Stick with the "Mom & Pop's"

[sto22]

I just bought a complete setup over the holidays.

I researched what I wanted via the internet and took my list to the streets.

No Circuit City in my area.

Best Buy didn't have the upscale (XBR or ES) products I wanted. Not to mention, if you have any problems with your purchase, be prepared for a long drawn out battle. (Previous Experience)

Rex TV told me that Sony didn't make an LCD Projection TV.

Crutchfield was offering a 15% discount and free shipping if I bought the TV, Receiver, and DVD thought them. I just about ordered.

On a whim, I checked the Sony site for a local ES dealer. It pointed me to 4 State TV in Joplin, MO. They beat the Crutchfield price (even with tax), and included delivery and installation the weekend of the purchase. In addition, the SAT-HD300 is on backorder and I was given an HD200 tuner as a loaner until the other arrives.

Great service, the showroom is well stocked and most importantly, set up correctly both visually & audibly.

I did cave in and buy my AS-F2's from Best Buy due to them being on sale.

My AS-C1 and AS-P400 were bought from www.onecall.com (http://www.onecall.com) .
Prices for these speakers are pretty set, but the service was excellent. I called twice and both times the phone was answered by a human on the first ring. Received the speakers in two days.

I plan on buying the AS-R1's as soon as they are available from onecall.com also.

sto22

[57U]

I also do this whenever possible. The BB & CCs get too much of the business anyway. The smaller stores will usually try to meet a competitive price ( or come close) and supply superior service.

[LeeS]

Stick with the "Mom & Pop's
Been doing business with the same family owned A/V store for 14yrs. There are definitely pluses for doing so.

Lee

[undered]

I try to check out whatever is available in my area. I did however purchase my TV from a smaller chain. My wife and I purchased our first set from BB, but one Sunday we went to a smaller chain (Myer Emco - In the Washington, DC area) and bought a larger set for only $200 more. A steal in my opinion.

[brillski]

To Lee
Just bouught 46"hd rp from HOME VIDEO here in PORTLAND best price,free stand and free set up and and install! Wireless head phones 29bucks GREAT SERVICE from sales also!
OOOPS thats HOME VIDEO LIBRARY!
My motto stick with local owned business

[LeeS]

OOOPS thats HOME VIDEO LIBRARY!
Yes, a great place and very very good customer service :)

Lee

I'll PM ya. ( guess I won't, PM's are off)