Just ordered TC-P50G10. Question though? I am so excited to get this TV. I was forcec to get a new TV when my 61' JVC bit the dust. I will be writting a full review once I get it so please check back. I do have a complaint though. I bought it here on Amazon with it saying 1 left, shipped and sold by 6ave for $1450.61. So I buy it and not 2sec later they are on here sold and shipped by Amazon for $1386.92? Can someone explain whats up?Leonard Just ordered TC-P50G10. Question though? I am so excited to get this TV. I was forcec to get a new TV when my 61' JVC bit the dust. I will be writting a full review once I get it so please... » Read More Just ordered TC-P50G10. Question though? I am so excited to get this TV. I was forcec to get a new TV when my 61' JVC bit the dust. I will be writting a full review once I get it so please check back. I do have a complaint though. I bought it here on Amazon with it saying 1 left, shipped and sold by 6ave for $1450.61. So I buy it and not 2sec later they are on here sold and shipped by Amazon for $1386.92? Can someone explain whats up?Leonard « Show Less
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@ Leonard - panasonic's customer service is exceptional. Rarely and I mean rarely do you hear someone complain bout them.
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I ordered mine from Best Buy last Friday - 6 days ago. Guess I was lucky enough to get one of the last. They didnt have it in stock at the store. It's suppose to be hand delivered by Best Buy tomorrow! I suppose I should have them unpack it and test it before they leave!!
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Read my review today of Panasonic's missing service support and cancel the order ASAP before it is shipped.Good Luck, Chedfred - Denver
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Unfreaking believable! The UPS guy came this morning and I had to help him get the TV to my apt (second floor). I work midshifts so I had to get some sleep. I got up this evening and opened it all up...............The screen is completly destroyed! Not the outside glass, but the part behind that is destroyed and in pieces. I video taped the whole unwrapping process so I hope they don't give me any problems in returning it (remember, this is through 6ave). I have had the worst luck with this whole process. I swear it looks like someone threw the tv down the stairs. :( To add insult to injury, Amazon now has it for $150 less than I purchased it; on amazon. Unfreaking believable! The UPS guy came this morning and I had to help him get the TV to my apt (second floor). I work midshifts so I had to get some sleep. I got up this evening and opened it all up...............The screen is completly destroyed! Not the outside glass, but the part behind that is destroyed and in pieces. I video taped the whole unwrapping process so I hope they don't give me any problems in returning it (remember, this is through 6ave). I have had the worst luck with this whole process. I swear it looks like someone threw the tv down the stairs. :( To add insult to... » Read More Unfreaking believable! The UPS guy came this morning and I had to help him get the TV to my apt (second floor). I work midshifts so I had to get some sleep. I got up this evening and opened it all up...............The screen is completly destroyed! Not the outside glass, but the part behind that is destroyed and in pieces. I video taped the whole unwrapping process so I hope they don't give me any problems in returning it (remember, this is through 6ave). I have had the worst luck with this whole process. I swear it looks like someone threw the tv down the stairs. :( To add insult to injury, Amazon now has it for $150 less than I purchased it; on amazon. « Show Less
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Thanks for the advice Walker! I called 6th ave and told them about the price difference. The lady was very nice and put me on hold for a couple mins. Came back and said that they will price match for me! Again, thanks for the advice.Chedfred,I had actually done quite a bit of research on this TV and the customer service was one of the supposed high points. I will def have to check into this. However, you can't beat this TV for the price so I hope that the service is at least usable.Leonard
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I ordered mine a few days ago after doing research, blah blah... went to Best Buy who had it for 1299.00 and it was not in stock, cannot be delivered, and on back order until Sept. I had checked Amazon just incase this happen so went home and purchased. I am soo hoping everything receives well. I am having it delivered to my UPS Store, so I will at least have an audience when I unwrap it. I just hope Pilot doesn't baulk at delivering to a box number. @Leonard, sorry to hear of your troubles, for it does seem a gamble to order anything like this from an online retailer and delivery.
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I saw it online this morning at beachcamera & buydig for 1224.95, then later this afternoon its up to 1294.95. Seems like the price changes by the hour unfortunately.
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Contact both 'Amazon and 6th Ave to see if you can cancel the order. I bet they will if it hasn't shipped. If you tell the reason to 6th Ave they may even match the price. But you need to do it right away.
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One possibility is that supplies of this model are getting scarce. Samsung probably aren't manufacturing this 2009 model any longer, and it was the most highly rated 50 inch Samsung plasma TV (most sites rated it more highly than the PN50B860) so the demand for it may be greater than for their other models. I ordered it Sunday, deciding that Amazon would most likely lower its price if its competitors did, and Amazon will refund the difference between what you paid and a lower price if you are within 30 days of the price reduction.' I figured any post super bowl reduction would come within that time period. One possibility is that supplies of this model are getting scarce. Samsung probably aren't manufacturing this 2009 model any longer, and it was the most highly rated 50 inch Samsung plasma TV (most sites rated it more highly than the PN50B860) so the demand for it may be greater than for their other models. I ordered it Sunday, deciding that Amazon would most likely lower its price if its competitors did, and Amazon will refund the difference between what you paid and a lower price if you are within 30 days of the price reduction.' I figured any post super bowl reduction would come within... » Read More One possibility is that supplies of this model are getting scarce. Samsung probably aren't manufacturing this 2009 model any longer, and it was the most highly rated 50 inch Samsung plasma TV (most sites rated it more highly than the PN50B860) so the demand for it may be greater than for their other models. I ordered it Sunday, deciding that Amazon would most likely lower its price if its competitors did, and Amazon will refund the difference between what you paid and a lower price if you are within 30 days of the price reduction.' I figured any post super bowl reduction would come within that time period. « Show Less
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thanks...I went ahead and ordered 55 inch c650 from Amazon and it was delivered yesterday... so your feedback is reassuring. Any special tweeking you advise? I'm a little confused about HDMI cables....did you get any special type? thanks again.
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The fluctuating prices are confusing. What makes it even more confusing is that a search of LNT4071F sometimes takes you to Amazon's listing and sometimes takes you to someone else's (Electronics Expo in this case). If you don't notice the little footnote that says Electronics Expo, you may not notice this - until you check out and suddenly find that shipping has been added. And then you might not notice that you still have the option of ordering from Amazon, as they are listed as an alternate seller. Amazon has 30-day price protection, so even if you order now, you should be able to take advantage of any price drops that happen around Black Friday. Be forewarned - the TV will be just the first of many expenses. You'll need to upgrade your cable/satellite service, you'll need something to record HD content, you'll need an HDTV camcorder ... and then you'll want to replace your other TV, and the process will start all over. Buy your HDMI cables through Amazon. Don't let the Big Box store convince you that you need to spend hundreds of dollars on Monster Cables. The only thing "Monster" about them is the profit margin.
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Thanks Payton for shedding light on the rating "games" being played here.If its such a bad TV why is it selling for regular price at crutchfield, Circuit City and Bestbuy etc. Its an Amazon special, it will be $1649 aqain any second now..As with anythign you buy your bound to get a loemon here and there. This green and banding I have personaly not experienced and I own 2 in this series...So for all the "Experts" rating there first LCD tv ever and giving this series a bad name..stop offering your Beginners opinion, on a product in which you have no clue on.
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Thanks BlueDemon.I have actually been following the thread on AVSForum since it began. While there are some reports of loose HDMI connectors, muting, etc; it really isn't much (actual content-wise vs. wishing/hoping-wise). Amazon had a yellow note on their HT-CT500 page for a while saying that no orders were being taken because of Amazon customer-reported issues. I was curious to see what the actual issues were (causing a suspension of sales), in case any of those customers returned here.Thanks~Bill
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1) The TV rose $135, not $230. 2) Amazon has an EXCELLENT price match policy. I bought mine for $1520 and the next day it went down to $1489 and I got credited the $31 price drop. I wouldn't worry, as I guarantee the price will come back down, probably during labor day weekend. 3) Why did you have to wait to get your paycheck to buy the TV? Sounds like a dumb excuse to me. Put it on a credit card, and that gives you a whole month until you actually have to pay for it.
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Just call customer service. The price has dropped twice since I purchased this television earlier this month, and both times they credited my account when I called. They have a 30 day price guarantee, so if the price drops again within 30 days, be sure to call and get your additional refund!
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I agree that this TV is excessively priced, especially since this is an old model as pointed out by Shaq. I don't understand Amazon's strategy. If they are sitting on a bunch of old TVs in their inventory, why don't they price them with a true sales price ?? Like in the week before the Super Bowl for example ?? Just a suggestion... I know I would consider buying it then !!
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I have placed an order through MacMall for $760 (after $40 shipping mail-in rebate). They do not have it in stock but gave me ETA of 1st week or March. I do not have any type of cable service currently. How does this tv display OTA TV channels? I plan to use it for OTA that will be digital soon and DVD and w/portable video player.
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the one i bought at Best Buy was a 530! is that a lesser or is it more? i paid $800 out the door. two weeks ago, i can still take it back and save $. BTW, i LOVE this TV. I feel like i could jump right in and join the parade!
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I just posted the same question - I was 1 week away from buying this TV (pay day) and suddenly it's only being sold by a 3rd party. Amazon DID begin carrying the item after your post (Oct 2007) but I wonder if this was the final runout :(
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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
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I just received our Sammy 50" plasma today. The delivery went very well from CEVA (arriving a day ahead of the schedule with Amazon). David (the delivery person) brought the TV into the house, unpacked it, and helped my son attach it to the stand and plug it in. He made sure that we thoroughly checked it out. I purchased the TV from Amazon and it included the white glove delivery. The details of delivery are spelled out on the Amazon website under Shipping rates and policies/related topics/items requiring special handling/TVs over 40". As stated in earlier posts, the delivery person can make all the difference in the world. Wonderful! I just received our Sammy 50" plasma today. The delivery went very well from CEVA (arriving a day ahead of the schedule with Amazon). David (the delivery person) brought the TV into the house, unpacked it, and helped my son attach it to the stand and plug it in. He made sure that we thoroughly checked it out. I purchased the TV from Amazon and it included the white glove delivery. The details of delivery are spelled out on the Amazon website under Shipping rates and policies/related topics/items requiring special handling/TVs over 40". As stated in earlier posts, the delivery... » Read More I just received our Sammy 50" plasma today. The delivery went very well from CEVA (arriving a day ahead of the schedule with Amazon). David (the delivery person) brought the TV into the house, unpacked it, and helped my son attach it to the stand and plug it in. He made sure that we thoroughly checked it out. I purchased the TV from Amazon and it included the white glove delivery. The details of delivery are spelled out on the Amazon website under Shipping rates and policies/related topics/items requiring special handling/TVs over 40". As stated in earlier posts, the delivery person can make all the difference in the world. Wonderful! « Show Less
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Matt, the price creep is really annoying! I was about to buy this thing last week for $2199, but wanted to wait till I got home because I had $75 worth of Amazon credits that I wanted to apply. By the time I got home, the price has risen by $85!!! So unfuriating! Then it dropped another $15. I felt like I was watching the stock market! Feeling like a sucker, I finally bit the bullet yesterday and purchased the TV for $2269. I'm glad I didn't wait until today because the price increased another $50! I don't know why they do this, but it makes me very uncomfortable as a customer. Will the price drop again by tonight? I feel like I'm a rat in a market-testing experiment. I wonder whether all of Amazon's customers see the same price or do some customers get higher prices depending on how often they express interest in a product by re-visiting the same page? I remember a few years ago Amazon gave slightly different pricing info to people who had an item saved to their wish lists.
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i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The way I see it, they should extend the coupon for this one till the TV is available again since it's because of their screw-up that we can't buy it.
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I think you will see more pop up on Amazon. Talk about funny. I just received a call from my tv salesperson (where I originally ordered the 630 and cancelled due to availability) and he said they were expecting an arrival of about 50 units of this model today and wondered if I had already ordered from Amazon! I told him sorry, I did but that might mean supply is opening up for one last push. Not sure where you are located, but in Michigan, Sears had the same tv in their weekend circular for $1099; no stock in our area but maybe in yours. Good luck