LG 50PS3000 50" Full HD Plasma, Glass Stand, 5Yr Warranty++ bundle @ £771.99

loser40

Hi...

I've just ordered the LG 50 PS3000 from Electro Centre Limited, T/A - Digital Point.

I'm posting the details just in case other forum members are after the same set, it's the best deal I could find online.

For a total cost of £771.99 I'll get;

An LG 50PS3000 50" Full HD plasma TV bundle (£698),
A FREE glass stand (Inc),
An HDMI lead (Inc),
Delivery (Inc),
A 5 year warranty (£73.99*).

* I phoned them and asked if they would price match the Barmey.co.uk 5 year warranty price of £73.99 - they agreed.

TV link - http://www.digital-point.co.uk/model.php?ID=4291&referrer=pricerunner .

Warranty link (for price match) - http://www.barmey.co.uk/ssl/aspcart/productview.asp?product_id=102531 .

I did some research into the supplier and they have good feed back - http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/ri/29595/Electro-Centre .

I was quoted a delivery time of approx. 2-3 working days. They said I would receive a call 24 hours before delivery so I can be indoors to sign for everything.

So, fingers crossed, in a few days time I'll be having my mind blown away by HD.

Now I must get onto Sky and try and wangle some discount for an HD box.

I'll let you know how I get on with the TV, the supplier, and Sky.

Regards,

Mark.

loser40

UPDATE...

The supplier phoned me in the afternoon on the same day that I placed my order, and arranged (free) delivery for the next day.

TV was delivered, not by courier, but by employees of the company... on delivery they un-boxed the telly to make sure that there was no obvious physical damage.

I offered a small gratuity, and they agreed to take my old (broken) TV away.

I set the telly up and at first glance all seems to be working well.

Just to let you know about my customer service experience - I was impressed with there sales staff when I phoned and made inquiries, the two sales and support staff I spoke with were helpful & knowledgeable... when I asked for a price match on the warranty, they asked for price comparison details etc, and then did there own checks online, and, without quibbling, gladly offered me a price match.

Sky - got an HD box supplied and fitted for £29 - RESULT.

TV - Amazing picture and sound quality, which, when Sky get around to installing my HD box next Thurs, is sure to get even better.

To sum up, a really good TV at an unbeatable price from an unusually friendly customer focussed supplier with the personal touch - highly recommended.

HTH,

Mark.

scotsbob

Well it's £705 on Amazon if you wait a few days or £745 if you want it now.

Sale of Goods Act would offer the same protection (in fact probably better) than a warranty.

So your "free" stand and lead have cost between £30- £67

The Barmey Warranty, if you read the details is actually only for four years. They tell you to rely on the manufacturer for year one. Why they advertise a four year warranty as a five year one is something I don't understand

Phantom_Flan_Flinger

loser40 wrote: »

Now I must get onto Sky and try and wangle some discount for an HD box.

I wouldn't hold out too much hope.

Demand is such that they don't need to offer any incentives.

loser40

scotsbob wrote: »

Well it's £705 on Amazon if you wait a few days or £745 if you want it now.

Sale of Goods Act would offer the same protection (in fact probably better) than a warranty.

So your "free" stand and lead have cost between £30- £67

The Barmey Warranty, if you read the details is actually only for four years. They tell you to rely on the manufacturer for year one. Why they advertise a four year warranty as a five year one is something I don't understand

Well, each to there own.

I reckon £771 for the telly, glass stand, 5 year warranty, HDMi lead, and delivery is a good price... I'd be interested how much you could find all this for (like for like), including delivery etc, from different suppliers ?

As for the sales of goods act, my understanding is that the recent EU directive over-writes this, and now, instead of 5 years protection under old UK law, it's down to 15 months under the new EU law.

Re Sky HD : " I wouldn't hold out too much hope. Demand is such that they don't need to offer any incentives. "

As I said in an earlier post, I got (as an existing Sky customer) the HD box and installation for £29 inc. A saving of £50.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?p=23426929#post23426929

M.

scotsbob

loser40 wrote: »

As for the sales of goods act, my understanding is that the recent EU directive over-writes this, and now, instead of 5 years protection under old UK law, it's down to 15 months under the new EU law.

M.

Fortunately you have been misinformed.

It is 2 years under EU law but the 1971 Sale Of Goods Act is statutory UK law and gives you protection for 6 years.

The consumer exercises his/her rights with the retailer. This makes a 4/5 year warranty a waste of money as consumers have better statutory protection.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1187190/EU-law-gives-consumers-year-guarantee-goods-kept-secret-retailers.html