I can't post a link due to post count, but search for Samsung 52 inch HDTV model LN52A650 SKU 8749287, at bestbuy.com, its selling for 9.99!
Don't know how long this will last or if they'll honor my order- but good luck!
movieguru
08-12-09, 07:37 AM
I can't post a link due to post count, but search for Samsung 52 inch HDTV model LN52A650 SKU 8749287, at bestbuy.com, its selling for 9.99!
Don't know how long this will last or if they'll honor my order- but good luck!
The website won't let the item go past checkout. Says the delivery function is down.
LakersGM
08-12-09, 07:41 AM
I tried it and it won't let me buy because the "delivery system is temporarily unavailable."
You can bet your butt I'll be checking it later though. :0)
Snowmaker
08-12-09, 07:51 AM
I tried it and it won't let me buy because the "delivery system is temporarily unavailable."
Same here. Its probably supposed to be $999. That's last year's model.
hiroic
08-12-09, 08:20 AM
BB did process my order and issued an order number, so we'll see if they will honor it. Anyone know if they are legally obligated to do so? Thanks, and I apologize if I got people's hopes up.
Vipper II
08-12-09, 08:45 AM
Perfect. The day Best Buy has a mistake to try to take advantage of is the same day their website decides to act up. I don't expect the orders to actually be honored, but I'd still like to be able to give it a shot.
Snowmaker
08-12-09, 08:57 AM
BB did process my order and issued an order number, so we'll see if they will honor it. Anyone know if they are legally obligated to do so? Thanks, and I apologize if I got people's hopes up.
It's still there. I assume if you try and buy it for $9.99 that they can't switch it back to the normal price and charge your card accordingly :)
rfduncan
08-12-09, 10:28 AM
Now listed at $1,999.99. Dead. :rip:
Obi-Wan Jabroni
08-12-09, 10:38 AM
No, it's not still listed. The item that comes up when you search for the model number is a different TV. A 55 incher.
RustyMuffler
08-12-09, 10:48 AM
Got on this at about 2:15am. Order went through and I have confirmation number with scheduled deliver, but most likely Best Buy will wiggle their way out of it since it spread like wildfire all night long. Still, something to consider...
Best Buy's website states:
The Best Buy Web site is created, operated and controlled by Best Buy in the State of Minnesota, United States of America. The laws of the State of Minnesota will govern the Legal Notices and Conditions of Use without giving effect to any principles or conflicts of laws.
According to Minnesota Law:
325F.67 FALSE STATEMENT IN ADVERTISEMENT.
Any person, firm, corporation, or association who, with intent to sell or in anywise dispose of merchandise, securities, service, or anything offered by such person, firm, corporation, or association, directly or indirectly, to the public, for sale or distribution, or with intent to increase the consumption thereof, or to induce the public in any manner to enter into any obligation relating thereto, or to acquire title thereto, or any interest therein, makes, publishes, disseminates, circulates, or places before the public, or causes, directly or indirectly, to be made, published, disseminated, circulated, or placed before the public, in this state, in a newspaper or other publication, or in the form of a book, notice, handbill, poster, bill, label, price tag, circular, pamphlet, program, or letter, or over any radio or television station, or in any other way, an advertisement of any sort regarding merchandise, securities, service, or anything so offered to the public, for use, consumption, purchase, or sale, which advertisement contains any material assertion, representation, or statement of fact which is untrue, deceptive, or misleading, shall, whether or not pecuniary or other specific damage to any person occurs as a direct result thereof, be guilty of a misdemeanor, and any such act is declared to be a public nuisance and may be enjoined as such.
The duty of a strict observance and enforcement of this law and prosecution for any violation thereof is hereby expressly imposed upon the attorney general, and it shall be the duty of the county attorney of any county wherein a violation of this section shall have occurred, upon complaint being made, to prosecute any person violating any of the provisions of this section.
So, the law explicitly states that "whether or not pecuniary or other specific damage to any person occurs"..."any such act is declared to be a public nuisance"...
The law requires the attorney general to "prosecute any person violating any of the provisions of this section" simply because the false ad was a public nuisance.
However, the law requires this "upon complaint being made".
So if enough people got together and sued them, they would have to honor it much like the Dell fiasco a while back. But with all of the timid, "aw, shucks" wimps running amok now days, I don't see that happening. It's how companies like Best Buy get away with pretty much whatever they want.
cpgator
08-12-09, 11:55 AM
But with all of the timid, "aw, shucks" wimps running amok now days, I don't see that happening. It's how companies like Best Buy get away with pretty much whatever they want.
I believe you don't quite understand the laws regarding this sort of thing... It was a simple pricing error on the website, not something to get upset over.
RustyMuffler
08-12-09, 12:27 PM
I believe you don't quite understand the laws regarding this sort of thing... It was a simple pricing error on the website, not something to get upset over.
Aw, shucks. I guess you're right. I'll go sit in the corner and eat my pie.
Trevor
08-12-09, 12:53 PM
"Wiggle their way out of it"? I can't believe anyone could think they deserve the item at that price.
JustinCleveland
08-12-09, 01:30 PM
"Wiggle their way out of it"? I can't believe anyone could think they deserve the item at that price.
This is the internet--unearned entitlement is a way of being.
b2net
08-12-09, 02:17 PM
They probably had a great sale and the Big Lots hoarders found it...
rotfl
D.Pham00
08-12-09, 02:42 PM
So if enough people got together and sued them, they would have to honor it much like the Dell fiasco a while back. But with all of the timid, "aw, shucks" wimps running amok now days, I don't see that happening. It's how companies like Best Buy get away with pretty much whatever they want.
Goes without fail, everytime there's a huge misprice, there's someone who insists that they should get it. well, good luck with that! Let me know how it goes!
Cantide61
08-12-09, 04:46 PM
Why shouldn't we be entitled? We aren't the ones that made the mistake, just capitalized on it. It's amazing how much these companies get away with on a daily basis because of our mistakes. For instance do you think that they'd be forgiving if we were making a payment on an item and accidentally typed the wrong amount? Hell no, they'd hit us with penalties and fees as fast as they could. As far as I'm concerned Best Buy owes me for the countless times that I have been screwed by their lack of organization. It's time that they pay for mistakes. Yes, it could have been a typo. Yes, it could have been a legitimate mistake, but the first thing any student who has lost points for spelling, grammar, punctuation, or, hell anyone who's has ever taken a Desktop Publishing or Multimedia class will tell you, CHECK YOUR WORK!
"I don't blame people for their mistakes, but I do ask that they pay for them."
Trevor
08-12-09, 05:17 PM
New member purge in aisle three.
Deftones
08-12-09, 07:38 PM
good god people are truly stupid if they think they have a claim against BB for a very clear price mistake.
Deftones
08-12-09, 07:39 PM
"I don't blame people for their mistakes, but I do ask that they pay for them."
people that showed up got a 20% off coupon. far more than they should have. now go away.
Bandoman
08-12-09, 08:00 PM
Why shouldn't we be entitled?
That, in a nutshell, is the problem with society today.
brizz
08-12-09, 08:35 PM
But with all of the timid, "aw, shucks" wimps running amok now days, I don't see that happening. It's how companies like Best Buy get away with pretty much whatever they want.
:lol:
seems to me that it's people like you who are "trying to get away with pretty much whatever they want" :lol:
anyone who think best buy actually owes them a plasma tv for ten bucks because of an error on the website is an Idiot. and an asshole.
bwvanh114
08-12-09, 08:39 PM
Why shouldn't we be entitled?I hope you can't vote.
AmityBoatTours
08-12-09, 08:56 PM
This was obviously a big error, and iam sorry but bestbuy shouldnt have to be held responsible for something where a pricing error is in the thousands of dollars.
now its one thing if we are talking like ten or twenty bucks but were talking like a 1500 dollar price difference.
so no you cant honestly expect them to honor them for that price.
the only bad thing on bestbuys part is they charge your card immeadiately when you purchase even if an item wont ship for awhile or is out of stock, meaning the only thing is they have your money for a few weeks before it gets refunded to you.
anyone who really thought they would get a tv for that price, should have known better.
and they wording in there tos (you probably didnt read) when you click to buy something.
CreamyGoodness
08-12-09, 09:23 PM
Aw, shucks. I guess you're right. I'll go sit in the corner and eat my pie.
Wah wah, I couldn't rip off a store, WAH....
"I don't blame people for their mistakes, but I do ask that they pay for them."
Jurassic Park. I win!
awil1026
08-12-09, 09:24 PM
That, in a nutshell, is the problem with society today.
One of the maaaaaaaany problems.
really, the only reason to get in on these things is for coupons or minor credits that you get from the misprice. and the very very slim chance of actually getting an item. the way i see it, if i get it, good. if not, meh, life goes on.
hiroic
08-13-09, 01:09 AM
wow...it actually made it to AP...
really, the only reason to get in on these things is for coupons or minor credits that you get from the misprice. and the very very slim chance of actually getting an item. the way i see it, if i get it, good. if not, meh, life goes on.
I agree, but I will be keeping my eye open for a class action suit though, and probably sign up if there is one. Just because BB has a policy doesn't mean that it will stand up to a legal challenge. Who knows, some hotshot attorney may score a decent award for the plaintiffs.
Mosskeeto
08-13-09, 02:12 AM
I agree, but I will be keeping my eye open for a class action suit though, and probably sign up if there is one. Just because BB has a policy doesn't mean that it will stand up to a legal challenge. Who knows, some hotshot attorney may score a decent award for the plaintiffs.
The hotshot attorneys are busy fighting battles they believe can be won. This one, and your hopes, are so ridiculous that it doesn't merit further comment.
hiroic
08-13-09, 03:02 AM
Mosskeeto,
What's with the sarcastic remarks? I'm not claiming that I'm entitled to anything, advocating for a lawsuit, nor whining for a HDTV to be delivered to me for $10. All I'm saying that if there is a class action lawsuit, I'll be interested in signing up, as there is a chance I could walk away with something.
All of this came about during a casual conversation with a co-worker who is an attorney with experience in contract law, who stated that a successful legal claim is possible. Whether it actually happens, who's to say?
One other thing, while I'm not an attorney, but I've worked in the legal field for awhile, and you'd be surprised at how many cases that are supposedly without merit until they are settled or actually won.
glassdragon
08-13-09, 03:23 AM
Mosskeeto,
What's with the sarcastic remarks? I'm not claiming that I'm entitled to anything, advocating for a lawsuit, nor whining for a HDTV to be delivered to me for $10. All I'm saying that if there is a class action lawsuit, I'll be interested in signing up, as there is a chance I could walk away with something.
All of this came about during a casual conversation with a co-worker who is an attorney with experience in contract law, who stated that a successful legal claim is possible. Whether it actually happens, who's to say?
One other thing, while I'm not an attorney, but I've worked in the legal field for awhile, and you'd be surprised at how many cases that are supposedly without merit until they are settled or actually won.
And that's the problem. Everyone is like "We'll I'll do it because there is a chance I could get something free"
How about this. How about you get a job and then just buy stuff instead of leeching off everyone else hoping for something free.
hiroic
08-13-09, 06:11 AM
And that's the problem. Everyone is like "We'll I'll do it because there is a chance I could get something free"
How about this. How about you get a job and then just buy stuff instead of leeching off everyone else hoping for something free.
Look I'm not here to start a fight, I apologize for offending you. If you disagree with my position, I respect that, and appreciate a good debate. However, with regard to your second point, please refrain from comments like this. I have a job (at times two), and fulfill my financial obligations.
If (and I stress if) BB is liable for their mistake, I am willing to utilize that to my advantage. The way I see it, the legal system is what it is. If people are dissatisfied, they should get informed and involved.
Mr. Salty
08-13-09, 06:33 AM
Look I'm not here to start a fight, I apologize for offending you.
I think you're confusing "offend" with "disgust."
mndtrp
08-13-09, 07:07 AM
Boy, the new members are sure coming out of the woodwork on this one. It's interesting, at least to me, that those new members are the only ones who think that they are entitled to something here.
Trevor
08-13-09, 08:14 AM
I think you're confusing "offend" with "disgust."
:thumbsup:
funstan
08-13-09, 08:27 AM
I miss danol!
JackBurton
08-13-09, 09:32 AM
Boy, the new members are sure coming out of the woodwork on this one. It's interesting, at least to me, that those new members are the only ones who think that they are entitled to something here.They just haven't been around long enough to become assimilated to the pack mentality and pick & choose morality of this forum. Plenty of veterans taking advantage of these "mistakes."
That said, expecting something for nothing is ridiculous. Expressing outrage over not getting something for nothing is laughable.
Heat
08-13-09, 09:38 AM
If it was $200 or $300 less than normal I can see them honoring it, but for $10? No way.
12thmonkey
08-13-09, 09:38 AM
Why shouldn't we be entitled?
With that attitude, our future is doomed :eek:
D.Pham00
08-13-09, 10:15 AM
If it was $200 or $300 less than normal I can see them honoring it, but for $10? No way.
well, even 400 less is what, 20%? that could just be a sale.
D.Pham00
08-13-09, 10:17 AM
They just haven't been around long enough to become assimilated to the pack mentality and pick & choose morality of this forum. Plenty of veterans taking advantage of these "mistakes."
That said, expecting something for nothing is ridiculous. Expressing outrage over not getting something for nothing is laughable.
a lot of times, people put price mistake on something that is priced significantly lower than the norm, but that could just be a sale or a price drop, or perhaps the item went on clearance. for example, just a few days ago, i got a 5 handset cordless dect 6.0 phone for $30 in store. checked online, it was $120.
rfduncan
08-13-09, 10:49 AM
Okay this was on the TODAY show this morning. Best Buy quite plainly stated that they will NOT be fulfilling any orders from this pricing error. So that's pretty much the final word. A Miami television "news" version of the story:
Man, those posts in the article are ridiculous. Makes the tiffs in this thread seem like child's play! :lol:
wildcatlh
08-13-09, 10:59 AM
All of this came about during a casual conversation with a co-worker who is an attorney with experience in contract law, who stated that a successful legal claim is possible. Whether it actually happens, who's to say?
Really? What mail-in catalog did he get his GED in law from? Because a first year law student who's taken 3 weeks of contract law classes knows better than that.
Cheato
08-13-09, 11:01 AM
They just haven't been around long enough to become assimilated to the pack mentality and pick & choose morality of this forum. Plenty of veterans taking advantage of these "mistakes."
That said, expecting something for nothing is ridiculous. Expressing outrage over not getting something for nothing is laughable.
"Plenty?" Your link shows 29 threads going back to the beginning of the forum.
It should also be noted that 4 of the last 5 "pricing mistake" threads were for items at Circuit City. RIP, CC.
One of the reasons I like the community at DVDTalk is that, for the most part, the people here aren't money-grubbing assholes looking to exploit everyone else's mistakes for their own personal gain.
Anybody that thinks BB should be held liable in any way for this is an asshole, pure and simple.
C_Fletch
08-13-09, 11:10 AM
The CNN ticker had a small blurb "Best Buy will not honor 9.99 HDTV deal."
From there I came here and as always I was not disappointed. You guys crack me up - good fun!!
If you are upset with Best Buy, don't shop there. I don't. If you expect something for nothing you are about 10 years late to the internet. Those were the days, free DVDs galore.
Well, I digress. As much as I loathe Best Buy I would have to side with them on this one BUT them charging you for something and then not shipping it???? Sounds like they are setting themselves up with that move.
chris_sc77
08-13-09, 11:32 AM
Yep the AMERICAN PEOPLE (and make no mistake about it. These are kinds of things that tend to happen only in this country wherein its monstrous citizens expect everything to be handed out to them.) truly infuriate me.
Its hilarious people wont let this go and are trying to argue with customer service associates and trying to sue or whatever when Best Buy's official policy states that clearly what happens when pricing errors occur.
Deftones
08-13-09, 11:35 AM
Really? What mail-in catalog did he get his GED in law from? Because a first year law student who's taken 3 weeks of contract law classes knows better than that.
Pshaw. You state this like you are a lawyer or something. :rolleyes:
Vipper II
08-13-09, 12:49 PM
...BUT them charging you for something and then not shipping it???? Sounds like they are setting themselves up with that move.
When you pay with a credit card, most stores will do an initial charge to that card to verify you have sufficient funds. That's probably all people were seeing, if they were really seeing anything at all.
Vipper II
08-13-09, 12:51 PM
Yep the AMERICAN PEOPLE (and make no mistake about it. These are kinds of things that tend to happen only in this country wherein its monstrous citizens expect everything to be handed out to them.) truly infuriate me.
Its hilarious people wont let this go and are trying to argue with customer service associates and trying to sue or whatever when Best Buy's official policy states that clearly what happens when pricing errors occur.
These people are just as ridiculous as the existence of sub-2-hour, non-R-rated movies.
cpgator
08-13-09, 01:02 PM
for example, just a few days ago, i got a 5 handset cordless dect 6.0 phone for $30 in store. checked online, it was $120.
Whatever. You could have bought 3 HDTVs with that money.
Goat3001
08-13-09, 01:17 PM
What's with the sarcastic remarks? I'm not claiming that I'm entitled to anything, advocating for a lawsuit, nor whining for a HDTV to be delivered to me for $10. All I'm saying that if there is a class action lawsuit, I'll be interested in signing up, as there is a chance I could walk away with something.
That, in a nutshell, is the problem with society today.
D.Pham00
08-13-09, 02:43 PM
Whatever. You could have bought 3 HDTVs with that money.
true. :(
b2net
08-13-09, 04:32 PM
Did anyone notice that their stocks fell 27 cents to 36.50? It is reported in the AP article...
Trevor
08-13-09, 04:42 PM
Did anyone notice that their stocks fell 27 cents to 36.50? It is reported in the AP article...
A less than 1% fluctuation is an almost daily occurence I'd imagine.
D.Pham00
08-13-09, 05:13 PM
Did anyone notice that their stocks fell 27 cents to 36.50? It is reported in the AP article...
:lol: yeah, that writer was stretching to find SOMETHING to write.
Jedi Master 33
08-14-09, 06:05 AM
It's hilarious that some people think BB should honor that price.
glassdragon
08-19-09, 04:12 AM
Look I'm not here to start a fight, I apologize for offending you. If you disagree with my position, I respect that, and appreciate a good debate. However, with regard to your second point, please refrain from comments like this. I have a job (at times two), and fulfill my financial obligations.
If (and I stress if) BB is liable for their mistake, I am willing to utilize that to my advantage. The way I see it, the legal system is what it is. If people are dissatisfied, they should get informed and involved.
So what I get from this is. Say you are on a city bus and it gets into an accident. You have absolutely nothing wrong with you, but if someone decides to sue the city, you would have no problem claiming whiplash to get some free money since that would be "utilizing it to your advantage"
This didn't hurt you, you are no worse off now than you were before it happened, but you are fulling willing to take money for "pain and suffering" that you did not endure. Please grow up, the world owes you nothing.
I think you're confusing "offend" with "disgust."
Nail on the head my friend, nail on the head.
foofighters7
08-19-09, 12:04 PM
I think they should honor the price too. Over the years I have bought god knows how many items on internet sites where the price seemed fantastic. Most of the time my order was canceled and I got nothin' BUT a few times they did honor the price (mostly in the early days of Internet shops).
There are those who claim people who want them to honor their price are unreasonable but when did the idea of False Advertising become OK?
Sure, this isnt a case of Bait and Switch or a lure of the best when you actually get junk, BUT the buyer didnt switch a price tag, they didnt get on the internet, hack into Best Buy's website and fix the price for themselves, they simply chose to spend their money with them and purchase the item that Best Buy put on their website, Priced, and allowed people to buy. Why does the consumer have to pay for the mistakes of the company they are choosing to shop at? Does Best Buy have a responsibility to make sure what they say is true? If they do not, why not start throwing all kinds of wrong prices across the internet with the hopes of people coming, purchasing the mis-priced things with perhaps something else priced correctly, then cancel the single mis-priced item but quickly ship the other item they bought?
This is a free market, we can CHOOSE to shop where we want, Best Buy #1 should be thanking their lucky stars they are even in business right now. They are only in business because of consumers.
I remember Michael Righi who had to deal with another Electronics store's mishandling of an issue. Where is that company now?
Best Buy COULD have used this as a way to gain some really great publicity, but instead made themselves look like a store you cannot trust. Therefore if you cannot trust a store it begs the question, Why buy from them?
How much money would they have lost by honoring the sale?
How much money did they loose by looking like a corporate monster who lies and refuses to honor prices they list?
I have no idea, but I can say if they had someone there who could spin things better, they would have lost money at first but would have gained it all back and then some by looking like a company you can trust.
Deftones
08-19-09, 01:29 PM
here's a thought. choose not to shop there anymore. speak with your wallet, not with ignorant words on some internet forum.
starman9000
08-19-09, 01:57 PM
Best Buy COULD have used this as a way to gain some really great publicity, but instead made themselves look like a store you cannot trust. Therefore if you cannot trust a store it begs the question, Why buy from them?
The publicity they would have gotten would damage their company, as that many more people would try to get in on price errors the next time they happen.
DirkUSA
08-19-09, 02:09 PM
Best Buy COULD have used this as a way to gain some really great publicity, but instead made themselves look like a store you cannot trust. Therefore if you cannot trust a store it begs the question, Why buy from them?
??????????????????????? What are you talking about? What does it have to do with trust? Somebody made a mistake and it must have been obvious to everybody who saw this ridiculous low price. I understand to try your luck but that's it. Don't buy from them if you don't like it. But wake up. You people are all getting out of hand.
DVD Josh
08-19-09, 02:19 PM
here's a thought. choose not to shop there anymore. speak with your wallet, not with ignorant words on some internet forum.
The day I agree as strongly as I do with DT as I do here should be the day everyone in the universe sits up and listens.
glassdragon
08-19-09, 02:22 PM
I can almost guarantee you that more than half of the people that are complaining that this isn't being honored are people who do not hardly ever buy anything there, and likely would not ever buy anything there again regardless. What money would they make back from those people?
GizmoDVD
08-19-09, 03:03 PM
Some of you people are fucking crazy thinking Best Buy has a right to honor the price. Absolutely fucking crazy.
glassdragon
08-19-09, 03:21 PM
Some of you people are fucking crazy thinking Best Buy has a right to honor the price. Absolutely fucking crazy.
These are the same people who use terms like "The customer is always right" and "We pay your paychecks"
Both terms are patently false
Cheato
08-19-09, 03:57 PM
And the same ones who say "false advertising" in a case like this. Sorry, but you're idiots who don't know what "false advertising" is. FF7, feel free to retract your words to avoid being lumped in with the idiots.
Moopher
08-19-09, 06:34 PM
People are still bitching about this TV? You are not entitled to shit, Best Buy backed their own ass in their rules (just like many of us have utilized their rules against them). Take your $9.99 and go buy some fucking diapers.
glassdragon
08-19-09, 07:56 PM
People are still bitching about this TV? You are not entitled to shit, Best Buy backed their own ass in their rules (just like many of us have utilized their rules against them). Take your $9.99 and go buy some fucking diapers.
:thumbsup:
Jedi Master 33
08-19-09, 09:57 PM
:thumbsup:
+1
mcfly
08-19-09, 10:00 PM
People are still bitching about this TV? You are not entitled to shit, Best Buy backed their own ass in their rules (just like many of us have utilized their rules against them). Take your $9.99 and go buy some fucking diapers.It needs to be quoted a second time because it's just that awesome.
zekeburger1979
08-19-09, 10:10 PM
People are still bitching about this TV? You are not entitled to shit, Best Buy backed their own ass in their rules (just like many of us have utilized their rules against them). Take your $9.99 and go buy some fucking diapers.
Change one letter in your name and you kind of describe the people bitching and complaining about this.
Great post by the way.
Deftones
08-19-09, 10:44 PM
The day I agree as strongly as I do with DT as I do here should be the day everyone in the universe sits up and listens.
you just had to go and say it, didn't you. ;)
cpgator
08-20-09, 09:29 AM
Bunch of crazy talk
How many of these TVs should BB have sold at $10 to show they are a trustworthy business?
van der graaf
08-20-09, 09:53 AM
How many of these TVs should BB have sold at $10 to show they are a trustworthy business?
800,000....all to me.
BTW, this thread is reaching AVSForum levels of idiocy from all perspectives involved.
Buy: