US: Costco - Westinghouse 37" 1080P LCD - $999 - $200 = $799 [Archive]

Lumute

Jun 7th, 2007, 03:53 AM

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11219653&whse=BC&topnav=&browse=&lang=en-US

This seems like such a good price that I am thinking on shipping it somewhere in buffalo and then go and pick it up and pay the tax at the border... I almost bought this same TV here in Canada for $1700 a couple of months ago (which was a great price by the way)

The only problem is the coupon... any thoughts?

aidzhsiah

Jun 7th, 2007, 04:01 AM

Whenever I shop at Costco, I haven't had to present a coupon ever.

Everytime, the cashier would just scan it in for me without asking. I dunno how an online coupon would work, but I assume it'd be like an instant rebate.

FerrisB

Jun 7th, 2007, 04:08 AM

I was thinking about grabbing this too. Why get it shipped to buffalo when you can drive over there, walk in and buy it? I'm willing to bet a Costco Canada membership is valid in the US.

fl4wless

Jun 7th, 2007, 04:33 AM

ya saw this last week, so tempting...

If i had a friend ship it to me from the states, could he just write in Huge letters on the box, Warranty Return to avoid duties. I suppose not ethical, but haha its not fair its no avail in canada.

lastchild01

Jun 7th, 2007, 04:44 AM

this is seriously not a bad price at all wow! and our dollar is strong too!

crimsona

Jun 7th, 2007, 05:13 AM

I was thinking about grabbing this too. Why get it shipped to buffalo when you can drive over there, walk in and buy it? I'm willing to bet a Costco Canada membership is valid in the US.

From what I've read, the 37W3 might not be carried in store at all, hence the purchase online.

RedSoxFan

Jun 7th, 2007, 06:24 AM

I'm willing to bet a Costco Canada membership is valid in the US.

Yes it is... Costco membership is valid worldwide at any Costco location

swales

Jun 7th, 2007, 07:04 AM

Only 1 HDMI connection?

Still a good deal though

parry

Jun 7th, 2007, 07:37 AM

I was thinking about grabbing this too. Why get it shipped to buffalo when you can drive over there, walk in and buy it? I'm willing to bet a Costco Canada membership is valid in the US.

There is no Costco in Western New York. The closest one is in ALbany I think. :( Unfortunately. Shipping would be the way to go..Besides its online coupon. You don't need any coupon.

kool1

Jun 7th, 2007, 07:49 AM

Not bad, no Costcos in Buffalo though. No idea why.

stock_junkie

Jun 7th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Even better deal, no membership necessary, and they have Targets in Buffalo:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450207

thebigfatman

Jun 7th, 2007, 08:47 AM

Even better deal, no membership necessary, and they have Targets in Buffalo:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450207
The Westinghouse is 1080p, which works great as a monitor

I've got the 42" Westinghouse and I can vouch for the awesomeness of big computer screens, they really are awesome and worth every penny.

passive

Jun 7th, 2007, 09:11 AM

This is an awesome deal, and I've been scheming all week to try to figure out how to get it. I live in NS.
Now, it's not the best TV out there, but for the price, it's incredible.
What we need is someone to drive down and pick up a dozen of them for us. :)

WirelessToaster

Jun 7th, 2007, 09:39 AM

Closest listed Costco USA from Ottawa, Ontario is...
Colchester, Vermont
Distance: 212 milesTime: 3 hours 50 mins (approx.) according to Yahoo! Maps.

jamundrud

Jun 7th, 2007, 10:09 AM

If there are warranty problems, would you have to return to the US to return/exchange or could that be done at a Canadian Costco?

ricky13579

Jun 7th, 2007, 10:15 AM

FerrisB

Jun 7th, 2007, 10:18 AM

Even better deal, no membership necessary, and they have Targets in Buffalo:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=450207

They are two very different TV's. syntax is 1366 x 768 westinghouse is 1920 x 1080 and has been proven to be an excellent pc monitor for gaming etc. The westinghouse is pretty much double the resolution. 1 million pixels vs 2 million.

parry

Jun 7th, 2007, 10:35 AM

If there are warranty problems, would you have to return to the US to return/exchange or could that be done at a Canadian Costco?

You can return at any costco worldwide

robert9a

Jun 7th, 2007, 04:22 PM

This is an unbelievable deal. Too bad it's American.

Best Buy Canada will never have that kind of deal.

jiuc

Jun 7th, 2007, 04:33 PM

This is a really incredible deal. I was looking at getting that TV a while ago, now I'm keeping my eye on the updated Westinghouse TX at BB, which has a tuner and four HDMI, but the 42" is $1700...It's really too bad that MSRPs don't reflect our strong dollar.

hdom

Jun 7th, 2007, 04:43 PM

Their Magnavox 42" 1080p LCD HDTV @ $999.99 US (http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11224957&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|79|2341|3316&N=4001382&Mo=25&pos=1&No=23&ViewAll=26&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=3316&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC10605-Cat2341&topnav=) is pretty hot as well.

bowwer

Jun 7th, 2007, 05:15 PM

This is approximately $850 CAD for a 1080p 37" flat panel with a great warranty from Costco. Awesome deal. Some enterprising RFDer should take some Canadian orders and drive down to the States and pick up a truck full of them. You could charge $50 for delivery per TV, cover your costs and have some serious extra dough, and 20 people could get this TV for 900 even.

flaming homer

Jun 7th, 2007, 05:18 PM

You can return at any costco worldwideI could swear at one of my visit to my local Costco customer service that I overheard an item being returne refused as that specific Costco did not carry the item in question hence will not accept it.

It's either Costco or Canadian Tire, bad bad memory...

Friend of mine uses the Niagara Falls (NY) UPS Store to hold shipments. They do this for free, I believe, if the item is shipped via UPS.

crimsona

Jun 7th, 2007, 05:24 PM

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=655280

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1088497

Everything you possibly could need answered will be in those two threads. 12,000 replies, 1 million page views.

ShadowVlican

Jun 7th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Jon Lai

Jun 7th, 2007, 09:01 PM

I could swear at one of my visit to my local Costco customer service that I overheard an item being returne refused as that specific Costco did not carry the item in question hence will not accept it.

It's either Costco or Canadian Tire, bad bad memory...

Friend of mine uses the Niagara Falls (NY) UPS Store to hold shipments. They do this for free, I believe, if the item is shipped via UPS.

Most likely Canadian Tire.

But I can't imagine a Canadian Costco taking back something you bought from an American Costco.. doesn't sound right.

markj

Jun 7th, 2007, 09:05 PM

this is an awesome deal...i really want to go down and bring it back...hopefully prices will be like this in CDN $ this upcoming boxing day...

swales

Jun 7th, 2007, 09:21 PM

I could swear at one of my visit to my local Costco customer service that I overheard an item being returne refused as that specific Costco did not carry the item in question hence will not accept it.

It's either Costco or Canadian Tire, bad bad memory...

Costco will accept ANY product bought from ANY Costco.

Most likely Canadian Tire.

But I can't imagine a Canadian Costco taking back something you bought from an American Costco.. doesn't sound right.

From Costco's website

"Returns or Exchanges

Costco guarantees your satisfaction with the merchandise you purchase from us. Costco.com/ca products may be returned to any of our hundreds of Costco warehouses worldwide."

alkapone

Jun 7th, 2007, 10:26 PM

What about duty?

Jon Lai

Jun 7th, 2007, 10:28 PM

From Costco's website

"Returns or Exchanges

Costco guarantees your satisfaction with the merchandise you purchase from us. Costco.com/ca products may be returned to any of our hundreds of Costco warehouses worldwide."

Wow. I wonder how they handle different currency returns.

shawn99

Jun 7th, 2007, 10:49 PM

1080p on a 37, the screen size is a bit small to really notice a difference in the higher resolution ain't it? I thought you had go over 47 to get the benefit of 1080p

ShadowVlican

Jun 7th, 2007, 11:27 PM

1080p on a 37, the screen size is a bit small to really notice a difference in the higher resolution ain't it? I thought you had go over 47 to get the benefit of 1080p
no, it's relative to your distance from the screen

FerrisB

Jun 8th, 2007, 12:15 AM

1080p on a 37, the screen size is a bit small to really notice a difference in the higher resolution ain't it? I thought you had go over 47 to get the benefit of 1080p

It's dependent on your source too. If you're just playing dvd's on it it's not going to make much difference.

Using it for blueray, hd-dvd or as a computer monitor, there is a massive difference.

GYR8

Jun 8th, 2007, 02:06 AM

Wow. I wonder how they handle different currency returns.

At my building, when you return something with a U.S. receipt, you get back the amount on the receipt at whatever the exchange rate is at the time of the refund.

GYR8

ShadowVlican

Jun 8th, 2007, 02:12 AM

so how do i go about buying one of these? i don't know anyone from the states...
:arrowu:

HappyPanda

Jun 8th, 2007, 09:01 AM

I'm in London, Ontario.

I'll pay $900 for one as suggested above. I'd want a separate receipt of course.

swales

Jun 8th, 2007, 10:15 AM

At my building, when you return something with a U.S. receipt, you get back the amount on the receipt at whatever duty it is at the time of the refund.

GYR8

I think you mean exchange rate and not duty ;)

wabbit

Jun 8th, 2007, 11:17 AM

Great deal! Anyone know if Westinghouse (and/or Magnavox) TVs are "Made in the USA" (or Mexico)? I'd be more likely to drive down and pick one up if I didn't have to worry about duties.

jon_boy250

Jun 8th, 2007, 02:35 PM

What about duty?

I believe that there would be *NO* duty on this product. Since it is labeled as a monitor it would then fall under the category of a computer peripheral and according to this thread (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142354&highlight=ita) by riskit therefore considered a duty free item.

SkeptiKal12

Jun 8th, 2007, 02:45 PM

Can we register on the costo website with a faulty address?

I want to buy this but just would like to make sure that the order goes through.

jerryhussain

Jun 8th, 2007, 02:57 PM

:cool: Count me in for $50 for shipping to Toronto..

GYR8

Jun 8th, 2007, 02:58 PM

I think you mean exchange rate and not duty ;)

Oops! sorry 'bout that. I will correct it ;)

GYR8

fellows

Jun 9th, 2007, 07:02 AM

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't it impossible to do some sort of store pickup, and or buy it at a Costco store.

It is an online coupon meaning it needs to be delivered to a Canadian address.

swales

Jun 9th, 2007, 08:26 AM

It is an online coupon meaning it needs to be delivered to a Canadian address.

Well that's not going to happen as it's only available on Costco.Com and they don't ship to Canada

Jon Lai

Jun 9th, 2007, 09:24 AM

I'm in London, Ontario.

I'll pay $900 for one as suggested above. I'd want a separate receipt of course.

:cool: Count me in for $50 for shipping to Toronto..

I'll pay $900CAD if someone manages to get a truckload of them over..

FerrisB

Jun 9th, 2007, 09:46 AM

The real problem is people aren't accounting for

1) Shipping costs since this is an online deal only. They would have to be shipped to a US address somewhere.

2) Taxes have to be paid at the store as well.

3) Duty and Canadian taxes have to be paid at the border.

So, finding a location to ship to, getting individual receipts for all of them somehow (10 different orders with the same address? :) sneaking 10-15 37" tv's over the border without paying duty. THEN distributing them all to people, arranging meetings etc and dealing with people backing out. Plus 8-12 37" tv's are not going to fit in an SUV even so you'll probably need a Uhaul or something. It's a nice idea but the reality is it's a much bigger operation than you think.

Having said that, If someone else is willing to do it for an extra $50, please put my order in :)

SkeptiKal12

Jun 9th, 2007, 10:15 AM

I'd be in on this as well.

There is a UPS Receiving centre on Packard Rd just outside the Lewston bridge Niagara Falls. I've shipped a lot of stuff there for pickup without problems.

Costco estimates their shipping at 2-3 weeks I believe, which is a drawback.

I'll pay the duty and taxes + extra for someone to do this. I'd even go grab it myself but don't have the money to put up front for 10 TVs.

pennywize

Jun 9th, 2007, 10:45 AM

If someone does do it, please count me in! I'll be willing to pay $900.

crimsona

Jun 9th, 2007, 11:04 AM

All of you are joking if you think anybody is going to cross the border without paying a cent of sales tax on multiple monitors. :confused:

By my rough estimate, the final price after shipping and then crossing the border would be at least 1,000 CAD, meaning no sane person would do it for $900. Offer 1100 and someone MIGHT consider it.

$800 USD + $50 USD shipping = ~ $900 CAD

PST+GST on top (BC rates) = ~1020 CAD

This does not include: Washington state sales tax for purchases shipped to the state of Washington, gas to get down there, tip for the trouble

Jon Lai

Jun 9th, 2007, 11:08 AM

$800 USD + $50 USD shipping = ~ $900 CAD

PST+GST on top (BC rates) = ~1020 CAD

This does not include: Washington state sales tax for purchases shipped to the state of Washington, gas to get down there, tip for the trouble

Oh, I always assumed it was free, since Costco.ca has site-wide free shipping all the time.

I guess the deal aint' so hot anymore. This TV's been sold for $1099 at Best Buy before.

robert9a

Jun 9th, 2007, 11:27 AM

Oh, I always assumed it was free, since Costco.ca has site-wide free shipping all the time.

I guess the deal aint' so hot anymore. This TV's been sold for $1099 at Best Buy before.

As far as I know, Best Buy Canada does not sell this model. The American Costco is selling the LVM-37W3 model. Best Buy Canada only carries the LVM-37W1 model. It is here (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10077376&catid=23244).

The main difference is that the LVM-37W1 model does not have an HDMI port. The LVM-37W3 does. So that's why no one wants the one carried by Best Buy Canada, which they are selling now for about $1100.

bowwer

Jun 9th, 2007, 11:32 AM

Oh, I always assumed it was free, since Costco.ca has site-wide free shipping all the time.

I guess the deal aint' so hot anymore. This TV's been sold for $1099 at Best Buy before.

Does Best Buy charge tax or not?

Whereever you buy this TV you pay tax, whether that is the USA or Canada.

loadedxxx

Jun 9th, 2007, 05:39 PM

I just ordered one woot! the crappy thing was, i only have a Canadian creditcard so i thought i was screwed cause it wouldn't let me put a Canadian billing address, but then i remmeber to jsut add a Alternate address on my CC. Good deal, Can't wait till it gets to my relatives house in states, and hopefully i don't get RAPED by the borders too badly.

BTW it was 33 bucks Shipping to Seattle.

wonton1017

Jun 9th, 2007, 06:16 PM

When deals like this appear, i just wish i lived in US.

alysomji

Jun 9th, 2007, 06:37 PM

crimsona

Jun 9th, 2007, 07:33 PM

I live in Canada, not the US. Seeing American deals does nothing for me except make me briefly wish I lived in the US.

There are plenty of sites for US deals. No need to post them here. Either that, or make a US deals forum.

For people in Vancouver, get it shipped to Point Roberts, which is like 20 minutes away. There are handlers that can hold packages for you for a small fee, like $4 or so.

Some US deals are very relevant - it's why RFD added the US flag as an icon in the first place. In this case, Costco Canada accepts US items for return, so it's quite convenient.

loadedxxx

Jun 9th, 2007, 08:20 PM

Jon Lai

Jun 9th, 2007, 11:58 PM

As far as I know, Best Buy Canada does not sell this model. The American Costco is selling the LVM-37W3 model. Best Buy Canada only carries the LVM-37W1 model. It is here (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10077376&catid=23244).

The main difference is that the LVM-37W1 model does not have an HDMI port. The LVM-37W3 does. So that's why no one wants the one carried by Best Buy Canada, which they are selling now for about $1100.

Thanks for clarifying, I assumed they were the same.

loadedxxx

Jun 11th, 2007, 02:55 PM

Wow, i guess costco.com decided to change the regular price to the sale price of 799. Heh, very strange.

Nadven

Jun 11th, 2007, 06:05 PM

Anyone know a UPS or Fed Ex center near Montreal US Border that can receive an online US order for pickup?

swales

Jun 11th, 2007, 09:44 PM

Anyone know a UPS or Fed Ex center near Montreal US Border that can receive an online US order for pickup?

BURLINGTON, VT is probably the closest one. I've checked in the past for ones in Champlain and Plattsburgh but never found one

swales

Jun 11th, 2007, 09:46 PM

Wow, i guess costco.com decided to change the regular price to the sale price of 799. Heh, very strange.

I checked the site and it still says LIMITED TIME OFFER

04BlkVibe

Jun 12th, 2007, 11:21 PM

I was at Costco here in michigan. Didn't see any Westinghouse..but I did notice a 37" Panasonic Plasma for only $849. I'd choose the Panasonic vs the Westinghouse!

Bordak

Jun 13th, 2007, 05:01 AM

I was at Costco here in michigan. Didn't see any Westinghouse..but I did notice a 37" Panasonic Plasma for only $849. I'd choose the Panasonic vs the Westinghouse!

based on the brand name, or does the Panasonic in any way stack up to the Westinghouse on the technical side? (No way a 1080 plasma will be at that price)

ShoppingMad

Jun 14th, 2007, 06:59 AM

Can you post address for UPS Receiving centre on Packard Rd just outside the Lewston bridge in Niagara Falls NY

I fount 3 places in Niagara Falls but not on Packard Rd
Any experience? What about general delivery address in Niagara Falls or Buffalo?

CHICHESTER, INC.
2045 Niagara Falls Blvd., Unit 9
Niagara Falls, New York
14304-1675 USA

CAN-AM MAILBOX RENTAL
2315 WHIRLPOOL STREET
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14305

U S Address 3909 Witmer Rd, Niagara Falls, NY
(716) 298-1822

SkeptiKal12

Jun 14th, 2007, 09:31 AM

UPS DROP BOX
UNITED PARCEL SVCE
6601 PACKARD RD
NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304

Too bad the shipping takes 2-3 weeks. If someone is actually buying one and getting it shipped there, let me know. I am not too far from there.

stevstevd

Jun 14th, 2007, 10:39 AM

I bought the version they sell in canada (no hdmi, just DVI) at xmas 2006. I paid 850$ + tax at bestbuy.

The warranty on these tv's in canada is a nightmare. I had the "cricket" noises on my tv that many many others have had with this tv so bestbuy arranged a tv repair company to look at it. After over 2 months of waiting for that company to hear an answer from the westinghouse company in order for them to order parts, the bestbuy clause kicked in and I had the tv replaced.

Still with this same tv, there is "crickets" chirping from the backlight still especially the first 10 mins the tv warms up.

Overall the model I have wasn't worth the hastle, but I've heard better things about the 42" model, and perhaps the model at US Costco that this thread is talking about.

staggola

Jun 27th, 2007, 10:39 AM

crimsona

Jun 27th, 2007, 10:56 AM

Duty and Sales tax are 2 seperate things - their will be sales tax - there should not be a duty

What the hell? I did not mention duty once there.

If you actually read some of the offers from people here asking for one, they offered $900 CAD for a unit. At $850 USD, $900 CAD does not even cover sales tax. NOT DUTY

Move to expired.