Picking up my KDS-55A3000 for $1259!!

[delux247]

So, went to my local Frys and finally found the TV I want at the price I want. I put a hold on it and I'm picking it up tomorrow. Some Frys employees kept trying to upsell me on some warranty plans. Are any of these worth looking into tomorrow when I go back to pick it up?

I'm so stoked right now... a 55" 1080P/24fps HDTV for $1259!!!

[nezff]

Originally Posted by delux247

So, went to my local Frys and finally found the TV I want at the price I want. I put a hold on it and I'm picking it up tomorrow. Some Frys employees kept trying to upsell me on some warranty plans. Are any of these worth looking into tomorrow when I go back to pick it up?

I'm so stoked right now... a 55" 1080P/24fps HDTV for $1259!!!

awesome, I got the KDS60A3000. it has a unbelievable picture.

[Blu Haze]

Same here. Think i could price match this with Sears? I already bought it from there?

[delux247]

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

Same here. Think i could price match this with Sears? I already bought it from there?

Probably not, I'm pretty sure mine was a floor sample. I'll double check tomorrow and let you know.

[Tall Dog]

Originally Posted by delux247

So, went to my local Frys and finally found the TV I want at the price I want. I put a hold on it and I'm picking it up tomorrow. Some Frys employees kept trying to upsell me on some warranty plans. Are any of these worth looking into tomorrow when I go back to pick it up?

I'm so stoked right now... a 55" 1080P/24fps HDTV for $1259!!!

Congratulations!! Whenever I buy electronics, I always research the purchase, but I usually am only 98% sure that I got the best bang for the buck. In the case of my Sony KDS-60A3000 though, I am 150% sure that my money was well spent. Enjoy your great new TV!!

As far as the extended warranty, I never buy them, but that is a personal decision.

[Blu Haze]

Ok thanks.

[nezff]

you guys will love this. I bought mine from Crutchfield for $1799, then two days later they put it on sale for $200 bucks cheaper. So I got the difference refunded back to me. Plus the 18 months no interest through sony!

[delux247]

Originally Posted by Tall Dog

Congratulations!! Whenever I buy electronics, I always research the purchase, but I usually am only 98% sure that I got the best bang for the buck. In the case of my Sony KDS-60A3000 though, I am 150% sure that my money was well spent. Enjoy your great new TV!!

As far as the extended warranty, I never buy them, but that is a personal decision.

Thanks! I know, I usually don't buy the warranty either, but there was a thread earlier about someone who bought an XBR4 from Fry's and the warranties they were offering were actually through Sony and a good deal. But, on that same note, once an LCD backlight dies, that's usually it for the TV, right? Whereas, our SXRDs have replaceable bulbs... so maybe it's not worth it after all?

[cartier]

I have an SXRD too, mine is the XBR2 and at this very minute a repair guy is replacing the light engine (not the bulb). While it is just barely under the 1 year manufacturer's warranty, I used the extended warranty that I purchased to deal with this problem.

[Krafticus]

I have an SXRD XBR1, and there was a known issue (known well after I bought it) with the light engine processor bleeding colors either in the center or edges of the screen. I did by the extended 5 year ($500) warranty through Circuit City when I got. My light egine did die, and was replaced under warranty. FYI, the light engine for the SXRD is about $1200.00

I still have 3 years on the warranty, and VERY glad I bought it. I don't get the warranties for small ticket items, but for TV's, they are so hit or miss sometimes.

Just my $.02

Mark

[badboi]

If the set you are purchasing is a floor model, I would definitely get the extended warranty. I have the A2000 series and bought a 4 year extended warranty for $299, and it includes one bulb replacement (which costs the same as the warranty).

[BoneWSO]

I have the same TV and paid $1700 for it. The price you're getting is an absolute steal. Congrats, you're gonna love the TV, it's awesome.

[Metalheadisme]

Get a Mack warranty through AVS.

3Yr. in addition to the manufacturer's, plus up to 2 bulb replacements.

That's:

3Yrs. Bulb coverage for up to 2 bulbs
4Yrs. General coverage
5Yrs. Optical block coverage

All for about $200. This is the cost of a bulb pretty much.

They use the same authorized service people as the manufacturer.

I got a 60" for $1700 and got this for $205. Great deal in my opinion and well worth the peace of mind.

[delux247]

Originally Posted by Metalheadisme

Get a Mack warranty through AVS.

3Yr. in addition to the manufacturer's, plus up to 2 bulb replacements.

That's:

3Yrs. Bulb coverage for up to 2 bulbs
4Yrs. General coverage
5Yrs. Optical block coverage

All for about $200. This is the cost of a bulb pretty much.

They use the same authorized service people as the manufacturer.

I got a 60" for $1700 and got this for $205. Great deal in my opinion and well worth the peace of mind.

I'm pretty much sold, got a link? I googled it and checked the AVS store but couldn't find anything other than a page describing the guarantee behind the warranty.

[Metalheadisme]

Originally Posted by delux247

I'm pretty much sold, got a link? I googled it and checked the AVS store but couldn't find anything other than a page describing the guarantee behind the warranty.

Here ya go!

http://tapeworkstexas.com/mack_warranty_combo.html

Basically, after purchasing it online, they send you they contracts which you then go back online and register.

The one hitch with Mack is that you have to get the warranty within 30 days of purchase, so don't wait too long because it's a great deal and they are solid to work with from what I heard on AVS.

[bhampton]

Sounds like a great deal on a great display.

Be sure to watch plenty of Blu Ray.

Enjoy.

-Brian

[delux247]

Originally Posted by bhampton

Sounds like a great deal on a great display.

Be sure to watch plenty of Blu Ray.

Enjoy.

-Brian

Thanks. I'll enjoy it. Already did a little last night. Hopefully that AVS warranty will still accept me like I originally planned. Fry's didn't tell me it was a refurb until now which kinda puts the warranty up in the air. The warranty place said they would take an open box display model as long as it was sold as "new". Which technically, according to the receipt, it was. I just hope if something does go wrong with my TV down the line, I don't get screwed when the technicians come out and look at the back of it and see that it is a refurb and have it void my warranty. With it being a display model, the bulb has already seen its fair share of use, meaning that warranty would've been a great deal for me.