[rdmbfossa]

Just got flier in from costco today.

Valid 02.02.09 - 15.02.09

Panasonic TH46PZ80B £770.49 inc VAT and 5 year warranty.

Panasonic DMPBD35EK £160.99 inc VAT.

Costco membership required.

[Trying to snow]

Sounds great. Does the 5 year warranty and 90 day return policy also apply to dvd/brd players?

[Buckster]

do they offer delivery ?

[Jakeh1969]

Staggering deals! Shame I haven't got £770 spare at the moment

[Trying to snow]

Originally Posted by Buckster

do they offer delivery ?

AFAIK no, they do not.

[rdmbfossa]

No delivery, collect from store only.

The bluray player does not the mention 5 year warranty. The 5 year TV warranty is standard on all TV's purchased from Costco.

However when I bought my Bosch washing machine from Costco, I asked the supervisors what the warranty was, I was told "the lifetime of the product" by two supervisors, and they said that went all their products. I dont know how that works in real terms and if it is still the same policy. But to be safe I would say it is standard manufactures warranty only.

You need vouchers for these prices, I got them throught the post today, but normally these voucher books are at the door as you enter the store. The discount is equal to £25 + VAT off the bluray player, and £200 + VAT off the TV.

[frosty1979]

Sorry to beg, but I don’t suppose anyone with a Costco card round the Birmingham, Chester or Manchester area fancies taking a shopping trip with me so that I can get one of these? I missed out on the JL deal because they made a mistake with my order and will not let me re-order it for £799 but they said that I can have it for £1270 instead.

[Graham27]

Originally Posted by rdmbfossa

You need vouchers for these prices, I got them throught the post today, but normally these voucher books are at the door as you enter the store. The discount is equal to £25 + VAT off the bluray player, and £200 + VAT off the TV.

Thanks for posting these offers

One question though, usually the voucher books have a specific time period for when each offer is applicable. If this is the case this time, do you know the dates for the 46" offer?

[samgamgee]

Originally Posted by Graham27

Thanks for posting these offers

One question though, usually the voucher books have a specific time period for when each offer is applicable. If this is the case this time, do you know the dates for the 46" offer?

Unfortunately people, since they dont do delivery youll need a van or a big car to collect

[linkup101]

You'll also find that the offer for the Panasonic 46PZ80 is limited to 1 purchase per member.

[Graham27]

Originally Posted by samgamgee

Unfortunately people, since they dont do delivery youll need a van or a big car to collect

I know they don't, and I do, but I never asked about delivery

[Azzin]

Originally Posted by Graham27

Thanks for posting these offers

One question though, usually the voucher books have a specific time period for when each offer is applicable. If this is the case this time, do you know the dates for the 46" offer?

On my voucher, tha Panasonic offer is valid from 02/02/09-15/02/09.

I *may* be taking a trip to my nearest Costco (Reading) around those dates if anyone is interested in these.

HTH.

[rdmbfossa]

Yes, valid date is 02.02.09 - 15.02.09 as per original post.

Offer is limited to 1 TV per customer and 2 bluray players per customer.

[frosty1979]

Do you think that they will have enough stock or will there only be a few in each store?

[Azzin]

Originally Posted by frosty1979

Do you think that they will have enough stock or will there only be a few in each store?

Hang on.....

[frosty1979]

Originally Posted by Azzin

Hang on.....

Ha Ha very funny.

OK put it another way, could anyone who goes to Costco on a regular basis let me know what their stock levels for TV’s and similar items are like please? Do they just have one on display and have to order more or do they have a lot in stock? I am looking into joining (through the Wife’s work) but don’t want to if there is no chance of me getting this deal. I know that no one will know for sure but have people managed to take advantage or similar offers at Costco.

[samgamgee]

Originally Posted by frosty1979

Ha Ha very funny.

OK put it another way, could anyone who goes to Costco on a regular basis let me know what their stock levels for TV’s and similar items are like please? Do they just have one on display and have to order more or do they have a lot in stock? I am looking into joining (through the Wife’s work) but don’t want to if there is no chance of me getting this deal. I know that no one will know for sure but have people managed to take advantage or similar offers at Costco.

In the warehouse they do seem to hold a lot of TVs with plenty in stock on the shelves but you never know how many theyll have of a TV on offer as it could be a clearance sale of the last few or whatever.

Anyone any ideas what size car youd need to get this TV home?

[frosty1979]

Originally Posted by samgamgee

In the warehouse they do seem to hold a lot of TVs with plenty in stock on the shelves but you never know how many theyll have of a TV on offer as it could be a clearance sale of the last few or whatever.

Anyone any ideas what size car youd need to get this TV home?

I think you are going to need one of the mini MPV’s, (Zafira, Touran or similar) or at least a big hatchback or estate that you can drop the back seats in. I have a VW Touran and managed to get a 42 inch in the boot ok but that was without any packaging, also I only just managed to get a 37 inch with packaging in the back of a 306 but had to drop the back seats.

[rdmbfossa]

Remember is recommended to transport plasma TV's with the boxes in an upright position only, not with the boxes lying on their back or front nor upside down. AFAIK anyway.

[samgamgee]

Originally Posted by rdmbfossa

Remember is recommended to transport plasma TV's with the boxes in an upright position only, not with the boxes lying on their back or front nor upside down. AFAIK anyway.

Yeah thats what ive heard. Will a Honda Civic be able to take it anyone?

[rdmbfossa]

Originally Posted by samgamgee

Yeah thats what ive heard. Will a Honda Civic be able to take it anyone?

My mum has a new Civic and I very much doubt it would fit to be honest, especially upright. I think you would need a fairly large van, jeep or mpv. Try the TV forums section, I am sure someone there will know the dimensions or have a box that they could measure.

[stevielad]

Originally Posted by rdmbfossa

My mum has a new Civic and I very much doubt it would fit to be honest, especially upright. I think you would need a fairly large van, jeep or mpv. Try the TV forums section, I am sure someone there will know the dimensions or have a box that they could measure.

Hoda Civic - I think its very unlikely - I have a (big) pz46 box at home - will try to remember to measure it and post dimensions!

[bikemad]

I got a panny 42 incher inside my Peugeot 106 I took it out the box & strapped it to rear seat to keep it upright folded the box up all fitted easly see my pics

[jayozee]

I indeed will be trying to buy one of these TV's on the 2nd Feb. I think there is a chance them only having a few in each store but I called them and they said if you miss out then you can put your name down on a list and you can buy it when they get some more in stock.

[Persiflage]

I'm a Costco member (Bristol being my nearest store) and have no intention of taking these offers up for myself, so by all means let me know if you'd like to meet at the store. Oh - just to mention - Costco *do not* take credit cards; you need a debit card or cash. I'm not sure if they're taking cheques because I haven't written one for about six years, but the point remains. I'll gladly use my membership card and/or voucher on your behalf, but not my debit card

[terrykc]

Originally Posted by rdmbfossa

My mum has a new Civic and I very much doubt it would fit to be honest, especially upright. I think you would need a fairly large van, jeep or mpv. Try the TV forums section, I am sure someone there will know the dimensions or have a box that they could measure.

Received my 46PZ80 from JL a couple days ago, the box is 130x88x33cm.

[Graham27]

Originally Posted by rdmbfossa

Yes, valid date is 02.02.09 - 15.02.09 as per original post.

Offer is limited to 1 TV per customer and 2 bluray players per customer.

Ah, oops, rmissed that in my excitement Thanks

[samgamgee]

Originally Posted by bikemad

I got a panny 42 incher inside my Peugeot 106 I took it out the box & strapped it to rear seat to keep it upright folded the box up all fitted easly see my pics

You think someone sitting in the back holding in place will do the same job?

[frosty1979]

Originally Posted by Persiflage

I'm a Costco member (Bristol being my nearest store) and have no intention of taking these offers up for myself, so by all means let me know if you'd like to meet at the store. Oh - just to mention - Costco *do not* take credit cards; you need a debit card or cash. I'm not sure if they're taking cheques because I haven't written one for about six years, but the point remains. I'll gladly use my membership card and/or voucher on your behalf, but not my debit card

Bristol is a bit far for me to travel, but it’s good to see fellow members being so kind. If you have no takers I wouldn’t mind the voucher. I know that if the Wife manages to get a card through work when I get to the store that I wont be able to find the voucher.

[judojoe]

I bought a TH-46PZ85 in Costcos the week before x-mas it cost me £1150'ish - this deal is crazy!!!

I havn't got my voucher book yet - anyone know if the SC-HTR310 (panny stand with built in amp and speakers) is reduced as well - I paid £285 inc VAT for that - its a bargin too good to miss IMHO