The first one on the front page! GO GO GO Get it now! For CA ppl, after tax is about $1730. Still beats Amazon.com and OneCall.com ! However, if no local tax, $1599 STEAL FREE SHIP!
The first one on the front page! GO GO GO Get it now! For CA ppl, after tax is about $1730. Still beats Amazon.com and OneCall.com ! However, if no local tax, $1599 STEAL FREE SHIP!
I got this last time Frys had it for $1,599. No tax and free delivery to NY, which is especially nice since NY passed a law that requires most websites to collect sales tax in NY. Frys is one of the few that still don't.
It seems like you have to add it to your cart to see the $1599 price. Thanks OP I am helping a friend get a TV and he is considering this one. It was $1699 earlier this afternoon.
Not trying to thread crap, but my friend was looking at the 550 for $1599 and after looking at it again at Frys we wandered into Circuit City who had the 550 and 650 next to each other. the 650 has more contrast (I think 30000/1 vs 20000/1)(insert your "they might have been set up differently comment here") and has 120hz vs. 60. The 750 is even more spectacular with a 50000/1 contrast ratio. It is a very noticeable difference. Thought you might want to check them out in person. By the way, Fry's San Marcos had the 550 for 1599 yesterday, today the 21st it was tagged on the floor at 2199.
watchtower7 said: Not trying to thread crap, but my friend was looking at the 550 for $1599 and after looking at it again at Frys we wandered into Circuit City who had the 550 and 650 next to each other. the 650 has more contrast (I think 30000/1 vs 20000/1)(insert your "they might have been set up differently comment here") and has 120hz vs. 60. The 750 is even more spectacular with a 50000/1 contrast ratio. It is a very noticeable difference. Thought you might want to check them out in person. By the way, Fry's San Marcos had the 550 for 1599 yesterday, today the 21st it was tagged on the floor at 2199.
Of course it's a noticeable difference, the 650 and 750 cost substantially more money.
The 650 sells for $2,299 + shipping - which comes out to an almost 50% price differential - The 750 sells for over $1,100 more.
For the price, this is by far the best value in 52" LCDs. If your looking to spend over $2,000 - there are definitely several models which are better quality in that price range.
watchtower7 said: the 650 has more contrast (I think 30000/1 vs 20000/1)(insert your "they might have been set up differently comment here") and has 120hz vs. 60. The 750 is even more spectacular with a 50000/1 contrast ratio. It is a very noticeable difference.The 650 and 750 have identical contrast--in fact, they have essentially identical pictures all around as far as I know. The 750 has more uppity features, though, many of which most people would probably never use. The 750 also has a more ritzy, Bravia-like bezel, which some have actually found a distraction because in darkened rooms its clear edges can throw off a glint.
If you go through live.com, you can pick up a 650 from Adorama for $2063 shipped (the 750 is $2350 shipped). If you click-thru to Butterfly Photo from live.com, the 550 ends up being $1519.70 shipped after the kickback from Microsoft.
Also, HDGuru is predicting another round of flat-panel price cuts from most manufacturers around August 24. And a securities analyst sees even more significant cuts coming in October.
I found the Samsung LN52A750 for around $1990+shipping at this link when I was searching around for prices. However, I did not purchase the TV. Here's the link http://www.prestigecamera.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=9959542&l=Everyprice
hdtv said: I found the Samsung LN52A750 for around $1990+shipping at this link when I was searching around for prices. However, I did not purchase the TV. Here's the link http://www.prestigecamera.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ID=9959542&l=EverypriceOne good link deserves another.
hdtv
Member
posted: Aug. 22, 2008 @ 1:16a
My bad. I should have checked the reselleratings.com. I was about to make the purchase the other night. Good thing I did not do it.
If you go through live.com, you can pick up a 650 from Adorama for $2063 shipped (the 750 is $2350 shipped). If you click-thru to Butterfly Photo from live.com, the 550 ends up being $1519.70 shipped after the kickback from Microsoft.
could you explain how to get the live.com discount?
wzhang22
Broke Member
posted: Aug. 23, 2008 @ 9:37a
Jumped in the Costco's 52in Philips this week. Not too happy with its speakers. The 120Hz doesn't seem to impress me either. This one with free shipping and no tax in NY, ordered one right away. It's almost $400 cheaper. Amazon is selling this for $1799. No way I can find a reputable retailer at this price. Hope the speakers will be better too. No need to get the Philips back to Costco.
Thanks OP. I bought it with AMEX. If the price does drop within 60 days, I'm still protected.
If you go through live.com, you can pick up a 650 from Adorama for $2063 shipped (the 750 is $2350 shipped). If you click-thru to Butterfly Photo from live.com, the 550 ends up being $1519.70 shipped after the kickback from Microsoft.
could you explain how to get the live.com discount?Go here and click on the "Go to Store" button that you want. It's pretty much self-explanatory from there. Enter your email address and the requested code. You'll get a momentary screen saying, " Your cash-back is active," etc., then you'll be directed to the store's website. You must complete the order from the browser window that Live Search opens on your computer, and it must be completed within sixty minutes. Don't use coupons to further discount your purchase, as that will nullify your Live Search kickback (if you have a coupon that gives a greater discount than Live Search, then use that instead). Once your transaction is complete, you'll be emailed further directions on how to register at Live.com. Once that's done, you'll have to wait 60 days before the money in your Live.com account can be paid out via the method you specify.
There is no ceiling for the amount you can get back on a single transaction conducted this way. But Live Search transactions done through eBay--Buy-it-Now purchases--are limited to a $200 refund per transaction.
You should read the complete Live Search directions, including the Terms & Conditions and FAQ. If you have additional questions, get answers directly from Microsoft via either online chat or email. And please don't take my mentioning of Butterfly or Adorama as a recommendation to do business with these companies. Do your own research and make sure you yourself feel comfortable with whatever reseller you choose. Butterfly in particular--which also does business as BestBuyPlasma, PlasmaBay, and LCDTVs (these stores are listed at Live Search too)--while seemingly reliable and not a bait-and-switch shop, has been known to try to upsell customers before processing their orders--so if you do business with this company, be prepared for an aggravating phone call! You also need to consider your ability to deal with the hassle and expense of returning a TV to an online reseller, should such a dismal eventuality be necessary. Some Internet dealers might even prove belligerent or impossible to work in this situation....
kptgreg
New Member
posted: Aug. 28, 2008 @ 5:42p
I did the LCDTV/Butterfly photo option using Cash Back Microsoft Live Search described above and in another thread (Fry's charges me tax in CA and it's no longer available.) I was very skeptical when I found out LCDTV was Butterfly Photo. I called when I received their email about my order and they tried to sell me a extended warranty that I turned down. For $59 I did buy the 3 to 5 day Manna shipping option since I am going out of town and couldn't wait 10 to 14 days (free shipping.) I was very nervous about all of this but it worked out great. And LCDTV/Butterfly Photo answered the phone all the time and were very helpful. And I called a lot because I was skeptical. The Manna shipping guys scheduled the delivery and arrived on time and even carried the t.v. upstairs, unboxed it and put it on my entertainment center. I plugged it in and it worked great. I tipped them $20. My Cash Back Live Search account also shows I have $154 but you can't touch it for awhile - I believe because they must make sure the transaction is fine.
This turned out to be an amazing deal. I hooked up my Playstation 3 and watched a Blu-Ray - I am Legend - unbelievable! Also, hooked up my HD camcorder and watched some footage I shot - unbelievable! I called Direct TV and told them I was canceling (strategy) so they gave me $99 NFL Superfan HD, $10 off my bill for 12 months and a HD DVR with installation for free. I had previously purchased Sunday Ticket four years running. Direct TV is coming in two days. I can not wait for football season!
I hope this helps someone else. I received this 52" t.v. in the five days shipping for a little over $1600 and I am very happy. I was going to order a refurbished through Second Act but they didn't have this model in stock. I did a lot of research and the Samsung 550 is my favorite in my price range. The 650 and 750 and other Samsungs seem to reflect light really bad compared to the 550. The difference in the picture is not that much and the 650 has that stupid red stripe around it. I also read that plasmas are going to be stopped manufacturing so I went LCD. I watched many of the 120 hz television and wasn't impressed. Sometimes I think it looks worse. The Samsung 550 plays Blu-rays at 24 hz 1080p and it looks better then the theater.
Many thanks to this forum for alerting me to this deal.
Thanks for the detailed write-up of your experience. It's good to hear it worked out with Butterfly, and you got a new 52" 550 at a great price.
Thought I'd add that Live Search cash-back rates have suddenly gone up across the board. Butterfly is now at 11.25%--which drops the final shipped price of a LN52A550--still $1670 online--to $1,482.13.
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