What are some of the best deals you have ever gotten?

**tonyvdb** · **03-06-09, 11:35 PM**

I was wondering what are some of the best deals you have gotten on A/V equipment New or used?

Here are a few of mine:

I bought my New Onkyo 805 on eBay (my best ebay deal so far to date) Payed a grand total of $750 CAD including shipping, taxes and Brokerage fees way back in November of 2007 at the time it was over $1600 CAD up here.

I bought s pair of Mission 764i tower speakers from a guy locally for $125, a great deal considering they were $1500 new.

Picked up a Yamaha MX12/4 sound board for $175 in new condition.

**nova** · **03-07-09, 10:20 AM**

I'd say, off the top of my head, my best deal was on my Denon 3805. Purchased brand new from an authorized dealer (local B&M) for $650 plus they threw in the mic (an additional $65) for free. This was an incredible deal at the time, as I recall, MSRP was $1199 + $65 for the mic. So almost half off of a new model from an authorized dealer

**stevez11** · **03-07-09, 07:42 PM**

My best deal would have to be on the Yamaha RX Z11 I recently bought new from a local dealer for 2500.00

**fibreKid** · **03-08-09, 03:41 PM**

Wow Nova I thought my 3805 for 875.00 was a good deal at the time. I had to buy my Mic too.
I picked up a Panasonic BD55K for 322.00 delivered to the door in Dec.

-john

**MrAcoustat** · **03-14-09, 11:53 AM**

Audiophile for a long long time i only buy used gear for one reason the only reason i have champagne taste with beer money my last good deal was my cd player Electrocompaniet EMC-1up with spider clamp 2 years old $ 3,000.00 Canadian 1/3 the retail price with my goverments cuts.

**nova** · **03-14-09, 02:42 PM**

Yeah, it was a great deal, but at the same time I also purchased my HDTV at full MSRP, a stand and couple other things. In the end it probably averaged out for the sales person I was working with .

**Pinhead-227** · **03-14-09, 07:11 PM**

32 inch 720p HDTV - $100
Peavey IP-8.5C, Samson Servo-550, and two Peavey IP-4C power amplifiers - $150 for all 4 (one of the IP-4C's channels didn't work)
5 JBL Control 29AV-1 speakers - $50 for all 5
Epson PowerLite S4 SVGA projector - $100
Yamaha RX-V363 - $100

**the_rookie** · **03-17-09, 09:07 PM**

My best deals were probably;
KLH sub retailed 150, got for 100 at costco.
Polk R50's i got for 120 for a pair, and it costs over 200 on average during off times at Frys.
My polk center channel from Frys was 80$, a week later it jumped back up to 350.

**Candoo** · **03-19-09, 06:24 AM**

I'd have to say my best deal was form circuit city in 2008 when i bought a Sony DGS910 for $200 while everyone was selling them for $400+

the store manager was very kind to me and sold me a floor model at half cost. i eas very shocked and offered to mow his lawn in return.

**eugovector** · **03-24-09, 03:20 PM**

Almost every piece of my system I got a good deal on by watching deal forums and buying used. My favorite is probably the JBL Speakers. Here are the prices including shipping.

$1200 51" Tosh RPCRT TV
$261 JBL S310ii (L&R)
$175 JBL S38ii (C, price is for a pair)
$100 JBL N24ii (LS&RS)
$115 Athena AS-P300 (Sub)
$350 Onkyo TX-SR706
$150 BFD, Soundlevel Meter, misc cables
$220 Oppo 981 DVD Player
$108 Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD Player
$300 12 OC703 Panels, DIY
$75 Tripp Lite HT Powerbar 10 Surge Protector
$160 Monoprice Cables and HDMI switch
$20 Staples cabinet on wheels for components
$70 Black Out Curtains and Curtain Rod
$10 Auralex MoPads and 2 Rubber Door Stoppers (C)
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$3314 Total

**atledreier** · **03-25-09, 03:50 AM**

Dali Euphonia MS4 - retail NOK54k, paid NOK21k
Dali Euphonia CS4 - retail NOK 27k, paid NOK 10k
NAD M25 - retail NOK 25k, paid NOK9,5k
NAD M15 - retail NOK 25k, paid NOK 10k
All brand new from dealer

BenQ PE7700 - retail NOK 18k, paid NOK3,5 used 4 hours with a brand new lamp.

**Jeff Aguilar** · **03-25-09, 11:05 AM**

I have got some really good deals and actually one REALLY bad deal.

The best deals I have gotten have been over the internet.

I bought a pair of rear Energy Veritas 2.0 speakers for $330. They retailed for $1,000.
I also got an Energy Veritas Center Channel for like $400, it retailed for $700.

But for the worst deal I have ever gotten, I am almost ashamed to say this, I bought '1' PSB speaker when I thought I was buying 2 of them. I went to my local dealer, 'Erik Farstad' and he laughed about it for a while and then ordered me another speaker.

Jeff Aguilar

**KenMasters** · **03-26-09, 12:19 PM**

Best deal I ever got by far was on my TV. About three years ago I bought a brand new out the box Sony KD-34XBR960 for only 700 US.

**eaglerider94** · **03-29-09, 10:01 AM**

I've got to thank HomeTheaterForum, for it was here that I found someone's post indicating an internet store was having a sale on their Denon 3808CI for an incredible $945.00! I called them and they first told me the sale ended but when I mentioned HomeTheaterForum, I was placed on hold, then the gentleman came back on and said he'd honor the sale price. I received the Denon five days later and have been a happy camper ever since.

**ampire** · **04-02-09, 01:22 PM**

What I am listening to now are probably my two best deals:

Two matched KLH Model 17's for $10.

Behringer EP1500 for $130.

Thats my current setup in my apartment (grad school). At home I have the rest of my rig.

**thirsty ear** · **04-27-09, 01:22 PM**

I only buy when I can get a good deal.

NHT Classic three 2 speakers $900 payed $298
NHT Classic three center $700 payed $400
Onkyo 705 $730 payed $489
Vizio 50” plasma 3 years ago $2288.76 payed $1200
Tripplite power conditioner $170 payed $75
TV stand that was marked
with the wrong price $150 payed $73.25

Total $4938.76 payed $2535.25

Saving $2403.51 over regular price

Buying smart can really help build a far better system in the long run for less money.

**Strype** · **04-30-09, 12:30 AM**

a Marantz SR-6001 Receiver for $3! ... yes $3!
A client of mine had it in a finished basement room for about 4 months and it was unused because it was a vacation home. The client's sons were playing with a football and at some point the receiver was hit by the ball which broke off the volume knob. I was called in to replace a "Broken Receiver". When I arrived, I quickly realized it was an easy fix and told the client I would fix it instead for him. He said not to bother and to just replace the receiver and that I could keep the broken one if I liked.
So score...free receiver. $3 on ebay got me a new volume knob and I was then in business.

**sickboy013** · **04-30-09, 01:22 AM**

I got my samsung lcd ln40a630 for $500 off the $1599.00 price tag back in December.

And I got my onkyo s5100 for $349.00 with free second day air, when refurbs of the unit were going for $319.00+shipping.

Not too bad.

Back in the day 10 years ago I picked up my long gone bose surround on clearance for $700 down from $1800.00.

**SAY IT LOUD** · **05-03-09, 10:12 AM**

My all time awesome deal is my 180" 16:9 motorized e business screen because they were closing down i only paid $160 new in packaging

**lightclouds** · **05-04-09, 02:37 AM**

just find that the Polk Audio CS1 Black Center Channel Single Speaker is only $60..THat is a decent deal.

**Lordoftherings** · **05-24-09, 01:53 AM**

Quote:

Strype wrote:

a Marantz SR-6001 Receiver for $3! ... yes $3!
A client of mine had it in a finished basement room for about 4 months and it was unused because it was a vacation home. The client's sons were playing with a football and at some point the receiver was hit by the ball which broke off the volume knob. I was called in to replace a "Broken Receiver". When I arrived, I quickly realized it was an easy fix and told the client I would fix it instead for him. He said not to bother and to just replace the receiver and that I could keep the broken one if I liked.
So score...free receiver. $3 on ebay got me a new volume knob and I was then in business.

I was going to list some components that I purchased from $2 to $15 (used from Salvation Army), but after reading your post, I must admit that this is the best deal so far.

And when you are conidering that the Marantz SR6001 list for $1,200 USA, and that you pay only $3, then I'm blown away, to say the least. That's a 99.75% discount from the list price!

Congratulations!

**arclight** · **06-15-09, 10:17 PM**

Just scored a Marantz DV-4001 for 83.00 shipped from One Call. This deal is still available if anyone is interested. The Denon 1940CI can be had or 88.00 shipped from 6thAve.com as well. Both are authorized dealers.

Both are good upconverting DVD players. I chose the Marantz due to the fact I have no interest in SACD or DVD-A and the Marantz comes with a standard 3 year warranty. I know everyone is buying Blu Ray players these days but if your on the fence and and need a solid DVD player these will bridge the gap until someone is ready for Blue Ray. Both players retailed for well over 300.00.

On the computer front I scored the Klipsch iFI from Costco 2 years ago for 149.00 when it originally retailed for 400.00. It is still my computer speaker system.

**Lordoftherings** · **06-16-09, 04:21 AM**

^ These are fabulous deals!

Personally, I would go with the Denon DVD-1940ci, an excellent DVD Universal player and HDMI upscaler too, and for only $88 shipped! Wow! What a deal!
I'm sure that there are few people out there that can benefit from that deal with this very good picture and sounding player (Burr-Brown PCM-1738 Dac) for that ridiculously low price.
In behalf of them (and me too), Thank You very much for your post.

Bob

**Lordoftherings** · **06-16-09, 05:06 AM**

Some of my own scores at my Salvation Army store:

1. Kenwood Model KR-5010 stereo receiver (perfect working condition) = $15.
2. Marantz Model 104 Stereophonic Tuner (just few light bulbs needed replacement) = $10.
3. ICC electronics IC-600T AM/FM stereo tuner (great working condition) = $5.
4. Nikko Model ND-990 stereo cassette deck (just needed belt replacement) = $5.
5. Teac Model V-500X stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C & dbx noise reduction (door needed fix) = $3.
6. Pioneer Automatic Return Belt drive Turntable Model PL-514 (no cartridge) = $3.
7. Sony Lineartracking/Fully Automatic stereo turntable system Model PS-LX500 (needed new moving cable for the arm) = $2.
8. Technics Disc player Model SL-PG100 (mint condition) = $10.

* There are many deals like these all around. And they are easily fixed when you are just a bit talented with electronics.
Ok, these are not Blu-Ray players or A/V receivers with HDMI version 1.3a, but you know what, you can get these for very great discount right now at Audiogon, Videogon and even at 6th avenue.

You can get a Samsung BD-P2550 blu-ray player with HQV Reon VX-50 video processor and Pandora feature, for less than $149, if your doing your research.
And you can get a Marantz SR8002 A/V receiver for less than $649.
Or a marantz SR6001 for less than $349.
Or a Pioneer Elite SC-05 for less than $689.
Or a Pioneer Elite SC-07 for less than $899.

And from private sales, you can get these at even lower price.

With the Internet, the days of paying big prices for expensive components are over.
Deals abound everywhere.

Happy shopping.

Bob

**cavchameleon** · **06-16-09, 08:43 AM**

Quote:

Strype wrote:

a Marantz SR-6001 Receiver for $3! ... yes $3!
A client of mine had it in a finished basement room for about 4 months and it was unused because it was a vacation home. The client's sons were playing with a football and at some point the receiver was hit by the ball which broke off the volume knob. I was called in to replace a "Broken Receiver". When I arrived, I quickly realized it was an easy fix and told the client I would fix it instead for him. He said not to bother and to just replace the receiver and that I could keep the broken one if I liked.
So score...free receiver. $3 on ebay got me a new volume knob and I was then in business.

Well, no one will beat that deal!!! That's incredible. I'm always looking for clearance items when I can also, plus Garage sales. A few years back I scored on a Reel-to-Reel (Akai GX-77) which was still going on Ebay for over $500, got it for $25 and it was almost never used (plus it came with 5 still sealed Maxell UDXL tapes and metal take up reel - alone worth the price). The owner only used it for Christmas music (had two reels with X-mass music that he also threw in). I know it's 'old' tech, but I still like playing with it once in awhile, including LP's.

Ray

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