Swelling Inventories Force Another HDTV Price Drop

anythingwt · 07-17-2008, 11:45 AM

From HD Guru:

This week, in a move designed to counter sagging sales, major TV manufacturers significantly lowered large screen plasma and LCD HDTV retail prices. With the recent economic downturn causing inventories to swell, set maker were forced to drop prices by as much as $400. This follows a round of significant price reductions less than two months ago.

Samsung, Sharp, Mitsubishi and Panasonic notified their dealers of the price drop this past week, according to industry sources. Other set makers are expected to follow, in order to maintain their respective market shares.

Below find old and new prices from the four aforementioned manufacturers. Remember, these are retail or “minimum advertised prices,” not the actual in-store tagged prices. So-called “street pricing” often is significantly less. Use this as a guide to make sure the dealer you select discounts from the latest price sheet.

If you recently purchased an HDTV, recheck the store’s current price. You may find a sizeable refund available if your dealer has “price protection”. National retailers Best Buy, Circuit City and Sears all have a 30-day price protection policies.

See link for some pricing comparisons

soupnazi · 07-17-2008, 12:47 PM

I've been itching to pull the trigger and buy my new TV but my plan is to wait till this fall. I almost convinced myself to buy one the other day but I kept a level head about it

I don't think the prices can get too much lower than this.

HD Goofnut · 07-17-2008, 01:48 PM

It sure will be nice when I get a 50-60" 1080p LCD HDTV for around $1200. I think that day is coming within the next year or two.

anythingwt · 07-17-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HD Goofnut

It sure will be nice when I get a 50-60" 1080p LCD HDTV for around $1200. I think that day is coming within the next year or two.

I agree. IMO, new tech will push down the prices of LCD, plasma, and DLP a lot in the coming years.

07-17-2008, 11:45 AM	#1
anythingwt one love Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 4,408	Swelling Inventories Force Another HDTV Price Drop From HD Guru: This week, in a move designed to counter sagging sales, major TV manufacturers significantly lowered large screen plasma and LCD HDTV retail prices. With the recent economic downturn causing inventories to swell, set maker were forced to drop prices by as much as $400. This follows a round of significant price reductions less than two months ago. Samsung, Sharp, Mitsubishi and Panasonic notified their dealers of the price drop this past week, according to industry sources. Other set makers are expected to follow, in order to maintain their respective market shares. Below find old and new prices from the four aforementioned manufacturers. Remember, these are retail or “minimum advertised prices,” not the actual in-store tagged prices. So-called “street pricing” often is significantly less. Use this as a guide to make sure the dealer you select discounts from the latest price sheet. If you recently purchased an HDTV, recheck the store’s current price. You may find a sizeable refund available if your dealer has “price protection”. National retailers Best Buy, Circuit City and Sears all have a 30-day price protection policies. See link for some pricing comparisons __________________ "your dreams, minus your doubts, equal your reality"

07-17-2008, 12:47 PM	#2
soupnazi mmmmm High Def Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 691	I've been itching to pull the trigger and buy my new TV but my plan is to wait till this fall. I almost convinced myself to buy one the other day but I kept a level head about it I don't think the prices can get too much lower than this. Last edited by soupnazi; 07-17-2008 at 01:13 PM.

07-17-2008, 01:48 PM	#3
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