Sony TRV-730 Camcorder for $642 @ local Sears....(MSRP$1000)

[GelflingTurndark]

Just thought I'd take the opportunity to re-emphasize to people that Sears B&M will price match internet ads, although they will include the cost of shipping in the pricematch. I went to my local sears looking for this video camera and they told me it was on sale for $950. HA!

Went to this web site (which incidently is rumored to be a very questionable retailer):
TRV-730

They have the camera for $609 plus shipping. Shipping was $33, bringing my total cost to $642. Walked into Sears with a printout of the web site, that contained my basket showing the camera and the shipping charge (went throught the purchasing process on the web site and halted just before they asked for credit card info). They price matched without even calling the web site.

Good luck to all.

 

[stso]

What's the point buying it from Sears when you can get exact price from the internet???
And don't forget you had to pay extra on tax when you buy it from Sears B&M

 

[RabidMongoose]

Because Sears is reliable while some Internet sellers aren't.

 

[GelflingTurndark]

Simple...many sites out there have horrible customer service and often suddenly have the item out of stock if you refuse to buy lots of accessories. Anyone who has bought cameras through the internet will know his tactic. I am simply advocating buying from a local vendor if you can for service reasons. I did have to pay $38 in tax, which is the cost I pay for knowing that:

1. I can have the item that day.
2. If I have any problems I can take the camera back without a restocking fee or hassel.

When you go to pricegrabber and read customers' comments about some of the stores that come up with cheap prices, the comments are horrible. Or, they say stuff like "Jeff, at ext. 201 was soooo help full!!!". Come on! Who actually asks for a name and an extension. Probably Jeff wrote that review to increase his commision!

Just my 2 cents.

 

[samyboy]

Did the exact same thing but with the sears online order. I called the first time to PM, some lady CSR told me they will not PM with regencycamera.com because they wouldn't fix a problem if there is any and I will have to send camera to Japan !

Called them again with prices for 4/5 online vendors again an hour later and got some other CSR. This time my site was ccicameracity.com. Price $649.00. This fellow didn't even add shipping and said OK, you will see $350.00 credit in you CC ( original price was 999.00 ) .

I guess that was my lucky day. Moral of story, if regencycamera.com does not work, use ccicameracity.com.

-Samyboy.

 

[jbloggs]

I tried to also use regencycamera.com to pricematch (TRV-730) at local sears and they refused, showing me a list of about 16 websites they will PM. Needless to say all those have the camera at regular price of $999. :frown:

 

[RDMustang1]

Good deal.. I bought this same camera about 2 months ago using this same method.. I paid $635 (cheapest price) + $40 overnight S&H + $52 Tax = $727...

 

[Johnnie]

i picked up the TRV-130 last week for $335
will best buy honor this price?

 

[MSAgent]

bought sony pc9 at a online store for $1058 and price matched with another one through amex blue, waiting for a $250 check...

 

[pclover]

sear in my area does not do pricematch!

 

[KhunThai]

Did the same thing. Pricematched with Sears 2 months ago and got the camera for about 720 tax included. I just printed the add and brought it to sear. The dude there just called a number and next thin I new it was approved. This was in Sacramento by the way.

 

[RDMustang1]

btw, I LOVE this camcorder. I looked around and you get the most for the price on this model.