Dave Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) I've always bought my panasonic tellies from a local retailer.. bought loads over the years.. anyway, i think times must be hard for them because discounts have dried up. Can anyone recommend someone who provides a top service and good price? And am i right in thinking that the panasonic V10 is to become the V20? Cheers Edited February 25, 2010 by Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 It's always worth doing 1 x visit to the local dealers. Most like to dress up the margins by saying free delivery, unpack, build / install. Tell the local man you will collect or accept a boxed delivery and hopefully they will get within £50 of net price. The £50 v internet shop does give to LOCAL support and that should be factored in. DOA's aren't unheard of and some sets will fail- When a internet supplier will expect you to run around, the local wouldn't. Richer Sounds, Pixmania (I hate them, but the prices are good) come to mind. Best bet is google the brand / model you want and look at the "find a deal", "lowest price comparison" type sites. The 42" G10 via Pix is £730 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I would do as Chris suggests. Recently had excellent service from Richer Sounds: 32" LG went bang after 6 weeks. They collected it and rang to say parts would be 4 to 6 weeks and if I went to the local store they would give me a loan tv. I did just that and the manager said that 6 weeks is too long to wait to have a virtually new tv repaired and gave me a brand new one there and then+++ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Thanks Chris, would you be happy with the G10 rather than the V10? Going to replace my old one with a 50" i think! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Shop on the internet, find the best price. Find the closest to best price you can from a retailer with an actual business premises - very often Richer Sounds. Next, contact the undersales dept at your nearest (doesnt have to be that near) John Lewis store and they will then pricematch, and include a 5 year guarantee and free delivery. Job done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbin Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 (edited) A quick search reveals the 42" S10 at Direct TV's for £639... I haven't gone into all the detail, but they have a showroom in Huddersfield, so looks like thats a reasonable bet to start negotiations... Same price at Richer Sounds for the G10. Oh yeah, and don't get too caught up in "its got to be the latest model" because you'll end up in the position of always waiting for the next one!! So long as its good at the time, it'll be fine!! Edited February 25, 2010 by chrisbin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 That's one of the problems of living in Cornwall.. my nearest Richer sounds is in Plymouth.. which is 60 odd miles away and an hours drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 Oh yeah, and don't get too caught up in "its got to be the latest model" because you'll end up in the position of always waiting for the next one!! So long as its good at the time, it'll be fine!! Yea good point.. i can get a decent price on a V10, or pay full wack (£300 more) for the V20 due end of march. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I've always used my local independant A/V store, the prices were never cheapest, but the service was unrivaled by any hight street chain, plus he'd set up any combo you wanted to try out in his testing room, unfortunately however, the guy retired a couple of years ago, and no-ones replaced him. So I bought my last TV from John Lewis, and have to say, I'm very happy with the service, the price was almost the cheapest (but not quite), but it came with the all important 5 year warranty, plus I got a load of Blu-ray films too. I'd have no hesitation recommending John Lewis' on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I got mine from Dixons, was the best price I could find and add a discount code and got it even cheaper. Select your day of delivery and hey presto new TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'd also recommend John Lewis, maybe not the cheapest but you'll get the best service from any online company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhodgkinson Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'd also recommend John Lewis, maybe not the cheapest but you'll get the best service from any online company. Another one for J.L. I also managed to get them to price match Richer Sounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 I'd also recommend John Lewis, maybe not the cheapest but you'll get the best service from any online company. I bought mine from JL too. Great service. 5 year delivery, the ability to pricematch if you want to play the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny11 Posted February 25, 2010 Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 JL also, my last lcd TV came from them, it went wrong after 2 years they collected, then found it was beyond economical repair, and replaced it with a spanking new one which i was able to ungrade so started off another 5 years warranty. There customer service is excellent well recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 John Lewis all the way... 5 year guarantee, buy it and forget about it. Simples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 John Lewis all the way... 5 year guarantee, buy it and forget about it. Simples. And ANOTHER one for JL here. Got my samsung 32" off there for £350 about 6 months ago with the all important 5 years cover and im really happy with the service etc. Dont have to worry about the tv breaking down after the 1 year warranty period and can sleep happy knowing i will have a working HD TV for another 4.5 years! Even now the price for my TV in most places is about the £340 mark but without 5 years cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 Cheers Guys, i don't have a John Lewis near me, but will have a look at their online offering. I might also give my local chap one last visit.. maybe he was having an off day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 No john lewis near me either, I dare say all of us ordered on line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzbitt Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 indeed i did... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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