brothepro
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Well, I alwasy seem to come back to the well. Decided on the Epson 7500UB about 8months ago when my Yamaha DX1000 blew another bulb and I was looking at about $400 for a replacement. I was under the impression that the bulb in Epson lasted 4000 hrs vs 1500-2500 for the Yamaha but here I am.
Qualification is that I did purchase from a dealer who told me it only had about 200 hours on it at the time and had only been used for display purposes.
In any case, I thought I had researched just this scenario and was expecting a replacement bulb to cost around $200. Went to the Epson site and they run $300. Of course, there are internet sites boasting the same bulb and part # and listing it for $95. I have been burned on the internet before with the Yamaha PJL 324 (sp?), so I am a little hesitant. Two questions for any advice / help anyone can provide:
1) Are there any brick and mortar places where I can buy a bulb (live in northern suburb of Detroit, MI?
2) Is it actually possible to buy a "real" working replacement bulb for less than manufacturer's price?
Appreciate any advice you can give!
Thanks,
Brothepro
Qualification is that I did purchase from a dealer who told me it only had about 200 hours on it at the time and had only been used for display purposes.
In any case, I thought I had researched just this scenario and was expecting a replacement bulb to cost around $200. Went to the Epson site and they run $300. Of course, there are internet sites boasting the same bulb and part # and listing it for $95. I have been burned on the internet before with the Yamaha PJL 324 (sp?), so I am a little hesitant. Two questions for any advice / help anyone can provide:
1) Are there any brick and mortar places where I can buy a bulb (live in northern suburb of Detroit, MI?
2) Is it actually possible to buy a "real" working replacement bulb for less than manufacturer's price?
Appreciate any advice you can give!
Thanks,
Brothepro