Quick and Painless: TV question, WTB PST.

[Deacon]

So, basically, rather than pointing out references or providing some evidence that you're right, you're right just because you say you are? Awesome.

I'm right, not because I say so, but because that's just the way it is. You can continue to dig and dig and try to find semi-similar models on a single site in order to claim that you can find exceptions to that rule, and even if the point were conceded to you in spite of the fact that you're comparing apples to oranges, it doesn't change the rule. And you seem to have a horse in this race, so I'm not sure it really makes sense to explain to you that better deals can often be had online versus your local retailer.

Honestly, I don't know why you even brought this whole thing up.

Brought what thing up? She said she'd been looking at Wal-Mart and other local retail stores, and I suggested she shop for deals online. You're the one arguing that's stupid.

[Arc Orion]

I'm right, not because I say so, but because that's just the way it is. You can continue to dig and dig and try to find semi-similar models on a single site in order to claim that you can find exceptions to that rule, and even if the point were conceded to you in spite of the fact that you're comparing apples to oranges, it doesn't change the rule. And you seem to have a horse in this race, so I'm not sure it really makes sense to explain to you that better deals can often be had online versus your local retailer.

You do not seem to understand that the reverse can also hold true. I'm not saying all retail outlets are going to be better than all online stores, nor am I saying one has to go with retail outlets. I'm pointing out that at least one has prices comparable (and in some cases, superior) with online stores. It is true that sometimes, online stores do not have the best prices. You are just too stubborn to pay attention. Instead, you seem to be taking offense that I'm offering a store that might not fit the buying model you've stuck yourself to. If you want to get specific, given that Costco is a wholesale outlet, it doesn't fit in the model you're describing anyway.

Brought what thing up? She said she'd been looking at Wal-Mart and other local retail stores, and I suggested she shop for deals online. You're the one arguing that's stupid.

Let's see....

Buy what you want.

You keep looking at places like Wal-Mart and Circuit City (especially the latter) and you're not generally going to get the best deal. Do yourself a favor and shop Newegg and Amazon and such. Usually no tax and inexpensive shipping.

Costco is an excellent place to shop, too. They tend to be priced well, and they actually provide their own warranty service on most (if not all) of the televisions they sell.

You're still paying sales tax, and on a low-dollar, low-failure-rate item such as this, I don't know that it's all that critical. Not saying it's not an option, but...

I make a suggestion and you can't help but make complaints about it. Where was I arguing at this point?

It's not like this is a big deal. Costco is a place she might consider buying a television. They have good prices and good service.

[Deacon]

[quote="Arc Orion"I'm pointing out that at least one has prices comparable (and in some cases, superior) with online stores.[/quote]
Stop saying that. It's not applicable to the discussion (it's not a retail store but a paid club), and it's misleading at best: you did not compare the same models and looked at only one online source.

It is true that sometimes, online stores do not have the best prices.

By "sometimes" you probably meant "nearly always" though that seems like a helluva typo.

You are just too stubborn to pay attention.

Yes...yes, I AM THE ONE that's too stubborn and "not paying attention." Of course. How silly of me.

Instead, you seem to be taking offense that I'm offering a store that might not fit the buying model you've stuck yourself to.

I've stuck myself to nothing, you ridiculous person. Shegokigo never mentioned being a Costco member, and I doubt she is regardless. Either way, how many of those examples you listed were even under $500?

Brought what thing up? She said she'd been looking at Wal-Mart and other local retail stores, and I suggested she shop for deals online. You're the one arguing that's stupid.

Let's see....

Yes, let's see her shop for deals online, where she's much more likely to find the best price in what is obviously already a budget-pressed buying decision. That's what I'd like to see.

[Arc Orion]

Yes, and I'd like her to take a look at what Costco's options are. Hence the suggestion. I didn't say that searching online wasn't a perfectly viable option. It's just that if she can save some money or get good service through Costco, it's certainly worth a look. Please stop getting so worked up.

[Deacon]

I'm the one getting worked up? You're the one getting all defensive to the point of insisting crazy things like that you'll find just as good a deal at your local retailer than you can find online, etc. I'm just defending my position. To be honest I'm surprised and annoyed that I even have to defend the obvious in the first place.

[Martin Blank]

Always, consistently...same thing, right?

I'm not stepping in the middle of this argument, but I will point out that these are not the same thing. 'Always' means '100% of the time' (or very nearly so), while 'consistently' means 'at the same rate.' One might be able to find prices online to be lower 80% of the time, and if this rate doesn't vary, then it's consistent.

I do some of my research in stores, then go see what I can find online. I frequently end up purchasing online, though if the difference is minimal (only a few dollars), I may pick it up from the local store both to support the brick-and-mortar and to go for the instant satisfaction.

I have a question about how TVs are supported. If there's a defect within the warranty period and I bought it from my local Best Buy, I can arrange for the replacement fairly easily. How easy/difficult is it through places like Amazon?

[Arc Orion]

To be honest I'm surprised and annoyed that I even have to defend the obvious in the first place.

If it's obvious, you shouldn't have difficulty proving that web prices are definitively better than Costco's.

[Deacon]

Always, consistently...same thing, right?

I'm not stepping in the middle of this argument, but I will point out that these are not the same thing.

Thank you. That was my point