What is your BIGGEST single online purchase? - Blu-ray Forum

PNF · 05-21-2008, 07:29 PM

With a lot of people still being fuzzy about making a purchase online in thousands, what is your biggest SINGLE online purchase order and Where? (can have multiple items, but 1 single order)

Mine being my TV from www.abesofmaine.com. It was about $2900 and the ordered arrived as described in just 4 days!!

It can be ANYTHING. BD (although I highly doubt), or your Stereos, speakers, TVs or even cars?

I often wonder do people really bid cars on ebay?!

Please also include WHERE you bought it.

This way, it could be part of other's decision process to buy from that vendor possibly.

Just want to show where people would order their "big items" online, Coming from members that people might see often around here.

JJ · 05-21-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

With a lot of people still being fuzzy about making a purchase online in thousands, what is your biggest single online purchase order and where?

$450 for the Samsung HTiB I used back in the Christmas season. Other than that, I rarely average over $25 an item - back when I was an urban youth, jerseys and shoes I would buy averaging $100 an item.

I don't think I could ever order anything over $500. I just don't feel safe with it in shipping. I know the chances of something happening are slim, but just the same.

David Mamet · 05-21-2008, 07:31 PM

Just BD's or anything that I may have bought online?

PNF · 05-21-2008, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by David Mamet

Just BD's or anything that I may have bought online?

anything

I should clarify that.

I just edited

tommyboy81 · 05-21-2008, 07:39 PM

An Area 51 5550 from Alienware for around 1700

JasonR · 05-21-2008, 07:40 PM

My TV for $1600.

UlicBelouve · 05-21-2008, 07:32 PM

I did about $1200 online for a computer. Cyberpowerpc.com

That'd be the largest, followed by Custom Oakley sunglasses from on eBay.

I should clarify that with the additional security layers from PayPal (RSA key, verification, etc) and a good Credit Card company/bank, I have very little to worry about on online purchases. I have run into some disputes, but the bank/paypal has been very good each time in holding the payment until resolution. And I always have gotten a good resolution and paid. Never once have I needed to COMPLETELY withold payment.

rragland · 05-21-2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

With a lot of people still being fuzzy about making a purchase online in thousands, what is your biggest SINGLE online purchase order and Where? (can have multiple items, but 1 single order)

Mine being my TV from www.abesofmaine.com. It was about $2900 and the ordered arrived as described in just 4 days!!

It can be ANYTHING. BD (although I highly doubt), or your Stereos, speakers, TVs or even cars?

I often wonder do people really bid cars on ebay?!

Just want to show where people would order their "big items" online, Coming from members that people might see often around here.

Westinghouse LVM-37w1, 37" 1080p LCD, "A"-stock, for $800 from e-bay in December, 2006.

Rob71 · 05-21-2008, 08:22 PM

I've spent $4-$500 quite a few times using Pay-Pal on arcade games and pinballs.

TObject · 05-21-2008, 08:27 PM

A mail-order bride from Russia. But I paid in rubles, so it doesn't count.

Marcusarilius · 05-21-2008, 08:32 PM

Just bought a Weber BBQ and all of the amenities.

dadkins · 05-21-2008, 08:42 PM

I do not buy online, but someone has bought things for me online.

Ebay - About $40, Pyramid Air - About $79.

No CC and I hate waiting!

Beta Man · 05-21-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Just bought a Weber BBQ and all of the amenities.

Did you get the charcoal kettle, the green one, with the cart/propane starter, etc that Crate-and-barrel has? it's slick! I don't do gas for grills

My biggest purchase online.... that's a toughy.... most big purchases aren't made online by me! I paid $2k for some plane tickets, and I had my jeep "dealer-delivered" brand new... so that was a big one... but not sure that counts. I bought superbowl tickets online one year, but can't remember how much I paid (trying to block it out) That's probably about it..... Most of my big-ticket items were purchased locally.

tommyboy81 · 05-21-2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Did you get the charcoal kettle, the green one, with the cart/propane starter, etc that Crate-and-barrel has? it's slick! I don't do gas for grills

My biggest purchase online.... that's a toughy.... most big purchases aren't made online by me! I paid $2k for some plane tickets, and I had my jeep "dealer-delivered" brand new... so that was a big one... but not sure that counts. I bought superbowl tickets online one year, but can't remember how much I paid (trying to block it out) That's probably about it..... Most of my big-ticket items were purchased locally.

You shouldn't pass gas over grills. Can be dangerous

Marcusarilius · 05-21-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyboy81

You shouldn't pass gas over grills. Can be dangerous

Thats why we use them outdoors.

PNF · 05-21-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Did you get the charcoal kettle, the green one, with the cart/propane starter, etc that Crate-and-barrel has? it's slick! I don't do gas for grills

My biggest purchase online.... that's a toughy.... most big purchases aren't made online by me! I paid $2k for some plane tickets, and I had my jeep "dealer-delivered" brand new... so that was a big one... but not sure that counts. I bought superbowl tickets online one year, but can't remember how much I paid (trying to block it out) That's probably about it..... Most of my big-ticket items were purchased locally.

PM me how much you paid for the SB ticket!! I am interested to find out. I have heard upwards of $2000 - 3000 for BLEACHER seats!!!!!!

tommyboy81 · 05-21-2008, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

PM me how much you paid for the SB ticket!! I am interested to find out. I have heard upwards of $2000 - 3000 for BLEACHER seats!!!!!!

I think thats the price from scalpers

PNF · 05-21-2008, 08:56 PM

[QUOTE=tommyboy81;898668]I think thats the price from scalpers[/QUOTE]

isnt that how you're supposed to get SB tickets, or bid online.

I've always wanted to go, but can never justify the $$$....

anyway, I dont want to jack my own thread, back to topic

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Aaron · 05-21-2008, 08:55 PM

I got an iMac online for $1500.

jw · 05-21-2008, 09:08 PM

purchased the 73" Mitsubishi from Amazon last November

View Poll Results: Where did you make your biggest purchase?
Amazon.com	21	43.75%
ebay/half.com	6	12.50%
Major Studio/store websites (such as Dell, WarnerBro, Sonystyle)	4	8.33%
Newegg.com	2	4.17%
Others (where?)	15	31.25%
Voters: 48. You may not vote on this poll

05-21-2008, 07:29 PM	#1
PNF Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	What is your BIGGEST single online purchase? With a lot of people still being fuzzy about making a purchase online in thousands, what is your biggest SINGLE online purchase order and Where? (can have multiple items, but 1 single order) Mine being my TV from www.abesofmaine.com. It was about $2900 and the ordered arrived as described in just 4 days!! It can be ANYTHING. BD (although I highly doubt), or your Stereos, speakers, TVs or even cars? I often wonder do people really bid cars on ebay?! Please also include WHERE you bought it. This way, it could be part of other's decision process to buy from that vendor possibly. Just want to show where people would order their "big items" online, Coming from members that people might see often around here. Last edited by PNF; 05-21-2008 at 07:42 PM.

05-21-2008, 07:32 PM	#7
UlicBelouve Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Menomonee Falls, WI Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:1	I did about $1200 online for a computer. Cyberpowerpc.com That'd be the largest, followed by Custom Oakley sunglasses from on eBay. I should clarify that with the additional security layers from PayPal (RSA key, verification, etc) and a good Credit Card company/bank, I have very little to worry about on online purchases. I have run into some disputes, but the bank/paypal has been very good each time in holding the payment until resolution. And I always have gotten a good resolution and paid. Never once have I needed to COMPLETELY withold payment. Last edited by UlicBelouve; 05-21-2008 at 07:35 PM.

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05-21-2008, 07:31 PM	#3
David Mamet Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:4	Just BD's or anything that I may have bought online?

05-21-2008, 07:39 PM	#5
tommyboy81 Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Savannah, GA Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:2	An Area 51 5550 from Alienware for around 1700

05-21-2008, 07:40 PM	#6
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	My TV for $1600.

05-21-2008, 08:22 PM	#9
Rob71 Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Florida Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:295 Trading Score:5	I've spent $4-$500 quite a few times using Pay-Pal on arcade games and pinballs.

05-21-2008, 08:27 PM	#10
TObject Active Member Member since:Mar 2008	A mail-order bride from Russia. But I paid in rubles, so it doesn't count.

05-21-2008, 08:32 PM	#11
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Just bought a Weber BBQ and all of the amenities.

05-21-2008, 08:42 PM	#12
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	I do not buy online, but someone has bought things for me online. Ebay - About $40, Pyramid Air - About $79. No CC and I hate waiting!

05-21-2008, 08:56 PM	#18
PNF Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	[QUOTE=tommyboy81;898668]I think thats the price from scalpers[/QUOTE] isnt that how you're supposed to get SB tickets, or bid online. I've always wanted to go, but can never justify the $$$.... anyway, I dont want to jack my own thread, back to topic -------------------------------------

05-21-2008, 08:55 PM	#19
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	I got an iMac online for $1500.

05-21-2008, 09:08 PM	#20
jw Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2007 Location:USA Trading Score:519	purchased the 73" Mitsubishi from Amazon last November

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