Good place to buy projectors in Toronto?

[the_r]

Hi all, hopefully this isn't a repost.

I'm new to the world of front projection, and I'm doing a favour for my brother who's out of town, and looking to purchase a projector for him.

Does anyone know of a good place to buy them in Toronto, Canada?

I'm sure I can search for some online retailers that might ship to Canada, but I'd rather try to find one in-store.

I'll likely visit Bay Bloor Radio, and Kromer Radio, but was wondering if anyone knew of any other places that might carry front projectors, at likely lower prices than the previous two, more upscale stores.

Many thanks in advance for your help guys/gals.

EDIT:
Specifically, I've been asked to buy the Panasonic PTAE3000.

[kpkelley]

Here is a list from the Marantz.ca website

Great Metropolitan Sound
120 Eglinton Avenue East
Toronto, ON M4P 1E2
Canada
(416) 484-0892

Automation Intergrators Inc.
3219 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M4N 2L3
Canada
(888) 410-8164

Tech-Men - by appointment only
249 Yonge Blvd
North York, ON M5M 3J1
Canada
(416) 816-3571

Connectrix Automated Solutions
156 Duncan Mill Road
North York, ON M3B 3N2
Canada
(416) 730-0021

Sound Designs
55 Mill St. Bldg. # 58-101 Distillery District
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Canada
(416) 364-4800

Kromer Radio Ltd.
420 Bathurst Street
Toronto, ON M5T 2S6
Canada
(416) 920-6700

Automated Interiors Design Centre
2899 Steeles Ave West #16-18
Toronto, ON M3J 3A1
Canada
(416) 736-8600

Nesuno Custom Audio Video
21 Eveningside Rd.
Thornhill, ON L3T 4K1
Canada
(416) 457-1409

Your Home Custom A/V
4247 Dundas Street West
Toronton, ON M8X 1Y3
Canada
(416) 232-1166

Custom Sound & Image
4678 Dundas Street W.
Toronto, ON M9A 1A6
Canada
(416) 595-8238

Regency Audio Video
7350 Woodbine Ave.
Markham, ON L3R 1A5
Canada
(905) 305-9888

Intelligent Sound & Vision
8701 Jane Street, Unit 1
Concord, ON L4K 2M6
Canada
(416) 987-0815

Tabangi Electronics
3300 Steeles Avenue West
Concord, ON L4K 2Y4
Canada
(416) 663-4334

Auto Sound Design
4496 Hwy 7
Unionville, ON L3R 1M3
Canada
(905) 305-8888

Star Electronics
845 The Queensway
Toronto, ON M8Z 1N6
Canada
(416) 251-1111

Digital Home System
166 Merkley Square
Toronto, ON M1G 2Y8
Canada
(416) 431-3756

Audio Excellence Yorkville
66 Harmony Hill Cres.
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 8Z3
Canada
(416) 413-0002

American Sound of Canada Inc.
9108 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, ON L4C 1T6
Canada
(905) 886-7810

ARA Lighting & Sound
37 Honbury Road
Toronto, ON M9V 1W5
Canada
(416) 878-0380


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[derelicte]

I've been in Sound Designs down at the Distillery District - they seemed to know their stuff, but again they're higher end.
I would decide on the model you're interested in and search for dealers nearby. Most smaller places should be willing to do some negotiating on price. And though they may not be as cheap as a box store, the service will be light years better...

[the_r]

Originally Posted by derelicte

I've been in Sound Designs down at the Distillery District - they seemed to know their stuff, but again they're higher end.
I would decide on the model you're interested in and search for dealers nearby. Most smaller places should be willing to do some negotiating on price. And though they may not be as cheap as a box store, the service will be light years better...

Thanks guys for the info.

I should've noted this in my first post (I've made the edit now), but I'm specifically looking to pick up the Panny PTAE3000.

I've heard that the projector prices in Canada are close to double that in the States?!

Is that true? Man... no wonder my brother kept asking me to buy it online, and find a way to get it shipped to Canada.

[the_r]

Originally Posted by derelicte

I've been in Sound Designs down at the Distillery District - they seemed to know their stuff, but again they're higher end.
I would decide on the model you're interested in and search for dealers nearby. Most smaller places should be willing to do some negotiating on price. And though they may not be as cheap as a box store, the service will be light years better...

Totally agree that the smaller stores will provide better service, but I think I'm mostly looking for the best price in this case.

Since I'll be buying this projector, and bringing it to him in Asia, I'm not sure how much customer service I'll need, especially post-sales.

And since he's already decided on the Panny, I just need to find one that's not insanely overpriced compared to online prices.

Thanks.

- Rick

[ryoohki]

Originally Posted by the_r

Thanks guys for the info.

I should've noted this in my first post (I've made the edit now), but I'm specifically looking to pick up the Panny PTAE3000.

I've heard that the projector prices in Canada are close to double that in the States?!

Is that true? Man... no wonder my brother kept asking me to buy it online, and find a way to get it shipped to Canada.

Panasonic is the only company who,s raping Us canadian customer. That apply to all their electronics not only their projectors. Check the BD35 it's almost 100$ more than the S350 and it's the exact same machine (feature wise)

Sanyo, Epson, etc are pretty close to us price. The AE2000 was 1000$ more MSRP when it launched...

[derelicte]

Oooo - tough break. I got my PT-AE2000U through a buddy with connections and paid close to the US price. As has been mentioned Panasonic apparently has no interest in being competitive here in Canada...
However, in my research, projectorpeople.com was one of the few on-linew retailers who WOULD ship to Canada. But since it comes from the States, if anything went wrong I'd have to ship it back there. Not something I was interested in, so I went elsewhere. However, that might be the thing for you! Check em out and send em an email. They were very good about responding to my questions...

[the_r]

Originally Posted by derelicte

Oooo - tough break. I got my PT-AE2000U through a buddy with connections and paid close to the US price. As has been mentioned Panasonic apparently has no interest in being competitive here in Canada...
However, in my research, projectorpeople.com was one of the few on-linew retailers who WOULD ship to Canada. But since it comes from the States, if anything went wrong I'd have to ship it back there. Not something I was interested in, so I went elsewhere. However, that might be the thing for you! Check em out and send em an email. They were very good about responding to my questions...

Hey thanks for the tips. I think I've heard of projectorpeople.com. I also found another site, projectorpoint.com that apparently ships to Canada as stated on their website, but I haven't confirmed. They've got the 3000 for $2500, which is remarkable.

Since this purchase is for my brother, to use in Asia, I don't need any post-sales service, so price is pretty much the only factor in deciding where to buy from.

Might have to take a gamble and buy online if I see the Cdn prices are just simply too high.

[derelicte]

Biggest bummer is the exchange rate right now. Back when I bought (earlier in the year), we were almost at parity. Nowadays you're adding like 20% to the USD price...

Good luck shopping!