel the installation, and you may still be able to get the TV for $549.99 + tax. (Complete Offer Details)
Below is the original post (8/10/08 - 1PM PST): _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TV + Home Theater - $690 Installation - $200 Minus $200 rebate ---------------------------- TOTAL = $690 + tax
There might be a $70 Geek Squad delivery charge (YMMV). Some members are reporting not being charged the $70 delivery fee.
Choose in-store pickup to save on shipping.
You can try to combine with a 10% off mover's coupon. You can also try canceling the installation and getting the $200 refund (+ $70 delivery fee, if applicable). Sell the home theater system to make this deal even sweeter.
get the speaker setup for 150..instead of the 200$ setup, makes it sweeter
Yes, but then you would only get $150 back.
Yes but still a good deal after rebate. Sell the theater for $100-$150 or so and this is a damn good deal. You could try selling the setup too, though I'm not sure it's transferable. mez
wlciii
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 3:56p
keeps trying to charge me $70 for "delivery" of the setup even though I have selected pickup for both the TV and the speakers. Anyone else having this problem?
partialinsomniac
Tired Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 3:56p
Have people actually had success in canceling installation while retaining the discount?
wlciii said: keeps trying to charge me $70 for "delivery" of the setup even though I have selected pickup for both the TV and the speakers. Anyone else having this problem?
Yes, it's for the Geek Squad installation delivery charge (YMMV). If you can somehow return the installation, they will waive the $70 fee.
savvyshopper
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 4:14p
3. IMPORTANT: This rebate offer is on Installation OR Furniture. This rebate cannot be divided to claim both Installation AND Furniture.
Did anyone try the Home entertainment furniture instead of the installation?
savvyshopper said: 3. IMPORTANT: This rebate offer is on Installation OR Furniture. This rebate cannot be divided to claim both Installation AND Furniture.
Did anyone try the Home entertainment furniture instead of the installation?
Thanks!
But what furniture will bring the price of the TV down by 300 bucks?
kondahills
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 4:18p
Geek Squad - Standard Home Theater Setup SHTSCOM $199.99 Delivery Deliver to: Delivery: $70.00
Note: You will schedule your delivery date in the next step.
Is anybody getting charged for geek squad set up? Is shows up as pick up not available for this item.
wlciii
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 4:24p
iceui2 said: wlciii said: keeps trying to charge me $70 for "delivery" of the setup even though I have selected pickup for both the TV and the speakers. Anyone else having this problem?
Yes, it's for the Geek Squad installation delivery charge (YMMV). If you can somehow return the installation, they will waive the $70 fee.
I used the "click to call" button and they were able to place the order without the delivery fee.
savvyshopper
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 4:24p
DrummerJoe said: savvyshopper said: 3. IMPORTANT: This rebate offer is on Installation OR Furniture. This rebate cannot be divided to claim both Installation AND Furniture.
Did anyone try the Home entertainment furniture instead of the installation?
Thanks!
But what furniture will bring the price of the TV down by 300 bucks?
You are right, after trying a couple of different things, I found out only the Geek Squad install reduces the TV price by about $300.
I am about to pull the trigger. Is this a decent TV? How about the HT, is that any good to use instead of selling it?
lowmazda
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 4:26p
Doesn't the setup of professional installation of $179 qualify for an additional $100 savings thanks to HD Advantage?
Or is that instore only?
NM. It's for tv's $999 and higher. This sale price is $989.
savvyshopper said: DrummerJoe said: savvyshopper said: 3. IMPORTANT: This rebate offer is on Installation OR Furniture. This rebate cannot be divided to claim both Installation AND Furniture.
Did anyone try the Home entertainment furniture instead of the installation?
Thanks!
But what furniture will bring the price of the TV down by 300 bucks?
You are right, after trying a couple of different things, I found out only the Geek Squad install reduces the TV price by about $300.
If you look at your cart when you add all items and next to Geek Squad they state they are giving $300 rebate for certain Geek Squad services w/ purchase of a qualifying HDTV
I am about to pull the trigger. Is this a decent TV? How about the HT, is that any good to use instead of selling it?
I just pulled the trigger! I also clicked the call button like another poster stated at checkout to get the $70 waived. My total was $938.xx - $200 rebate $738.00 not bad.
fvfquaker said: I just pulled the trigger! I also clicked the call button like another poster stated at checkout to get the $70 waived. My total was $938.xx - $200 rebate $738.00 not bad.
I bought this in April the last time Panny had an install rebate, TV was $999 on sale. This is a great deal now, wish I would have waited.
I was thinking about getting this but I probably just get a similar unit from costco for $800 b/c:
1. I don’t need the home theater. Actually, I just gave my uncle a $500 Sony home theater that I got about 2 years ago. 2. Even if I pay $100 more, I don’t need to deal w/ the rebate and I get 90 days return + 2 years warranty w/ Costco.
I just don’t think I can make much $$ from selling the home theater on eBay after shipping, eBay fee, and paypal fee. It's still a decent deal for those w/o costco membership.
not combinable with other offers, in fine print, both on panny rebate and discover parameters, one might lose the panny rebate, and services, i.e., the install are not to be included in the 5%
greener said: pdxor said: Save 5% more if you use discover.
not combinable with other offers, in fine print, both on panny rebate and discover parameters, one might lose the panny rebate, and services, i.e., the install are not to be included in the 5% The Discover Cash Back is always on the back end like FW CashBack and is totally transparent to Best Buy's checkout system, doesn't show up anywhere on the invoice.
passman
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 7:37p
Can I get this deal in store?? Can I get the home theater free with another TV?
I need a 32" HDTV to fit in my Entertainment Center. I would like to get one 42" and one 32" and two home theater systems. Also would like to use the two years financing for purchases over $999. Any thoughts?
ngates815
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 7:45p
Sorry for a newb question but do I actually have to have geek squad come and install it? or no
agoramilio
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2008 @ 8:00p
could i walk into the store and set this deal up? or is it only available online?
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