No more 50 inch 85u Panasonic at my local stores - Blu-ray Forum

NeverHappy · 02-21-2009, 03:18 AM

So Best Buys or Bernies no longer have the panasonic 85u 50 inch only the 80u should I settle for the 80u or is the 85u so much better that I should consider buying online say from BH Photo or anyone else. Would buying the 80u be that drastic of a downgrade over the 85u or am I just hung up on the specs that don't vary by much. Or should i just wait for 09 models. Don't want to spend more than 1500 so an expensive super spec'ed out 09 model won't entice me I'm more price driven these days.

pacificvibes · 02-21-2009, 03:29 AM

I just came back from Costco and they had the 50 inch 85U

NeverHappy · 02-21-2009, 03:33 AM

How much?

pacificvibes · 02-21-2009, 03:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeverHappy

How much?

2799 I believe...give or take a hundred dollars.

But YMMV

crackinhedz · 02-21-2009, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacificvibes

2799 I believe...give or take a hundred dollars.

50".

joegs300 · 02-21-2009, 04:31 AM

That's A LOT. I paid less than half for my 50'' 85u.

TooBlu · 02-21-2009, 05:14 AM

I paid 1949 for my 50pz800u

dobyblue · 02-21-2009, 01:24 PM

$1,495 - Buydig -
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PNTH50PZ85U

$1,449 - BH Photo Video (Consumer Reports #1 online dealer for 2008) -
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Plasma_TV.html

Scoob · 02-27-2009, 03:24 PM

I ran into the same problem.............I wanted the 50" 50U, and was looking around quite a bit to get it and pretty much decided I was going to have to order it online. I went into BB to look and they had a new 0U with a manufacture date of January 09. I read extensively around the various forums and came to this conclusion.......Yes maybe the 50U is a better set technically, but several users of the two sets couldn't discern a better black level between the two. (I read a bunch of stuff on AVS) After I read Brett Day's review of the set and others on AVS forum, I decided to pull the trigger on the set at BB. That way I could just get it and take it home. No shipping or waiting.......I could have gotten it a bit cheaper online, but it was worth it to pay just a tad bit more to buy it in my hometown. It was listed for 1399 on amazon. I told the manager that I could get it shipped to my house for around 1400 bucks. He said they don't match online stores, but that he would reduce it to 1474.00...........so I took it. (after swearing I would never make a major purchase from BB) I have been tickled pink with this set. My advice would be don't hesitate to buy the 0U, it is a great set!

Sonny · 02-27-2009, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scoob

I ran into the same problem.............I wanted the 50" 50U, and was looking around quite a bit to get it and pretty much decided I was going to have to order it online. I went into BB to look and they had a new 0U with a manufacture date of January 09. I read extensively around the various forums and came to this conclusion.......Yes maybe the 50U is a better set technically, but several users of the two sets couldn't discern a better black level between the two. (I read a bunch of stuff on AVS) After I read Brett Day's review of the set and others on AVS forum, I decided to pull the trigger on the set at BB. That way I could just get it and take it home. No shipping or waiting.......I could have gotten it a bit cheaper online, but it was worth it to pay just a tad bit more to buy it in my hometown. It was listed for 1399 on amazon. I told the manager that I could get it shipped to my house for around 1400 bucks. He said they don't match online stores, but that he would reduce it to 1474.00...........so I took it. (after swearing I would never make a major purchase from BB) I have been tickled pink with this set. My advice would be don't hesitate to buy the 0U, it is a great set!

Congrats on the new HDTV!!! It's a great one!

I did the same with my Pioneer 5020's , I got them at Best Buy even though they were cheaper online. There worth a lot more than I paid that's for sure!

supersix4 · 02-27-2009, 04:27 PM

not that this matters much unless you live in md but our CC up here has the 58/50 85's for 35% off msrp.

I think they came to like 1400 and 1600 something like that.

TooBlu · 02-27-2009, 04:33 PM

I got my 50 800U for 1949!!! that a deal right there!! And they are NOT making anymore of the 800U

dobyblue · 02-27-2009, 04:44 PM

Yeah the -800U stock seems to be disappearing quite rapidly from all stores.

You can still get a PDP-5020FD for $1949 though, which is also a fantastic deal.

NeverHappy · 02-27-2009, 10:57 PM

Thanks for everything guys I bought the 50 inch 85u from BHphoto online no tax free white glove delivery 1479. I have to wait 3 days no big deal I've already waited six month for the price to come down.

supersix4 · 02-28-2009, 01:31 AM

I just checked my local CC they upped tvs to 40% off and they have the 50''85u for 1210, and the 58 for 2100, the 46'' is 1100

oh and blu-rays 60% off

Slec · 02-28-2009, 03:11 AM

There were 3 TH-50PZ85U's new in box at the CC in Warwick RI.. $1299 each as of a few hrs ago... a 2 hr drive

Good Luck

Bizdady · 02-28-2009, 10:29 PM

Costco had a bunch of these this morning. Listed at 1299. They had it next to a... Vizio! lol

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02-21-2009, 03:18 AM	#1
NeverHappy Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Hartford, CT	No more 50 inch 85u Panasonic at my local stores So Best Buys or Bernies no longer have the panasonic 85u 50 inch only the 80u should I settle for the 80u or is the 85u so much better that I should consider buying online say from BH Photo or anyone else. Would buying the 80u be that drastic of a downgrade over the 85u or am I just hung up on the specs that don't vary by much. Or should i just wait for 09 models. Don't want to spend more than 1500 so an expensive super spec'ed out 09 model won't entice me I'm more price driven these days.

02-21-2009, 03:29 AM	#2
pacificvibes Tattoo King Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Irvine, CA PSN ID WinterShrinkage Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:51 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I just came back from Costco and they had the 50 inch 85U

02-21-2009, 03:33 AM	#3
NeverHappy Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Hartford, CT	How much?

02-21-2009, 04:31 AM	#6
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	That's A LOT. I paid less than half for my 50'' 85u.

02-21-2009, 05:14 AM	#7
TooBlu Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Tampa Blu-ray collection:261	I paid 1949 for my 50pz800u

02-21-2009, 01:24 PM	#8
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	$1,495 - Buydig - http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PNTH50PZ85U $1,449 - BH Photo Video (Consumer Reports #1 online dealer for 2008) - http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Plasma_TV.html

02-27-2009, 03:24 PM	#9
Scoob Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Near Boise Idaho	I ran into the same problem.............I wanted the 50" 50U, and was looking around quite a bit to get it and pretty much decided I was going to have to order it online. I went into BB to look and they had a new 0U with a manufacture date of January 09. I read extensively around the various forums and came to this conclusion.......Yes maybe the 50U is a better set technically, but several users of the two sets couldn't discern a better black level between the two. (I read a bunch of stuff on AVS) After I read Brett Day's review of the set and others on AVS forum, I decided to pull the trigger on the set at BB. That way I could just get it and take it home. No shipping or waiting.......I could have gotten it a bit cheaper online, but it was worth it to pay just a tad bit more to buy it in my hometown. It was listed for 1399 on amazon. I told the manager that I could get it shipped to my house for around 1400 bucks. He said they don't match online stores, but that he would reduce it to 1474.00...........so I took it. (after swearing I would never make a major purchase from BB) I have been tickled pink with this set. My advice would be don't hesitate to buy the 0U, it is a great set!

02-27-2009, 04:27 PM	#11
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	not that this matters much unless you live in md but our CC up here has the 58/50 85's for 35% off msrp. I think they came to like 1400 and 1600 something like that.

02-27-2009, 04:33 PM	#12
TooBlu Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Tampa Blu-ray collection:261	I got my 50 800U for 1949!!! that a deal right there!! And they are NOT making anymore of the 800U

02-27-2009, 04:44 PM	#13
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	Yeah the -800U stock seems to be disappearing quite rapidly from all stores. You can still get a PDP-5020FD for $1949 though, which is also a fantastic deal.

02-27-2009, 10:57 PM	#14
NeverHappy Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Hartford, CT	Thanks for everything guys I bought the 50 inch 85u from BHphoto online no tax free white glove delivery 1479. I have to wait 3 days no big deal I've already waited six month for the price to come down.

02-28-2009, 01:31 AM	#15
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	I just checked my local CC they upped tvs to 40% off and they have the 50''85u for 1210, and the 58 for 2100, the 46'' is 1100 oh and blu-rays 60% off

02-28-2009, 03:11 AM	#16
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	There were 3 TH-50PZ85U's new in box at the CC in Warwick RI.. $1299 each as of a few hrs ago... a 2 hr drive Good Luck

02-28-2009, 10:29 PM	#17
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	Costco had a bunch of these this morning. Listed at 1299. They had it next to a... Vizio! lol

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