I finally pulled the trigger, got off the fence etc

[azereus]

So, after months and months of reading through these forums, asking lots of questions and looking at different sets, I finally decided now was the time to upgrade my (3 year old, 720p, 40") Samsung LCD.

I had a very strict budget and wanting to stay within it, I just purchased a 50" Panasonic TC-P50S1. It's my first plasma and I'm pretty excited.

Through some careful negotiations, I also managed to get:

- $200 off the price of the tv
- free 3 year extended warranty
- free Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-Ray player.

The Blu-Ray player is completely not necessary as I already have a PS3. But the dude offered to throw it in so I wasn't about to say no.

So all in all I'm pretty excited to go pick it up tonight or tomorrow once I borrow someone's van or suv. (times like this i really wish i didn't drive a civic)

So this should keep me happy for a while before I focus on purchasing some "real" speakers to replace my Polk bookshelf set.

Good times.

[wafi]

Congrats! So how much did you pay for it?

PS Somebody needs to update his sig now!

[azereus]

Retail price for the tv is $2399.99 + tax. I got it all for $2199.99 + tax.

If you're wondering why the prices are INSANE, it's because I'm in Canada and we get royally screwed on prices for this type of thing. Hence why I couldn't upgrade to a G10, V10 or a super delicious Kuro.

Oh right my signature.... I'll take care of that later once it's all set up.

[wafi]

Originally Posted by azereus

Retail price for the tv is $2399.99 + tax. I got it all for $2199.99 + tax.

If you're wondering why the prices are INSANE, it's because I'm in Canada and we get royally screwed on prices for this type of thing. Hence why I couldn't upgrade to a G10, V10 or a super delicious Kuro.

Oh right my signature.... I'll take care of that later once it's all set up.

I still think its a good deal...if you were getting it from Bestbuy from here..you would be looking at $1900-$2000 for the same combo. As plasmas go Pannys are up there..I'd pick it over the rest anyday!

Dont forget to post some pics once you're done!!!

[azereus]

But people will make fun of my pathetic speakers.

[Uncle Leo]

Originally Posted by azereus

But people will make fun of my pathetic speakers.

No they are fine

[wafi]

Originally Posted by azereus

But people will make fun of my pathetic speakers.

Hey atleast you have some! Better than my nuthin speakers which I have!

PS I actually like the look of your speakers.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by azereus

Retail price for the tv is $2399.99 + tax. I got it all for $2199.99 + tax.

If you're wondering why the prices are INSANE, it's because I'm in Canada and we get royally screwed on prices for this type of thing. Hence why I couldn't upgrade to a G10, V10 or a super delicious Kuro.

Oh right my signature.... I'll take care of that later once it's all set up.

I don't understand. This set retails (today) at Best Buy (in the US) for $1200. At today's exchange rate, that's C$1,362. So you overpaid by C$837 (getting a 3 year warranty and a BD player), and this is a deal? What am I missing here?

[Nicolas554]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

I don't understand. This set retails (today) at Best Buy (in the US) for $1200. At today's exchange rate, that's C$1,362. So you overpaid by C$837 (getting a 3 year warranty and a BD player), and this is a deal? What am I missing here?

Thing is, here in Canada we get ripped off..... even if with the exchange rate the price should be 1,362$C, it cost more.... retail price for the 50S1 in Canada is 2400$C... Paid 3299$C for a TC-P54V10 (and the TC-P54G10 was 3000$C).

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Nicolas554

Thing is, here in Canada we get ripped off..... even if with the exchange rate the price should be 1,362$C, it cost more.... retail price for the 50S1 in Canada is 2400$C... Paid 3299$C for a TC-P54V10 (and the TC-P54G10 was 3000$C).

Sucks being you then.

Sorry, only kidding. I knew Canada had onerous taxes, but I never knew they were that bad. I suppose I should start to get used to it. We've got the same thing coming down the pike for us....

[wafi]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

I don't understand. This set retails (today) at Best Buy (in the US) for $1200. At today's exchange rate, that's C$1,362. So you overpaid by C$837 (getting a 3 year warranty and a BD player), and this is a deal? What am I missing here?

Yer missing the fact that its Canada. Diff countries diff taxes...I've been all over the world and I gotta say you cant beat the prices of electronics here. Whether its UK, Dubai, Japan or India...they kill you with the taxes they levy on goods.

[Blu Titan]

Originally Posted by azereus

Retail price for the tv is $2399.99 + tax. I got it all for $2199.99 + tax.

If you're wondering why the prices are INSANE, it's because I'm in Canada and we get royally screwed on prices for this type of thing. Hence why I couldn't upgrade to a G10, V10 or a super delicious Kuro.

Oh right my signature.... I'll take care of that later once it's all set up.

It is always great to read of new HT purchases. I am sure you will get many hours of enjoyment from your system.

[Blove23]

Originally Posted by azereus

So, after months and months of reading through these forums, asking lots of questions and looking at different sets, I finally decided now was the time to upgrade my (3 year old, 720p, 40") Samsung LCD.

I had a very strict budget and wanting to stay within it, I just purchased a 50" Panasonic TC-P50S1. It's my first plasma and I'm pretty excited.

Through some careful negotiations, I also managed to get:

- $200 off the price of the tv
- free 3 year extended warranty
- free Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-Ray player.

The Blu-Ray player is completely not necessary as I already have a PS3. But the dude offered to throw it in so I wasn't about to say no.

So all in all I'm pretty excited to go pick it up tonight or tomorrow once I borrow someone's van or suv. (times like this i really wish i didn't drive a civic)

So this should keep me happy for a while before I focus on purchasing some "real" speakers to replace my Polk bookshelf set.

Good times.

Congrats on your purchase, but do me a favor and do an audio test with the BD 60 vs PS3 then tell me that you so did not need that standalone player. Listen to the AQ & PQ then please get back to me. That BD player is such a bonus, it makes watching movies even better!

[hardcorefrokid]

Right on, man! That's a hell of a deal! Now all you need to do is post some pics.

[azereus]

Just got the tv mounted and decided to throw in Sin City for a few minutes.

...ohhhhhhh, so that's what blacks are supposed to look like.

I can only imagine what the higher end tvs look like.

Once I go through a break in period I'll be sure to post some pics, and hopefully do an audio test between the PS3 and the Panny.

I feel like a kid on christmas morning!

[wafi]

Originally Posted by azereus

Just got the tv mounted and decided to throw in Sin City for a few minutes.

...ohhhhhhh, so that's what blacks are supposed to look like.

I can only imagine what the higher end tvs look like.

Once I go through a break in period I'll be sure to post some pics, and hopefully do an audio test between the PS3 and the Panny.

I feel like a kid on christmas morning!

Yeah man thats what blacks look like now where are the pics

[Bluubyu]

congrats on your purchase!!