To wait or not to wait? [for Black Friday] - Blu-ray Forum

Cinemaddict · 11-01-2008, 03:44 AM

I need to get an HDTV as soon as possible. By December 2.

I just saw a 32" 720p Sony for less than $600 on Amazon. At Best Buy (accross the street from me), the same TV is $800.

My question: Is it possible that that TV will be under $600 on Black Friday?

andyman1970 · 11-01-2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinemaddict

I need to get an HDTV as soon as possible. By December 2.

I just saw a 32" 720p Sony for less than $600 on Amazon. At Best Buy (accross the street from me), the same TV is $800.

My question: Is it possible that that TV will be under $600 on Black Friday?

Anythings possible and with Black Friday just a few weeks away you might be able to get that or a better TV for the same price or better. You might want to pick up a news paper Thanksgiving day for all the sales papers and see what the early bird specials will be. I'm holding off on buy more BD's until then.

coachD · 11-01-2008, 05:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinemaddict

I need to get an HDTV as soon as possible. By December 2.

I just saw a 32" 720p Sony for less than $600 on Amazon. At Best Buy (accross the street from me), the same TV is $800.

My question: Is it possible that that TV will be under $600 on Black Friday?

I vote for waiting and go on and get a 1080P set. Despite what some folks say, you can see the difference! I got my 1080P set on Black Friday two years ago and I be a happy camper!

Sad Turtle · 11-01-2008, 05:07 AM

you should wait, black friday is in like 3 weeks.

MAPdead · 11-01-2008, 06:52 AM

wait my friend

tbizzle · 11-01-2008, 10:07 AM

I read an article on yahoo recently about tv prices dropping like crazy for the holidays. not price drops for newer, high end tv's with 120hz, etc. but it said that tv's like an average 32" could be very cheap. i'd wait if i were you

FlipperWasIrish · 11-01-2008, 12:44 PM

If you can wait then wait. You have nothing to lose but money. There could be some very nice deals by Black Friday. I'm waiting until then to buy a TV for my Dad and my step-mom.

MountainBlu · 11-01-2008, 05:01 PM

I agree with the others- wait for Black Friday.

With the economy in the crapper, stores are going to have to lure people in with some of the best deals ever.

Deadset · 11-01-2008, 07:23 PM

wait, you'll see ads cropping up all month now. You'll be glad you did

yyyiiikes · 11-02-2008, 04:19 PM

Wait my friend.

Last year I got a killer deal on a Sony and then was able to get a 30 day price match when it went even lower a few days before Xmas.

platinum86 · 11-02-2008, 05:01 PM

yeah you need to wait. i got my tv last year at best buy on black friday and i was able to get the killer warranty with the money i saved (about 200). my roommate is getting one this year and that is what we are doing.

TENSE · 11-02-2008, 05:16 PM

i want to purchase the onkyo 806 or 805, but have not yet because i want to wait for black friday to see if the prices on amazon drop for them onkyo receivers!
i guess ill wait!

Video Master · 11-02-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinemaddict

I need to get an HDTV as soon as possible. By December 2.

I just saw a 32" 720p Sony for less than $600 on Amazon. At Best Buy (accross the street from me), the same TV is $800.

My question: Is it possible that that TV will be under $600 on Black Friday?

Go with a 1080p HDTV at least 42 inches bud.

Panasonic Plasma is the way to go pal.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 11-02-2008, 07:16 PM

Pan th42pz80u was on sale for like $870 on amazon... that is a steal and you get 5 inches bigger and a 1080p not to mention the tv is amazing

jcs913 · 11-03-2008, 01:04 AM

As being part of a major retail chain, be careful if you wait. Our inventory was reduced 15% chainwide about 4 months ago. They all knew this was coming, so they didn't overbuy this holiday season. Our whole district is very clean right now, which is surprising. I cannot speak for other retailers, but we are pretty clean. Typically, the best deals come about 2 weeks before black friday on a wider scale. Black friday deals are normally 1 or 2 crazy closeout buys that retailers bought 6-8 months ago, or 'loss-leaders' to get you in the store. Too bad those products are sold-out before you come in, because your not stupid enough to sit in the cold for 8 hours. Anyways, if you see a great deal, buy it!!

Bluoholic · 11-04-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jcs913

As being part of a major retail chain, be careful if you wait. Our inventory was reduced 15% chainwide about 4 months ago. They all knew this was coming, so they didn't overbuy this holiday season. Our whole district is very clean right now, which is surprising. I cannot speak for other retailers, but we are pretty clean. Typically, the best deals come about 2 weeks before black friday on a wider scale. Black friday deals are normally 1 or 2 crazy closeout buys that retailers bought 6-8 months ago, or 'loss-leaders' to get you in the store. Too bad those products are sold-out before you come in, because your not stupid enough to sit in the cold for 8 hours. Anyways, if you see a great deal, buy it!!

Gotta love those "I will let you in on a little bit something but won't get into much detail" posts.

b0bby · 11-05-2008, 03:46 PM

Black Friday has "early birds" first come first get, and regular "sales".

You will be able to get a 32 inch 720p for ~400 on black friday early bird if you dont mind off brands like insignia or element or some other really weird brands. Don't expect the "early bird" sales to be for any sony/samsung/panasonic TVs, they almost never are.

They will of course reduce the prices on the top brand TVs to make it look like its a great deal but even still these reduced sony/samsung/panasonic brand TVs aren't cheaper than what you can buy online already. B&M stores have to pull a lot of strings to compete with online pricing. The sony that you want will never be an early bird, atmost u will probably save 50-75 on it if even that, my guess.

leaked BF ads will be out in a week or two so you can plan out what you are going to do. I would definitely wait like others said though.

SellmeyourDVD · 11-05-2008, 05:26 PM

Just get a TV off amazon or some other well known site.

It's much easier and cheaper than waiting for a B and M store to have a good price on a hdtv you can already get for even cheaper than what their "sales" price will be.

spcamaj · 11-05-2008, 05:27 PM

if u can do it which i cant then wait it out lol

kev.s.lim · 11-05-2008, 07:16 PM

After Black Friday it might be harder to find the right TV you want. I recommend getting it now.

11-01-2008, 03:44 AM	#1
Cinemaddict Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1	To wait or not to wait? [for Black Friday] I need to get an HDTV as soon as possible. By December 2. I just saw a 32" 720p Sony for less than $600 on Amazon. At Best Buy (accross the street from me), the same TV is $800. My question: Is it possible that that TV will be under $600 on Black Friday?

11-05-2008, 03:46 PM	#17
b0bby Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Location:North Carolina Blu-ray collection:153	Black Friday has "early birds" first come first get, and regular "sales". You will be able to get a 32 inch 720p for ~400 on black friday early bird if you dont mind off brands like insignia or element or some other really weird brands. Don't expect the "early bird" sales to be for any sony/samsung/panasonic TVs, they almost never are. They will of course reduce the prices on the top brand TVs to make it look like its a great deal but even still these reduced sony/samsung/panasonic brand TVs aren't cheaper than what you can buy online already. B&M stores have to pull a lot of strings to compete with online pricing. The sony that you want will never be an early bird, atmost u will probably save 50-75 on it if even that, my guess. leaked BF ads will be out in a week or two so you can plan out what you are going to do. I would definitely wait like others said though. Last edited by b0bby; 11-05-2008 at 03:48 PM.

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11-01-2008, 05:07 AM	#4
Sad Turtle Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Jersey 4K collection:512 Blu-ray collection:1019	you should wait, black friday is in like 3 weeks.

11-01-2008, 06:52 AM	#5
MAPdead Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:North Carolina 4K collection:918 Blu-ray collection:2683 Blu-ray reviews:23	wait my friend

11-01-2008, 10:07 AM	#6
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	I read an article on yahoo recently about tv prices dropping like crazy for the holidays. not price drops for newer, high end tv's with 120hz, etc. but it said that tv's like an average 32" could be very cheap. i'd wait if i were you

11-01-2008, 12:44 PM	#7
FlipperWasIrish Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008	If you can wait then wait. You have nothing to lose but money. There could be some very nice deals by Black Friday. I'm waiting until then to buy a TV for my Dad and my step-mom.

11-01-2008, 05:01 PM	#8
MountainBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	I agree with the others- wait for Black Friday. With the economy in the crapper, stores are going to have to lure people in with some of the best deals ever.

11-01-2008, 07:23 PM	#9
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	wait, you'll see ads cropping up all month now. You'll be glad you did

11-02-2008, 04:19 PM	#10
yyyiiikes Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Austin, TX	Wait my friend. Last year I got a killer deal on a Sony and then was able to get a 30 day price match when it went even lower a few days before Xmas.

11-02-2008, 05:01 PM	#11
platinum86 Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	yeah you need to wait. i got my tv last year at best buy on black friday and i was able to get the killer warranty with the money i saved (about 200). my roommate is getting one this year and that is what we are doing.

11-02-2008, 05:16 PM	#12
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	i want to purchase the onkyo 806 or 805, but have not yet because i want to wait for black friday to see if the prices on amazon drop for them onkyo receivers! i guess ill wait!

11-02-2008, 07:16 PM	#14
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Pan th42pz80u was on sale for like $870 on amazon... that is a steal and you get 5 inches bigger and a 1080p not to mention the tv is amazing

11-03-2008, 01:04 AM	#15
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:576	As being part of a major retail chain, be careful if you wait. Our inventory was reduced 15% chainwide about 4 months ago. They all knew this was coming, so they didn't overbuy this holiday season. Our whole district is very clean right now, which is surprising. I cannot speak for other retailers, but we are pretty clean. Typically, the best deals come about 2 weeks before black friday on a wider scale. Black friday deals are normally 1 or 2 crazy closeout buys that retailers bought 6-8 months ago, or 'loss-leaders' to get you in the store. Too bad those products are sold-out before you come in, because your not stupid enough to sit in the cold for 8 hours. Anyways, if you see a great deal, buy it!!

11-05-2008, 05:26 PM	#18
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Just get a TV off amazon or some other well known site. It's much easier and cheaper than waiting for a B and M store to have a good price on a hdtv you can already get for even cheaper than what their "sales" price will be.

11-05-2008, 05:27 PM	#19
spcamaj Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:new york city Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:20	if u can do it which i cant then wait it out lol

11-05-2008, 07:16 PM	#20
kev.s.lim Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Sacramento, CA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:21	After Black Friday it might be harder to find the right TV you want. I recommend getting it now.

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