TVs increasing in price

Zirax · 08-12-2008, 01:48

In a word, arse. A friend of my sisters has just said that Sony and Panasonic have written to him as a buyer for the co-op. They are putting their prices up 20-30% in the new year. I hadn't head this but I have come across this thread on AVForums

http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...-new-year.html

Was planning on getting a TV in the new year, only a 32" jobbie. Still bloody annoying

Mark · 08-12-2008, 01:52

Not surprised. We're knackered on two fronts - weak demand and the weak pound. Lots of imported electronic stuff is going to go up soon if it hasn't already.

Zirax · 08-12-2008, 01:53

Yep, was planning on getting one post xmas but I had better do it pre xmas.

Beansprout · 08-12-2008, 02:11

I thought it was odd that my TV (Panasonic TH-42PZ80) was getting more expensive! Glad to see it's not just me going mad, and of course also glad that I got it for only £719...I did miss out on the John Lewis £749 w/5 year warranty though

LeperousDust · 08-12-2008, 04:50

If you don't mind being totally fussy, second hand is still amazing value....

Zirax · 08-12-2008, 09:56

Yep I have been looking at second hand ones, especially those on AVForums. I'm probably looking at 720P with a 32" screen. It's not going to be the main screen so not that worried about 1080p.

phykell · 08-12-2008, 11:39

My TV went up over £200

...but luckily the sales guy agreed to let me have it for the price quoted just two weeks earlier

Jingo · 08-12-2008, 14:42

At present alot of electrical specialists in the UK are having great difficulty in making any money- I know the 2 leaders aren't profiting much on anything other than extended warranties etc so I guess this move was coming... still very annoying as I'm desperate for a HD tele!

Mondo · 11-12-2008, 10:13

I just "had" to get my BluRay player in early because i don't want it to go above £200 when its £155 now !

Flibster · 11-12-2008, 15:14

Thank god I've just got 3 new screens then.

Cost a small fortune to be honest, but as a christmas present from the other halfs dad and we stuck in a chunk of cash it was well worth it.

Should arrive tomorrow too.

Will take more than a little while to setup properly.

08-12-2008, 01:48	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	TVs increasing in price In a word, arse. A friend of my sisters has just said that Sony and Panasonic have written to him as a buyer for the co-op. They are putting their prices up 20-30% in the new year. I hadn't head this but I have come across this thread on AVForums http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-t...-new-year.html Was planning on getting a TV in the new year, only a 32" jobbie. Still bloody annoying

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LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	If you don't mind being totally fussy, second hand is still amazing value.... __________________

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phykell Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 833	My TV went up over £200 ...but luckily the sales guy agreed to let me have it for the price quoted just two weeks earlier __________________

08-12-2008, 14:42	#8
Jingo Smother me in chocolate and eat flapjacks with it! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Somerset Posts: 1,854	At present alot of electrical specialists in the UK are having great difficulty in making any money- I know the 2 leaders aren't profiting much on anything other than extended warranties etc so I guess this move was coming... still very annoying as I'm desperate for a HD tele! __________________

08-12-2008, 01:52	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Not surprised. We're knackered on two fronts - weak demand and the weak pound. Lots of imported electronic stuff is going to go up soon if it hasn't already.

08-12-2008, 01:53	#3
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Yep, was planning on getting one post xmas but I had better do it pre xmas.

08-12-2008, 09:56	#6
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Yep I have been looking at second hand ones, especially those on AVForums. I'm probably looking at 720P with a 32" screen. It's not going to be the main screen so not that worried about 1080p.

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11-12-2008, 15:14	#10
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Thank god I've just got 3 new screens then. Cost a small fortune to be honest, but as a christmas present from the other halfs dad and we stuck in a chunk of cash it was well worth it. Should arrive tomorrow too. Will take more than a little while to setup properly. __________________