TV Dilemma. Please Help Choosing The Best Option

Lsebasg91 on 22/05/2017 - 18:00

I have about $1.5K store credit for TGG (product return).

After doing a fair bit of research, the Sony KD55X8500D seems a pretty good option:
https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/sony-55-inches139cm-uhd-led-l…

At the moment it's selling for $1,495. It does not sound bad but it looks like people got a similar deal almost a year ago (and it's the same price at BingLee and Domain).

Here is my dilemma… This deal finishes in 2 days so I need to make up my mind ASAP. Do I go for this Sony or should I wait for the EFY deals?

Other options available:
https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/televisions/ultra-hd-tvs/ultr…

Thanks!!

Entertainment

Comments

  • BensonP on 22/05/2017 - 18:10
    +1

    I have the 65" version of this TV. Great picture.

    Terrible sound. Probably one of the worst sounding TVs I've ever heard.

    If you have surround sound or external speakers, you won't be disappointed.

  • ozzbargainer on 22/05/2017 - 18:16
    +1

    Same price at Harvey Norman plus $90 eftpos gift card,comes to $1405

    Also you may use the Amex offer if you have.

  • bobbified on 22/05/2017 - 18:41
    +2

    At the moment it's selling for $1,495. It does not sound bad but it looks like people got a similar deal almost a year ago

    Is the $1495 price pre-negotiation price?

    I would go in, have a look at the TV and anything else you may want and negotiate a package price. Then when you have negotiated (and broken the salesman), tell them that the $1500 credit is all you have to spend and ask them if they can do just that little better.

    • sebasg91 on 22/05/2017 - 18:47

      In theory it's reduce from $2K already, so they say they can't give a better deal :S

      That being the case I guess I'll have to wait for EFY deals :)

      I'll try one more time… At least the should match the HN deal!!!

      • bobbified on 22/05/2017 - 18:58

        They're definitely not making $0.00 on the $1500 price tag.
        Even during sales times, I've found that they still have enough margin to reduce it further. It doesn't hurt to ask - the most they can say is no.

        Don't tell them about your store credit until you're finished negotiating though.

        • sebasg91 on 22/05/2017 - 19:00
          +1

          Yeah, I'll keep trying :)

          I hope at least I get them to much the HN deal!!!

          Cheers

  • altomic on 22/05/2017 - 18:47
    +1

    buy it on ebay from TGG with free pick up @ $1495 and use C5OZ to get a further 5% off ($74.75 so 1420.25). or see if you have one of the targeted 10% off codes

    • sebasg91 on 22/05/2017 - 18:49

      It's store credit from a faulty Panasonic TV, so unfortunately I don't think that's an option :S

      • altomic on 22/05/2017 - 18:49

        sorry, missed that bit - would they price match their own ebay store?

      • ectogammat on 22/05/2017 - 20:09

        Was the fault minor or major? Please correct me if my understanding is incorrect, but I thought that with a major fault, you can insist on a refund instead of a credit.

        "If your product has a minor failure, the supplier can choose to offer you a refund. If you have a major failure, the seller must offer you a refund as one of your options. The seller can't make you accept a credit note or exchange or replacement if you prefer to take the refund. The refund should be the same amount as you paid and it should be provided in the same form as your original payment."

        Source: https://www.choice.com.au/shopping/consumer-rights-and-advic…

        • sebasg91 on 22/05/2017 - 21:53

          Yes, you are right. However, there previous TV was bought with the 20% eBay off. So basically, if I get the cash I lose that previous discount. But yeah, fair point.

  • [Deactivated] on 22/05/2017 - 19:04
    +3

    55 inch? What is this a TV for ants?

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