Why does the price keep going up!????? Why would this tv (last year's model, at a time when the 2009 versions are starting to come out) keep rising in price????
465311
The one at Sam's: Samsung 52" 60hz is for 1598. Great picture. No problems with audio.
119288
TV is not worth more than $1500. This is just stores adjusting for profits. Once the sales dwindle, it will come down.
1012389
Ya know, I wonder if Amazon tracks the interest (no of hits) on an item, then raises the price temporarily because it "senses" pending purchases. Ya gotta believe they do this. Why else the $20 increase? Then again, why not a $50 increase?Hope you guys get your SR606 in time for Christmas. Don't let the $20 turn you off. This should be a really good system and you can make-up the $20 by purchasing your HDMI, etc cables at Monoprice.com (there's my Christmas present/tip to you both!).Tony
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It is interesting how Amazon is having this and other Bravia TV's 'on sale' on March. They say they have taken $300 off the price but the price is actually gradually going up ... two days ago when the ad first came out this 52" TV was $1699 (still higher than the $1450 or $1650) and now it is $1719. I really wanted to get it when it was lower and do not like this jacking the price around and claiming 'sale' when it has not gone down at all this month -- only Up, Up, Up!
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I'd have to disagree with rebel 116 there. Not so much about the dwindling worth of the $ (although actually has been somewhat rising in the past couple of weeks), but about whether to wait or not. My advice would be to wait. I recently read a study report that says the prices of HDTV's, blu-ray players and the like will be dropping like a stone as the holidays get closer. And actually, I've already seen some of this price drop. I've been planning on buying the Sony BDP-s350 blu-ray player, since it's pretty much the highest rated VS price value BR player out right now. (I've been watching it at theNerds.com, sorry Amazon, but they have the cheapest price) The price has dropped almost $80 since I last checked it! (Now only $243) These trends are predicted to continue through the holidays into early next year, so I'd wait for that bonus and get one awesome TV and maybe have some $ left over in the bargain!
2242919
Count me in. I have been tracking the price of this tv for a while, made the plunge and bought it on Aug 31st thinking that the $200 was a manufacturer's rebate off the purchase price. Emailed amazon and waiting for a reply.
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I own and LOVE this tv (the 8000), but I'd definitely wait. Its hard to believe that 3D won't be at least a little better, and if you decide it isn't this and the other 2010 models will, I assume, be cheaper than they are now, and will, I also assume, be available for at least a few months. I'm not at all an expert, just a lay opinion.
968712
You may have just swayed my decision. I want to love this TV and I won't be buying for a week or so still. I can only hope for the $1479 price tag soon.I've heard sometimes the buzzing doesn't start for a week or so. I hope we each don't have to hear it though.
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I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago (and it is fantastic) and already received a $60 credit due to price drop. I checked this morning and the price was down ANOTHER $100, so I sent in a request for the additional refund. Several hours later, I received a note from Amazon that they couldn't price match Marketplace sellers and yada yada and now I check and the current price is UP $200 from earlier today! So yeah, it's changing faster than the price for gas at a gas station. I should have documented (somehow) what the price was at when I sent in my 2nd request. I'll keep paying attention though! I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago (and it is fantastic) and already received a $60 credit due to price drop. I checked this morning and the price was down ANOTHER $100, so I sent in a request for the additional refund. Several hours later, I received a note from Amazon that they couldn't price match Marketplace sellers and yada yada and now I check and the current price is UP $200 from earlier today! So yeah, it's changing faster than the price for gas at a gas station. I should have documented (somehow) what the price was at when I sent in my 2nd request. I'll keep paying attention... » Read More I bought this TV a couple of weeks ago (and it is fantastic) and already received a $60 credit due to price drop. I checked this morning and the price was down ANOTHER $100, so I sent in a request for the additional refund. Several hours later, I received a note from Amazon that they couldn't price match Marketplace sellers and yada yada and now I check and the current price is UP $200 from earlier today! So yeah, it's changing faster than the price for gas at a gas station. I should have documented (somehow) what the price was at when I sent in my 2nd request. I'll keep paying attention though! « Show Less
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It wasn't, when I purchased ours. I don't know what it's selling for now, but ours started at $2600, and we watched it slowly go down over several weeks. It hit $1900 for a day or so, then began to rise. I purchased it at $2350. Amazon lets the prices "float", for some marketing reason. Great TV, corner mounted...makes me smile just walking into the room!
558155
Id say get this tv before the price goes up. You will see a drastic increase in people buying 3D tv's. As they do the price will go up for a while. The 3D on this tv is Awesume.Id recommend this one.
2232638
Price went from $2199.98 to $2149.98 tonight... bought the TV yesterday... just emailed Amazon to get the 30 day price guarantee for the TV....just sent in info for this site as well which will update me daily on any price changes on the TVhttp://www.frozenwarrior.com/~pricewatch/ordered it yesterday and its already at the distribution center (CEVA) awaiting a phone call to setup delivery.... hoping to have this by thursday to watch some Football this weekend!
120373
You are right about the 4665 price fluctuations. I got it from Electronics Express (through Amazon) for $1950 + shipping, problem is they are out of stock. It's been 3 1/2 weeks since my order. Normally I'd cancel and go through someone else, but I now can't find the tv in stock for any less than $2450! I'm not willing to pay an extra $400, so continue to wait for EE to get a new shipment in.
1321791
What is the deal with this pricing on this TV? In less than 3 wks it is gone up about $300?
2203023
If anyone wants it they can buy it from me..i had bought in March 2010 for $1400 and am willing to sell it for $1000 + shipping.It is absolutely an awesome tv..its just that i have to leave the country, so i am selling it.
2055053
I was going to probably place my order tonight for this TV and now I see they jacked up the price 400 bucks. So much for that. Why does Amazon mess with the price so much? Rather annoying.
159275
I would like to know this also. I don't think any information will be available unfortunately. I'd like to say that the original MSRP for LN55A950 was $4,199.00 and then it was increased to $4,799.00 I think. Either way many retailers selling this TV at a premium (way above MSRP). The price should drop a little because Sharp and Sony are both releasing LED sets either in October or November. I think the original $4,199.00 price was good for a TV like this, but it is definitely not worth $5,000.