June 27, 2003
it's hard to be patient/random thought
Ok, I really want a new TV. Specifically, I really want this TV. It would round out my home theater perfectly, and would let me move my old TV into our bedroom.
It's a pretty new model, and the price reflects it. But I have a 10% off coupon that coincides with 24 month interest free financing at Best Buy this weekend. I know I can wait a few months and the price will probably drop as HDTV continues to gain ground and more comparable models come out. If I pay less for the TV, then I have more to spend on other toys, like the progressive scan DVD player I'll need. But even if the price drops $500, it's about the same monthly payment if I can only get 18 months interest free. $500 is still $500, though.
What it boils down to is this: there are several logical reasons to wait, but none of them are as gratifying as getting a new TV tomorrow.
Posted by tkaspar at June 27, 2003 11:08 AMPrices will always go down some (or more likely prices we go down just a little, but you'll get more for it over time), but you can't wait forever. Just make sure that you stop pricing TVs after you buy yours. :-)
Posted by: Brian at June 29, 2003 11:53 AMWell, I missed my window of opportunity. Saturday would have been the best time to shop, but we were at the lake.
Is Conn's willing to deal? Or are their listed prices what you get? I may be looking at the new XBR model that's coming out in a few months.
Posted by: tkaspar at June 29, 2003 09:35 PMConn's is definitely willing to deal. I talked them down quite a bit. To start off with, they will match anyone else's price. Then talk about the DVD player and other things you may be buying soon. Act like you have to think about it and start to leave, then they'll ask what they need to do to get you to buy it now. That's when you tell them you want another couple hundred off. Good luck!
Posted by: Brian at June 30, 2003 12:30 PMBuy it. Now. Why wait? You could be watching it right now! ..
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You're still here??!! Go! Charge! Spend!
The link doesn't work any more. How is a person to Christmas shop with NO ACTIVE LINK???
Posted by: Mom at August 6, 2003 10:28 PMBest Buy reorganized their site.
I was out shopping again today. I've also cut the wood for a new stand. The old particleboard one won't hold this monster.
Posted by: tkaspar at August 7, 2003 09:57 PMAnd I'll probably buy this by Christmas. :)
There will be a list of ideas posted near the end of November.
Posted by: tkaspar at August 8, 2003 11:13 AM