Rediculous Price fluctuation Seriously - 3-4-09 - 3-31, Prices go from 618 to 640 to 612, and then in a day shoot up to 999 (full MSRP) if purchased from Amazon. I almost pulled the trigger at $612, but saw some reviews complaining about heat issues, poor customer service, and even a fire staring in an 806. I come back a couple days later, and the thing is full retail price for a buck short of a grand - what gives? I think at this point, I'll spend 8 C-notes and replace my 9 year old failed Sony DA50ES with a DA2400ES and be done with it. Any thoughts? Rediculous Price fluctuation Seriously - 3-4-09 - 3-31, Prices go from 618 to 640 to 612, and then in a day shoot up to 999 (full MSRP) if purchased from Amazon. I almost pulled the trigger at... » Read More Rediculous Price fluctuation Seriously - 3-4-09 - 3-31, Prices go from 618 to 640 to 612, and then in a day shoot up to 999 (full MSRP) if purchased from Amazon. I almost pulled the trigger at $612, but saw some reviews complaining about heat issues, poor customer service, and even a fire staring in an 806. I come back a couple days later, and the thing is full retail price for a buck short of a grand - what gives? I think at this point, I'll spend 8 C-notes and replace my 9 year old failed Sony DA50ES with a DA2400ES and be done with it. Any thoughts? « Show Less
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I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives? I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since... » Read More I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives? « Show Less
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Wow - I'm pretty sure I checked Crutchfield at some point today and it was 200 off 999 once you put it into the cart. Looks like Onkyo just made my decision that much easier...
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Another thought - it looks like the TX-SR507 and 607 will be available shortly. Maybe a 707 and 807 will follow soon. Why this would lead to a price /increase/, much less a widespread increase mysteriously to exactly MSRP on the same day sans collusion or corporate coercion, is beyond me. Maybe if an 807 is available soon at a sub $700 price I'll bite, otherwise I think I have narrowed my search down to Sony ES or Yamaha.
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J&R; still has it for $649 with free shipping. I don't know if you guys are familiar with J&R; but I lived in NYC for 8 years and they are great. If you live outside of NY you won't have to pay tax either.
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Looks like J&R; or just wait for the new Onkyo's to come out. I see Ebay still has them, if you like Ebay.
23354
Just checked Crutchfield and it's $999, 6th ave is out of stock but it's $999 also. Vanns had it for $599 last week. I might have to try Denon.
23355
I have been watching the price on amazon and it alwasy varied between 611 to 650. but all of sudden they raised it to $999, it doesnt make any sense to any one after looking at this. Are they trying to create a hype or just want to kill the product? whatever so it is not a wise decision in either way.
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I have the Onkyo TX-SR702 that I like very much. I just wanted more watts and the new Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio but not for full price. If the 807 comes out I might take a look but Sony ES or Denon would be just fine.
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I bought my TX-SR806 on 03/16/09 for 639.00. I was watching prices for awhile and finally dropped the hammer. It seems I finally made a good decision. I am now reading the manual. That is always fun. I ran the Audyssey set up and received no error messages, so I suppose it was done correctly. I am not really happy with the bass of my system. I bought a Polk RM95 5 pack and the PSW111 subwoofer. Still studying the Polk manual on subwoofer hook up. Charles
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Purchased mine on January 25th and I'm still waiting in the backorder queue, if that gives you any indication. I'll let you know when mine shows up, as it might give you an idea about yours. Regardless, I think waiting 4 weeks or so for Amazon to restock is well worth paying the MSRP instead of the 20% to 40% markup other online retailers are charging, including some of Amazon's own 3rd party sellers. I don't fault them for charging it though. If consumers are willing to pay the inflated prices then there's no reason a business shouldn't capitalize on it. I'm just saying I won't. waiting 30 days or so for delivery is worth $200 or more in my pocket. End of rant. ;o)
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The $999 is such a super deal, that Amazon very quickly runs out of the stock each time they offer it. I have seen twice this happening after only 24-36 hours of this TV being available. I guess Amazon does not have the certainty of whether and/or when it will receive new stock from Samsung, and does not want to have customers disatisfied due to backordering (a common cause of complaints and negative reviews in other vendors sites). The previous time I had exactly your experience. I saw the deal, thought about it for a few hours, and by then it was gone. This time, as soon as I saw it back in stock, I immediately pressed the "place your order" button. This was on 1/15/10. I am looking forward to receiving the TV in a few days.
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If I understand what you are saying about price variances. Please remember there are several independent stores selling this product. We are only selling 60 count and the fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) stores are pretty much consistent but you will always have variance. I would buy from an FBA store but just check for yourself
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Ya know, I wonder if Amazon tracks the interest (no of hits) on an item, then raises the price temporarily because it "senses" pending purchases. Ya gotta believe they do this. Why else the $20 increase? Then again, why not a $50 increase?Hope you guys get your SR606 in time for Christmas. Don't let the $20 turn you off. This should be a really good system and you can make-up the $20 by purchasing your HDMI, etc cables at Monoprice.com (there's my Christmas present/tip to you both!).Tony
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I was about to order, but then saw the price increase. I've felt like I was watching commodity trading on the pricing the last couple of weeks. Just a guess on my part, but perhaps they are starting to receive units with the new 2009 maps, and that is the reason for the uptick in price? Again, merely an uneducated guess on my part. I'm looking at pcrush(d0tc0m) to order at $235 now.
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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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Tech Geek, appreciate your view. How is SR11 working for you ? Junior Piquito, I noticed that AbesOfMaine is selling it for 730 (plus free bag). I've been following prices on various web sites for 4-5 weeks now. At one point, Amazon.com dropped to 790. I don't know why it shot back up. I've never bought anything from AbesOfMaine before and have had a wonderful experience with Amazon.com shipping and customer service so far. I am going to wait out another week and if it doesn't drop, will buy it from the other place. I hope amazon can offer competitive price.
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Yes, I realize this... I saw the price back in mid July as well but didn't order it then because I wasn't ready yet. I'm wondering if the price will every go back down to that... and my guess is that it's not likely... I see it from $1900ish area. I think it's too popular of a TV for them to drop the price now.
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Yes I also noticed that. I had purchased this camera last month and returned mine for an exchange due to possibly being defective (after an email exchange with Canon support). Unfortunately they then emailed me that they no longer had it in stock and didn't know when they were going to get more. They could only offer me a refund. They finally showed it back in stock but then I was amazed at the price! I even emailed them to find out why but just got a non answer (to be expected I guess) about how their suppliers set the prices. As you say, this price is higher than Canons, so it makes you wonder what they are playing at. I guess they don't want anyone to buy it from them...!
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I didn't realize TV's trade like stocks these days??? I had it in my cart for $1055.00 on 8/24 in the AM and an hour later it went to $1,100+, now its $1,222? Funny how I have never seen anything go down in price after putting in my cart. I've seen things go down a bit when in saved items but never when you're ready to check out. I'm a huge Amazon fan but someone is playing games here.
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Same thing happened to me this week. On Tuesday I put it in my cart at $349.00. On Wednesday I went to purchase and the price was $399.00. I didn't know what to do so I decided to wait. On Thursday I checked and the price was $349.00 again, so I jumped on it. I would suggest waiting, however I have no idea why the price fluctuates so much. Good luck!
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Amazon keeps tweeking the price of this 550 and the other models constantly. Even daily!!!!! Mostly by just a few bucks???I recently bought my daughter a 550 for $879. I wanted one also so I waiting, hoping the price would drop a little. Nope......now the same set is over $900.So I found the same set at US Appliance for $849. Free shipping Sorry Amazon
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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 $1,999.99When 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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I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives?
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Prices fluctuate. If you shop on Amazon long enough, you'll find that prices for certain item categories (like physical books) are more stable than others (like personal electronics). It almost certainly wasn't a straight shoot from $17 to $28. The price probably rose and dropped, rose and dropped, before eventually reaching $28.00. And it's possible that the $17 price listing was from another vendor than the $28 price listing. $17 sounds awful low for this product. I'm guessing the $17 price was from a third party--not shipped and sold directly by Amazon. Marketplace sellers will sometimes lower the item price to draw customers in, only to raise the shipping and handling to more than compensate for the subtotal deduction. Keep an eye on the price--check it every day. In my experience, if the price reached $17 once, it probably will again. But it might take a few more months to get there.
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Its like you guys are speaking after my own heart. I totally feel the same way. I was about to pull the trigger on this set and boom another 200 dollars... Ouch. Unless this set drops to the 2168 it was at or lower I'll be taking my business elsewhere. What were you thinking Amazon ???