[zkimhi]

Hi All,

I purchased an LN40A650 from Fry’s and when opening the box (which was sealed as new) I discovered it had no stickers on the panel (unlike the ones in the stores). I went back and exchanged it to an LN46A650 (which they promised was brand new) and once again – there was no sticker on the panel. There was only some sticky wrapping on the screen without the panel stickers. It is a Dec08 manufactured LCD and I'm questioning if it's that Samsung is saving money or me that Fry’s is selling refurbished TVs as new. Would love to hear what you got in your box if you got the TV in Nov / Dec 08.

Thanks in advance and happy New Year.

Ziv.

 

[Mike3426]

now that I think about it my ln40a530 that I bought from best buy didnt have stickers on it either

 

[RevToTheRedline]

My 46A750 from Onecall.com authorized dealer, 100% new. Didn't have any stickers.


Maybe it was a cut back to save costs and they don't put stickers on them anymore, heh.

 

[BoilerJim]

All of the Samsung display models at the Circuit City nearest to my home have stickers. Of course, that doesn't mean the ones in the boxes have stickers, but I would think it's a pretty good indication they do.

 

[MechanicalMan]

I think someone asked a similar question just a day or two ago. Apparently, a lot of the TVs do not have stickers on them. I don't think you should be concerned about this.

 

[QcGTI]

Bought my 40a530 in Montréal one month ago with no sticker. It's illegal to sell refurbished products and say it's new.. at least in Canada, in the US also I guess.


Samsung and everybody else will do everything possible to save money in the coming years. Package will be smaller and use less packaging material so that they can fit more in containers and reduce the shipping weight.


BTW, I remember that there was no sticker on the demo!

 

[TygerClaw]

I think you only see the stickers in the store models to show what the TV has, I don't think you want stickers on your TV when you open the box.

 

[RevToTheRedline]



Quote:
Originally Posted by TygerClaw /forum/post/15406943


I think you only see the stickers in the store models to show what the TV has, I don't think you want stickers on your TV when you open the box.

Exactly, I don't know how all TV's are but if I saw a sticker on the bezel of my A750 when I took it out of the box, I'd just shake my head in disappointment, it's already easy to scratch by using the finest of cloth to dust it, don't need to try to be getting off adhesive.

 

[zkimhi]

Thank you for the answers. Yes, it scratches easily and was even slightly scratched out of the box that made me question even more. I guess they are saving money and it is new

Happy New Year. Looking forward to the discussions about the new Gen of the 6.

Ziv.

 

[DarthAVS]

My 850 did not have the sticker on the bezel. It was brand new out of the box. It still had the plastic wrap all around the bezel and stand. My brother also purchased an 850 around the same time. His first set had the stickers. He had to return it. The second set did not have the stickers. I think they place them on the early build models because most of them end up on display in stores. They don't bother with later sets.

 

[BoilerJim]

My 46A650 had stickers on it in the box. They are the type of stickers that don't really "stick" so they leave no residue and are really easy to remove. They just kind of "adhere" to the bezel rather than "stick" and pull right off. I'd be concerned that if I didn't get stickers, it would be a refurbished set. Just curious... Those of you who didn't get stickers on the bezel, did you get your instruction book, remote, batteries etc. in separate factory sealed bags?

 

[gixxer6326]

I bought my 850 last week and it didnt have any stickers on it.

 

[tucker3434]

No stickers other than the protective ones for me (ln46a650, S panel). The TV was sealed up tight as well as all accesories. It also had the heavy duty straps on the ouside and I could tell it had only been taped once. The box hadn't been opened since the factory.

 

[yashan]



Quote:
Originally Posted by BoilerJim /forum/post/15408682


My 46A650 had stickers on it in the box. They are the type of stickers that don't really "stick" so they leave no residue and are really easy to remove. They just kind of "adhere" to the bezel rather than "stick" and pull right off. I'd be concerned that if I didn't get stickers, it would be a refurbished set. Just curious... Those of you who didn't get stickers on the bezel, did you get your instruction book, remote, batteries etc. in separate factory sealed bags?

My 850 that was delivered this afternoon had the stickers on the left side of the bezel.

 

[Denophile]

none on my 650

 

[TheOpenBox]

Nope.

Not on my LN42A530

 

[bjfoien]

None on my A750 - except the plastic wrap on all the surfaces.

 

[lifeisfun]

I got sticker on my 750 purchased 2 days ago

 

[ingramba]

My 52A530 purchased back in May at Best Buy had the stickers and 2 white bands around the box.



Look for the white bands and what looks like heat sealed plastic around the stand.

 

[Singh007]

I am wondering if the ones with no stickers have the "A" or "C" panels instead of Samsung's "S" panel. Can you guys please check which panel you have in your TV and post it here? Also, please read the following link:

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showt...ghlight=theory



Here's a picture someone put on here to check what panel you have:

I am wondering if having a sticker depends on what panel you have.