DLP Lamps

tjkroll · 02-25-2013, 07:35 AM

I fear I got ripped off this weekend big time. The lamp in my Mitsubishi was growing dark, so I went on line to look for a replacement. I have done this before but the current one only lasted about 9 months. Prices for an aftermarket, like a Phillips was from $52 - $139. I also looked for local Mitsubishi dealers, figuring I could pick one up and save on shipping. Found a dealer about 25 miles from me. Called them and they had the lamp, asked if just the bulb could be replaced. They said yes. I asked if it would be under $100, the salesman said "most likely".
So, I drive down. The salesman seems knowledgeable, stating that genuine parts last longer are brighter and other good stuff. He checks to make sure he has the bulb. Brings it out in a plain white box. Says they usually charge to replace but he will do it for me free. The cost,$249. I almost fall over. He says it has a one year guarantee. like a fool I say OK. Pay and leave. Once home I check on the Mitsubishi site under parts and find that the lamp, housing and bulb, can be purchased from Mitsubishi for $179. Guess there is a sucker born every minute, and my birthday is soon.

RBTO · 02-25-2013, 08:43 AM

The "plain white box" scares me, but hope you got an OEM after all that trouble and expense. There are a few online outlets that are pretty good but a lot of online ones to stay away from. Next time check with one of the forums for a good referral and you can probably save some grief. At least you can take this back if it fails.

jkkyler · 02-25-2013, 11:20 AM

Are you referring to a DLP rear projection television or a projector that shines onto a movie screen? Model #'s would be helpful so we can make recommendations for the future.

tjkroll · 02-25-2013, 11:47 PM

Mitsubishi WD 52631

HiDefRev · 02-26-2013, 03:36 AM

Indeed. You posted on the wrong thread. You have a REAR projection TV, not a FRONT projector ( as is used in a theater ).

tjkroll · 02-26-2013, 06:51 AM

Sorry, hard to figure this forum out.

jkkyler · 02-26-2013, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Please Note : This forum is for projectors that use a screen and not rear projection HDTVs. There is a separate forum for RP HDTVs.

Hope you got your answers but in future this goes in the REAR PROJECTION TV section/sub-forum

02-25-2013, 07:35 AM	#1
tjkroll My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	DLP Lamps I fear I got ripped off this weekend big time. The lamp in my Mitsubishi was growing dark, so I went on line to look for a replacement. I have done this before but the current one only lasted about 9 months. Prices for an aftermarket, like a Phillips was from $52 - $139. I also looked for local Mitsubishi dealers, figuring I could pick one up and save on shipping. Found a dealer about 25 miles from me. Called them and they had the lamp, asked if just the bulb could be replaced. They said yes. I asked if it would be under $100, the salesman said "most likely". So, I drive down. The salesman seems knowledgeable, stating that genuine parts last longer are brighter and other good stuff. He checks to make sure he has the bulb. Brings it out in a plain white box. Says they usually charge to replace but he will do it for me free. The cost,$249. I almost fall over. He says it has a one year guarantee. like a fool I say OK. Pay and leave. Once home I check on the Mitsubishi site under parts and find that the lamp, housing and bulb, can be purchased from Mitsubishi for $179. Guess there is a sucker born every minute, and my birthday is soon.

02-25-2013, 11:20 AM	#3
jkkyler I bleed for HD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,300	Are you referring to a DLP rear projection television or a projector that shines onto a movie screen? Model #'s would be helpful so we can make recommendations for the future. __________________ HT- Panasonic TH-50PZ800U 1080p plasma, Panasonic PT-AX200u LCD projector, Elite Vmax Electric 100' screen, Onkyo TX-NR905 AVR, Paradigm Titan Monitor v5 fronts, Paradigm CC-190 v6 center, Paradigm Atom Monitors v5 surrounds(x4), HSU research VTF-2 sub, xbox360+hd-dvd player ,Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray, D*tv H21 HD-DVR Bedroom: Insignia NS-lcd26, Samsung BDP-1400 blu-ray Den - Vizio 20" 1080p LCD + Samsung BD-p1600 Don't believe everything you read on the internet - Albert Einstein

02-26-2013, 03:36 AM	#5
HiDefRev The Universe is HiDef. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: State of Relativity, USA Posts: 2,443	Mitsubishi Indeed. You posted on the wrong thread. You have a *REAR* projection TV, not a FRONT projector ( as is used in a theater ). __________________ Living Room Panasonic TC-P58VT25 3D Plasma HDTV, Panasonic DMP-BDT350 3D Blu-ray player, Sony PS3 Slim 160 Gig 3D enabled, Charter Cable HD DVR 3D enabled, Onkyo TX-SR608 7.2 3D AV Receiver, Yamaha NS-777 Front Tower Speakers, Yamaha NS-6490 Front Height and Surround Speakers, Cadence C-17 Center Speaker, Acoustic Audio HD-SUB15 Subwoofer, RCA ANT806, Monoprice Cables Master Bedroom Panasonic PT-50LCZ70 1080p HDTV, Sony PS3 80 Gig, Charter HD DVR, Onkyo HT-S6100 7.1 AV System

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02-25-2013, 08:43 AM	#2
RBTO High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 383	The "plain white box" scares me, but hope you got an OEM after all that trouble and expense. There are a few online outlets that are pretty good but a lot of online ones to stay away from. Next time check with one of the forums for a good referral and you can probably save some grief. At least you can take this back if it fails.

02-25-2013, 11:47 PM	#4
tjkroll My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	Mitsubishi WD 52631

02-26-2013, 06:51 AM	#6
tjkroll My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 7	Sorry, hard to figure this forum out.