[Factory Direct] Hisense U8G remanufactured $750 for 65" and $650 for 55"

Jan 22nd, 2023 8:41 am

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lesoir [OP]: Sr. Member; Nov 30, 2013; 840 posts; 1116 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 8:41 am

[Factory Direct] Hisense U8G remanufactured $750 for 65" and $650 for 55"

Deal Link:: https://www.factorydirect.ca/hisense-65 ... android-tv
Price:: 750
Savings:: 45%
Retailer:: Factory Direct

Note: This is not the u68g that is on sale at $650 at some places.

The U8G was premium with local dimming (fullarray, minileds, etc.) in 2021. It is also native 120hz (tested). Apparently has sync for playing games with computers but didn't test.

The Canadian version is called U88G.

Reviews are generally good:

Hisense U8G TV Review

10-day exchanges
90-day store warranty

They open the box and test it with you while you are instore. Pretty happy with it so far.

Last edited by lesoir on Jan 22nd, 2023 1:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Jan 22nd, 2023 8:59 am

#2

Zeev20: Deal Addict; Dec 29, 2001; 1014 posts; 285 upvotes; Kitchener/Waterloo

Jan 22nd, 2023 8:59 am

I thought friends don't let friends buy at Factory Direct. However, it looks like a decent deal

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Jan 22nd, 2023 9:20 am

#3

stephroll: Deal Guru; Jan 10, 2008; 14689 posts; 32280 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 9:20 am

Zeev20 wrote: ↑ I thought friends don't let friends buy at Factory Direct. However, it looks like a decent deal

It is a decent deal ………. Till day 91

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Jan 22nd, 2023 9:23 am

#4

Headbeancounter: Deal Addict; Oct 21, 2009; 2452 posts; 1294 upvotes; Ontario

Jan 22nd, 2023 9:23 am

While the price seems hot, not sure if I want to roll the dice and hope that the tv doesn't die on me on the 91st day, even the 90 day store warranty could be a big hassle.

Currently happy customer with Koodo and Virgin Mobile.

+3

Jan 22nd, 2023 9:30 am

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Zeev20: Deal Addict; Dec 29, 2001; 1014 posts; 285 upvotes; Kitchener/Waterloo

Jan 22nd, 2023 9:30 am

stephroll wrote: ↑ It is a decent deal ………. Till day 91

Exactly why Friends don't let Friends buy at Factory direct

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Jan 22nd, 2023 10:18 am

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Trenderson: Jr. Member; Nov 19, 2020; 192 posts; 680 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 10:18 am

This was in store and online just last week at Costco for $649. Also bought 4 year protection for $60.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 10:22 am

#7

tester85: Deal Addict; Feb 16, 2014; 1627 posts; 268 upvotes; Hamilton

Jan 22nd, 2023 10:22 am

Some credit cards can cover certain warranty. Amex does better.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 10:30 am

#8

esfandiyar2002: Deal Addict; Feb 16, 2014; 1037 posts; 394 upvotes; London

Jan 22nd, 2023 10:30 am

Stay away at all cost from that store, even if it is only purchasing a peanut!

No one wants a store credit for returning a crappy electronic device even within its short return window!

+5

Jan 22nd, 2023 10:37 am

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alias_neo: Sr. Member; Mar 23, 2005; 710 posts; 288 upvotes; Montreal

Jan 22nd, 2023 10:37 am

Pretty bad deal considering Costco deals which was the same price as this last week. They have an excellent return and warranty policy. If it was a better price (maybe 30-50% cheaper), it’d be worth considering but even then, I’ve been burned by FD many times (surprised they’re even still around tbh). If you don’t want to spend money on a membership, I believe you can order online without one or use Costco gift cards

EDIT: sorry I misspoke. This is a better model but even then, I’d rather take a lower model from Costco than roll the dice at FD. It just isn’t worth the risk. Costco does hassle free price adjustments if it gets cheaper (I forgot duration) or free returns if you see cheaper or something better during the return time window (kind of a dick move though imo)

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Jan 22nd, 2023 10:46 am

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tew: Deal Fanatic; Jun 13, 2010; 6580 posts; 8343 upvotes; GTA

Jan 22nd, 2023 10:46 am

Trenderson wrote: ↑ This was in store and online just last week at Costco for $649. Also bought 4 year protection for $60.

Are you sure it was the U88H? It's currently $1100 for the 55" and $1700 for the 65". Most likely it was the U68H for $649.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 10:46 am

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Viper98: Deal Expert; Feb 19, 2008; 15938 posts; 7531 upvotes; London

Jan 22nd, 2023 10:46 am

This will almost certainly be a panel lottery loss

It's also worth noting that while it does 120hz... It doesn't actually support 4k 120hz

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Jan 22nd, 2023 11:07 am

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Koezer: Newbie; Aug 8, 2015; 93 posts; 64 upvotes; Vancouver Island

Jan 22nd, 2023 11:07 am

alias_neo wrote: ↑ Pretty bad deal considering Costco deals which was the same price as this last week.

Maybe Costco had to u6g for this price, but not the u8g.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 11:10 am

#13

plymouthhater: Deal Fanatic; Mar 10, 2004; 6958 posts; 4573 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 11:10 am

FD do not test or refurbish anything. They buy skids of customer returns from suppliers, make certain the boxes contain all the accessories (legs/screws/remote) and let the customer figure out if the original customer returned the product because it's a dud or if they returned it because they changed their mind.

Friends don't let friends buy anything refurbished or new >$10 at Factory Direct.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 11:35 am

#14

Tjklovesthisplace: Sr. Member; Apr 19, 2020; 569 posts; 914 upvotes; langley

Jan 22nd, 2023 11:35 am

Better off buying on Facebook market place no thanks to paying retail for used broken tvs

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Jan 22nd, 2023 12:02 pm

#15

zzzz24: Deal Addict; Nov 2, 2011; 2967 posts; 1515 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 12:02 pm

They really need to bring the down vote button for individual posts for people posting stating it was at Costco for this price when it was the lower model.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 12:04 pm

#16

HenryC422053: Sr. Member; Jul 28, 2017; 558 posts; 1312 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 12:04 pm

The new 2023 Hisense are coming out with mini-LED from U6, U7, to U8. It might be a good idea to wait.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 1:26 pm

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lesoir [OP]: Sr. Member; Nov 30, 2013; 840 posts; 1116 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 1:26 pm

alias_neo wrote: ↑ Pretty bad deal considering Costco deals which was the same price as this last week. They have an excellent return and warranty policy. If it was a better price (maybe 30-50% cheaper), it’d be worth considering but even then, I’ve been burned by FD many times (surprised they’re even still around tbh). If you don’t want to spend money on a membership, I believe you can order online without one or use Costco gift cards

That was the U68g which is a U6G. This is two lines above that. The U6G doesn’t have local dimming and only 60hz which is why it is so cheap.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 1:28 pm

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lesoir [OP]: Sr. Member; Nov 30, 2013; 840 posts; 1116 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 1:28 pm

Viper98 wrote: ↑ This will almost certainly be a panel lottery loss

It's also worth noting that while it does 120hz... It doesn't actually support 4k 120hz

I ran the test and it was 120hz. Can you pointing me to where it said that is is not 120hz at 4K?

Jan 22nd, 2023 1:30 pm

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lesoir [OP]: Sr. Member; Nov 30, 2013; 840 posts; 1116 upvotes

Jan 22nd, 2023 1:30 pm

Trenderson wrote: ↑ This was in store and online just last week at Costco for $649. Also bought 4 year protection for $60.

No it wasn’t a U8G it was a U68H. This is equivalent to a U88G.

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Jan 22nd, 2023 1:46 pm

#20

playnicee1: Deal Expert; Feb 9, 2012; 19909 posts; 6833 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 22nd, 2023 1:46 pm

I've learned my lesson with FD. I will never shop there ever again. Bait and switch!!! They sell you a TV that seems amazing, but when you get it home, something is wrong with it. Then they say "we only exchange. No refund"
Somehow, the exact same TV is not available,
so you end up with a crappy TV you really did not want in replacement. Garbage store. AVOID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

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