Toshiba HD-XA1-$485 at Overstock (Refurbished)
10-21-06, 11:50 PM
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Toshiba HD-XA1-$485 at Overstock (Refurbished)
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10-22-06, 12:09 AM
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$799 was the original MSRP.
...and the price should come down to $426 with the 12% off coupon.
...and the price should come down to $426 with the 12% off coupon.
10-22-06, 12:12 AM
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ok?
Well, the Sammy is a refurb already.... and it arrived months after the HDA1.
Well, the Sammy is a refurb already.... and it arrived months after the HDA1.
10-22-06, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The Cow
That's a lotta bones for a refurb (refurb already???)...
BD titles are swaying my decision. And that price for a refurb XA1 is pushing it more.
BD titles are swaying my decision. And that price for a refurb XA1 is pushing it more.
Then buy a BD player. This however is not a bad price for a refurbished 800 dollar player. with the coupon it would be 50% off. What do you want a 80% off price for refurbished gear? I have been contemplating wether or not to get a unit for my basment and this is very tempting. I wonder what the warranty is and how much an extended one is. I purhcased a scanner from these guys refubished back in the day and it worked beautifully. Just another of many options as I am definitly getting that 360 add on for the bedroom!! Thx for the link.
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I hear ya, supr! I am pretty close myself but I want to see how much better the G2s are as far as load times, responsiveness, HDMI syncing. I know it won't be as robust a build and I'm not interested in th analog audio outs as I plan to upgrade my reciever next year.
10-23-06, 10:31 PM
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I'm seriously interested in this one, but I'm unsure, so I just emailed Overstock regarding the condition of the item in question and to help me feel more secure about actually buying it, and this is what transpired:
"Welcome to Overstock.com's Customer Service Live Chat! You will be joined with a chat representative momentarily.
Welcome to Overstock.com Customer Service, you are now chatting with Chuckward.
Chuckward: Thanks for visiting Overstock.com, my name is Chuckward, how can I help you?
you: Hi Chuckward. My name is Paul. You have a Toshiba High Def DVD player that's been refurbished. It's like $400+ and I was wondering if it has any scratches on the face-plate, because if it's damaged like that, I won't want it, and I'll have to pay big time for return shipping. Is there any way to find out the physical condition of this unit?
Chuckward: I understand that you wish to find out whether the TV has any physical damages.
Chuckward: I'm sorry, it is a DVD player.
you: That's correct.
Chuckward: I'll be glad to check this information for you.
you: Wow! That's great! I wasn't sure you could actually do that!
Chuckward: May I know the catalog number or the complete title of the item you are referring to so that I can help you correctly?
you: Okay. Here it is: Catalog #: 10387186
Chuckward: Are you referring to the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' for $485.95?
you: That's the one!
Chuckward: Thank you for confirming the item.
you: You're welcome.
Chuckward: Would you mind holding while I check on that for you?
you: Not at all! Tell me the truth! I can take it!
Chuckward: Thank you for staying on hold.
you: No pro-blem-o. What's it look like?
Chuckward: First of all, let me explain you what reconditioned items mean.
you: I think I already know what...
Chuckward: Reconditioned items means Customers return products for many reasons: a customer may change his or her mind, not like the product, or have difficulty operating it.
you: Yes, I know, but I need to know what it physically looks like...
Chuckward: Whether it is returned a month later or only the very next day, such an item must be identified as reconditioned or refurbished to be resold.
you: I understand all of that. What I need to know is...
Chuckward: It may have small blemishes and be totally "like new" but it has been double quality checked and represents a terrific savings to the customer from the original MSRP.
you: Thanks for all that, however...
Chuckward: Did I explain this clearly to you?
you: Yes you did. Actually, I already know all of that stuff. (I read it on the website, well except for the blemishes part.), and I guess I'll just have to take a chance...
you: It's the return shipping that grabs tightly at my crotch and just won't let me go.
Chuckward: Please don't worry, it will have very small blemishes.
you: Yeah, I know, I know.
Chuckward: I'm sorry.
you: Me too! Oh well, now I'll have to convince the wife! Anyway, thanks for your suggestion and time, and have a great night and week, Chuckward!
Chuckward: You're welcome. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
you: Nope, that's it.
Chuckward: Thanks for shopping with us. Upon closing this window, a survey will display. Your feedback is important, please complete this survey. It takes less than one minute.
you: Hey! That's what they all say!
Chuckward: Take care and bye.
you: Thanks, and good-night."
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BTW: For one reason or another, I don't feel any better.
-Paul
"Welcome to Overstock.com's Customer Service Live Chat! You will be joined with a chat representative momentarily.
Welcome to Overstock.com Customer Service, you are now chatting with Chuckward.
Chuckward: Thanks for visiting Overstock.com, my name is Chuckward, how can I help you?
you: Hi Chuckward. My name is Paul. You have a Toshiba High Def DVD player that's been refurbished. It's like $400+ and I was wondering if it has any scratches on the face-plate, because if it's damaged like that, I won't want it, and I'll have to pay big time for return shipping. Is there any way to find out the physical condition of this unit?
Chuckward: I understand that you wish to find out whether the TV has any physical damages.
Chuckward: I'm sorry, it is a DVD player.
you: That's correct.
Chuckward: I'll be glad to check this information for you.
you: Wow! That's great! I wasn't sure you could actually do that!
Chuckward: May I know the catalog number or the complete title of the item you are referring to so that I can help you correctly?
you: Okay. Here it is: Catalog #: 10387186
Chuckward: Are you referring to the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' for $485.95?
you: That's the one!
Chuckward: Thank you for confirming the item.
you: You're welcome.
Chuckward: Would you mind holding while I check on that for you?
you: Not at all! Tell me the truth! I can take it!
Chuckward: Thank you for staying on hold.
you: No pro-blem-o. What's it look like?
Chuckward: First of all, let me explain you what reconditioned items mean.
you: I think I already know what...
Chuckward: Reconditioned items means Customers return products for many reasons: a customer may change his or her mind, not like the product, or have difficulty operating it.
you: Yes, I know, but I need to know what it physically looks like...
Chuckward: Whether it is returned a month later or only the very next day, such an item must be identified as reconditioned or refurbished to be resold.
you: I understand all of that. What I need to know is...
Chuckward: It may have small blemishes and be totally "like new" but it has been double quality checked and represents a terrific savings to the customer from the original MSRP.
you: Thanks for all that, however...
Chuckward: Did I explain this clearly to you?
you: Yes you did. Actually, I already know all of that stuff. (I read it on the website, well except for the blemishes part.), and I guess I'll just have to take a chance...
you: It's the return shipping that grabs tightly at my crotch and just won't let me go.
Chuckward: Please don't worry, it will have very small blemishes.
you: Yeah, I know, I know.
Chuckward: I'm sorry.
you: Me too! Oh well, now I'll have to convince the wife! Anyway, thanks for your suggestion and time, and have a great night and week, Chuckward!
Chuckward: You're welcome. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
you: Nope, that's it.
Chuckward: Thanks for shopping with us. Upon closing this window, a survey will display. Your feedback is important, please complete this survey. It takes less than one minute.
you: Hey! That's what they all say!
Chuckward: Take care and bye.
you: Thanks, and good-night."
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BTW: For one reason or another, I don't feel any better.
-Paul
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10-24-06, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Suprmallet
Honestly, the XA2 would be an awesome pick-up for me, but it's all a question of affording it versus other things.
10-24-06, 10:32 PM
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Well, I DID IT!
The woman (or girl) I spoke to said they have 40!
I ordered one.
This is the email thingamabobby I did tonight with a service rep:
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Welcome to Overstock.com's Live Chat! Your estimated wait time is 0 minutes and 11 seconds.
Welcome to Overstock.com, you are now chatting with 'Meg'
Meg: Thank you for visiting Overstock.com's secure live chat. How may I help you today?
you: Hey Meg! How many of these items do you have (Catalog #: 10387186 )
Meg: I would be happy to help you with that.
you: (My name is Paul BTW...)
Meg: Are you referring to the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' priced at $485.95?
you: That's the one!
Meg: That's really a good choice as offers the latest advancement in audio/video equipment interfaces.
Meg: Please stay online for a minute or two while I check the stock for you.
you: Yes, I know!
you: Okay.
Meg: Sorry to keep you waiting, please give me another two minutes.
you: TWO MINUTES???
you: (LoL!)
you: Okay...
Meg: Thank you for staying online, I appreciate your patience.
Meg: I see that we have 40 quantities of the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' available in stock.
you: 40??? Oh. My. Gawd!
you: Are they all new or refurbished?
Meg: May I know how many DVD players you are looking for please?
you: I'm looking for 1, but I want to make sure it isn't all banged up and the faceplate isn't all scratched to Hell.
you: Is there anyway I could speak to someone (where this item is located, in the warehouse I presume) over the phone regarding the exact physical condition of this item?
Meg: I see that the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' is a factory reconditioned item.
you: I understand that.
Meg: Let me explain what factory reconditioned items are and what makes it a smart purchase.
you: Are all 40 reconditioned?
you: I ALREADY KNOW WHAT IT MEANS, BTW...
Meg: Yes, all the 40 are factory reconditioned.
you: Wow.
Meg: Customers return products for many reasons: a customer may change his or her mind, not like the product such an item must be identified as reconditioned or refurbished to be resold.
you: I understand all about that.
you: Okay, thank you very much for your help and time and have a great night.
Meg: Is this your first purchase with us?
you: Yes it will be.
Meg: That's great. I'll make this purchase a pleasant experience.
Meg: May I've your email address to create an account and process this order for you?
you: I've already done all of that, and I have the item in my cart with a $48.59 coupon, that brings my total down to $440.30! I'm also using Bill Me Later too. All I have to do is press the button!
Meg: That's great.
Meg: Well, if you wish to place the order on your own, I'll just stand by.
you: I know I can! I know I can!
Meg: Please provide me the order number once you submit the order so that I can provide you the order confirmation and shipping information.
Meg: Is that ok with you?
you: Sure! It says my order was sucessful! YAY!
Meg: That's great.
you: And I've got an order #!
Meg: May I please have the order number?
you: Why do you need the order #?
Meg: I'll explain our return and shipping information on your order.
you: I've already read the FAQ concerning all of that on your website.
you: I thank you again for all your help and must get back to entertaining my wife.
Meg: I'm happy to help. Do you have other questions I can answer for you?
you: Nope,that's it!
you: Good night MEG!
Meg: You're welcome.
Meg: Thank you for contacting Overstock.com. If you feel I was able to assist you today, I would really appreciate it if you would fill out the survey at the end of this chat. Just click the "close" button on the chat window, and the exit survey will come up. Thanks.
Meg: Thank you again for visiting Overstock.com. Have a great day!
you: Bye!
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We'll see if it's banged to Hell or not.
Wish me luck!
-Paul
The woman (or girl) I spoke to said they have 40!
I ordered one.
This is the email thingamabobby I did tonight with a service rep:
__________________________________________________
Welcome to Overstock.com's Live Chat! Your estimated wait time is 0 minutes and 11 seconds.
Welcome to Overstock.com, you are now chatting with 'Meg'
Meg: Thank you for visiting Overstock.com's secure live chat. How may I help you today?
you: Hey Meg! How many of these items do you have (Catalog #: 10387186 )
Meg: I would be happy to help you with that.
you: (My name is Paul BTW...)
Meg: Are you referring to the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' priced at $485.95?
you: That's the one!
Meg: That's really a good choice as offers the latest advancement in audio/video equipment interfaces.
Meg: Please stay online for a minute or two while I check the stock for you.
you: Yes, I know!
you: Okay.
Meg: Sorry to keep you waiting, please give me another two minutes.
you: TWO MINUTES???
you: (LoL!)
you: Okay...
Meg: Thank you for staying online, I appreciate your patience.
Meg: I see that we have 40 quantities of the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' available in stock.
you: 40??? Oh. My. Gawd!
you: Are they all new or refurbished?
Meg: May I know how many DVD players you are looking for please?
you: I'm looking for 1, but I want to make sure it isn't all banged up and the faceplate isn't all scratched to Hell.
you: Is there anyway I could speak to someone (where this item is located, in the warehouse I presume) over the phone regarding the exact physical condition of this item?
Meg: I see that the 'Toshiba HD-XA1 Cinema Series HD DVD Player' is a factory reconditioned item.
you: I understand that.
Meg: Let me explain what factory reconditioned items are and what makes it a smart purchase.
you: Are all 40 reconditioned?
you: I ALREADY KNOW WHAT IT MEANS, BTW...
Meg: Yes, all the 40 are factory reconditioned.
you: Wow.
Meg: Customers return products for many reasons: a customer may change his or her mind, not like the product such an item must be identified as reconditioned or refurbished to be resold.
you: I understand all about that.
you: Okay, thank you very much for your help and time and have a great night.
Meg: Is this your first purchase with us?
you: Yes it will be.
Meg: That's great. I'll make this purchase a pleasant experience.
Meg: May I've your email address to create an account and process this order for you?
you: I've already done all of that, and I have the item in my cart with a $48.59 coupon, that brings my total down to $440.30! I'm also using Bill Me Later too. All I have to do is press the button!
Meg: That's great.
Meg: Well, if you wish to place the order on your own, I'll just stand by.
you: I know I can! I know I can!
Meg: Please provide me the order number once you submit the order so that I can provide you the order confirmation and shipping information.
Meg: Is that ok with you?
you: Sure! It says my order was sucessful! YAY!
Meg: That's great.
you: And I've got an order #!
Meg: May I please have the order number?
you: Why do you need the order #?
Meg: I'll explain our return and shipping information on your order.
you: I've already read the FAQ concerning all of that on your website.
you: I thank you again for all your help and must get back to entertaining my wife.
Meg: I'm happy to help. Do you have other questions I can answer for you?
you: Nope,that's it!
you: Good night MEG!
Meg: You're welcome.
Meg: Thank you for contacting Overstock.com. If you feel I was able to assist you today, I would really appreciate it if you would fill out the survey at the end of this chat. Just click the "close" button on the chat window, and the exit survey will come up. Thanks.
Meg: Thank you again for visiting Overstock.com. Have a great day!
you: Bye!
_________
We'll see if it's banged to Hell or not.
Wish me luck!
-Paul
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10-25-06, 10:06 AM
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Sure do!
Well, I will shortly.
However, if this new one works out (and isn't all banged to Hell and works okay), I'll return the A1 to Fry's. Otherwise, I'll return the one from Overstock and keep the one from Frys. One way or the other I'm gonna end up with just one HD DVD player.
Hey! I'm lookin' for a good price on a Blu-Ray too, as I just yesterday bought Disney's 'Dinosaur', and seriously need something to play it on!
Anyone?
OH, & BTW: Thanks, candyrocket!
(So far so good... )
-THEEK!
Well, I will shortly.
However, if this new one works out (and isn't all banged to Hell and works okay), I'll return the A1 to Fry's. Otherwise, I'll return the one from Overstock and keep the one from Frys. One way or the other I'm gonna end up with just one HD DVD player.
Hey! I'm lookin' for a good price on a Blu-Ray too, as I just yesterday bought Disney's 'Dinosaur', and seriously need something to play it on!
Anyone?
OH, & BTW: Thanks, candyrocket!
(So far so good...
)-THEEK!
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10-26-06, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by pmreed
I thought to take advantage of this deal with the 12% off, but the 12% coupon expired on the 23rd. O well, I'll keep searching for the right deal.
Phil
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http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sal...mode=googleff/
$449 for Xa1.
http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage...&uwb=uwbc10397
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10-26-06, 01:40 PM
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Those are both refurbs (like my XA1).
I used Overstock.com's '10% off any order' thing and paid $440.30, shipped.
Subtotal: $485.95
Discount: $48.60
Shipping: $2.95 ('Site-Wide', or so they call it...)
Taxes: $0.00
Total: $440.30
I know it's not '12%', but it's better than nothin'!
THEEK!
I used Overstock.com's '10% off any order' thing and paid $440.30, shipped.
Subtotal: $485.95
Discount: $48.60
Shipping: $2.95 ('Site-Wide', or so they call it...)
Taxes: $0.00
Total: $440.30
I know it's not '12%', but it's better than nothin'!
THEEK!
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Small print:
*10% off coupon will appear on the billing page before submitting the order. This offer applies to U.S. orders with standard shipping only. For expedited shipping, additional charges apply. This offer applies to the lower 48 states and APO/FPO destinations only. This offer excludes orders comprised solely of products from the "Books, Music, Movies & Games", "Auctions", and "Travel" categories. This coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon and cannot be applied to Gift-Card orders. Coupon only valid once per registered customer. Offer ends October 31, 2006 @ 11:59 PM MST.
*10% off coupon will appear on the billing page before submitting the order. This offer applies to U.S. orders with standard shipping only. For expedited shipping, additional charges apply. This offer applies to the lower 48 states and APO/FPO destinations only. This offer excludes orders comprised solely of products from the "Books, Music, Movies & Games", "Auctions", and "Travel" categories. This coupon cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon and cannot be applied to Gift-Card orders. Coupon only valid once per registered customer. Offer ends October 31, 2006 @ 11:59 PM MST.
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http://www.meanbargains.com/overstock/
now it says that the 12% code with free shipping is for "new customers only..."
so if one already is, sign up again, diff. account, email.
now it says that the 12% code with free shipping is for "new customers only..."
so if one already is, sign up again, diff. account, email.