Graham Martin
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I am looking at these four sites selling the Philips 64PP9751 and trying to decide if it is worth the greatly reduced prices. I hadn't considered Philips until someone pointed out this great deal since this model is being discontinued. It's major selling points are that it is a 64" 16:9 screen with 9" CRTs and .515mm pitch for about $3120 shipped. It's major CON is that it only seems to be available on-line and that makes me nervous. To make it worse, I have never heard of any of these vendors. After reviewing each in-depth, I am inclined to go with number four, but I wanted to get opinions on these vendors, this TV and etailors in genereal before "pulling the trigger." Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Here are the four deals and my notes for each one:
1. http://www.priceshock.com/64pp9751.html
+++ Great price... $3120, shipped!
--- You must request a return authorization within 15 days of invoice date and then have 30 days after that to get the item back to them. 15% Restock fee on returns and you must pay shipping on all returns even if original is defective! (That sounds illegal...checking into it.)
--- I don't think that they are available on the phone.
??? Their site says, "All products are sold with the full manufacturer’s limited warranty. The full text of any such warranty is available, free of charge, upon written request addressed to Priceshock, PO BOX 728 Loris, SC 29569." While this sounds good, I don't know if this means that I get a Philips warranty or some wattered down warranty.
2. http://www.niceelectronics.com/Electronics/group207.htm
+++ They are available via phone.
+++ $3388.02 shipped.
--- No exchanges, must be repaired is damaged.
??? Their site says, "Your receipt is good for all manufacturer's warranties." I don't know if this means that I get a Philips warranty or some wattered down warranty.
3. http://www.mpsuperstore.com/Electro...?discr14705.htm
Appears to be the same exact company as number 2. Just a different name and front end. Same exact policy text but different support phone numbers.
4. http://www.dmartstores.com/phil6464widr.html
+++ At $3599.00 shipped, it is the most expensive of the Etailers that have it, but it is still a great price.
+++ Much friendlier return of damaged items policy. (Will pay for it if you notify within 5 days.)
+++ They give their corporate office and main warehouse address and it is local to me!!!
+++ They are a 5 star Yahoo certified store.
--- Still an etailer so return of merchandise is still subject to 16% restock.
??? Their sites does not appear to mention anything about original manu. warranty. Need to verify before I order!
Here are the four deals and my notes for each one:
1. http://www.priceshock.com/64pp9751.html
+++ Great price... $3120, shipped!
--- You must request a return authorization within 15 days of invoice date and then have 30 days after that to get the item back to them. 15% Restock fee on returns and you must pay shipping on all returns even if original is defective! (That sounds illegal...checking into it.)
--- I don't think that they are available on the phone.
??? Their site says, "All products are sold with the full manufacturer’s limited warranty. The full text of any such warranty is available, free of charge, upon written request addressed to Priceshock, PO BOX 728 Loris, SC 29569." While this sounds good, I don't know if this means that I get a Philips warranty or some wattered down warranty.
2. http://www.niceelectronics.com/Electronics/group207.htm
+++ They are available via phone.
+++ $3388.02 shipped.
--- No exchanges, must be repaired is damaged.
??? Their site says, "Your receipt is good for all manufacturer's warranties." I don't know if this means that I get a Philips warranty or some wattered down warranty.
3. http://www.mpsuperstore.com/Electro...?discr14705.htm
Appears to be the same exact company as number 2. Just a different name and front end. Same exact policy text but different support phone numbers.
4. http://www.dmartstores.com/phil6464widr.html
+++ At $3599.00 shipped, it is the most expensive of the Etailers that have it, but it is still a great price.
+++ Much friendlier return of damaged items policy. (Will pay for it if you notify within 5 days.)
+++ They give their corporate office and main warehouse address and it is local to me!!!
+++ They are a 5 star Yahoo certified store.
--- Still an etailer so return of merchandise is still subject to 16% restock.
??? Their sites does not appear to mention anything about original manu. warranty. Need to verify before I order!
