Price drop I am wondering why the price of this TV is higher than what it was before super bowl! Traditionally, the price comes down after super bowl and due to newer version. Especially, in this economy, i would expect to see price reductions to clear some inventory. Any idea? Price drop I am wondering why the price of this TV is higher than what it was before super bowl! Traditionally, the price comes down after super bowl and due to newer version. Especially, in this... » Read More Price drop I am wondering why the price of this TV is higher than what it was before super bowl! Traditionally, the price comes down after super bowl and due to newer version. Especially, in this economy, i would expect to see price reductions to clear some inventory. Any idea? « Show Less
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I just wanted to warn people. After I saw the post by "Internet Shopper" I did some quick background reasearch on basics4home (the person/company selling the TV for $1649). On Ebay the guy/company got a lot of negative comments recently - check this out http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid;=basics4home&ftab;=AllFeedback.So be warnwed - I would have been tempted - but the feedback about him being a potential scamster puts me off.
1048348
Once the price drops I will be purchasing this TV. Once it gets back below $1800.
1048349
I'd like to see it make it down to low 1700s/high 1600s. I want it, but I want a deal on it that's better than 1850.
1048350
Yes the price did go down 2% today, but i think a lot of you and others will agree that it is not enough for them to clear the inventory. I will be ready to buy at low 1700s.
1048351
Oh well! This weekend the price did not go down. I perplexed about price since superbowl.
42952
Yes the price should be lower. I believe the price is staying up because it was recently top rating at Consumer Reports.
1048352
I would say "Don't bother". I attempted to place an order for this TV from basics4home yesterday. I wasn't too worried about it being a scam since (1) I used my credit card, and (2) it was covered by amazon's "a to z guarantee". In less than 24 hours, the order was cancelled by the seller due to what amazon said was an "inventory problem". I received no notification about the cancellation, and only discovered it when I attempted to review the order on the amazon.com website. I don't think basics4home had any intention of ever selling it for the price they quoted.I'm surprised amazon.com even agreed to include them in their list of resellers. I would say "Don't bother". I attempted to place an order for this TV from basics4home yesterday. I wasn't too worried about it being a scam since (1) I used my credit card, and (2) it was covered by amazon's "a to z guarantee". In less than 24 hours, the order was cancelled by the seller due to what amazon said was an "inventory problem". I received no notification about the cancellation, and only discovered it when I attempted to review the order on the amazon.com website. I don't think basics4home had any intention of ever selling it for the price they... » Read More I would say "Don't bother". I attempted to place an order for this TV from basics4home yesterday. I wasn't too worried about it being a scam since (1) I used my credit card, and (2) it was covered by amazon's "a to z guarantee". In less than 24 hours, the order was cancelled by the seller due to what amazon said was an "inventory problem". I received no notification about the cancellation, and only discovered it when I attempted to review the order on the amazon.com website. I don't think basics4home had any intention of ever selling it for the price they quoted.I'm surprised amazon.com even agreed to include them in their list of resellers. « Show Less
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The price may have dropped a little after the Super Bowl, but now with March Madness coming, I would not be surprised to see the price jump back up. Nothing sells TV's like big sproting events, and especially ones that run for a few weeks.
1345462
It wasn't, when I purchased ours. I don't know what it's selling for now, but ours started at $2600, and we watched it slowly go down over several weeks. It hit $1900 for a day or so, then began to rise. I purchased it at $2350. Amazon lets the prices "float", for some marketing reason. Great TV, corner mounted...makes me smile just walking into the room!
1537163
Well Ive been wanting to get this TV and today they raised price to $2139.98 from $1999.99! Is this a comon practce or BS!!John
1070441
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.
2118126
Im getting this tv at Best Buy if Amazon doesn't drop the price back down to around 1900 where it was 2 weeks ago. They keep raising the price and that is kinda of ridiculous. I can get this TV under 2k at my local Best Buy.
1250642
Just bought the KDL46-Z4100 B online for $1687 with no tax and no delivery. You just have to wait and do your research. The prices really dipped immediately after Christmas and there is apparently an LCD screen oversupply in the market so prices will likely dip a bit before coming back up. Also, Sony is in the process of really trying to penetrate the market with the XBR series so the prices are coming down on the models lower on the "depth chart".
120373
You are right about the 4665 price fluctuations. I got it from Electronics Express (through Amazon) for $1950 + shipping, problem is they are out of stock. It's been 3 1/2 weeks since my order. Normally I'd cancel and go through someone else, but I now can't find the tv in stock for any less than $2450! I'm not willing to pay an extra $400, so continue to wait for EE to get a new shipment in.
208546
I just bought this TV yesterday and noticed it went up a couple $$ today. Don't worry about the timing though because Amazon has price guarantee for 30 days. They'll refund you the difference (is what I've read) if the price goes down within the 30 day time frame.
41919
The most likely answer is when this hdtv was shown at the 2013 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) many retailers thought it would sell well so bought a lot of them, but due to Cnet's review of the tv nobody bought it creating an overstock and a price drop due to the CES's date of jan 7 for the new 2014 models. Don't quote me on this though as I am not entirely sure this is why.
1459028
Contact Amazon for official policies on pre-sell prices. Vizio's website states that this TV is slated to go on sell this month. I contacted them a couple of days ago and they told me that they shipped a bunch to Amazon and other Vizio retailers as well. It is now up to Amazon to launch these things. I am cautiously optimistic that this thing will be in my living room within two weeks. (As long as I have it before football season anyways.)
1464131
Hi there! Much of our pricing has to do with supply and demand. Before Christmas, we need to keep adjusting the prices to our stock levels to avoid getting out of stock during the busiest season of the year. Also, as most business do, we try to lower the prices a lot just after Christmas, to also stay competitive during the post-holiday sales. Since the black set has been our most popular, the pricing is a bit higher to keep it from going out of stock too quickly. Hope that helps! If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
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Its like they think that there is some huge sporting event coming up that ppl are going to want to watch on this tv? I think I am going to get it at frys.com $1950 right now or just wait till after the super bowl.
1412066
Sheila: At $278, that wasn't an issue for me. At that price, it's almost a throw away. I'd ask Google. BTW, stay away from extended warrenties. They are not worth the price. If a TV has something wrong with it, you'll know in short order.
2032325
I origionally bought the 40" two weeks ago for $1,059.99 from Nebraska Furnitutre Mart (NFM). I though this was an excelent price for a brand new TV of this quality and i was very impressed with the TV no complaints except i wished i had bought a larger model. Yesterday i noticed Best Buy had the 42" on sale for $999.99 and so i called up NFM and asked if i could return my 40" and get the 42". Not only did they let me exchange my model they credited my credit card to the tune of $107.00. NFM had the 42" on sale for only $959.99 which after tax gave me a savings of $107.00 and a larger set. I had played with the 40" picture settings and had arranged them to suit my viewing preference. So far i have not been able to set the 42" to my liking. And i'm hopeing i can make the correct adjustments. The TV does seem to be the correct size for my lounge and so i am very happy i made the up grade (especially as i am $107.00 better off). I do feel that the 40" had a better picture. This seems insane as it has the same technology but for some reason the 40" seemed to have a sharper picture. It may just be i can see the imperfections on the larger screen. Anyway getting back to your point, the only reason i can think for pricing this TV less than the 40" model is to reduce the stock on the 42" model. I'm guessing they sold a bunch of 40" models over Thanksgiving and felt they needed to reduce stock on the 42" model. We will probably see new technology replacing this model and so i guess its out with the old and in with the new.
1069901
I also was about to purchase at $2544. I am in no hurry though. After the Super Bowl and with tax time coming with a sluggish economy, I think the price will fluctuate favorably....
1388458
Too late for an answer but it comes from a number of factors that cause the price to fluctuate. Many companies other than the major leading companies such as Sony, Samsung, etc, are coming out with their own HDTVs such as Dell, thus, the leading companies have to lower their prices. Yet, those well-known companies could still be considered the "flagship" of the HDTV world.
1489362
Why does the price of this TV keep going up and down every few days. In the last week it has gone from 559 down to 449 and then when I was ready to buy back up to 479