Reason(s) for insane price increase for LG LHB977? Does anyone know the reason(s) for the recent insane price increase for the LG LHB977?
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I noticed the same thing. I don't think they are making them anymore and everyone is out of stock . The new LHB975 won't be out until May sometime. And may be until mid summer when you can get one. So it appears those vendors with this list $599 product jacked up the prices. Yesterday there were a couple refirb units and one used on Amazon for around $500. Today there were none. I just happened to look tonight late and a used unit came up for $518 shipped. Amazon Warehouse who guarantees it to work. So I snapped it up as I am ready to convert over and if the 975 is that much better can use it in my bedroom and get one of those. Very strange indeed. The used unit won't be available until Mar 20 so I'll keep looking and maybe things will open up again. Guess lots of others will too. Good luck or it might be awhile before we see something with this capability.
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I'm also disappointed, now it's up to 69.99! It use to a bargain compared to Anker. Not sure about that anymore... It must be demand like everything else. Did you find an alternative?
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Now this thing is up to $1606? is everyone seeing this same price? Why in the world is the price rising like this in $50 chunks? It's like they are trying to make us buy the LNA46750 ($1630 or so). Makes no sense to me...there are apparently many TV buyers at the ready if Amazon wasn't jerking the price all over the place. If they don't get things straightened out shortly, I'll buy it over at Newegg. They're pretty reputable from what I understand, and the Newegg price of $1529 (free shipping) is looking better by the minute - though product appears to be on backorder or something over there. Patience will be a virtue here I guess. Now this thing is up to $1606? is everyone seeing this same price? Why in the world is the price rising like this in $50 chunks? It's like they are trying to make us buy the LNA46750 ($1630 or so). Makes no sense to me...there are apparently many TV buyers at the ready if Amazon wasn't jerking the price all over the place. If they don't get things straightened out shortly, I'll buy it over at Newegg. They're pretty reputable from what I understand, and the Newegg price of $1529 (free shipping) is looking better by the minute - though product appears to be on backorder or something over... » Read More Now this thing is up to $1606? is everyone seeing this same price? Why in the world is the price rising like this in $50 chunks? It's like they are trying to make us buy the LNA46750 ($1630 or so). Makes no sense to me...there are apparently many TV buyers at the ready if Amazon wasn't jerking the price all over the place. If they don't get things straightened out shortly, I'll buy it over at Newegg. They're pretty reputable from what I understand, and the Newegg price of $1529 (free shipping) is looking better by the minute - though product appears to be on backorder or something over there. Patience will be a virtue here I guess. « Show Less
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I have no idea why the huge price increase, but I SURE AM HAPPY I bought mine in April, 2011, for $229.99. And, I am thrilled with its performance. Chuck
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Yeah! I realized that they went up too. I thought it was just me. I know that Amazon practices in targeted consumer marketing, where they raise prices for things you normally buy while someone else would look at the same product and it would be half the price. So I don't know if Amazon raised it to $65 now because of my preferences or if its the same for everyone else. Pretty shady tactics if you ask me.
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I was surprised by that too. I don't really know why that is the case. If I were to guess they may have stopped production of those models (the 250gb Last of Us and the 500gb slim). Since there are less of those models in the wild now Amazon may be pricing them higher. That was my reasoning but I don't have any definitive information.
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Hello, Increases in price are due to an increase from the manufacturer. Do you have the order number from the last time you ordered this product from us, so I can see what the cost was then.Thanks,Mark at Peters Select
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I think the price went up because Sony was having a promotion that if you bought the TV together with a home theater system, the home theater system was essentially free. Now that the promo is over, I suspect the TV price will drop.
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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.
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Great Job, they raise the price for cyber monday this tv was $1699 three hours ago and i was going to buy it today i waited to see if they would lower the price, guess they took the other route i guess i wont be buying this TV today.
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I was going to probably place my order tonight for this TV and now I see they jacked up the price 400 bucks. So much for that. Why does Amazon mess with the price so much? Rather annoying.
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Really good question and I have no idea. Further, the price has jumped ~100% since my purchase in late 2013. Something funny going on, for sure! Excellent question and insight!
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I bought a 95 at best buy magnolia store yesterday for 999.00. Only certain stores with the magnolia store out back have it so call ahead. But at least they aren't upcharging.
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I've been watching this item as well and noticed the price increase. It's 999 if you buy it straight from HP, however you have to pay for shipping.I'm looking at purchasing this laptop for the upcoming school year, so I will continue to watch.
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Michael...absolutely correct. Although, I must tell you during the time I was there shopping for a new TV, there was a customer buying a brand new Samsung model (I think it was the new 950 Series) which they mistakenly labeled with the WRONG price. We're talking over $1,000 wrong!!! They honored the lower price because it was their mistake and the guy had such a BIG smile on his face.
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I can't believe the current price! I bought this unit about three years ago for $100 and now the price has more than tripled? What gives, Amazon?
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i just bought this yesterday, im sorry but i might have been the source of its rapid increase in price. :/