[Best Buy] Sony 55 A80j oled Geeksquad Openbox - 1274.99

Nov 30th, 2022 9:22 pm

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KindGrapes [OP]: Newbie; Nov 9, 2017; 53 posts; 20 upvotes

Nov 30th, 2022 9:22 pm

[Best Buy] Sony 55 A80j oled Geeksquad Openbox - 1274.99

Deal Link:: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/op ... 1/15596218
Price:: 1274.99
Expiry:: December 3, 2022
Retailer:: Best Buy

Looks like an okay deal for 55 inch oled TV. As usual, you roll a dice with bestbuy geeksquad openbox, hoping it doesn't come beaten up.

2 left at the time of posting for GTA area, free shipping

Last edited by KindGrapes on Nov 30th, 2022 10:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Nov 30th, 2022 9:34 pm

#2

henrik112: Deal Addict; Dec 20, 2012; 2953 posts; 3212 upvotes; Surrey

Nov 30th, 2022 9:34 pm

I would’ve bitten @ $999. Still salty about that YMMV Costco deal

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Nov 30th, 2022 10:09 pm

#3

KindGrapes [OP]: Newbie; Nov 9, 2017; 53 posts; 20 upvotes

Nov 30th, 2022 10:09 pm

henrik112 wrote: ↑I would’ve bitten @ $999. Still salty about that YMMV Costco deal

Totally that’s a better deal if you are lucky enough to score one. That was ymmv at its finest.

Nov 30th, 2022 10:16 pm

#4

razrsharp: Deal Addict; Feb 19, 2008; 3542 posts; 2695 upvotes

Nov 30th, 2022 10:16 pm

What are reasons for "geek squad open box"? Cuz if that includes demo/floor models I'd stay the HELL away from this.

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Nov 30th, 2022 11:05 pm

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jbone14: Deal Addict; Dec 27, 2012; 2423 posts; 2037 upvotes; Canada

Nov 30th, 2022 11:05 pm

razrsharp wrote: ↑ What are reasons for "geek squad open box"? Cuz if that includes demo/floor models I'd stay the HELL away from this.

Some of the Geek Squad Open Box are new units just returned opened to a local store. I bought a 65” C1 for $1399 from the Langley Outlet and it was brand new. Plastic on screen and foam still taped on with remote and all accessories still sealed as well. I think it’s kinda luck of the draw.

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Dec 1st, 2022 9:20 am

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imajin: Member; Jan 30, 2008; 468 posts; 358 upvotes

Dec 1st, 2022 9:20 am

I got the c2 42" geeksquad open box and while the box was opened the unit was brand new.

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Dec 6th, 2022 8:35 am

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polymorph: Jr. Member; Jun 15, 2022; 131 posts; 199 upvotes

Dec 6th, 2022 8:35 am

any tips to get open box deals? do you use a program/bot to check or you do it manually?

Dec 6th, 2022 1:31 pm

#8

imajin: Member; Jan 30, 2008; 468 posts; 358 upvotes

Dec 6th, 2022 1:31 pm

polymorph wrote: ↑ any tips to get open box deals? do you use a program/bot to check or you do it manually?

I just randomly checked one day.

Dec 9th, 2022 1:56 am

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minimumtumbleweed: Jr. Member; Oct 16, 2018; 138 posts; 148 upvotes

Dec 9th, 2022 1:56 am

jbone14 wrote: ↑ Some of the Geek Squad Open Box are new units just returned opened to a local store. I bought a 65” C1 for $1399 from the Langley Outlet and it was brand new. Plastic on screen and foam still taped on with remote and all accessories still sealed as well. I think it’s kinda luck of the draw.

Plastic on screen? Since when do these TVs have plastic on the screen?

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Dec 9th, 2022 4:11 am

#10

CoolKen7: Newbie; Feb 11, 2017; 18 posts; 4 upvotes

Dec 9th, 2022 4:11 am

The C1 actually comes with a plastic film on screen out of the box. I bought a 65 inch last year and I'm trying to sell it to upgrade to C2.

+2

Dec 9th, 2022 10:40 am

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jbone14: Deal Addict; Dec 27, 2012; 2423 posts; 2037 upvotes; Canada

Dec 9th, 2022 10:40 am

minimumtumbleweed wrote: ↑ Plastic on screen? Since when do these TVs have plastic on the screen?

The C1 comes with a full screen “screen protector” out of the box. You have to peel it off, similar to a new phone etc.

Dec 9th, 2022 9:14 pm

#12

Headbeancounter: Deal Addict; Oct 21, 2009; 2450 posts; 1294 upvotes; Ontario

Dec 9th, 2022 9:14 pm

minimumtumbleweed wrote: ↑ Plastic on screen? Since when do these TVs have plastic on the screen?

I believe this is very common with LG oled, I haven't removed the plastic on my A1 bought 9 months ago.

Currently happy customer with Koodo and Virgin Mobile.

Dec 9th, 2022 9:58 pm

#13

Jordanferras: Deal Addict; Nov 20, 2017; 1140 posts; 917 upvotes

Dec 9th, 2022 9:58 pm

henrik112 wrote: ↑ I would’ve bitten @ $999. Still salty about that YMMV Costco deal

factorydirect has 55" LG c1 for 999 refurb

people here despise FD however if you're interested in open box I can't see much of a difference. Try it in store

Dec 12th, 2022 11:36 pm

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musiclover4: Jr. Member; Dec 19, 2018; 158 posts; 112 upvotes

Dec 12th, 2022 11:36 pm

I've seen the 65" from those shady outlet stores for $1300. Open box. No returns. 6 month warranty

Dec 13th, 2022 11:04 am

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Yvrrobbiep: Newbie; Oct 11, 2020; 2 posts

Dec 13th, 2022 11:04 am

I got this along with a 4 year warranty (total coverage including burn-in) for $1700 all in. I’ve been sitting on a $200 Best Buy gift card for months so pulled the trigger. TV was basically brand new with in box. Can anyone explain why the warranty varies so much at Best Buy with OLEDs? The 4 year warranty is minimum $450+ on every other OLED. For some reason this one was only $200? Either way I’m extremely happy with the TV absolutely stunning picture.

Dec 13th, 2022 1:04 pm

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BigToto: Newbie; Nov 28, 2022; 26 posts; 7 upvotes

Dec 13th, 2022 1:04 pm

musiclover4 wrote: ↑ I've seen the 65" from those shady outlet stores for $1300. Open box. No returns. 6-month warranty

Yes, I was considering one from there. They said it was a brand-new unused unit from the manufacturer directly but it was marked down due to distressed packaging.

So I asked to see the TV and It was clearly used and there are a bunch of scratches on the remote and the internal packaging are damaged and it does not come with a manual.
I asked about their 6 months warranty, they said it is through the manufacturer, but I would have to bring it to them, and it does not cover burn-in.

I would have bought the TV if they were honestly and said it was an open box or potentially a refurb unit, now i don't think they would even honour their warranty policy, so I walked away..

Dec 13th, 2022 1:16 pm

#17

pkeep22: Sr. Member; Jul 31, 2012; 637 posts; 835 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 13th, 2022 1:16 pm

Headbeancounter wrote: ↑ I believe this is very common with LG oled, I haven't removed the plastic on my A1 bought 9 months ago.

You’re supposed to for heat dissipation

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Dec 13th, 2022 2:40 pm

#18

Headbeancounter: Deal Addict; Oct 21, 2009; 2450 posts; 1294 upvotes; Ontario

Dec 13th, 2022 2:40 pm

pkeep22 wrote: ↑ You’re supposed to for heat dissipation

The screen does not feel warm but I have removed the plastic cover anyway, thanks.

Currently happy customer with Koodo and Virgin Mobile.

+1

Dec 13th, 2022 8:19 pm

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musiclover4: Jr. Member; Dec 19, 2018; 158 posts; 112 upvotes

Dec 13th, 2022 8:19 pm

BigToto wrote: ↑ Yes, I was considering one from there. They said it was a brand-new unused unit from the manufacturer directly but it was marked down due to distressed packaging.

So I asked to see the TV and It was clearly used and there are a bunch of scratches on the remote and the internal packaging are damaged and it does not come with a manual.
I asked about their 6 months warranty, they said it is through the manufacturer, but I would have to bring it to them, and it does not cover burn-in.

I would have bought the TV if they were honestly and said it was an open box or potentially a refurb unit, now i don't think they would even honour their warranty policy, so I walked away..

Oh wow! Good to know. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like that one had a lot of use. There is a way to check how many hours it's been used. I talked to one of them and they said it's because they buy old stock. The other one said it's open box. Sounds like it's open box returns. I have a feeling that most of these TV's have some sort of issue to be returned and it's a little like playing the lottery to get a good one.

Dec 13th, 2022 9:58 pm

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BigToto: Newbie; Nov 28, 2022; 26 posts; 7 upvotes

Dec 13th, 2022 9:58 pm

musiclover4 wrote: ↑ Oh wow! Good to know. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like that one had a lot of use. There is a way to check how many hours it's been used. I talked to one of them and they said it's because they buy old stock. The other one said it's open box. Sounds like it's open box returns. I have a feeling that most of these TV's have some sort of issue to be returned and it's a little like playing the lottery to get a good one.

Unfortunately, they only show you the TV by playing a 4K video from Youtube, they would not let you do anything or use the remote. I've spoke to another private seller from Kijiji and he bought it from one of those outlet stores and now the TV had a dead pixel after couple days of use and they are unable get hold of the store to honour the warrenty.

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