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But the CDW deal is the first I've seen the 550 listed below $399, which is the new $100-lower retail price. A lot of places (Amazon, etc) still list it as $499 on sale for $399, when in reality it was Sony that knocked $100 off the retail price.

Sony, Amazon, Crutchfield all have the 550 for $399.
Rainbow Appliance lists it for $439!

I was expecting the 550 to drop below $399 after it started shipping, so I was surprised with the CDW deal for $345

Fry's has the Panny BD-30 in-store for $249. Not sure about online.

$346 for the S550, I was thinking the Panasonic BD55 or waiting for the Oppo, but that is a great price and maybe might be worth getting it.

I called the other day after reading about this deal here. I live in Chicago, and used to work at Tweeter, so I called one of the store managers I know.

All the boxed units were already sold within the region, and the only ones left were display models or service returns. Further, the price was $198, which is higher than what the guy in Florida paid.

Since I used to work there, I passed given the fact that no box would be available, probably no remote control, and the unit most likely had been stuck in a closed cabinet with a receiver cooking for its entire existence. Given the laser failures on some of the BD-30's, it was not worth it to me.

Do not forget that time is money, and my time is worth something to me.

I picked one up at Costco two weeks ago for $299, and I have a lifetime return policy for a full refund when I am done with it.

Mark

"$346 for the S550, I was thinking the Panasonic BD55 or waiting for the Oppo, but that is a great price and maybe might be worth getting it."

I'm feeling the same. I e-mailed Oppo trying to get them to at least give a ballpark date for release of the 83. Waiting for their reply.

If these kind of deals continue it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect to see some S350 at $199 and the S550 at $299 in a few Holiday blowout sales.

Here's Oppo's reply;

"We are hoping for a Winter release (November 2008 through February 2009) but we will not release the player until we are sufficiently happy with the quality of the product.

Best Regards,"

Customer Service
OPPO Digital, Inc.
2629B Terminal Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
Service@oppodigital.com
Tel: 650-961-1118
Fax: 650-961-1119

I expect the Oppo 83 to be priced in the $399-$499 range. If we split the difference in their time line it looks like a Xmas release...can't see them missing the Holiday sales season unless they can't avoid it. So, I guess it comes down to...is it worth waiting 2 months and spending another $200 to get the Oppo over the S550?

Just want to understand here.

If I do the sony 150 off deal... The fine print says that a 150 dollar credit will be posted to your card within 8-12 weeks.

Does this mean it will take 150$ off of your balance, or that you can spend 150 without adding to your card?

A small difference to some I know, but I have to replace a dead upconverter and wanted to wait until prices came down for a good one. But for 150, who cares if it isnt the best player.

After your initial "qualifying purchase" of over $300, a $150 statement credit will then be applied. This will reduce your balance due by $150. Also, for most people this usually happens within a few days of the initial charge--the 8-12 weeks is more of a CYA thing for Chase/Sony. Since it usually happens before you receive your first statement, the net effect is the same.

Thanks for the heads up guys. Just did the deal, its a no brainer as I do not have a 7.1 system and really just looking for great pq. $149.99 Delivered

Yes, they do carry it. I went and looked at the one Panasonic 30 unit left in Houston, a floor model for 198. I passed on it, beat up pretty good. I did end up with a BDP1400 Samsung for the same price off the shelf, very good shape - no box, no manual. I like it so far. They also had one more Sony 300 model new in box for 198 (that was yesterday here in Houston).

Trey

Guess I lucked out here. Mine was still new in the box. Sealed outside and everything inside was still in wrappers and packaging. If it were a floor model or return, I would have passed as well.

did you all get your sony info processed right away and make the purchase? It told me I would be notified within 30 days in writing.

s350 at Amazon 248.00 make sure you get the 3 movies last day.

post# 4349 for promo in this thread.

I thought the 3 free movies was dead

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I just checked Amazon still showing S350 at $279.

Just read the details good till 12:00 tonight.

Read the promo details.

Just looked again says 248.16

I just looked and it said $279?? what gives, r they changing their prices that quick

I just noticed if you go through the promo code its 279.00.

If you look through all the bluray players its 248.16.

I don't know whats going on.

It's $248 through Electronic Expo on Amazon but if you purchase this way you can't use the "BDPLAYER" promotion to get $50 off (at least I think, haven't tried but that's what the promo details indicate)..

Through Amazon the price is still $279..

My bad!

Plus they probably have a shipping cost.

I'll be more careful and hope I didn't get anybody's hopes up.

I'm getting closer and closer to ponying up the big bucks for the ps3

wal-mart:
sony s350 - 298.00
sammy 1500 - 253.00

ABT is still running the special on the S350 for $263 shipped.

Its $252.63 from amazon now (10/3/08 4:15 pm pst). You can apply 50.00 off on 3 movies now.

How do you get the $50 off on movies??

Put in the code bdplayer in the coupon/discount section. And I think they have to be Warner movies. I didn't try any non Warner blu-rays, but you can give it a shot and see if it still works.

There is a link to it on their blu-ray page.

Here you go. A few good choices.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.htm...01&pf_rd_i=130

Went ahead and bit on the amazon deal. Got the Sony BD-350, Batman Begins, Blade-Runner 5 disc version and The Getaway (McQueen) for about $263 shipped. I'm sure better deals will come along but I remember paying about $250 for my first regular dvd player back in 97 or 98 when they came out. I wanted to wait longer but with all the cool new movies hitting bluray I had to get in. I'm excited now.

Sony sends an Email within a couple of days then you just go to the style store and purchase.

I will just cancel the account next month.

I never thougt it would be this low so fast.

Guys the question is do I buy now? Or do I buy in November/December? I am also going to purchase a laptop in early december. I plan to spend between 750 and 1000 dollars on that and I could buy a BD player at the same time (and maybe a new monitor/HDTV). Do I wait and hope to negotiate a better deal maybe at a B&M since I will be spending a reasonable sum of money? Or do I hope to score a deal maybe at newegg on all the stuff? I'm torn as these players are getting fairly cheap now, but if I can wait 6 or 8 weeks and score an even better deal I'd rather wait.