Super Bowl Prices? Supply & Demand? I was about to buy this TV today; however, it went up $150 from yesterday to $2700. Not sure if it Super Bowl Pricing, Supply and Demand, or Xmas-motivated pricing before. I think I will wait and see what it falls to after Super BowlUpdate: 10:20PM CST and $150 more than it was this morning -- $2850. Super Bowl Prices? Supply & Demand? I was about to buy this TV today; however, it went up $150 from yesterday to $2700. Not sure if it Super Bowl Pricing, Supply and Demand, or Xmas-motivated... » Read More Super Bowl Prices? Supply & Demand? I was about to buy this TV today; however, it went up $150 from yesterday to $2700. Not sure if it Super Bowl Pricing, Supply and Demand, or Xmas-motivated pricing before. I think I will wait and see what it falls to after Super BowlUpdate: 10:20PM CST and $150 more than it was this morning -- $2850. « Show Less
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Best Buy calls it HD Advantage program. You get $X off if you sign up for DirectTV HD with a 2 yr contract, $X off if you have them install it, $X if you purchase a Blu-ray or HDDVD player, etc. See today's ad for example. You have to spend more money to get more off the TV pretty much.
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Don't forget that the new 6 and 7 series Samsung models are coming out in March. This will surely have an effect on the pricing of the the 71 series.
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For three hundred I can hold for a while. It would be nice for the super bowl but the old will be fine for a while. That was to big of a jump!! The way that people watch and study on this size of an investment, this has to hurt there sales. I think they have been going to the gas station to long and now they think they can gouge us too. I hope it comes down soon, it a good looking TV.
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Yes, the new 6 and 7 series (coming out in March) has an improved less reflective screen, improved 120hz automotion, a faster 4ms lcd panel, higher 30,000:1 contrast ratio and thumbwheel remote. Was going to make the move right now on the LNT5271 (and a matching stand) but Amazon's recent price increase to $2799 is over $300 more now than other very highly rated online suppliers (including shipping too), so I'll wait it out and might even just get the new 6 series. Even my local Best Buy retail store (who is usually high priced) is now at $2699 with their 10% off which is even less than the new Amazon price. I love Amazon but their recent huge price increase is a little too insane for my pocketbook. Yes, the new 6 and 7 series (coming out in March) has an improved less reflective screen, improved 120hz automotion, a faster 4ms lcd panel, higher 30,000:1 contrast ratio and thumbwheel remote. Was going to make the move right now on the LNT5271 (and a matching stand) but Amazon's recent price increase to $2799 is over $300 more now than other very highly rated online suppliers (including shipping too), so I'll wait it out and might even just get the new 6 series. Even my local Best Buy retail store (who is usually high priced) is now at $2699 with their 10% off which is even less than the... » Read More Yes, the new 6 and 7 series (coming out in March) has an improved less reflective screen, improved 120hz automotion, a faster 4ms lcd panel, higher 30,000:1 contrast ratio and thumbwheel remote. Was going to make the move right now on the LNT5271 (and a matching stand) but Amazon's recent price increase to $2799 is over $300 more now than other very highly rated online suppliers (including shipping too), so I'll wait it out and might even just get the new 6 series. Even my local Best Buy retail store (who is usually high priced) is now at $2699 with their 10% off which is even less than the new Amazon price. I love Amazon but their recent huge price increase is a little too insane for my pocketbook. « Show Less
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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....
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M.Becker What website I can find information about new Samsung 6 and 7 series is coming out on March? Thanks
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Go to http://www.samsung.com/global/experience/ices2008/index.jspThe new 6 and 7 series TV info is all there. At $2799 for the LNT5271 you're better off waiting for these IMO.
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Same here, man. It was $2544. It jumped to $2700 and then $2850. I want to get it soon, but I don't trust those other external sites with their weird return policies. Anyone else know a reputable dealer that sells it for Amazon's previous price?
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Next week the tv will be onsale at best buy for 3000 and if you use the hda package you can get it for 2300.00. Just a thought
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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!
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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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Count me in. I have been tracking the price of this tv for a while, made the plunge and bought it on Aug 31st thinking that the $200 was a manufacturer's rebate off the purchase price. Emailed amazon and waiting for a reply.
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Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no one who actually replaced a set? Any thoughts here?! Thanks Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no... » Read More Thank you C., have settled on the xbr 9 set, same price as xbr 6 with a few more features and more compact size. Assume price will rise on Monday after the 4th. Only hang up now is to buy something this expensive thru Amazon or locally thru Best Buy and pay tax. Also will probably buy extended warranty. Have read the Best Buy "terms and conditions" and seems complete for $300. Amazon has the less expensive (and one year less coverage) Square Trade now at $100, but cannot find specific language regarding HDTV. Have read a lot of glowing stories about Square Trade service, but no one who actually replaced a set? Any thoughts here?! Thanks « Show Less
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Very good points. I noticed the 630 last night actually was in the $1400s. It seems to have been raised over night.I'm not in marketing, but it seems to me they adjusted the 630's price in order to make the 650 appear as if it is a good deal. Which don't get me wrong. $1550 is a great price for this TV based on other suppliers. However, it's illogical that they are raising the price unless they are simply trying to make more money or are getting low on stock. Either way, like you Stratixman, I won't buy it from amazon at this price. I had planned to use amazon but if they don't lower it back to where it was a week ago, I'll be using newegg. I'll give it a couple days but after that, newegg will have my business. Very good points. I noticed the 630 last night actually was in the $1400s. It seems to have been raised over night.I'm not in marketing, but it seems to me they adjusted the 630's price in order to make the 650 appear as if it is a good deal. Which don't get me wrong. $1550 is a great price for this TV based on other suppliers. However, it's illogical that they are raising the price unless they are simply trying to make more money or are getting low on stock. Either way, like you Stratixman, I won't buy it from amazon at this price. I had planned to use amazon but if... » Read More Very good points. I noticed the 630 last night actually was in the $1400s. It seems to have been raised over night.I'm not in marketing, but it seems to me they adjusted the 630's price in order to make the 650 appear as if it is a good deal. Which don't get me wrong. $1550 is a great price for this TV based on other suppliers. However, it's illogical that they are raising the price unless they are simply trying to make more money or are getting low on stock. Either way, like you Stratixman, I won't buy it from amazon at this price. I had planned to use amazon but if they don't lower it back to where it was a week ago, I'll be using newegg. I'll give it a couple days but after that, newegg will have my business. « Show Less
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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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IMHO, given the lower pricing earlier, and the current $200 rebate in football stuff (which must cost Samsung $100-$150 each), I'm betting that after the rebate ends (Jan 31, just days before the superbowl), the pricing will soften. This is just a hunch, but someone has to pay for that rebate. As for me I'm going to wait to see, I won't get $200 in value from that rebate. Alternatively, there may be a more interesting rebate, perhaps cash, or a credit on a home theater sound system?
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Ed, did you buy 2 TVs? (1 post in November and another in January), each at $950 total?!?Is Andorama a store? looks like a portal with ads... do you have a link?Thanks!
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Well, you know BB is going to run the 10-12% off on Labor Day weekend. Added with the likely price drops by everyone to compete for football season, this price will probably go down by the end of August. I wish I could have bought this for $2,199 but I'm not going to buy a new tv when I don't move for another month. Grrrh!
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Hi, Thought I might let you know that you can score a great deal on this tv from Vann's (www.vanns.com). I've never bought from them before but their reselleratings are top notch and a lot of people have purchased from them in the avsforum. They are a Samsung authorized dealer and have an A+ rating with the BBB. I just placed an order for this tv at $1349.98! When you go to the site it will be listed at $1577 but click on the tv and click on the link that says email me a better price. You'll receive an email for $1349.98. At that point you can call the customer service or click on another link that will take you to the checkout. I'm excited. I'll follow up if I have any problems. The sales rep I talked to said that this price would probably be good through the end of the month, but he's not sure. Hope I've been helpful. Thanks
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These TV's are WAY overpriced by this seller @ 1000 clams. The same people had it for under 600 a month or 2 ago. It wouldn't suprise me that they are discontinued from Visio. They haven't had any on their website available for quite some time. (at $659) Usually means something is up. Look around or buy something else from someone else !! I'm not a corporate ceo with millions, I'm in the 99% . . . . I need reasonable pricing in order to spend hard earned cash.
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They should honor whatever price you purchased it for during the pre-sell. They will not charge you until the unit ships. Latest rumors put this TV live this week....but....who knows. It will be worth the wait though.
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I bought the tv for that price. I got it for $1631 on July 30th, I don't know how much that helps you. I checked the next day and the price had raised to above 1700 so I assume I got very lucky.
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so we may need to just wait around for the price drop again? Seems like they did this in Nov 09... i want this TV before the Superbowl.. oh well..amazon may have lost my sale at this point.. Come on! $200 bucks!! just drop the price so you guys can sell more! Volume sales! Dont be like Bestbuy and be a sell out
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I saw this rebate that you are talking about, but it was a $200 "rebate" towards football fan gear or something like that. I bought this TV about a month ago and had been checking the price everyday, that is how I know this. I also saw a Samsung commercial that talked about it last night.
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I think all of the items increased price in the Amazon. I compared the price in a week ago on the samsung TV. They increased while the other dealer not increase the price.