When do you think a significant price drop will occur? My target is below 2000.00. How long should I expect to wait.
1279731
Historically, there are two good times each year to buy TV's. One is Christmas. Since we are past that, the second good time is at the middle to end of summer. Your best price of the year will be in early August when people are out enjoying the warm weather and aren't thinking about buying TV's. Be warned, however, because as football season approaches, by September prices are rising again. (They also rise after Christmas and the new year, as stores count on people receiving tax rebates to spend that money on TV's.
1279732
If you live in California beware of an upcoming attempt in the Legislature to impose CA sales tax of 9.5% on internet sales. At the same time the price seems to have gone up on Amazon by about $200 in the past week or two. There are other, less expensive, internet sources. Check out Pricegrabber for a list.
232925
i paid 2100 for mine from Electronics Expo. The price has actually gone up in the last 2 months. Just keep checking Amazon and you can find it for 2097.00 from Electronics Expo. I got mine last week but I spent about 2 weeks checking online 3-4 times a day until i got the right price. It may be a while before it drops below 2000! Good Luck
1279733
I would venture to say the extended warranty is not worth the price. I have bought electronics over the years and have never bought an extended warranty and have never had any problems. Look at it this way, you are buying a quality brand like Samsung because it is a well made product and has a good reputation. If I buy anything Samsung or Sony, I feel comfortable enough with the quality that I won't pay extra for the extended coverage. There is a reason why you would pay more for a Samsung product as opposed to a cheaper brand like Vizio!!
2172864
I bought the same at $299. You need to respond fast buddy!!! You snooze you lose!!! Happy Shopping!!!
2258118
Hi,I would say NOT, merely because....DID YOU SEE WHEN I POSTED THIS???Sorry for the all caps but I don't know how to make it more clear than that!Your theory would be eh, if I posted it a few days ago and not NINE months!And $100 would be great but did you see that it is NO WHERE NEAR THAT???Details must not be a strong point!Sure a 6 year old knows supply and demand but ONLY if they pay ATTENTION to DETAILS!Like WHEN I POSTED THIS!!!Sorry to be harsh but NINE months off and WELL OVER $100, yikes I can see why some need "Siri" to merely navigate through ones day so they don't have to be BOTHERED with NOTICING the DETAILS!!! Hi,I would say NOT, merely because....DID YOU SEE WHEN I POSTED THIS???Sorry for the all caps but I don't know how to make it more clear than that!Your theory would be eh, if I posted it a few days ago and not NINE months!And $100 would be great but did you see that it is NO WHERE NEAR THAT???Details must not be a strong point!Sure a 6 year old knows supply and demand but ONLY if they pay ATTENTION to DETAILS!Like WHEN I POSTED THIS!!!Sorry to be harsh but NINE months off and WELL OVER $100, yikes I can see... » Read More Hi,I would say NOT, merely because....DID YOU SEE WHEN I POSTED THIS???Sorry for the all caps but I don't know how to make it more clear than that!Your theory would be eh, if I posted it a few days ago and not NINE months!And $100 would be great but did you see that it is NO WHERE NEAR THAT???Details must not be a strong point!Sure a 6 year old knows supply and demand but ONLY if they pay ATTENTION to DETAILS!Like WHEN I POSTED THIS!!!Sorry to be harsh but NINE months off and WELL OVER $100, yikes I can see why some need "Siri" to merely navigate through ones day so they don't have to be BOTHERED with NOTICING the DETAILS!!! « Show Less
1230650
Depending on the TV you buy, you may now end up saving more than you would have saved by that Combo. For example, if you bought the tc-p50GT25, you are going to save $180 more than you would have 2 weeks back. the price for the starter kit hasn't changed from the time it was a part of the combo. I would suggest you wait one more week and you'll probably see better offers. Do continue to monitor the inventory though and pull the trigger if the inventory is falling.
1711305
I don't know, I've been waiting for the price to come down myself. Maybe it's just supply and demand?
1315915
Put it in your cart and then watch it for about a month, checking your cart daily, if possible. That is what I do with just about anything that I am thinking of buying from Amazon and I know that it has been at lower prices before. My art usually has about three pages of items being "save for later" and all I need to do is check the cart and there is a synopsis of all price changes of any item being held there. I put all non-urgent items that I just feel like buying and can wait for the price to drop to what I want to pay for it.
1211167
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) 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... » Read More 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) « Show Less
1012389
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
1790093
The original question asked about waiting a year. I've been recommended to do this to in view of the significant price drop. It's nice to have cutting edge technology now, but if the price drops in half by the time I pay off my 0% Discover Card bill, I could be disappointed with a purchase that should last for several years.
1764458
I assume you meant November 20th instead of December 20th (unless you are talking about December 20th, 2008) since December 20th is like 3 weeks from now! Prices fluctuate especially this time of year so grab it when it gets to the lower price because the price would jump up the next half an hour or so.
910137
I would like to know what you finally bought? I am now in the market and the price is the deal breaker for me. Like to know.
552449
Since my purchase just prior to Christmas, it has dropped about $100 bucks...which Amazon has refunded to me and will if you notify them of the price drop within 30 days of purchase. REMEMBER..you must notify THEM, or no refund will be given!
365280
Thanks for the detailed reply.Thinking of pulling the trigger and if the price comes down on BF or CM, that falls within 14 days.
2057819
9I have been Buying off Amazon for over Ten Yrs.This happens all the time.One just has to wait and check back daily and pull the trigger when you think the price has bottomed . I bought one BK9 one week for 71.00 and a couple days Later it was 61.00 and some change .So I bought a second one at the lower price. Now I have 2 each...
871064
Hello! I was planning to buy this item on the Black Friday, but found the unpleasant surprise of its current ridiculous price! I will wait until its price drops too.
2069452
dang-I ALMOST grabbed this before Christmas when it was $1599.--then it started going up right after Christmas and then started going down again-of course I thought it would keep going down and now it is rising again--and quickly too. I don't understand it, esp. when the newer Samsungs have been out for awhile, but I guess I'm on the waiting list again!Marty
2226253
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.