Why'd the price get jacked up? I was just ready to buy a pair of J2's, then come online this week and find they've gone from $14.95 to $23.95.. and this with a newer model on the market?
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And now they are saying they were $79.95 to try to make $14.95 sound like a good Cyber Monday deal? Really?
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it doesn't normally cost anywhere close. It's $149.99 direct from buttkicker or $129 at other outlets. Those prices are for the version 2 which fixed an issue with the power amp overheating on the version 1 (this one makes no reference to version so one must assume he is selling the first version). Some goofballs price items this way so they can make people feel that they are getting a deal by posting the amazon link and then asking $300 or some funky number.
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I just got a pair from seller "clearav" for $39. The sound is tinny and completely bass-free, so I think I got ripped-off as well. I see they charge a 30% restocking fee, which also leads me to believe these aren't the best folks to be dealing with. I'm going to return them, take my medicine, and chalk it up as another lesson learned.
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J&R; have these in stock and are shipping immediately. I cancelled my order with Amazon and ordered from J&R; yesterday. My receiver is already in-transit. I did have to pay $2.95 for shipping, but it beats waiting for Amazon to get these in stock.Edit: Actually, J&R; is offering free shipping on the 820. Originally only from their direct website, it now shows the same at Amazon.
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Feb 7th.....the price just jumped $300 bucks....what in the world is going on??
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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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As most of the other comments have said, the price difference is most likely due to a new T51p version and just variance on different sites. I have the T51p's and what I can say, is if the T51i version is the same as T51p then you can't wrong with either. I've had my pair for about a year now and I'm still blown away by how the good the sound is every time I put them on
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HI John, did you get an answer on this? I thought people who had ordered already would have repleid to you. Am I wrong?------OK GUYS TO CLARIFY MINE ARRIVED THIS MORNING AND YOU GET A PAIR--------
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Resellers are selling at a premium, probably because these were pre-sold-out. Anything to make a quick buck I guess. The company who makes them were selling for about $13.
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p_r, I've posted on the "Conned" thread regarding your purchase...Yep, a return is in order. Btw, I've got mine (Japan) early October for $348 + shipping...the lowest price I've seen that time.Could the recent S5 price drops the past month or so has to do with the onslaught of "Chinese" issue S5s'? (Yipes!)
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Ditto here. Was going to order this and in 2 days the cost jumped up $80.00.Amazon does not seem to have a say in keeping the previous $286 price. Or do they? From the previous comments posted, a loss of 3-4 sales.
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50 is the regular price... They was on sale from what I heard.. I'll just wait unless they go back on sale or try eBay or another website.. I know I'm not paying no 50 dollars...
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I think it may have something to do with the amount of players in stock. A lot of the online venders may not be restocked yet, so those who do have them are asking a premium price. However, you can walk into a Circuit City right now and pick up one for $399, or order directly from Panasonic for the same price! I refuse to pay more than what the player sold for before Christmas. If the online prices don't come down by February 15th, I'll be going to C.City to buy mine. I'd advise anyone else to do the same.
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I'm just reporting back. I truly did not expect to get any special treatment based on what I had read - and I am in the south, but not a southerner. It's just that I waited 6 months for the price to get back down. And whether this plays into it or not, I have recently spent quite a few dollars with Amazon.If anyone else was waiting to buy, now's the time. Who knows what they'll cost next week.BTW Chad, how do they sound?
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Yeah, what's with the price hike? These were like $6 or $7 a week ago. Amazon's pricing sucks.
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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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Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere.I should've just purchased them before :(I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular.edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID;=43&prodID;=156 It is listed as discontinued.I guess the question now is what else do they have that is close to the quality and price that these were? Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere.I should've just purchased them before :(I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular.edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID;=43&prodID;=156 It is listed as discontinued.I guess the question now is what else do they have that is... » Read More Yea, right? I've been watching them for an awfully long time just hoping to get them on a sale and now they are going for stupid money. It's not just Amazon either, I can't find a decent price anywhere.I should've just purchased them before :(I would have to assume they stopped making them. I don't see why though, they are popular.edit. Just looked at their site http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=6&subID;=43&prodID;=156 It is listed as discontinued.I guess the question now is what else do they have that is close to the quality and price that these were? « Show Less