Negotiations of a Pioneer Elite - Blu-ray Forum

Blove23 · 04-11-2009, 02:36 PM

Hey Guys:
Just wanted to let everyone none about the Pioneer Elites at Best Buy. If you have the ability to make a deal with the Magnolia manager you can get a good deal on a Pioneer Elite 50 or 60 depending on their stock.

I have seen people walk away with a Pioneer as low as $2000 to 2200 for the 50 inch and $4000 to $4600 for the 60 inch. If you can talk and have a little respect for the manager in the Magnolia section of Best Buy, you will walk away with a Pioneer Elite for an excellent price

CAST · 04-11-2009, 03:06 PM

Best Buy by me has a 50 inch Elite open box and they want $3,195.00. I doubt they will go that low on a new one. I could be wrong.

wafi · 04-12-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CAST

Best Buy by me has a 50 inch Elite open box and they want $3,195.00. I doubt they will go that low on a new one. I could be wrong.

Thats ridiculous! They are sold for $1900-$2000 [open item] the Elites at our local stores here in Maryland.

ShockWave · 04-13-2009, 12:30 AM

You have seen someone get the 151 FD for 4k?

meloveHD · 04-13-2009, 12:56 AM

This is off-topic but i just had to ask... ShockWave, you have a blu-ray player AND a PS3 in your main room? Connected to the same TV?......WHY?! Do you like to waste money?

JJ · 04-13-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by meloveHD

This is off-topic but i just had to ask... ShockWave, you have a blu-ray player AND a PS3 in your main room? Connected to the same TV?......WHY?! Do you like to waste money?

I have the same thing. My reasons - DMP-BD35 bitstreams, slightly better DVD/BD quality. PS3 is a media center and gaming station. I use the BD35 for movies, the PS3 for music/games.

meloveHD · 04-13-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I have the same thing. My reasons - DMP-BD35 bitstreams, slightly better DVD/BD quality. PS3 is a media center and gaming station. I use the BD35 for movies, the PS3 for music/games.

Aha, but is there a difference between the 350 and the PS3? I know there wasn't between the 300 and the PS3 and i gathered that the difference between the 350 and 300 was size and weight.

Sonny · 04-13-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by meloveHD

This is off-topic but i just had to ask... ShockWave, you have a blu-ray player AND a PS3 in your main room? Connected to the same TV?......WHY?! Do you like to waste money?

You have to give the PS3 a breather! Plus bit streaming is a nice feature, I like to see my AV's light up "Dolby TrueHD" & "DTS-HD Master Audio". There's no waste of money (if u have it).

sokrman14 · 04-13-2009, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I have the same thing. My reasons - DMP-BD35 bitstreams, slightly better DVD/BD quality. PS3 is a media center and gaming station. I use the BD35 for movies, the PS3 for music/games.

I agree with your reasons, I always try to recommend a stand alone over a ps3 to someone who wont use it for gaming. I just have to save up before I make the plunge myself, then the ps3 would be for gaming only!!

Blove23 · 04-13-2009, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShockWave

You have seen someone get the 151 FD for 4k?

Yes I have and I was sick to my stomach. God Bless the guy, I wish I was able to switch out my 55 inch Hitachi for a 60 inch elite, but they gave me a 50 Pioneer Elite as a replacement.

Blove23 · 04-13-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

You have to give the PS3 a breather! Plus bit streaming is a nice feature, I like to see my AV's light up "Dolby TrueHD" & "DTS-HD Master Audio". There's no waste of money (if u have it).

Really Guys,
The PS3 is a great media system, but when it comes to Blu-ray and PQ & AQ the Panasonic destroys the PS3. I'm waiting for the Oppo then my system will be complete.

sokrman14 · 04-13-2009, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blove23

Really Guys,
The PS3 is a great media system, but when it comes to Blu-ray and PQ & AQ the Panasonic destroys the PS3. I'm waiting for the Oppo then my system will be complete.

+1

ShockWave · 04-13-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny

You have to give the PS3 a breather! Plus bit streaming is a nice feature, I like to see my AV's light up "Dolby TrueHD" & "DTS-HD Master Audio". There's no waste of money (if u have it).

+1

ShockWave · 04-13-2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Blove23

Yes I have and I was sick to my stomach. God Bless the guy, I wish I was able to switch out my 55 inch Hitachi for a 60 inch elite, but they gave me a 50 Pioneer Elite as a replacement.

Man, that is great! I paid a bit more for my 141. Have you ever seen a sig go that low?

saprano · 04-13-2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blove23

Really Guys,
The PS3 is a great media system, but when it comes to Blu-ray and PQ & AQ the Panasonic destroys the PS3. I'm waiting for the Oppo then my system will be complete.

I dont know about destroying, thats going a little to far there. the differences people talk of is not that big at all. your talking little details hear. and to see them they have to be side by side. the AQ is debatable also.

Anyway on topic. a guy got a 60" elite for $4000!!

Well im off to BB tomorrow then.

Sonny · 04-13-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blove23

Really Guys,
The PS3 is a great media system, but when it comes to Blu-ray and PQ & AQ the Panasonic destroys the PS3. I'm waiting for the Oppo then my system will be complete.

I'm not sure which way you took my post...? It wasn't a "PRO" ps3 responds, don't get your shorts in a twist. We know your panny 35 is WAY better than a game console.

saprano · 04-13-2009, 04:19 AM

Haha w/e

mrstlouis7 · 04-13-2009, 10:34 AM

How much cheaper do you think the Pro-151FD will be? I'm currently deployed but I will be back in the states next month. I'm just wondering how long I should wait(If I should).

Blove23 · 04-14-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

I dont know about destroying, thats going a little to far there. the differences people talk of is not that big at all. your talking little details hear. and to see them they have to be side by side. the AQ is debatable also.

Anyway on topic. a guy got a 60" elite for $4000!!

Well im off to BB tomorrow then.

With all do respect, I've done a PQ and AQ with regards to the Panasonic and PS3. There is a difference in AQ and there will be no debate!

mrstlouis7 · 04-17-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mrstlouis7

How much cheaper do you think the Pro-151FD will be? I'm currently deployed but I will be back in the states next month. I'm just wondering how long I should wait(If I should).

Anyone?

04-11-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	Negotiations of a Pioneer Elite Hey Guys: Just wanted to let everyone none about the Pioneer Elites at Best Buy. If you have the ability to make a deal with the Magnolia manager you can get a good deal on a Pioneer Elite 50 or 60 depending on their stock. I have seen people walk away with a Pioneer as low as $2000 to 2200 for the 50 inch and $4000 to $4600 for the 60 inch. If you can talk and have a little respect for the manager in the Magnolia section of Best Buy, you will walk away with a Pioneer Elite for an excellent price

04-13-2009, 04:19 AM	#17
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	Haha w/e Last edited by saprano; 04-13-2009 at 05:46 AM.

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04-11-2009, 03:06 PM	#2
CAST Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:222	Best Buy by me has a 50 inch Elite open box and they want $3,195.00. I doubt they will go that low on a new one. I could be wrong.

04-13-2009, 12:30 AM	#4
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04-13-2009, 12:56 AM	#5
meloveHD Member Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:338	This is off-topic but i just had to ask... ShockWave, you have a blu-ray player AND a PS3 in your main room? Connected to the same TV?......WHY?! Do you like to waste money?

04-13-2009, 10:34 AM	#18
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