What do you expect Plasma prices to be in 10-12 months?
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It sure seems like thats where it's headed. Right now the Pannys ED unit
is hovering right over 2500, 2k is like a magical barrior, of course 3k and
4k and so on. for consumer's there is always a price point that a person says once it drops under X amount I'm going to buy it. The manufactures
know this, so they try to control this as much as possible, at the same time
you have more people buying which adds another factor, consumption.
It's also about holding on to a profitable product for as long as possible
the difference between the wholesale cost of a 42 ed and a 42 hd isn't
anywhere near what they are charging right now. The electronics inside that make the difference cost a few bucks yet they charge hundreds if not thousands more. It always boils down to supply and demand in the end.
is hovering right over 2500, 2k is like a magical barrior, of course 3k and
4k and so on. for consumer's there is always a price point that a person says once it drops under X amount I'm going to buy it. The manufactures
know this, so they try to control this as much as possible, at the same time
you have more people buying which adds another factor, consumption.
It's also about holding on to a profitable product for as long as possible
the difference between the wholesale cost of a 42 ed and a 42 hd isn't
anywhere near what they are charging right now. The electronics inside that make the difference cost a few bucks yet they charge hundreds if not thousands more. It always boils down to supply and demand in the end.
With Panasonic and Sony announcing new plans to dramatically increase shpments and market share in the next year, I'd be willing to bet we will see prices about 70% of current for like models.
I have a personal feeling that 50" panels will available in the $4800 range by next summer.
I have a personal feeling that 50" panels will available in the $4800 range by next summer.
You'll see an off brand model under $2K (for 40-42 inch size). It's just a matter of time for the $2K threshold to be crossed. Dealers are getting prices on demos and such for $2200 on 42 inch off brands. You have to see that this is just an indicator that the $2K online price is going to happen. Some e-tailer will have a $2100 price and their competition will come in at $2000 and then a counter price will come in at $1900. Just wait and see.
It would seem that with a lot of companies just having invested in DLP or LCD or both, that to lower plasma prices might not be in their best interests. So I think plasmas may stay a little high until companies are willing to lower prices on their other sets.
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| Originally posted by rogo I think $2199 is realistic within a year for the off-brand models. If it's much lower than that, I'd bet you are getting a closeout or one-off sale. |
Price drops overall have been less over the last 9 months then they were the 9 months prior. Most of the movement has been in the 42" models. Given that off brands are already selling for $2200 in some places, I'd say sub-$2K in a year is a lock.
What will be more interesting is what happens with the 50" and 60"+ models. There's been very little movement there since this time last year. I think we'll see sub-$5K models in a year, but first I want to see some movement before I'd bank on that.
What will be more interesting is what happens with the 50" and 60"+ models. There's been very little movement there since this time last year. I think we'll see sub-$5K models in a year, but first I want to see some movement before I'd bank on that.
There is a current, temporary plateau in plasma prices. But it is a mistake to view it as anything more than temporary.
Capacity is coming on line in the next 6-12 months that will add the ability to build an additional 50-100K panels per month. Those will not sell at existing prices.
Mark
Capacity is coming on line in the next 6-12 months that will add the ability to build an additional 50-100K panels per month. Those will not sell at existing prices.
Mark
Originally posted by rogo
I think $2199 is realistic within a year for the off-brand models. If it's much lower than that, I'd bet you are getting a closeout or one-off sale.
In a year? No, It is coming off and on now. Frys had a new hyundai 42 for 1899 after rebate, 2 weeks ago in Renton WA
I think $2199 is realistic within a year for the off-brand models. If it's much lower than that, I'd bet you are getting a closeout or one-off sale.
In a year? No, It is coming off and on now. Frys had a new hyundai 42 for 1899 after rebate, 2 weeks ago in Renton WA
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