Panasonic TC-P50V10 for 1999.99

[pavjan]

Just picked up this TV. I had BB price match it at 1999.99 down from their 2699.99 for a final price of 1929.99.

Had them price match from here
http://www.electronicsforless.ca/tvs-displays-1/plasma-50in-to-59in-80/panasonic-viera-tc-p50v10-50-v10-series-1080p-plasma-tv-1557.html#

Rated as one of the best plasma's this year.

[firechkn]

I wished they carried the TC-54V10 or TC-58V10 at that kind of discount.

[Zed44]

awesome. Been waiting for this to go on sale. Thanks.

[firechkn]

What to get, the larger size 58S1 or better 50V10? Is bigger better?

I already have a 50PZ700 and although I like the size I would love a bigger set, but I'm sure I'll be happy with the higher quality 50V10 that can do 24p playback at 96Hz and better blacks. What to do?

http://www.electronicsforless.ca/tvs-displays-1/plasma-50in-to-59in-80/panasonic-viera-tc-p58s1-58-s1-series-1080p-plasma-tv-1559.html

[pete]

hmmm.. I'd love to be able to pricematch this with BB, but I highly doubt they would..

can you post a receipt?

[firechkn]

hmmm.. I'd love to be able to pricematch this with BB, but I highly doubt they would..

can you post a receipt?

Why wouldn't they? It's local and advertised on their website, as long as they have stock BB should do it.

[pavjan]

Since they are an authorized dealer as long as they have stock they will price match. They called to check and they had stock so they matched. Don't have a scanner so it will have to wait until Monday for me to post the receipt.

[pete]

I'm from Montreal and BB NEVER EVER EVER does pms.. it's the most frustrating thing in the world. they'll always find something to refuse.. I will try this tomorrow as I was about to pick up the 50G10.. will let you know how it goes.. I hope it works out!

[firechkn]

I'm from Montreal and BB NEVER EVER EVER does pms.. it's the most frustrating thing in the world. they'll always find something to refuse.. I will try this tomorrow as I was about to pick up the 50G10.. will let you know how it goes.. I hope it works out!

Not sure about Montreal but BB in the GTA will often PM as long as the criteria are met at least from my experience.

For an even sweeter deal, get Futureshop to PM -10% the difference, come back on the 27th, 28th or 29th for an additional $100 off coupon. Also if you have any Gift Cards now's the time to use them. I'm gonna try tomorrow.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/future-shop-3-day-coupon-saving-805050/

[zack99]

I would spend an extra $60 at FS for an aspartame sweet deal.

FS TCP54S1 $2499.00
ELS TCP54S1 $1899.00

FS PM should be: 1899 - 0.1*(2499-1899) = $1839!!!

Quite a bit closer to us appliance which has it at US $1349.00

I'm in Calgary but I'm pretty tempted to try this tomorrow. I've been eyeing up the 50/54 S1 but the US prices have made me hesitate buying in Canada. The price difference has been ridiculous with the 50S1 going for under US $1000 but in Canada lucky to get under CAD $2000.

[Zed44]

Not sure about Montreal but BB in the GTA will often PM as long as the criteria are met at least from my experience.

For an even sweeter deal, get Futureshop to PM -10% the difference, come back on the 27th, 28th or 29th for an additional $100 off coupon. Also if you have any Gift Cards now's the time to use them. I'm gonna try tomorrow.

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/future-shop-3-day-coupon-saving-805050/

Futureshop does not have the 50 inch V10 in store, on their website anyway.

I tried pming at Visions, the guy said the store did not have a "store front" and refused the PM. Also went to London Drugs and that guy said it was way below cost and he refused to do it. As I have no BB, I may be out of luck.

EDIT: and if you go under the "contact us" section of the website, there is clearly a head office and distribution center. I am not sure what this "store front" is the guy at visions was talking about...sounds like an attempt to get out of a pm. Any ideas?

[pete]

well I have NO idea how it worked, but I managed to get the PM at BB.. I went in and they said sure no problem.. on top of that, the tv was oos at electronicsforless.ca.. I thought I was definitely doomed (it was in stock yesterday when I printed the deal)... guy at BB was like, well sometimes we can still pm.. I've got to check with the manager.. I was like ok sounds good thinking that there was no chance.. the manager was busy and just sort of shrugged and said go ahead.. after I paid for it and they went to check for delivery they were like WOW.. what a good deal.. I didn't think it would go through at all. I've tried to PM 3-4 times at BB for tvs and they never allowed it, even though they were legit.. this was the longest shot, and I got it..

$1929.99 PLUS free shipping.. WOW.. thanks op.. I have been wanting to get a tv for about 2-3 months.. missed out on the FS deal for the Samsung... last week I tried to PM sears for the 50G10 at $1899.. ended up working and had it for $1935 or whatever with shipping, but I screwed something up on the checkout and didn't realize it so I didn't get it.. all I can say is I've been on RFD for 7-8 year at least (lurker before then), and this is one of the better deals I got..

Thanks again OP!!!! you know it's good when you get it for $150-200 cheaper than it sells in the US!!

[timojaak]

How are you guys able to get free shipping on the BestBuy price match? I'm confused.

On BB's webpage for for the Panasonic TC-P50V10 (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010126000&catid=28399), it does say "free shipping on orders over $39". But when you click on it, the "Free Shipping" page has a disclaimer: excludes TVs 40" of larger

Do they accept local free delivery but shipping throughout Canada is rejected for TVs 40" or larger?

[peelhic]

How are you guys able to get free shipping on the BestBuy price match? I'm confused.

On BB's webpage for for the Panasonic TC-P50V10 (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010126000&catid=28399), it does say "free shipping on orders over $39". But when you click on it, the "Free Shipping" page has a disclaimer: excludes TVs 40" of larger

Do they accept local free delivery but shipping throughout Canada is rejected for TVs 40" or larger?

If the TV is out of stock at the store then its automatically free shipping

[pete]

How are you guys able to get free shipping on the BestBuy price match? I'm confused.

On BB's webpage for for the Panasonic TC-P50V10 (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010126000&catid=28399), it does say "free shipping on orders over $39". But when you click on it, the "Free Shipping" page has a disclaimer: excludes TVs 40" of larger

Do they accept local free delivery but shipping throughout Canada is rejected for TVs 40" or larger?


I bought the TV in store... the TV WAS in stock as well which is why the free shipping was even more of a bonus.. when I was in the middle of buying it, I told the guy I want it shipped as it didn't fit in my car, he said no problem... Shipping was $49.99 or something like that.. I said no problem since I was saving and extra 10% on the $700... he disappeared for a while to find where the tv was (wasn't on the floor).. I thought for sure he would comeback and say I couldn't get the PM... he came back, said he found the TV and that someone told him it was free shipping!! definitely no complaints! I don't think you can avoid paying shipping if you buy the tv online...

[Dave_Ajax]

For those of you who may be concerned about ordering from Electronics for Less. I purchased this set online last Friday and it was delivered the following Thursday. Delivery was free. The set arrived in perfect condition and it is amazing. I couldn't believe the price when I saw it. $500.00 less than Bay Bloor, $800.00 less than Best Buy. For those of you unable to land a Kuro at a reasonable price, this is a very close second to the Pioneers in every review I have seen.

[Zed44]

Just picked up this TV. I had BB price match it at 1999.99 down from their 2699.99 for a final price of 1929.99.

Had them price match from here
http://www.electronicsforless.ca/tvs-displays-1/plasma-50in-to-59in-80/panasonic-viera-tc-p50v10-50-v10-series-1080p-plasma-tv-1557.html#

Rated as one of the best plasma's this year.
For those of you who may be concerned about ordering from Electronics for Less. I purchased this set online last Friday and it was delivered the following Thursday. Delivery was free. The set arrived in perfect condition and it is amazing. I couldn't believe the price when I saw it. $500.00 less than Bay Bloor, $800.00 less than Best Buy. For those of you unable to land a Kuro at a reasonable price, this is a very close second to the Pioneers in every review I have seen.

Ended up ordering from Electronics for Less. Thanks. Hopefully it ships fast and arrives in good shape.

[audit13]

I've been looking at Plasma TVs and the Pioneer is way out of my price range. I currently have a 46" Samsung lnt4665 and want a bigger TV for the basement. Would the 50" Panny be much of an upgrade in terms of picture size from a 46?

[Sittler27]

Well let's do the math: 50-46=4

Does 4" sound like much of an upgrade to you?

[pavjan]

I've been looking at Plasma TVs and the Pioneer is way out of my price range. I currently have a 46" Samsung lnt4665 and want a bigger TV for the basement. Would the 50" Panny be much of an upgrade in terms of picture size from a 46?


As the other guy said it is bigger but you will see a big difference in the quality of the picture. Put your old one and the Panny side by side and you will see a big difference especially on sports and movies but for gaming the LCD is better

[bluetea]

Well let's do the math: 50-46=4

Does 4" sound like much of an upgrade to you?

http://displaywars.com/46-inch-16x9-vs-50-inch-16x9

almost 20% more screen area, i'd say its an upgrade.
in the case of home theatre TV viewing, bigger = better.

[audit13]

Well let's do the math: 50-46=4

Does 4" sound like much of an upgrade to you?

For an upgrade, I was also referring to an increase in screen size and pq, not just pq. I guess I forgot to mention that in my original post.

[zzz3]

As the other guy said it is bigger but you will see a big difference in the quality of the picture. Put your old one and the Panny side by side and you will see a big difference especially on sports and movies but for gaming the LCD is better

i find lcds tend to blur and in some games (like rock band) have a greater measurable lag.

[danisimo]

last week I got my first Plasma TV, the Panasonic TH-42PX80U for only $680+tax from my local sears store. clearance item. Brand new in a box. I couldn't find something nice this year for a decent price like that.

[Zed44]

I've been looking at Plasma TVs and the Pioneer is way out of my price range. I currently have a 46" Samsung lnt4665 and want a bigger TV for the basement. Would the 50" Panny be much of an upgrade in terms of picture size from a 46?

I would say go check it out in the store and see if you can justify the price for it. It would be an upgrade, sure, but depending on what your finances are at it may not be worth it. Up to you.

[Glace]

Holy crap this is a good deal. I got my 50" G15 for $2,000 a few months ago and I thought it was great.

[firechkn]

I wish we could start seeing deals or even availability of the P54V10 or P58V10 sets.

That's a great local price for the P50V10 though, hmm.

[MooH]

G15 is 1899$ at FS after coupon. Best price so far...

Anybody has experience with vierra cast youtube and DLNA on them ?

[saimer]

Just calculated total price, if you live in Quebec, better order online from electronics for less than PM with BB or FS local. Online order only charge GST and shipping is free, so total becomes less.

[saimer]

Now I'm not sure which one to get - S1 from us-appliances or this V10. The difference is around $1000, plus S1 comes with a BD player. Is the image quality improvement worth that much?

[firechkn]

Now I'm not sure which one to get - S1 from us-appliances or this V10. The difference is around $1000, plus S1 comes with a BD player. Is the image quality improvement worth that much?

The V10 has some worthy improvements, like the ability to properly display 24P material, THX, better processing, slimmer design, supposedly better blacks just to name a few.

I'm in the same boat, trying to decide between getting this or the 54S1, that's why I would love to get the 54V10, the best of both worlds.

[ali1800]

To all interested on Friday I walked by the CC on the north end of Eatons Centre and they are selling the 50PZ80U for 1599.
Specs
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Televisions/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs/Technical-Specification/model.TH-50PZ80U.T#ts

It is last years model. I asked a sales person if it is a demo and he said no and he has "one more".

[pavjan]

To all interested on Friday I walked by the CC on the north end of Eatons Centre and they are selling the 50PZ80U for 1599.
Specs
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/support/Televisions/VIERA-Plasma-HDTVs/Technical-Specification/model.TH-50PZ80U.T#ts

It is last years model. I asked a sales person if it is a demo and he said no and he has "one more".

Yes that's the older version but not as good. If this was the 50PZ800U that would be closer. The PZ80 you could get for $1100 in the summer.

[greatdeal]

They have increased the price to $2099!

[saimer]

I'm in the same boat, trying to decide between getting this or the 54S1, that's why I would love to get the 54V10, the best of both worlds.

At the same price you can get 54V10 from us-appliances then.
http://www.us-appliance.com/tcp54v10.html

[firechkn]

At the same price you can get 54V10 from us-appliances then.
http://www.us-appliance.com/tcp54v10.html

Ya, saw that. Great price for the 54V10. Is the extra 4" worth the risk of American warranty only and the hassle of driving back? Maybe.

I could live with the 50", just move the couch closer :)

[fbis1]

Just picked up this TV. I had BB price match it at 1999.99 down from their 2699.99 for a final price of 1929.99.

Had them price match from here
http://www.electronicsforless.ca/tvs-displays-1/plasma-50in-to-59in-80/panasonic-viera-tc-p50v10-50-v10-series-1080p-plasma-tv-1557.html#

Rated as one of the best plasma's this year.

thanks for the heads up, had this pm'ed last week, saved me 600$!!!

[pstar]

Thanks OP, just PMd at BestBuy on the 54" S1 for $1899.
But those jerks didn't give me the 10% on the diff cause that's their "policy" for online PMs.

[sparrow_69]

I'm from Montreal and BB NEVER EVER EVER does pms.. it's the most frustrating thing in the world. they'll always find something to refuse.. I will try this tomorrow as I was about to pick up the 50G10.. will let you know how it goes.. I hope it works out!

I'm in the west island and have pm'ed at bb/fs many times. Including pm'ing stores like gibby's and sigelectronics. Yes, some reps give you a hard time, but as long as the item is in stock and you have proof of the price, there is nothing they can do (other than add shipping cost to the item). If a rep is giving you a hard time, ask for the store manager. Stay calm, and stand your ground.

[timojaak]

Thanks OP, just PMd at BestBuy on the 54" S1 for $1899.
But those jerks didn't give me the 10% on the diff cause that's their "policy" for online PMs.

I went to BestBuy in Ottawa and they price-matched the P50V10 at $2099. I was wondering why they didn't give me the 10% of the difference (I didn't ask at the time), but your explanation makes sense. Since they didn't have any in stock, I was given a raincheck for 30 days at that price. But I realized that I would still have to pay the $50 delivery charge, so I ended up ordering one from ElectronicsForLess.ca and getting the free shipping (plus their 2-year warranty, one extra than BB).

[mwan]

I would check with Panasonic Canada's concierge service. I'm not sure if Electronics for less is an authorized dealer...

Miles

[Zed44]

http://www.electronicsforless.ca/pages/about-electronicsforless-ca-pv-c0-2.html?zenid=23vckqhbmkqntsl6h0l9os4r11


It says that they are a certified dealer (authorized?) dealer for every brand they carry in the first sentence.

[pete]

I'm in the west island and have pm'ed at bb/fs many times. Including pm'ing stores like gibby's and sigelectronics. Yes, some reps give you a hard time, but as long as the item is in stock and you have proof of the price, there is nothing they can do (other than add shipping cost to the item). If a rep is giving you a hard time, ask for the store manager. Stay calm, and stand your ground.

I'm not a fan of the Pointe Claire BB (that's where I've tried in the past).. the one in Laval gave me no issues WHATSOEVER in pming the tv..

[sparrow_69]

I'm not a fan of the Pointe Claire BB (that's where I've tried in the past).. the one in Laval gave me no issues WHATSOEVER in pming the tv..

I have had trouble pm'ing (large items) at the pt-claire store also. Manager is a real a-hole. Therefore, if I ever need to return a bb purchase, I make sure to bring it back to pt-claire ;)

[saimer]

I have had trouble pm'ing (large items) at the pt-claire store also. Manager is a real a-hole. Therefore, if I ever need to return a bb purchase, I make sure to bring it back to pt-claire ;)

So as FS pt-claire. At one time I tried to PM a TV stand with Centre HiFi, which is just next door. I went to FS after checked stock in Centre HiFi, the manager refused, said he called and they're out of stock. Then he tried to make a counter offer. In the end I PM'ed at at-water store and got free delivery. Since then, I just return online orders to that store. :twisted:

[jabrahim]

Today went to BB I got my TCP50v10 from best for $2099 by PM with electronics for less price and also got 100 discount by the online coupons.

Guys thank you very much for all the information you are posting, this really saved me lot of money.

They refused to give me free delivery and warranty for 2 years as EFL was offering but not a big deal....anyways I was going to buy extended warranty form them.

[DOC431]

"I would check with Panasonic Canada's concierge service. I'm not sure if Electronics for less is an authorized dealer..."

I have checked with Panasonic Canada and here is the response:

" No, this company is not an Authorized Panasonic Canada Inc. Dealer. This means that Panasonic products purchased from them are not warranted nor supported by Panasonic Canada Inc."

Not sure how electronicforless will honor the two years warranty?

[Zed44]

"I would check with Panasonic Canada's concierge service. I'm not sure if Electronics for less is an authorized dealer..."

I have checked with Panasonic Canada and here is the response:

" No, this company is not an Authorized Panasonic Canada Inc. Dealer. This means that Panasonic products purchased from them are not warranted nor supported by Panasonic Canada Inc."

Not sure how electronicforless will honor the two years warranty?

I checked with them, and their warranty is through a third-party company, W3 Solutions. Getting a little nervous that I ordered from them now...anyone have any bad things to say about the company? Worst comes to worst I can ship the tv back to them at my cost. Hope there are no problems though.

[pete]

http://www.onlybestrated.com/adjustable-tiltingswiveling-wall-mount-bracket-plasma-175lbs-3260inch-aluminum-p-175.html

I ended up getting this deal (thanks OP!).. and as a side note, I bought the above wall bracket.. didn't want to spend $350-400 at BB, so I checked out online.. the above bracket is actually a Monoprice bracket... came to $120 shipped to my door.. it's pretty good and strong.. took about 45 minutes-1 hour to install tops with 2 people.. sticks out a little more from the wall than I wanted, but can't complain since the 50v10 is pretty thin to begin with.