Re: Amazon.com TV Purchase

On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:47:51 -0500, Bruce W. Ellis <ellis@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:

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>On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 10:38:12 -0400, "Bishoop" <none@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>I'm interested in a Sony KDL46W3000.  Amazon.com beats any local prices
by a 
>>over $500.
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>>The draw back I can see from ordering from some place like Amazon is if 
>>there is an infant mortality problem would be getting the thing
replaced.
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>>Does anyone have any words concerning the gamble in buying from some
remote 
>>location?
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>I have purchased 3 HDTV's from Amazon - a Sharp and two Samsungs.
>Arrived quickly, no ****pping. no sales tax.  In the unlikely event of
>a failure the TV can be taken (or sent) to the manufacturer's service
>center.  Reputable brands have several centers. OTOH, I have never
>over many years had to return any home entertainment equipment.

I purchased my Sony 50" through Amazon over a year ago.  Like the
previous poster said, it arrived within 2 weeks, no ****pping or sales
tax.  It was also $700 less than my local Sears, Best Buy, and local
"furniture and appliance" store price.