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post #571 of 852
11/4/12 at 1:19pm
Just got my 50 inch ST50 at aafes(military exchange) instore for $650.I was talking to the guy there and a women before bought 3 of them.The St50 is on clearance and it should be for all aafes.
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post #572 of 852
11/4/12 at 1:56pm
Happy to see the military getting good deals!

They deserve it!

Thanks for your service!

Semper Fi!
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post #573 of 852
11/4/12 at 4:19pm
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A little off topic but can anyone who's received their ST50s already tell me if you can see a lot of pixel noise/ dithering when you're right up close to the screen? Iam seeing a lot and am wondering if this is normal. Avatar on blu ray looked really good while The Raid: Redemption BD was completely un watchable for me. Same for some OTA channels that I tried. I'm just wondering if you guys have been experiencing this as well. I've been using the cnet recommended settings so far.
Yes thats normal for plasmas.
View from a farther distance like 7feet or more, not up close.
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post #574 of 852
11/5/12 at 7:56am
I do watch from about 9.5 feet and I still notice it. It seems most poor sources are magnified more easily compared to the pristine ones.
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post #575 of 852
11/5/12 at 7:58pm
I don't see any noise/dithering on my 42UT50 and 55VT50. I don't have an ST50 so can't say for sure but both of these sets are completely noise free ala LCD even at 2 feet. Unlike my Kuro which has massive dithering until you sit at a reasonable distance so I know what it looks like. Panasonic did a great job cleaning up the picture this year.
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post #576 of 852
11/6/12 at 8:58am
Does anyone have a source for a good 55vt50 deal?
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post #577 of 852
11/6/12 at 1:28pm
Call Paul's TV and ask them for their best price.
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post #578 of 852
11/7/12 at 9:28pm
Is there a consensus "best time" to buy a quality tv (vs black Friday's value tvs') like the s50? As in, now, day after Xmas, leading up to the Super Bowl?
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post #579 of 852
11/7/12 at 10:25pm
Current prices for ST50 on Amazon.com:

50" ST50 for $998.00
55" ST50 for $1199.00
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post #580 of 852
11/8/12 at 7:57am
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Originally Posted by taylord22 View Post

Is there a consensus "best time" to buy a quality tv (vs black Friday's value tvs') like the s50? As in, now, day after Xmas, leading up to the Super Bowl?

December or January.

I made the mistake of buying my 46" Samsung LCD in like Sept. 3-4 months later, Pioneer was selling 50" 5020 plasmas for less than I paid. I wanted to shoot myself (wife wouldn't let me sell the Samsung).
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post #581 of 852
11/12/12 at 11:10am
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Originally Posted by VarmintCong View Post

December or January.
I made the mistake of buying my 46" Samsung LCD in like Sept. 3-4 months later, Pioneer was selling 50" 5020 plasmas for less than I paid. I wanted to shoot myself (wife wouldn't let me sell the Samsung).

Thanks, how much are they generally discounted? I'm waiting for the 60" st50 to hit the 1200-1300 range. However, I'm not sure if that $250+ discount is something feasible in the coming months, or whether it's more of an April/May close-out price.
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post #582 of 852
11/13/12 at 9:47am
I would keep an eye out for the 55ST50 at frys, it's been advertised over the past couple of weeks for $999, $1086 after tax in San Diego, Ca

I just bought one, so I'm selling my Samsung Un46d6900 in the classifieds section smile.gif
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post #583 of 852
11/13/12 at 11:02am
$1199 CAD here in the GTA mad.gif
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post #584 of 852
11/14/12 at 7:32pm
Looking at the 60ST50 and East Coast has it $1485 after 2% discount, free shipping. This looks to be the best deal out there. Thoughts?
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post #585 of 852
11/15/12 at 5:36am
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Originally Posted by zync View Post

Looking at the 60ST50 and East Coast has it $1485 after 2% discount, free shipping. This looks to be the best deal out there. Thoughts?

Not an authorized dealer, but you might be able to use them for a price match.
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post #586 of 852
11/15/12 at 6:59am
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Originally Posted by Jasonzo6 View Post

Not an authorized dealer, but you might be able to use them for a price match.

That's a rather short list given the number of retailers out there, and it looks like mostly national brands. Our local TV shop, which is pretty well-respected, isn't on that list. The Panasonic website says their warranty doesn't apply to non-authorized dealers? Is that a load of BS?
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post #587 of 852
11/15/12 at 8:29am
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That's a rather short list given the number of retailers out there, and it looks like mostly national brands. Our local TV shop, which is pretty well-respected, isn't on that list. The Panasonic website says their warranty doesn't apply to non-authorized dealers? Is that a load of BS?

Agree. It is totally BS. If you look at the official Panasonic Color Television/Display Products Limited Warranty (http://www2.panasonic.com/static/Warranty/WARRANTY_TV_Plasma.pdf), it states:

This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.

No where it says that the warranty only applies to products purchased from an authorized dealer.
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post #588 of 852
11/15/12 at 12:14pm
You may want to review their online record. I have heard of many that cancelled their orders with them for various reasons. Do a search in them and you will see it.
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Originally Posted by zync View Post

Looking at the 60ST50 and East Coast has it $1485 after 2% discount, free shipping. This looks to be the best deal out there. Thoughts?
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post #589 of 852
11/15/12 at 1:11pm
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Agree. It is totally BS. If you look at the official Panasonic Color Television/Display Products Limited Warranty (http://www2.panasonic.com/static/Warranty/WARRANTY_TV_Plasma.pdf), it states:
This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.
No where it says that the warranty only applies to products purchased from an authorized dealer.

Make a warranty claim, then you will see. Good luck!
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post #590 of 852
11/18/12 at 10:15am
The lowest price I can find right now on the 55" ST50 is $1,149 at Paul's, which includes "$250 in gift cards". But the deal doesn't say if the gift cards are for Paul's. It shows a picture of a bundle of assorted gift cards, none of which I'm probably interested in.

With the price being $1,150, taking away the $250 in gift cards makes the TV a $900 value. Do you think they'd be willing to take the gift cards off and give me a price of $950 or so? I've heard of people haggling TV prices before, but I've never done it myself.

Here's the deal: http://www.paulstv.com/Bundles/Panasonic-TCP55ST50-Plus-$250-in-Gift-Cards.asp
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post #591 of 852
11/18/12 at 11:55am
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$1199 CAD here in the GTA mad.gif
What's GTA? I'm guessing it's not Grand Theft Auto. smile.gif
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post #592 of 852
11/18/12 at 12:50pm
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Originally Posted by Hermolicious84 View Post

The lowest price I can find right now on the 55" ST50 is $1,149 at Paul's, which includes "$250 in gift cards". But the deal doesn't say if the gift cards are for Paul's. It shows a picture of a bundle of assorted gift cards, none of which I'm probably interested in.
With the price being $1,150, taking away the $250 in gift cards makes the TV a $900 value. Do you think they'd be willing to take the gift cards off and give me a price of $950 or so? I've heard of people haggling TV prices before, but I've never done it myself.
Here's the deal: http://www.paulstv.com/Bundles/Panasonic-TCP55ST50-Plus-$250-in-Gift-Cards.asp

I doubt they'll haggle that much unless a competitor has it for the same price. Fry's had the 55" for $1000 a few weeks back. I'm interested in the 55" as well, but I'm waiting for a $800 or under price point. Those gift cards are a gimmick so don't fall for them. Just hold out until the price you want is reached.

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What's GTA? I'm guessing it's not Grand Theft Auto. smile.gif

For Canadians, GTA = Greater Toronto Area
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post #593 of 852
11/18/12 at 1:14pm
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Originally Posted by Hermolicious84 View Post

The lowest price I can find right now on the 55" ST50 is $1,149 at Paul's, which includes "$250 in gift cards". But the deal doesn't say if the gift cards are for Paul's. It shows a picture of a bundle of assorted gift cards, none of which I'm probably interested in.
With the price being $1,150, taking away the $250 in gift cards makes the TV a $900 value. Do you think they'd be willing to take the gift cards off and give me a price of $950 or so? I've heard of people haggling TV prices before, but I've never done it myself.
Here's the deal: http://www.paulstv.com/Bundles/Panasonic-TCP55ST50-Plus-$250-in-Gift-Cards.asp

Paul's also has the 60ST50 for $1499 and offers no tax and free shipping +250 in gift cards. As for the $250 in gift cards, I looked into it and think their true value is more like $50 when you look at the junk sold at the sites.

http://www.paulstv.com/Gift-Cards...C250BP.asp

Really want to pull the trigger and buy one this week, but trying to hold out for slightly better price.
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post #594 of 852
11/18/12 at 1:48pm
In the market for the 55st50 myself. Saw this ---->www.shoppyget.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=84&language=en&currency=USD. They have it for 900 but the site looks kinda shady. Tried to use this and get a price match at best buy with no luck. If any of you see something better let me know. That 800 price rage would be ideal!!!!
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post #595 of 852
11/18/12 at 1:56pm
Good call. But "kinda shady" is a bit of an understatement. I tried to learn a bit more about the site, so I went to the "About Us" link, which was a blank page. Then I checked out their delivery information page, and the first thing I read was "Free shipping is to Malaysia only."

And it looks like Best Buy has gotten a little smarter about their price matching policies. smile.gif
Edited by Hermolicious84 - 11/19/12 at 10:30pm
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post #596 of 852
11/19/12 at 1:11pm
I'm about to load up on some new stuff, and wanted you guys' input on whether or not these were good deals. They seem to be, but I haven't been checking prices until just recently.

Paulstv has the 65ST50 for $1,999.00 with no tax, and free white glove delivery.

They also have a 5 year warranty, with free blu ray player (a samsung bd5300, but they agreed to swap it with the panasonic bdt220) for $349.99.

They also agreed to price match the 3D glasses, which amazon has for $62.90 each.


Any thoughts are appreciated.
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post #597 of 852
11/19/12 at 2:29pm
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Originally Posted by Stevekw3134 View Post

Does anyone have a source for a good 55vt50 deal?
I'm not seeing any good TC-P55VT50 deals right now. I'm hoping to soon though.
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post #598 of 852
11/20/12 at 8:15am
East Coast TVs has the 55VT50 for $1,797.00 and the 65VT50 for $2,714.00. They also have a 2% discount running through 11/22 if you are willing to pay with certified check, money order, or wire transfer rather than credit card. I'm unsure of the trustworthiness of this company, but the price is definitely right.
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post #599 of 852
11/20/12 at 9:28am
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Originally Posted by one321 View Post

East Coast TVs has the 55VT50 for $1,797.00 and the 65VT50 for $2,714.00. They also have a 2% discount running through 11/22 if you are willing to pay with certified check, money order, or wire transfer rather than credit card. I'm unsure of the trustworthiness of this company, but the price is definitely right.

I'm sorry, but... "Panasonic ST50 Deals" is the name of this thread.

You're looking for THIS one.
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post #600 of 852
11/20/12 at 9:39am
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Originally Posted by Hermolicious84 View Post

I'm sorry, but... "Panasonic ST50 Deals" is the name of this thread.
You're looking for THIS one.
Please do not be sorry. I am. I saw Stevekw3134's post and ran with it. I will continue in that one.
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