Olevia 42" LCD 542i going to be on sale for $599

[deepblue6709]

It had price error at Zellers for $489 a month ago, link (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646655&highlight=olevia)

It's going to be on sale soon at the Bay for $599 if anybody missed last price error.

[gheart008]

Source?

[shawn99]

provides great picture quality but too bad it's fugly. It's like going back in time in terms of design.

[cannon_fodder]

Source?

No, not The Source, The Bay...

;)

[buyways]

how would this Olevia at $599 compare to these options avilable at the time of this posting:

1) Samsung 40" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV** (LN40A450) at $799 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010099580&catid=)
2) LG 42" Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV** (42PG20) at $799 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010100251&catid=&test_cookie=1)
3) LG 42" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV** (42LG30) at $829 (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010100230&catid=24558)
4) Samsung 42" Plasma HDTV** (PN42A450) at $869 (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010100028&catid=23249)
5) Sony Bravia 40" Widescreen LCD HDTV** (KDL40M4000) at $899 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010101457&catid=&test_cookie=1)

[kazudon]

No, not The Source, The Bay...

;)

source where this is coming from..

[macuser]

No, not The Source, The Bay...

;)


source where this is coming from..

I recommend that we use "sauce" to clear up confusion.

[alkapone]

+1 sweet and sour sauce:D

[ddanjou]

Is that source 1080i or 720p?

[gordholio]

provides great picture quality but too bad it's fugly. It's like going back in time in terms of design.

For $599 some people might not really mind compromising on the style a bit.

[NG]

If i was looking at this set I'd wonder if the new owners of Olevia are still honouring the warranty on sets sold.

[renegadeavenger]

Where are you getting this information from? And when will it be on sale, I am assuming in stores as well?

[buyways]

provides great picture quality but too bad it's fugly. It's like going back in time in terms of design.

I think the speakers are removable and the tv can be dropped down on its stand, so that helps, though it's still not the thinnest frame... maybe not fugly, but fordinary?

[cannon_fodder]

source where this is coming from..

Just in case it wasn't obvious, the ;) meant I was joking. Now, I'll grant you it wasn't funny, but it was a joke.

[cannon_fodder]

how would this Olevia at $599 compare to these options avilable at the time of this posting:

1) Samsung 40" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV** (LN40A450) at $799 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010099580&catid=)
2) LG 42" Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV** (42PG20) at $799 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010100251&catid=&test_cookie=1)
3) LG 42" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV** (42LG30) at $829 (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010100230&catid=24558)
4) Samsung 42" Plasma HDTV** (PN42A450) at $869 (http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926HDS0010100028&catid=23249)
5) Sony Bravia 40" Widescreen LCD HDTV** (KDL40M4000) at $899 (http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010101457&catid=&test_cookie=1)

You may want to check out this thread

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=756647

As someone mentioned, this TV is about 2 years old which is an eternity for technology in its (relative) infancy.

[dav1209]

i don't know but the Olevia is sold out at most of the store
i called around to check and none have them in stock even online

i need to change one i got from last sale so

good luck finding them

the new owner of Olevia still taking care of the warranty tho

[deepblue6709]

The sale will be on Nov 19&20. Will post the details on Friday night.

It's called "Gala" inside, looks like the Black Friday sale but only for Furniture, Appliances and Electronics.

Have some decent deal on Furniture like 50% off Sofa or Living Room leather, or Sealy mattress Reg $3,398 Sale $998.

Sale on Appl. or Elec just warm incl. this Olevia or Sony 46S4100 for $1,199.

Anyway will post the detail as much as I can tomorrow night, but if you like the XLS, pls pm me.

[dav1209]

but can you please check which store have the Olevia in stock as i know most of GTA sold out already

[deepblue6709]

but can you please check which store have the Olevia in stock as i know most of GTA sold out already

I can check for BC but not ON. But there will be 99 brand new 542i nationwide in the warehouse for Gala for sure.

[buyways]

You may want to check out this thread

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=756647

As someone mentioned, this TV is about 2 years old which is an eternity for technology in its (relative) infancy.

good point about the age of the various models...
although, this Olevia is not really 2 years old - it's a new "b12" version with the same model number that seems to have come out in the past year or so (2/3 the weight, another HDMI input, new video processing chip), not sure if firmware was upgraded more recently...

[thendless]

You may want to check out this thread

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=756647

As someone mentioned, this TV is about 2 years old which is an eternity for technology in its (relative) infancy.

Wrong it is the second revision... I have one from the 489 deal ;)

[second2]

i got one of these and it will be well worth the $599 if you decide to buy one...i'm thinking of getting another set:-0

this tv has amazing picture quality and the new version looks pretty nice to me;)

[ldrafter]

I managed to get one for the $489 price and, for the money, I'm very happy with it. It's not the most stylish set around though and I wish the unit could pivot on its stand. Should've picked up a couple more for colleagues who tried to get in on it too late.

[GreenWeenie]

I picked up one for $489 and it was a no brainer that was certainly worth it. Picture and styling are fine with a decent set of connections. It is a classic case of "more than sufficient at a bargain price point".

[gottagetta]

I picked up one for $489 and it was a no brainer that was certainly worth it. Picture and styling are fine with a decent set of connections. It is a classic case of "more than sufficient at a bargain price point".

Where are you guys getting this price $489? Is it still available for that price?

[GreenWeenie]

Where are you guys getting this price $489? Is it still available for that price?
http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646655

It is not still available at that price. I had to get HBC head office involved to get mine at the $489 price.

[GreenWeenie]

For anyone that has or is getting this tv and has a motorola DVR with the atlas remote, the correct code for this TV is 1610. If you have an older remote it may not recognize this code. Cogeco replaced the remotes for me without any questions.

[kcotoulas]

No, not The Source, The Bay...

;)

lol :lol:

[basketball]

there's TWO 542is sitting in Scarborough Town Center Bay. Maybe you can buy it now and match the price later (of course, inquire about that before you buy).

They are selling for $899 (I had a chuckle cuz I got it for $489).

p.s - It's a GREAAT TV for that PRICE!

[Sergio]

When you got head office involved HBC, was it because they cancelled your order? or you complained that it was OOS too fast?

Thanks..
S


http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=646655

It is not still available at that price. I had to get HBC head office involved to get mine at the $489 price.

[YLSF]

I imagine because the website said "also available at the BAY" (it was on Zellers.com website) but most Bay stores were not honouring the price on the website.

[Sergio]

Can someone post a reject email where they will not process the Zellers order? I may try a complaint to HBC this week and see where it goes. Also, did anyone PDF the web page when it was on sale at Zellers?

Sergio


I imagine because the website said "also available at the BAY" (it was on Zellers.com website) but most Bay stores were not honouring the price on the website.

[Kwirky]

Also, did anyone PDF the web page when it was on sale at Zellers?

Yep, here: http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7548872&postcount=86

[GreenWeenie]

When you got head office involved HBC, was it because they cancelled your order? or you complained that it was OOS too fast?

I got head office involved after the sales person at The Bay store refused to honour the price. I had called asking them to hold one, and then showed them the flyer when I went to pick it up.

There is an art to successfully pleading your case :)

[second2]

i don't know but the Olevia is sold out at most of the store
i called around to check and none have them in stock even online

i need to change one i got from last sale so

good luck finding them

the new owner of Olevia still taking care of the warranty tho

what's the reason for exchanging?

[NikyK]

http://www.hbc.com/newsletters/images/10C08_bay_main_02_en.gif

[deepblue6709]

If anyone still looking for this TV for $599 from the Bay, I can help you to get one from the store in BC.

[Missqiqi]

I will wait for Boxing Day sale. It's only a month away.

[gheart008]

If anyone still looking for this TV for $599 from the Bay, I can help you to get one from the store in BC.

how so?

[NikyK]

If anyone still looking for this TV for $599 from the Bay, I can help you to get one from the store in BC.
It's really tempting!

[buyways]

If anyone still looking for this TV for $599 from the Bay, I can help you to get one from the store in BC.

wait, there's only one Bay in the whole province? :cheesygri

[Dark_fantom]

Hey quick question, If i have a Student price card, can i get 10% off the $599 or does it not apply for electronics?

[buyways]

If i was looking at this set I'd wonder if the new owners of Olevia are still honouring the warranty on sets sold.

Well, it's advertised as coming with a warranty (so dealer should be on hook if manufacturer balks), it still comes with a warranty card (so Olevia should still be on hook), there is still somebody responding to email support requests (so somebody is still there).

As I understand, bankruptcy (as Olevia declared) does not necessarily mean a firm stops functioning, it's an accounting measure; I think that usually when a firm petitions a court for bankruptcy status, it's a condition of its bankruptcy that its warranty obligations to existing buyers continue... we'll likely learn more about this w.r.t. the big 3 auto manufacturers soon enough:(

edit: hmm, it might not be quite so rosy, i.e. it may not be quite so automatic that the court takes steps to ensure there is money set aside to pay for warranty service:
http://my.boatus.com/consumer/OMCBankruptcy.asp
http://lemonfirm.com/blog/2008/02/13...-dollars-ouch/

[Sergio]

Guys, Has anyone seen this TV come back on sale?
I got 2 of them @489, and very happy.
I want to get 1 for my parents, and ready to pay 599 for it.
Thanks...
S

[b1unt3d]

Guys, Has anyone seen this TV come back on sale?
I got 2 of them @489, and very happy.
I want to get 1 for my parents, and ready to pay 599 for it.
Thanks...
S

spend the extra $100 and get the 40" samsung a450 :P

[Sergio]

Guys,

Can you tell me if any The Bay stores in Montreal have any of this model in stock (542i).

Sergio