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Vivo 42" Full HD LCD TV $399 @ Wow Sight + Sound (Maybe BNE/QLD Only)

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Vivo 42" Full HD LCD TV $399 @ Wow Sight + Sound (Maybe BNE/QLD Only)
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quop on 25/03/2011 - 13:42 shop.1wow.com.au (1797 clicks)
Last edited 25/03/2011 - 15:25 by 1 other user

Spotted in today's Courier Mail (QLD), not sure if it's nation wide, can't find reference on website. can't use media uploader from current PC. Pic of the ad is on imageshack.

Details from the ad:

  • 107cm Full HD 1080p LCD TV
  • 1920 x 1080 resolution
  • Built in HD TV Tuner
  • HDMI input
  • Remote control
  • 10 only per store
  • Offer ends 5pm Sunday! While stocks last!

I believe this is the Vivo LTV42FHD. Specs etc should be as per this page (as far as I can tell).

For previous/recent deals and associated comments on this model, see here and here.

Mod — update link to point to the product page.

Electrical & Electronics LCD TV TV Vivo

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  • Bigsta on 25/03/2011 - 13:45

    thats a pretty good deal, even if you only get 4 or 5 years ut of it you are still way ahead besides i find these vivo panels to be not too bad really for the money defiently better than soniq

    Does anyone know any good specials for a 46 or bigger?

    • quop on 25/03/2011 - 13:53

      Dunno if this is good cos I haven't been tracking prices for this size tv, but the same ad also had Sharp Aquos 46" Full HD LCD TV for $988 (RRP as per ad $1499).

  • drexxx on 25/03/2011 - 14:20
    +1

    on face value this seems ridiculously good

  • [Deactivated] on 25/03/2011 - 14:25
    +1

    As a comparison DSE has the same unit for $548. Price match for other states? Probably not.

    http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6162/vivo-106cm-42-quot-fu…

    • theguyrules on 25/03/2011 - 18:17
      +1

      Crap that makes it ~$375 price matched!!

  • newguy on 25/03/2011 - 14:41

    That's even cheaper than the price of similar TVs in China. How can they make a proft out of this?

  • Gecko on 25/03/2011 - 14:43

    Be VERY careful buying through WoW. They do not do refunds/repairs/replacements as per the Trade Practices Act, they are going far beyond fraud with the amount of people they are ruining financially - people can't afford to buy a new TV if it breaks and they can't afford to take them to court.

    Many examples:
    http://www.productreview.com.au/p/wow-sight-and-sound/21.htm…

    It happened to me as well - I couldn't get a refund/repair no matter what, so I had to fight it with a full small claims court, and managed to get a personal apology from the QLD Manager, with a full refund and a $200 gift card. I never used the gift card and never will :P

    Buyer be warned if you buy from WoW Sight and Sound - the TV looks great at $399, but can you factor in if it breaks in 6 months time and they flat out deny to service is whatsoever?

    • altomic on 25/03/2011 - 14:47

      wow, good deal. full refund + $200 gift card.

    • quop on 25/03/2011 - 14:55

      did you try to contact / deal with Vivo directly?

    • Keef on 25/03/2011 - 15:09

      Wow, some of those reviews are horrible. I wouldn't buy anything from that place.

      • altomic on 25/03/2011 - 17:56

        keep a really open mind when reading those reviews. usually they are written by a preson who joined that day and have only done that one review. - gee, could they be a competitor?

        I sort of trust people who have been around and given multiple reviews/posts.

    • Horizon on 25/03/2011 - 15:28
      +4

      'I never used the gift card and never will.'

      Wow! That'll teach 'em a lesson…not to mess with you.

      (However, you could always donate it to your local school or charity! (or me))

    • baycie on 25/03/2011 - 18:17

      Can i use your gift card please?

  • abacus on 25/03/2011 - 14:52

    Use the gift card to buy half a tv.

  • dom on 25/03/2011 - 15:17

    10 per store…….

  • scotty on 25/03/2011 - 15:27

    Just updated the link to go to 1WOW's Vivo LTV42FHD page, which is still showing $495.

  • blaze on 25/03/2011 - 16:38
    -2

    Oh wow. You need to add $59 for a one year warranty. What a rip job. Is it even legal to sell something without a warranty?

    PS: It's a pretty nice ploy on their part: 1 year ($59) 2 year ($69) 3 year ($79) 4 year ($89).

    Personally I'd rather the price be $458 with 1yr included warranty PLUS $10 for a 2 year warranty / $20 3 year / $30 4 year - makes sense right?

    Still not sure how legal it is to sell something without warranty though.

    • MtlOz on 25/03/2011 - 16:50

      I think is additionnal to the 1 year mfg

    • Dave303 on 25/03/2011 - 16:53

      pretty sure that's for an extended warranty - which is pretty standard across all retailers.
      Devices normally have a manufacturers warranty which according to the dickies site is 1 year for this telly. Manufacturers warranty is not specified by the retailer.
      http://dicksmith.com.au/product/GE6162/vivo-106cm-42-quot-fu… (assuming the ltv42fhd and ltv42fhdq are the same… )

    • quop on 25/03/2011 - 17:21

      umm… from the link to the product page on Wow's website, it says (under the warranty tab):

      This item is covered by the Manufacturer's warranty. Please see the Manufacturer's website or our Returns Policy for more details.

      I couldn't find a Vivo website/url but this would be my guess as to the warranty card you get, ie. one year manufacturer's warranty.

    • Redmo0n on 25/03/2011 - 18:03

      Don't forget your statutory rights, based on how long you think the product should last, that is the implied warranty (I would say at least 2 years for this TV, maybe 3). It's debatable depending on the price and what the product is, but I'm sure the ACCC will be happy to fight for you and the company on the receiving end would rather just replace or repair your TV then go through heaps of paper work and a few fines/charges.

      • perkinma on 26/03/2011 - 11:41
        +1

        True - but it can take a long time to work through that process and the cost of pursuing can end up being greater than the original cost of purchase and while the ACCC might 'fight' for you they don't go anywhere near as far in this as what I expected they would.

        I've been to the ACCC on an issue before and they were great and supportive and gave good advise and said I had a case but they did hand-ball me to the Department of Fair Trading when it came to negotiation crunch time. Dept of Fair Trading were ok, but they were more concerned with finding agreement at a mid point (ie half way between all and nothing) and closing the case than sticking up for right / wrong.

        We did get agreement on replacement but company just stalled for a month then reneged on the deal and all the Dept Fair Trading could do was advise me to lodge a claim in the small claims court - they couldn't actually enforce anything or bind the company to an outcome. As the company was Sydney based I was told I would have to fly to Sydney to lodge the claim and represent myself and to cap it off apparently it is very rare for reimbursement of legal / representation costs to be included in settlements in the small claims court.

        So I gave up - couldn't justify sinking more money into the problem than what it would cost to fix it myself. Took about 5 months from when I first notified the company of the issue until I gave up.

        • Redmo0n on 28/03/2011 - 19:19

          Sorry to hear that, most I've heard of even mentioning the ACCC to a company immediately get a refund/replacement or what not.

  • Tacosaurus Rex on 25/03/2011 - 17:30

    I bought the 1080p 32" VIVO from DSE for $799 about a year ago. Great for the price at the time. Haven't had any issues, good display and features. Just a bit slow switching through AV sources but very good so far for the price. I'll try to get this 42"!

    • Ashlea on 25/03/2011 - 20:09

      Ouch. I got the same one for $475 9 months ago. Amazing how much the price can drop in 3 months.

  • Josh81 on 26/03/2011 - 20:39

    How come the link is showing $495??

    Also, where can i see the added warranty prices? I personally reckon an additional 4yrs for $89 is a good deal, especially for a cheaper TV. If you can get this for $488 with 5yr warranty, then you're getting a good deal, a bargain price for a TV that's gauranteed to last a bit.

    • quop on 26/03/2011 - 22:02
      +1

      $495 = WOW's regular price on the website - link is to the same model TV.

      $399 = special 3 day sale price seen on a newspaper ad and not found on website - photo link available in deal post details of actual newspaper ad.

      • Josh81 on 27/03/2011 - 02:46

        Oh yea, duhh. :)

        Only 10 per store, possible all gone the first day. Anyone bought one?
        I wonder if they have them at Oxley store, only recently re-opened after floods.

  • bunniekins on 27/03/2011 - 08:59

    Bought one yesterday. Really good value for money. It does come with a one year warranty. Extended warranty is $89 for 4 extra years. So 5 years all up.

  • Retract on 27/03/2011 - 10:40

    I think this would be the one time extended warranty is worth it. You don't buy it with Sony or Samsung panels, but with this TV which supposedly is prone to breaking it would be worth every cent.

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