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n3xt · 01-24-2005, 11:29 AM

Thanks JoJoJoJo57 for the pictures, they are worth a thousand words and more. I've been leary about purchasing online up to now, but seeing is believing and Saturday I placed my order for a Sony KDF-55XS955 from OneCall.com

My first impressions dealing with them have been excellent. Patrick took my order, did not hard sell me on any accessories or service plans, and indicated that my order would arrive quickly as in 3 to 5 days.

Price was as listed, I enquired about the white glove service, which due to an additional $250, he discouraged me from taking.

Only dissappointment thus far was that Patrick indicated that the sale would be processed on Sunday and that I would be able to see status that afternoon. Called and got Ralph who indicated that the person who normally processes weekend orders was out on Sunday. Hopefully it won't delay the process. Since my birthday is on Wednesday, I'm hoping to get out of work early and have the HDTV experience I've waited 21 years for. I know I was bugging my local dealers about HD sets way back in 1984 right after HD had been announced and before standards discussions had even been started.

I'll post my experience with OneCall as it evolves here, but so far so good.

01-24-2005, 11:29 AM	#13
n3xt What is HD? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 4	Now it's my turn Thanks JoJoJoJo57 for the pictures, they are worth a thousand words and more. I've been leary about purchasing online up to now, but seeing is believing and Saturday I placed my order for a Sony KDF-55XS955 from OneCall.com My first impressions dealing with them have been excellent. Patrick took my order, did not hard sell me on any accessories or service plans, and indicated that my order would arrive quickly as in 3 to 5 days. Price was as listed, I enquired about the white glove service, which due to an additional $250, he discouraged me from taking. Only dissappointment thus far was that Patrick indicated that the sale would be processed on Sunday and that I would be able to see status that afternoon. Called and got Ralph who indicated that the person who normally processes weekend orders was out on Sunday. Hopefully it won't delay the process. Since my birthday is on Wednesday, I'm hoping to get out of work early and have the HDTV experience I've waited 21 years for. I know I was bugging my local dealers about HD sets way back in 1984 right after HD had been announced and before standards discussions had even been started. I'll post my experience with OneCall as it evolves here, but so far so good.