Best Buy and Onkyo - Blu-ray Forum

Barbie-Shrimp · 07-29-2008, 05:30 PM

Why can't I buy an Onkyo from Best Buy? They don't sell them, that's why. Does anybody know why that is?

arush5268d · 07-29-2008, 05:32 PM

Yes, because Best Buy doesn't carry Onkyo.

dpomp · 07-29-2008, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbie-Shrimp

Why can't I buy an Onkyo from Best Buy? They don't sell them, that's why. Does anybody know why that is?

i too have wondered. and i think the reason is on onkyo's end. i constantly see stuff saying "onkyo certified dealer" so i'm guessing they pick who they want to sell their product

Beta Man · 07-29-2008, 05:46 PM

I was just thinking how much it sucks that I can't buy Classe, Krell, Rotel, Technics, Volkswagen, John Deere, Canondale, coke products, or gasoline at my local Best-Buy..... man... wouldn't life be easier....

arush5268d · 07-29-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I was just thinking how much it sucks that I can't buy Classe, Krell, Rotel, Technics, Volkswagen, John Deere, Canondale, coke products, or gasoline at my local Best-Buy..... man... wouldn't life be easier....

I'm calling Best Buy Corporate offices because I think it's insane that I can't buy Kenmore appliances at my local Best Buy.

SkullPhyre · 07-29-2008, 05:52 PM

Yes why can't I buy Onkyo at BB and why cant I buy Denon at CC ??? Thats not right.

bykes · 07-29-2008, 06:00 PM

I still wonder what everyones fasination is with Onkyo. They aren't good.

Old Bones · 07-29-2008, 06:07 PM

EASY to buy it here
http://www.jr.com/onkyo/pe/ONK_TXSR606B/

kaliraver · 07-29-2008, 06:46 PM

Buy a Yamaha receiver or Denon instead.

dtr20 · 07-29-2008, 07:35 PM

the companies have contracts with the retailer. alpine used to be with CC but when the contract was up, they went to best buy. the same thing with harmon kardon. onkyo is at cc and other retailers. just buy it online, and that way you dont have to deal with salespeople.

Barbie-Shrimp · 07-29-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dtr20

the companies have contracts with the retailer. alpine used to be with CC but when the contract was up, they went to best buy. the same thing with harmon kardon. onkyo is at cc and other retailers. just buy it online, and that way you dont have to deal with salespeople.

That was my point though(even though I didn't say this part). I wanted to use my Best Buy credit card to buy it online. I probably will go with a Yamaha instead, though.

obiwopkenobi62 · 07-29-2008, 07:45 PM

Just wait awhile. Soon you will be able to get everything you need at Walmart. I was thinking about stuff they don't have yet and a couple of things are Lumber, automobiles, farm equipment. Give em time and they will probably do this. They are starting to carry much more electronics then ever. Some Walmarts have banks and doctors offices. One Walmart to rule them all.
And on that note.....
I friggin hate Walmart. I hate Circuit City and I hate best Buy. Bunch of thieves. I'll keep doing what I always do, research an item then buy it online. That's pretty much where the best deals are anyway.

Bluray_ne1 · 07-29-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bykes

I still wonder what everyones fasination is with Onkyo. They aren't good.

Because not everyone can afford $1000-$2000 Pioneer Elite or Denon equipment (I know I can't). Onkyo isn't the best, but it is a relatively inexpensive way to get into the HD market.

dad2erin · 07-29-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Barbie-Shrimp

Why can't I buy an Onkyo from Best Buy? They don't sell them, that's why. Does anybody know why that is?

Because CC carries Onkyo.

dad2erin · 07-29-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

Because not everyone can afford $1000-$2000 Pioneer Elite or Denon equipment (I know I can't). Onkyo isn't the best, but it is a relatively inexpensive way to get into the HD market.

Denon has some nice inexpensive pieces as well.

SS316SRV · 07-29-2008, 08:23 PM

Best Buy has some very nice Yamaha and Harman Kardon options at relatively low prices.

SkullPhyre · 07-29-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

Because not everyone can afford $1000-$2000 Pioneer Elite or Denon equipment (I know I can't). Onkyo isn't the best, but it is a relatively inexpensive way to get into the HD market.

My Onkyo wasnt cheap. It was almost 1200.00

I didn't go for the el cheapo

theprophecy247 · 07-29-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by arush5268d

Yes, because Best Buy doesn't carry Onkyo.

lol nice

cartman781 · 07-29-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SkullPhyre

Yes why can't I buy Onkyo at BB and why cant I buy Denon at CC ??? Thats not right.

My CC has Denon

Dirk504 · 07-29-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluray_ne1

Because not everyone can afford $1000-$2000 Pioneer Elite or Denon equipment (I know I can't). Onkyo isn't the best, but it is a relatively inexpensive way to get into the HD market.

+1..... My Onkyo works perfectly for my needs. And I sure as he11 don't have $1000 to spend on a receiver.

07-29-2008, 05:30 PM	#1
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07-29-2008, 05:32 PM	#2
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Yes, because Best Buy doesn't carry Onkyo.

07-29-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I was just thinking how much it sucks that I can't buy Classe, Krell, Rotel, Technics, Volkswagen, John Deere, Canondale, coke products, or gasoline at my local Best-Buy..... man... wouldn't life be easier....

07-29-2008, 05:52 PM	#6
SkullPhyre Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Portland, Oregon Blu-ray collection:184	Yes why can't I buy Onkyo at BB and why cant I buy Denon at CC ??? Thats not right.

07-29-2008, 06:00 PM	#7
bykes Active Member Member since:Feb 2007	I still wonder what everyones fasination is with Onkyo. They aren't good.

07-29-2008, 06:07 PM	#8
Old Bones Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Port Coquitlam B.C. Canada Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:1	EASY to buy it here http://www.jr.com/onkyo/pe/ONK_TXSR606B/

07-29-2008, 06:46 PM	#9
kaliraver Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:San Francisco Bay Blu-Ray SteelBooks™: (150+) Blu-ray collection:373 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:285	Buy a Yamaha receiver or Denon instead.

07-29-2008, 07:35 PM	#10
dtr20 Member Member since:Dec 2007	the companies have contracts with the retailer. alpine used to be with CC but when the contract was up, they went to best buy. the same thing with harmon kardon. onkyo is at cc and other retailers. just buy it online, and that way you dont have to deal with salespeople.

07-29-2008, 07:45 PM	#12
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Just wait awhile. Soon you will be able to get everything you need at Walmart. I was thinking about stuff they don't have yet and a couple of things are Lumber, automobiles, farm equipment. Give em time and they will probably do this. They are starting to carry much more electronics then ever. Some Walmarts have banks and doctors offices. One Walmart to rule them all. And on that note..... I friggin hate Walmart. I hate Circuit City and I hate best Buy. Bunch of thieves. I'll keep doing what I always do, research an item then buy it online. That's pretty much where the best deals are anyway.

07-29-2008, 08:23 PM	#16
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Best Buy has some very nice Yamaha and Harman Kardon options at relatively low prices.

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