price increase: Amazon has raised the price on this TV $300 this week, what gives?
343431
Have been watching this as well. Look at the ratings. I own one and its the best LCD on the market at the moment IMHO. The lowest price I have seen here at Amazon was $2940.00 USD a while back. Which is what I got it for. Since folks have been buying it, and the ratings continue to be 4.75+ stars, the price has been creeping up towards what the local BB and CC are charging for it ($3800+ in my area). I think once the 71 and 81 series hit the streets, this one will drop for sure. But until that time, this one is top dog, at least in my house. The picture maxed out in 1080P will just blow you away!!
1355045
Yea, I am regretting not buying this at $1505 w/ the bluray deal on wed. the 24th. Thinking wow, maybe amazon will have a better BF price, it actually went up $50. And now, well as you all see, $1,606.92+ and no bluray deal. Lets just say I wont be buying from amazon unless the price drops back down. Or might just go elsewhere....
1560576
I just did the same thing. I bought a TV from Amazon at the best price (this morning 01-18-09) and now Onecall has the best price (same day but evening time)The price only went down $30, but hey $30 is $30 and I thought I heard that amazon has price matching through 30 days.Help us!
1126654
I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago (and it is fantastic) and already received a $60 credit due to price drop. I checked this morning and the price was down ANOTHER $100, so I sent in a request for the additional refund. Several hours later, I received a note from Amazon that they couldn't price match Marketplace sellers and yada yada and now I check and the current price is UP $200 from earlier today! So yeah, it's changing faster than the price for gas at a gas station. I should have documented (somehow) what the price was at when I sent in my 2nd request. I'll keep paying attention though! I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago (and it is fantastic) and already received a $60 credit due to price drop. I checked this morning and the price was down ANOTHER $100, so I sent in a request for the additional refund. Several hours later, I received a note from Amazon that they couldn't price match Marketplace sellers and yada yada and now I check and the current price is UP $200 from earlier today! So yeah, it's changing faster than the price for gas at a gas station. I should have documented (somehow) what the price was at when I sent in my 2nd request. I'll keep paying attention... » Read More I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago (and it is fantastic) and already received a $60 credit due to price drop. I checked this morning and the price was down ANOTHER $100, so I sent in a request for the additional refund. Several hours later, I received a note from Amazon that they couldn't price match Marketplace sellers and yada yada and now I check and the current price is UP $200 from earlier today! So yeah, it's changing faster than the price for gas at a gas station. I should have documented (somehow) what the price was at when I sent in my 2nd request. I'll keep paying attention though! « Show Less
1927065
I saw it, too. But this morning, the price was back to >300. And Amazon price trackers (like Ookong.com) don't register the lower price. But i swear that I saw it.
1459022
I ordered this TV on the 18th because there is not a better value out there right now. I called Vizio and they said Amazon ordered a bunch of these TVs last week but they would/could not tell me the official release date. I called Amazon and was told the same. All they would say is that I would get an e-mail as soon as it is released. I have read on-line that the original release month was May but the demand for the 553 was extremely high so they pushed it back to July.
1170085
Thanks for the suggestion. I can afford to until after superbowl.BTW, I noticed that Amazon got rid of the MAP price for this TV today. The price is 1139 officially on the site. No adding to the cart business.
2203022
I have no idea. But I plan on buying this TV off of Amazon within the next 2-3 weeks so I HOPE they still have it listed for sale then!!!
1843219
I just did the same thing. I bought a TV from Amazon at the best price (this morning 01-18-09) and now Onecall has the best price (same day but evening time) The price only went down $30, but hey $30 is $30 and I thought I heard that amazon has price matching through 30 days. Help us!
1911302
hot did you get that deal from US-Appliances? I am also tired of waiting for amazon to get this TV in stock. Oh well, I would rather get from Amazon. I will wait few more days and see what shall happen
565401
I'll add another in the chorus of frustration here. . .I even had the stupid thing in my shopping cart from a couple of days ago because I was doing research on some other components I wanted to order at the same time. I got a "nice" message when I logged in today of the (multiple) price increases. Come on, Amazon, that's like walking up to someone in the store and putting a new sticker on something in their cart!!! On the bright side, however, this TV is $2,999 at Best Buy. . .and I'd have to pay 10% tax to boot!
2055055
Well, I missed the boat on Amazon's initial price of $2849. I'm looking to be just under $3K for the TV, Blu-Ray, and Starter Kit, if possible. US Appliance is now offering a $400 coupon. The total is now $3078, after the $400 coupon and the $30 Blu-Ray coupon. I called to verify. The guy I spoke to seemed very nice and assured me that they are reputable, however, I have read some pretty mediocre reviews about them, so I've decided to wait it out a bit more, until Amazon drops their prices again.
1573487
I purchased this TV in late July, 2011 from Amazon for $598.00 + free shipping and free returns. I love this unit as well as the remote with pull-out keyboard but I am puzzled about why the price has almost doubled. At $1,000.00 this set is overpriced, IMO.
410292
Yeah, I too started looking at the TV after seeing the consumer reports review. Was going to buy it at $900, but after seeing Amazon drop the listed price by $100 and increase their price by $60 I've decided to wait. (I wonder if the consumer reports review led to an increase in demand).Since then I've seen a review or two that listed the SD quality as the TV's greatest weakness, so I'm trying to figure out what the actual consensus is.
2149152
Agreed I was planning on purchasing this set next Friday April 1st, and what the heck happened?!?! All of the sudden the product is under review, and poof amazon liquidates their stock of the TV's. Kinda of bizarre if you ask me, and I'm not sure what people are complaining about but the should shush, at under $1K this TV is an absolute steal.Not a happy customer right now.
1236782
The price has gone back up significantly. Just before xmas it was about $1899, and as soon as the shipping deadline passed for xmas it dropped to $1595 and stayed that way most of January. Now I see it selling for $1,999.99 When the price was $1595 the TV was being sold by Amazon, now it appears that the TV is being sold by Cruthfield which is why there is a drastic increase in price. If you really want this TV, I would wait until Amazon starts selling it again.
1890870
Uhh, $458 for used TV?! I guess the seller didn't get the memo that you can buy a brand new Samsung 32" for around $350 on sale today.