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Where to get deals on used projector?

post #1 of 15
9/26/08 at 12:11pm
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Interested in getting a cheap used 720p projector with HDMI input. Where to get a good deal? Is EBay the only place? Thanks in advance.
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post #2 of 15
9/26/08 at 12:13pm
Here, audiogon, videogon, ebay, + any number of the other forums. Just look around.
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post #3 of 15
9/26/08 at 12:25pm
You may also want to contact some forum sponsors and see if they have open box specials. Projector People allows you to return units with no restocking fee if they have 4 hours or less (or at least they used to), so I'd imagine the probably have quite a few open box units.
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post #4 of 15
9/26/08 at 12:51pm
How cheap is cheap?
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post #5 of 15
9/26/08 at 1:14pm
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How cheap is cheap?

As I understand new 720P projectors can be had for less than $1000. I would think <$400-$500 for a used one is cheap.

The lamp of my 480P projector is about to die. The cost of the lamp is $200. 1080P is an overkill for me now. Since the main use of the projector is DVD and Netflix Roku box which supports HDMI output. My current 480P projector does not support HDMI. I am thinking a used 720P can be used as a stop gap for a year or two before getting into 1080P.

Also thinking about getting the Toshiba XD-E500 if it gets cheap (<$100) in the coming holiday. It will be 1080P proof and preserve the value of my DVD collections.
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post #6 of 15
9/26/08 at 1:23pm
I'd look for a white van in the Macy's parking lot.
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post #7 of 15
9/26/08 at 1:26pm
Nice Fragster :P
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post #8 of 15
9/26/08 at 1:47pm
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Looks like I can get a used Optoma HD70 for less than $600 on EBay.
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post #9 of 15
9/26/08 at 1:50pm
You can get a brand new Sharp DT-510 from TigerD for <$800
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post #10 of 15
9/26/08 at 2:09pm
Wally World. 129.86.
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post #11 of 15
9/26/08 at 2:19pm
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Originally Posted by bass addict View Post

Wally World. 129.86.

Is that 1080p with HDMI 1.3 and supports Deep Color? It looks like an Optoma to me.
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post #12 of 15
9/26/08 at 2:20pm
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Wally World. 129.86.



But, I think he specified 720p not 72p.

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post #13 of 15
9/26/08 at 2:42pm
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But, I think he specified 720p not 72p.


OK, so he needs to move his first row back a few feet.
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post #14 of 15
10/2/08 at 12:31pm
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Went with the WOOT deal on Planar PD7130. Ordered Toshiba XD-E500, plus cables and adapters from Monoprice. For less than $750, it should cover me for two to three years on DVD and Netflix (Roku box).
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post #15 of 15
10/2/08 at 12:40pm
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Went with the WOOT deal on Planar PD7130. Ordered Toshiba XD-E500, plus cables and adapters from Monoprice. For less than $750, it should cover me for two to three years on DVD and Netflix (Roku box).

You're my hero...I just have too long a throw for that one.
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