Advice Needed for New Plasma to Replace Stolen Pioneer Kuro - Blu-ray Forum

oildude · 07-01-2011, 04:45 AM

Thanks for all the sympathy posts. Yeah, I lost a Mona Lisa for sure. Nice to be among those who understand.

I saved up for a long time to buy that Kuro and got it at a price I could afford when they were on sale in late 2009.

No word yet from the insurance, they are still working on the claim. I have pretty much decided on the VT30 if I have to get something else. The VT30 may not have Kuro blacks, but it is still pretty darn good. Unless the insurance reimburses me fully for a replacement of a Kuro, I can't justify paying for another one at the prices they are going for these days.

Wingman1977 · 07-01-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oildude

Thanks for all the sympathy posts. Yeah, I lost a Mona Lisa for sure. Nice to be among those who understand.

I saved up for a long time to buy that Kuro and got it at a price I could afford when they were on sale in late 2009.

No word yet from the insurance, they are still working on the claim. I have pretty much decided on the VT30 if I have to get something else. The VT30 may not have Kuro blacks, but it is still pretty darn good. Unless the insurance reimburses me fully for a replacement of a Kuro, I can't justify paying for another one at the prices they are going for these days.

If I had a Kuro and it was stolen from me, I would have been punching holes through walls. Hopefully, you kept the receipt of the Kuro from where you purchased it.

fathergll · 07-06-2011, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by oildude

Thanks for all the sympathy posts. Yeah, I lost a Mona Lisa for sure. Nice to be among those who understand.

I saved up for a long time to buy that Kuro and got it at a price I could afford when they were on sale in late 2009.

No word yet from the insurance, they are still working on the claim. I have pretty much decided on the VT30 if I have to get something else. The VT30 may not have Kuro blacks, but it is still pretty darn good. Unless the insurance reimburses me fully for a replacement of a Kuro, I can't justify paying for another one at the prices they are going for these days.

Well look at the bright side. You're going to get a TV with 17% more screen real estate and 3D capabilities.

It sucks what happened but no point on just looking at what your losing. Looks at the pros as well. With a legit guy to give you pro calibration(if you find you need it) you could be extremely happy with your new set.

Wingman1977 · 07-06-2011, 07:49 PM

I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well.

wafi · 07-07-2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well.

Wow! I haven't seen the 111 being sold anywhere in ages, and these guys seem to have it, I'm impressed, a tad skeptical, but impressed if they do have it.

Wingman1977 · 07-07-2011, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by wafi

Wow! I haven't seen the 111 being sold anywhere in ages, and these guys seem to have it, I'm impressed, a tad skeptical, but impressed if they do have it.

Well, if I'm going to buy it, I'll go to the store (since it's in NYC like me).

oildude · 07-07-2011, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well.

Thanks for posting this. I sent the link to my insurance to help with pricing the Kuro. It has been two weeks since submitting my claim and the they have come to agree the Kuros are hard-to-find items, which is delaying their evaluation of the loss amount. Should know more in a few more days.

Wingman1977 · 07-07-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by oildude

Thanks for posting this. I sent the link to my insurance to help with pricing the Kuro. It has been two weeks since submitting my claim and the they have come to agree the Kuros are hard-to-find items, which is delaying their evaluation of the loss amount. Should know more in a few more days.

Good luck to you sir.

dobyblue · 07-08-2011, 01:06 PM

The PowerSellerNYC has had Kuro's in stock since they stopped being made. The reason they still have them in stock is because of the list prices, they never put them on sale because they know they'll eventually sell out of them even if it takes 5 years. It's only warehouse space for them.

wafi · 07-08-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

The PowerSellerNYC has had Kuro's in stock since they stopped being made. The reason they still have them in stock is because of the list prices, they never put them on sale because they know they'll eventually sell out of them even if it takes 5 years. It's only warehouse space for them.

Man if I had 6Gs lying around I'd get myself another 111. I'm gonna go buy me some lottery tickets right now!

fathergll · 07-08-2011, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by wafi

Man if I had 6Gs lying around I'd get myself another 111.

Man I would need to come into a lot more money to justify spending $6,000 on a 50". It gets to a point where its just plain ridiculous to spend that much more on electronics for the amount of improvement (Assuming your not wealthy).

Wingman1977 · 07-08-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

The PowerSellerNYC has had Kuro's in stock since they stopped being made. The reason they still have them in stock is because of the list prices, they never put them on sale because they know they'll eventually sell out of them even if it takes 5 years. It's only warehouse space for them.

Man, if I had the cash on me, I would literally run over to BK (and I live in upper Manhattan). BTW, anyone knows which is the best Kuro model ever made?

scweb13 · 07-08-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

BTW, anyone knows which is the best Kuro model ever made?

The monitors. The Signature Elite 101 or the KRP 500m. They both share the same panel, chassis and most of the same internal parts. Although the Signature Elite parts are all hand picked including the glass and the panel itself.
Next would be the Signature Elite 141. And then the elites (111/151) with the non-elites (5020/6020) after that.

Blu-Dog · 07-17-2011, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Man, if I had the cash on me, I would literally run over to BK (and I live in upper Manhattan). BTW, anyone knows which is the best Kuro model ever made?

Pro 151FD. Top of the line. 60" with speakers. Truth be told, the non-speaker model, sold as a studio monitor, is just as good.

dsskid · 07-08-2011, 03:26 PM

There is a woman on Craigslist in Commack (Suffolk County) NY willing to sell her used Pioneer Kuro PDP 5020 along with a PS3 80gb version for $1,200.

http://longisland.craigslist.org/ele/2474276848.html

She is also selling it as a package for $2500:

Pioneer Kuro PDP 5020
Pioneer Elite VSX 92THX
PS3 80gb version.
Belkin power surged
Fronts, Pair Deft tech BP6B
Pair Deft tech StudioMonitor 450
Center, Deft tech Mythos three
Subwoofer, Deft tech Prosub 1000.

http://longisland.craigslist.org/ele/2474247420.html

Wingman1977 · 07-08-2011, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dsskid

There is a woman on Craigslist in Commack (Suffolk County) NY willing to sell her used Pioneer Kuro PDP 5020 along with a PS3 80gb version for $1,200.

http://longisland.craigslist.org/ele/2474276848.html

She is also selling it as a package for $2500:

Pioneer Kuro PDP 5020
Pioneer Elite VSX 92THX
PS3 80gb version.
Belkin power surged
Fronts, Pair Deft tech BP6B
Pair Deft tech StudioMonitor 450
Center, Deft tech Mythos three
Subwoofer, Deft tech Prosub 1000.

http://longisland.craigslist.org/ele/2474247420.html

Yeah, but since it's used, you have to be very careful.

Wingman1977 · 07-07-2011, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well.

Today, for some odd reason, the site is down.

wafi · 07-08-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Today, for some odd reason, the site is down.

Website is back up, as I type this. Keep us posted OP.

Wingman1977 · 07-08-2011, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by wafi

Website is back up, as I type this. Keep us posted OP.

You're right, it is.

07-06-2011, 07:49 PM	#4
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	I just found a retailer (in Sheepshead Bay area of Brooklyn of all places) that still sells Pioneer Kuro: LINK They are a physical store that one can go to as well. Last edited by Wingman1977; 07-06-2011 at 07:59 PM.

07-08-2011, 03:26 PM	#15
dsskid Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Trading Score:1	There is a woman on Craigslist in Commack (Suffolk County) NY willing to sell her used Pioneer Kuro PDP 5020 along with a PS3 80gb version for $1,200. http://longisland.craigslist.org/ele/2474276848.html She is also selling it as a package for $2500: Pioneer Kuro PDP 5020 Pioneer Elite VSX 92THX PS3 80gb version. Belkin power surged Fronts, Pair Deft tech BP6B Pair Deft tech StudioMonitor 450 Center, Deft tech Mythos three Subwoofer, Deft tech Prosub 1000. http://longisland.craigslist.org/ele/2474247420.html Last edited by dsskid; 07-08-2011 at 03:30 PM.

07-01-2011, 04:45 AM	#1
oildude Moderator Top contributor Member since:Dec 2009 Location:With the Ale and Quail Club on a train to Palm Beach 4K collection:267 Blu-ray collection:4770 DVD collection:212 Blu-ray reviews: 37	Thanks for all the sympathy posts. Yeah, I lost a Mona Lisa for sure. Nice to be among those who understand. I saved up for a long time to buy that Kuro and got it at a price I could afford when they were on sale in late 2009. No word yet from the insurance, they are still working on the claim. I have pretty much decided on the VT30 if I have to get something else. The VT30 may not have Kuro blacks, but it is still pretty darn good. Unless the insurance reimburses me fully for a replacement of a Kuro, I can't justify paying for another one at the prices they are going for these days.

07-08-2011, 01:06 PM	#9
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	The PowerSellerNYC has had Kuro's in stock since they stopped being made. The reason they still have them in stock is because of the list prices, they never put them on sale because they know they'll eventually sell out of them even if it takes 5 years. It's only warehouse space for them.

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