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detective392 · 11-23-2014, 05:24 PM

I may be ordering my first ever TV online and was wondering how these things ship. It would be coming from Amazon and I've never had trouble ordering anything from them before.

It's just I keep thinking about the TV getting thrashed around and everything. I mean people must do it all the time and I don't read horror stories. Anyone have any experience?

If it matters it's a 50inch LED.

strumdogg · 11-23-2014, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by detective392

I may be ordering my first ever TV online and was wondering how these things ship. It would be coming from Amazon and I've never had trouble ordering anything from them before.

It's just I keep thinking about the TV getting thrashed around and everything. I mean people must do it all the time and I don't read horror stories. Anyone have any experience?

If it matters it's a 50inch LED.

Don't buy online; from anyone.

Just go to your closest BBY/Target/Walmart/Electronics/etc., compare prices with online retailers, and price-match!

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schan1269 · 11-23-2014, 09:48 PM

Best Buy will often match Amazon. There are 5 brands that Amazon and Best Buy get from the same wholesaler. So any manufacturer end deal...both retail chains get. Meaning they both make the same money...at the same retail price.

I actually had Best Buy match an Amazon warehouse deal on open stock.

fatediesel · 11-24-2014, 01:21 PM

I've purchased 6 TVs from Amazon, ranging from 32" to 60", and never had an issue. Last year when I ordered a TV the carrier gave me a 4-hour window for when the TV would be delivered, but said they'd give me a call around half an hour before it was delivered so I wouldn't have to sit at home waiting for delivery. That may depend on the carrier though since Amazon can't use companies like FedEx or UPS for bulk items.

West E · 11-24-2014, 01:23 PM

ordered my ST60 from them last year. Very fast shipping, well-handled, and the people who delivered it and unboxed it were efficient and friendly.

fronk777 · 11-24-2014, 02:14 PM

If it's a big one it will be contracted out to a delivery company and you will pick a date for scheduled delivery. No different than anyplace else, should be fine.

narphenal · 11-24-2014, 02:47 PM

I've had a few friends that have worked both UPS and FedEx loading docks. From what they told me, more than a handful of TVs get broken, and it was probably one of the most broken item when they worked there.

Even retail stores like Best Buy can be pretty rough when unloading stuff, the benefit there is you can tell how roughed up something is before paying for it. Personally, I would try to price match it at a local store.

11-23-2014, 05:24 PM	#1
detective392 Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Champlin, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:439 DVD collection:293 Blu-ray reviews:21 Timezone GMT: -6	Ordering TV from Amazon I may be ordering my first ever TV online and was wondering how these things ship. It would be coming from Amazon and I've never had trouble ordering anything from them before. It's just I keep thinking about the TV getting thrashed around and everything. I mean people must do it all the time and I don't read horror stories. Anyone have any experience? If it matters it's a 50inch LED.

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11-23-2014, 09:48 PM	#3
schan1269 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2013 Location:Lake county, Indiana. Opposite end of Gary... Blu-ray reviews:2 Timezone GMT: -6	Best Buy will often match Amazon. There are 5 brands that Amazon and Best Buy get from the same wholesaler. So any manufacturer end deal...both retail chains get. Meaning they both make the same money...at the same retail price. I actually had Best Buy match an Amazon warehouse deal on open stock.

11-24-2014, 01:21 PM	#4
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47 Timezone GMT: 0	I've purchased 6 TVs from Amazon, ranging from 32" to 60", and never had an issue. Last year when I ordered a TV the carrier gave me a 4-hour window for when the TV would be delivered, but said they'd give me a call around half an hour before it was delivered so I wouldn't have to sit at home waiting for delivery. That may depend on the carrier though since Amazon can't use companies like FedEx or UPS for bulk items.

11-24-2014, 01:23 PM	#5
West E Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2011 Timezone GMT: -6	ordered my ST60 from them last year. Very fast shipping, well-handled, and the people who delivered it and unboxed it were efficient and friendly.

11-24-2014, 02:14 PM	#6
fronk777 Power Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3523 Digital collection:6 Timezone GMT: -5	If it's a big one it will be contracted out to a delivery company and you will pick a date for scheduled delivery. No different than anyplace else, should be fine.

11-24-2014, 02:47 PM	#7
narphenal Member Member since:Jun 2012 Trading Score:2 Timezone GMT: -6	I've had a few friends that have worked both UPS and FedEx loading docks. From what they told me, more than a handful of TVs get broken, and it was probably one of the most broken item when they worked there. Even retail stores like Best Buy can be pretty rough when unloading stuff, the benefit there is you can tell how roughed up something is before paying for it. Personally, I would try to price match it at a local store.

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