+Mystic MVC Posted August 8, 2008 MVC Share Posted August 8, 2008 I am considering this Samsung from Newegg. I am a bit skeptical about buying TV's online though. This tv will be used for a dorm room this fall so my parents are actually going to give me around $300-$400 (awesome :p)! I just found a way around the question that I know they will ask "what if it is broken or I have to return it"? That's why I've come to Neowin today to ask how many people have actually purchased a TV online from retailers such as Amazon, Newegg, etc"? Thanks Edit: I forgot to mention this post is kind of a continuation of this one from last week. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budious Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I bought the Samsung 32" 720p television from newegg for Christmas when they were having a $300 rebate sale. The box arrived in prime condition, never had a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martog Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I've bought both my LCD HDTV's online, through Amazon and I cant' remember where the other one came from, but they both arrived in pristine condition! One was a 26" Samsung from Amazon and the other came freight on a pallet and all, was 37". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpotato Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Another option would be to find the same TV in a brick-and-mortar store and see if they would price-match. I did this at a few years ago when I bought my LCD monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cpu killer Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Online will be fine :) And have fun having a 32" LCD HDTV on campus. I have my 32" LCD HDTV with my XBOX360 and digital hi-def cable, and I always have people over playing/watching/etc, it's pretty cool :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flae_qui Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 got my 56 LED DLP from amazon... white glove service... was perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slippery Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Although Newegg is a very credible online store, I have a problem with very expensive & sizeable electronics being shipped around, just too many chances for something to get jarred loose, cracked, or broken. I'd definitely look for what you want somewhere near to your location (A real store). I just bought a Mitsubishi 65" DLP 120hz TV, and even if I could've saved $100-$200, it wouldn't be worth the headache you'd be enduring afterwards trying to RMA the thing - remember, almost ALWAYS, you have to pay shipping costs to return stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Max Veteran Posted August 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 8, 2008 When things were defective here, the company I ordered from came and picked it up, replaced it and sent it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyLarry Veteran Posted August 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 8, 2008 Both of my TV's, a 40" Samsung LCD 720p, and my 50" Sony DLP 1080p, were both purchased online, and both came with no problems at all. One was from Amazon (the Sony) and one was from a very sketchy site called next gen plasma, but I called and spoke to a human, so I went with them as they were by far the cheapest out there. So it really is fine. jerzdawg actually explained this whole thing to me last week as he is my friend in real life as I think you know, and I said it then and I will say it now, just go ahead and get it already!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo83 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I did buy a Samsung 32" from DigitalDirect and the there was a problem with the stand not fitting in properly. They had gladly replaced it without any problem. It's been fine since an year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Veteran Posted August 8, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yeah I bought mine from Play.com, I had to go through a crazy security process as it was the first thing I'd bought from them (and it was high value), but all in all really good service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted August 8, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted August 8, 2008 Both of my TV's, a 40" Samsung LCD 720p, and my 50" Sony DLP 1080p, were both purchased online, and both came with no problems at all. One was from Amazon (the Sony) and one was from a very sketchy site called next gen plasma, but I called and spoke to a human, so I went with them as they were by far the cheapest out there.So it really is fine. jerzdawg actually explained this whole thing to me last week as he is my friend in real life as I think you know, and I said it then and I will say it now, just go ahead and get it already!! He he he, thanks for the encouragement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kupo-Cheer Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I bought a 32" Samsung from Amazon. The only problem I had was that they delivered the thing to my neighbor's house because I wasn't home. They had called the day before to ask when they should come to drop it off and I told them I would be at work until about 4. They said that would be okay, yet they apparently came about midday to find I wasn't home (obviously). It turned out to be no big deal, only because these neighbors are really nice people and I'd trust them with such an expensive item, but that was a careless mistake on the delivery company's part. The box was in good condition (scrapes and faded ink, but no dents, tears, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted August 8, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted August 8, 2008 This is really surprising. I was sure somebody sooner or later would come in here and tell me how horrible it was to purchase online (box delivered was dented, tore, etc.). I am just overwhelmed by all the positive responses. I just did the math after considering buying at Circuit City ($940 but over $100 after $60 tax), so Newegg still is looking like a great deal at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason S. Global Moderator Posted August 8, 2008 Global Moderator Share Posted August 8, 2008 i bought my tv from Fry's Online. arrived flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+.Vamp Subscriber² Posted August 8, 2008 Subscriber² Share Posted August 8, 2008 Bought the TV im using right now from play.com. No troubles at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakey_snake Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Having loaded trucks for UPS, I can assure not every TV makes it through flawlessly. However, most do, and honestly, the more detailed the box is (like TV boxes) the better package handlers can load it so it won't have any problems. And with the packages that don't make it, you can refuse delivery service due to damage when it's delivered to you. Just inspect the package before you sign for it, it should be obvious if something major went wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted August 9, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted August 9, 2008 Having loaded trucks for UPS, I can assure not every TV makes it through flawlessly.However, most do, and honestly, the more detailed the box is (like TV boxes) the better package handlers can load it so it won't have any problems. And with the packages that don't make it, you can refuse delivery service due to damage when it's delivered to you. Just inspect the package before you sign for it, it should be obvious if something major went wrong. That is good to know. I've convinced my mother at least, so I've got something there. I think I'm making headway! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerzdawg Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I know you seem to be set on Newegg... do they have free shipping? I only ask because if you get the white glove delivery from Amazon.com they actually open the box, allow you to plug in and inspect the TV. If there is anything wrong you can decline delivery and they take the box right then and there. At that point you just need to reschedule the new tv with amazon. As other have said.... the majority of these online purchases go through with no issues. My LN52a650 came from Amazon white glove delivery and it was perfect... I actually could have gotten my tv quicker if I would have called the local delivery place instead of waiting for amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceBreakerG Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I bought my Westinghouse tv/monitor online from buydig.com I believe about a year and a half ago. The box it shipped in was kind of raggedy, but the retail box for the tv/monitor was perfect as they put the retail box inside of another box and was surrounded by packing peanuts. Very nice, and arrived in great condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mystic MVC Posted August 11, 2008 Author MVC Share Posted August 11, 2008 I know you seem to be set on Newegg... do they have free shipping? I only ask because if you get the white glove delivery from Amazon.com they actually open the box, allow you to plug in and inspect the TV. If there is anything wrong you can decline delivery and they take the box right then and there. At that point you just need to reschedule the new tv with amazon. As other have said.... the majority of these online purchases go through with no issues. My LN52a650 came from Amazon white glove delivery and it was perfect... I actually could have gotten my tv quicker if I would have called the local delivery place instead of waiting for amazon. Well the only reason I was leaning more towards Newegg rather than Amazon was because of price. Amazon is about $75 more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I bought my 40" LCD from Dixons.co.uk and Currys delivered it perfectly! It's a lovely TV also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted August 12, 2008 Veteran Share Posted August 12, 2008 I've bought both a 26" and 32" online, both arrived in perfect condition. My mate bought a 40" from Amazon and the same story there (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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