Toshiba offering $100 instant rebates on HD DVD players (1 Viewer)

[Adam Gregorich]

I am waiting for a combo player in my main media center (will replace a 360 add on, but I will be taking the plunge to put on in the bedroom.

 

[MarkHarrison]

This was good enough for me. I placed an order yesterday for an HDMI cable from Monoprice. By this time next week I fully plan to have my new HD-A2 setup and going.

 

[Adam Gregorich]

Robert from VE has something in the works, but doesn't have all the details yet: http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/...=246929&page=2

 

[Adam Gregorich]

Here is what Value Electronics came up with:
A2 for $299, + free HDMI cable, T shirt, and 5 free HD DVDs (in addition to the 5 from Toshiba!) They are:

HD Scapes Sampler, Value $6 Antarctica, Value $21.99 Salt Water Aquarium, Value $21.99 HD DVD Digital Video Essentials, Value $23.99 And any other HD DVD title you like from our $21.99 collection of over 200 titles to choose from

If those don't float your boat, you can take any three $21.99 titles you want from VE, plus you still get the 5 discs from Toshiba (via mail).

Not bad.

 

[Adam Gregorich]

Forgot to include the link: http://www.valueelectronics.com/avstc.htm

 

[Tim Glover]

Not bad....but I wish the instant rebate really went toward the player. This would be a HOME RUN for HD DVD instead of a single. The player is already under $300 most places.

 

[Bleddyn Williams]

I understand the restrictions a dealer has to work with, but must admit to being somewhat disappointed. I'd have much rather had a lower priced machine than the bonus discs, the first three of which do absolutely nothing for me.

 

[Adam Gregorich]

I agree Tim, it would be nice if it was taken right off the player, but at least Robert has figured out a way to give us something in light of the restrictions on the rebate offer.
Bleddyn, if the VE included discs don't do anything for you, you can pass on them and take any three you want off the $21.99 list (a lot to choose from).

 

[Bleddyn Williams]

Adam, I realized that this morning - this was exactly what I did, and placed an order with VE!

 

[Michael Fennessy]

I am unsure how the VE Deal works. How do I attach the order for DVD's to the order for the HD-A2?

 

[PeterMano]

Toshiba isn't doing much for its canadian customers, but they are packing 3 movies in with units now. My local a/v dealer now had his existing stock stuffed with the movies and a little sticker added to the box.

The three movies were The Perfect Storm, Black Rain, and The Fast and the Furious: Toyko Drift.

 

[Bleddyn Williams]

Michael, when you fill in your details, there is a comments box at the bottom. You put your choices there.

 

[ScottJH]

Costco has the HD-D2(their model of HD-A2) for $249.99.

 

[mraw]

Has anyone attempted this offer at Amazon.com? I'm wondering if there is a coupon code that you have to type in or if it is an automatic rebate...

 

[MarkHarrison]

I've used Value Electronics in the past. It didn't go well, but Robert went above and beyond to make sure I eventually walked away satisfied. So I'm a very happy Value Electronics customer and would be happy to use them in the future.

But I just couldn't pass on the $250 deal at CostCo. I saw the price and owned one about 20 minutes later. And I'm tickled pink at this point! It's so nice to finally be able to put my new 1080p set full use. Up to this point the only HD I'd seen on it was OTA broadcasts.

Of course this upgrade is also forcing me to upgrade my old, crappy, 5 year old receiver much sooner than I had originally planned. My current receiver doesn't decode DTS tracks, so at this point I'm stuck with 2.0 sound. :frowning:

But I'm hoping to pick up a new receiver (a decent one this time around) in the next few weeks.

 

[David Allen]

I don't see this on the Costco website. Can you provide a link please?

 

[ScottJH]

In-store only.

 

[Robert_Zohn]

Mark, take a look at Onkyo's new receivers and thanks for the kind words.

-Robert

 

[Rich Romero]

Robert, in the press release it states from June 10-16 the 100$ rebate can be applied to ANY Toshiba player. My question is, will you have a deal for the HD-XA2?

 

[Gabe D]

If I ordered from Value Electronics and chose Trading Places as a free movie, would my entire order be held until June 5 when the movie is released?