White Glove Shipping for Plasmas - Blu-ray Forum

BrahmaBull · 02-16-2009, 07:05 PM

Hey guys,

What is the consensus on White Glove Shipping?

I am debating pullling the trigger on the Panny TH-46PZ85U from BuyDig.

$1149 total with standard shipping
extra $50 for white glove.

I have read around here and the other usual boards and seem to get mixed opinions. (who woulda thought?) But what gets me is some say they love it and other say its a total rip.

I live in an upstairs apartment, so it would be pretty convenient. I don't really care about the "unpackage and connect" but the "make sure it works" thing is kinda cool.

I also read that with white glove you also get a 4 hour window for delievery, which is a lot nicer than the "sometime today" you usually get with standard shipping.

I guess I am just looking for people's thoughts and anyone's stories about their White Glove experiences.

Johnny Vinyl · 02-16-2009, 07:16 PM

If the "white glove" service includes calibration...then I'd say go for it. Other than that it's just a waste of $50...(you could get 2-3 BD's with that).

John

PS: Isn't the whole install it yourself thing part of the excitement? I know it is for me.

FIDDYPOP · 02-16-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

If the "white glove" service includes calibration...then I'd say go for it. Other than that it's just a waste of $50...(you could get 2-3 BD's with that).

John

PS: Isn't the whole install it yourself thing part of the excitement? I know it is for me.

I couldnt agree more. The putting it together myself is how I play with my toys, part of the enjoyment.

BrahmaBull · 02-16-2009, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

If the "white glove" service includes calibration...then I'd say go for it. Other than that it's just a waste of $50...(you could get 2-3 BD's with that).

John

PS: Isn't the whole install it yourself thing part of the excitement? I know it is for me.

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Originally Posted by FIDDYPOP

I couldnt agree more. The putting it together myself is how I play with my toys, part of the enjoyment.

Oh absolutely, I wouldn't let him do anymore than stand there to make sure it powers up. I am just thinking for $50 it might be worth it to have him lug it up the 2 sets of stairs and bring it back down if its DOA.

Other than that he isnt touching a thing.

Johnny Vinyl · 02-16-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrahmaBull

Oh absolutely, I wouldn't let him do anymore than stand there to make sure it powers up. I am just thinking for $50 it might be worth it to have him lug it up the 2 sets of stairs and bring it back down if its DOA.

Other than that he isnt touching a thing.

The Panny's are pretty reliable, so I wouldn't worry too much. However, if it gives you peace-of-mind do it. After all $50 isn't a stupendous amount of money.

John

joegs300 · 02-16-2009, 08:00 PM

It really depends on the people who deliver it, which is out of your hands. Some feel like they're doing you a favor by bringing it up.. when in reality it is their job and you paid for it. Make sure you read the fine print as some say they will only take it up 1 or 2 flights of stairs.

neos_peace · 02-16-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

you could get 2-3 BD's with that).
John
PS: Isn't the whole install it yourself thing part of the excitement? I know it is for me.

I couldn't agree more when i first got my PS3 and koed it up, (i know not a big deal there) but it was still my pride and joy still is to this day. I know that one thing I love doing. I'll be doing the same thing again tomorrow when I get off work. I have a brand new dell laptop coming to me that is souped up good. I can't wait to turn that baby on and start playin wiht it and exploring it and installing some games that I already have and are going to be getting it. I think for a treu feeling on your equipment it's important to do it your self so to speak. unless your a total moron to tech in some degree I think it's vital to the human brain and guiyz like us to do it our selves. girls have dolls. Boys have action figures. Women have purses, us guyz (BIG BOYS) have cars and tech. it basically boils down to that. IMO

JJ · 02-16-2009, 10:12 PM

Amazon does the free White Glove, but all I need the guys to do is help me pick up the dang 5020 to mount it, I can do the rest.

VinnAY · 02-16-2009, 10:56 PM

"White Glove"...is merely marketing speak for inside delivery. This amounts to bringing it in, unpacking, placing on your stand, and plugging it in. I'd bet if you greet the delivery truck guys nicely, hand them a Coke and through ~$20 at them to bring it inside, they'd probably do it. But beware also that there could be company policy on NOT doing things like that, i.e., liability.

dobyblue · 02-18-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrahmaBull

I am debating pullling the trigger on the Panny TH-46PZ85U from BuyDig.

Matt, did you pull the trigger yet?

BrahmaBull · 02-18-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Matt, did you pull the trigger yet?

Someone has me debating on waiting for new models.

dobyblue · 02-18-2009, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrahmaBull

Someone has me debating on waiting for new models.

Ah, hahaha, this person must be very smart!

slaizer2000 · 02-18-2009, 05:29 PM

Regular shipping is to your front door. White glove takes it in. Ididnt' want to pay extar for while glove shipping. So i had a dolly to bring it in myself. But the delivery guys choose to bring the TV into my apartment on the 2nd floor knowing it was too big fo rme to do myself. I did tip them 20 dollars which they did take. Not all companies may allow this, but it was cheaper than the white glove treatment.

My TV was 60 inch and after i uncrated it, i did have an issue that it was to large and weighed 75 pounds and i didn't have help putting it on my stand.

Being as impatient as I was and not wanting to wait for someone to help me I managed to grip the TV jsut right and lift it to the stand myself so i lucked out. This was a Sammy LED DLP TV so it wasn't as easy as if it had been a plasma or LCD.

Personalyl i woudl skip the white glove treatment and either rely on the delivery guys and tip them or have a buddy over when it is delivered.

dobyblue · 02-18-2009, 05:34 PM

Damn, the TH-50PZ85U is only $1495 at BuyDig right now.
That's crazy ass cheap!

cbo · 02-18-2009, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Damn, the TH-50PZ85U is only $1495 at BuyDig right now.
That's crazy ass cheap!

must resist and wait for the 2009's.....so damn hard with all these price cuts on the 08's, but I think I can make it....

Pelican170 · 02-18-2009, 08:43 PM

White Glove was no special service for me. As in the fine print, if your tv requires to be put on a stand, the White Glove Service does not require the delivery people to set it up past this point. So they took the tv out of the box for me and just leaned it against the wall until i was able to call a friend to come help me...

joegs300 · 02-18-2009, 08:50 PM

Some companies do more for you, some do less. It really depends on the delivery person. I offered water + tip for the people who took mine in and set it up but they refused it.

repete66211 · 02-19-2009, 04:34 PM

My take on white glove?

If the TV is 100 pounds (as mine is) and you live on the 2nd floor (like I do), paying someone to unbox it and set it on the stand is a bargain as far as I'm concerned. But the real value of white glove is that you see it's working before you sign to manifest. With curb-side you're left with a box. If it doesn't work you have to arrange for the delivery person to come back for it. THAT is the value of white glove delivery.

For all the "peace of mind" rituals and gizmos a/v geeks go through and pay for it amazes me not everyone would drop an extra $50 for white glove delivery. If you started a rumor that white glove delivery improves PQ or life span by 0.0001% you'd have some people paying $300 for it.

jeff92k7 · 02-19-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

white glove delivery improves PQ or life span by 0.0001% you'd have some people paying $300 for it.

Does it really?

I'm all over that. I'll pay $500 for it now.

Just kidding.

repete66211 · 02-19-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jeff92k7

Does it really?

I'm all over that. I'll pay $500 for it now.

Just kidding.

Hehe. I exaggerate, but you know what I mean, right?

02-16-2009, 07:05 PM	#1
BrahmaBull Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2	White Glove Shipping for Plasmas Hey guys, What is the consensus on White Glove Shipping? I am debating pullling the trigger on the Panny TH-46PZ85U from BuyDig. $1149 total with standard shipping extra $50 for white glove. I have read around here and the other usual boards and seem to get mixed opinions. (who woulda thought?) But what gets me is some say they love it and other say its a total rip. I live in an upstairs apartment, so it would be pretty convenient. I don't really care about the "unpackage and connect" but the "make sure it works" thing is kinda cool. I also read that with white glove you also get a 4 hour window for delievery, which is a lot nicer than the "sometime today" you usually get with standard shipping. I guess I am just looking for people's thoughts and anyone's stories about their White Glove experiences.

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02-16-2009, 07:16 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	If the "white glove" service includes calibration...then I'd say go for it. Other than that it's just a waste of $50...(you could get 2-3 BD's with that). John PS: Isn't the whole install it yourself thing part of the excitement? I know it is for me.

02-16-2009, 08:00 PM	#6
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	It really depends on the people who deliver it, which is out of your hands. Some feel like they're doing you a favor by bringing it up.. when in reality it is their job and you paid for it. Make sure you read the fine print as some say they will only take it up 1 or 2 flights of stairs.

02-16-2009, 10:12 PM	#8
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Amazon does the free White Glove, but all I need the guys to do is help me pick up the dang 5020 to mount it, I can do the rest.

02-16-2009, 10:56 PM	#9
VinnAY Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray reviews:1	"White Glove"...is merely marketing speak for inside delivery. This amounts to bringing it in, unpacking, placing on your stand, and plugging it in. I'd bet if you greet the delivery truck guys nicely, hand them a Coke and through ~$20 at them to bring it inside, they'd probably do it. But beware also that there could be company policy on NOT doing things like that, i.e., liability.

02-18-2009, 05:29 PM	#13
slaizer2000 Expert Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Mooresville, NC 4K collection:67 Blu-ray collection:1117 Trading Score:21	Regular shipping is to your front door. White glove takes it in. Ididnt' want to pay extar for while glove shipping. So i had a dolly to bring it in myself. But the delivery guys choose to bring the TV into my apartment on the 2nd floor knowing it was too big fo rme to do myself. I did tip them 20 dollars which they did take. Not all companies may allow this, but it was cheaper than the white glove treatment. My TV was 60 inch and after i uncrated it, i did have an issue that it was to large and weighed 75 pounds and i didn't have help putting it on my stand. Being as impatient as I was and not wanting to wait for someone to help me I managed to grip the TV jsut right and lift it to the stand myself so i lucked out. This was a Sammy LED DLP TV so it wasn't as easy as if it had been a plasma or LCD. Personalyl i woudl skip the white glove treatment and either rely on the delivery guys and tip them or have a buddy over when it is delivered.

02-18-2009, 05:34 PM	#14
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Damn, the TH-50PZ85U is only $1495 at BuyDig right now. That's crazy ass cheap!

02-18-2009, 08:43 PM	#16
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	White Glove was no special service for me. As in the fine print, if your tv requires to be put on a stand, the White Glove Service does not require the delivery people to set it up past this point. So they took the tv out of the box for me and just leaned it against the wall until i was able to call a friend to come help me...

02-18-2009, 08:50 PM	#17
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Some companies do more for you, some do less. It really depends on the delivery person. I offered water + tip for the people who took mine in and set it up but they refused it.

02-19-2009, 04:34 PM	#18
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	My take on white glove? If the TV is 100 pounds (as mine is) and you live on the 2nd floor (like I do), paying someone to unbox it and set it on the stand is a bargain as far as I'm concerned. But the real value of white glove is that you see it's working before you sign to manifest. With curb-side you're left with a box. If it doesn't work you have to arrange for the delivery person to come back for it. THAT is the value of white glove delivery. For all the "peace of mind" rituals and gizmos a/v geeks go through and pay for it amazes me not everyone would drop an extra $50 for white glove delivery. If you started a rumor that white glove delivery improves PQ or life span by 0.0001% you'd have some people paying $300 for it.

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