Reply With QuoteThanks Steve, this site's far more efficient than smoke signals.Originally Posted by V8Ian
I tried to phone you, but you ignored me.
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SupporterWe got a Sony about 18months ago (on special at Big W)
YouTube, Netflix etc. etc.
Regularly have issues with it, like no picture, loses channels etc. Disconnect power for a few minutes & reconnect seems to fix it.
Had to get onto their technical support at one point, turned out we hadn't got the latest software ! Updated the software, re-programmed the stations I didn't want and it was OK for a while.
TV's used to be a simple device that you plugged in and they just worked for 20+ years, now I'm sure it's sending back info on everything we watch.....
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Thanks Steve, this site's far more efficient than smoke signals.I tried to phone you, but you ignored me.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
OldBushie
SubscriberI never realised that you had feelings, Ian!I tried to phone you, but you ignored me.
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
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SubscriberAs I'm in Sales myself, one of my favorite pastimes is haggling (It's part of the game and one I enjoy) - particularly for electrical goods as they play the game well and the sticker price is a huge mark up on what they actually need.
I bought a new 63" TV around 18 months ago now - I checked to see what the latest model of it was, then went looking for existing stock of the previous model to it - they discount these to shift them, and if you can find floor stock, you've hit the gold mine as I tend to haggle another $150 off as there is no box - that ticks off the Sales person no end. Once I've got them to the lowest number they'll go - usually 3 or 4 back and forwards with the obligatory 'I'll need to go see my Manager' BS, and my "i'll think about it and come back' BS, I then say I'll take it if they throw in a couple of HDMI cables.
The new model of what I bought was showing at $1,200 on the sticker (not an expensive TV to start with) - I walked out the door with the previous model floor stock for $678 and 2 x free HDMI leads. Still with full Warranty. Difference between the 2 was the stand and a few extra apps from what I could work out - the panel itself was identical.
You can play this game for any brand or model if you do some research and have the time - try it out, it's a huge amount of fun.
I do agree that the better brand names have more apps and features out of the box if you have a few more dollars to spend. My sub $700 unit is a Hisense and is 4K and has a great picture and I'm very happy with it. I'm not the sort of person that would spend thousands on a telly though.
If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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i get to setup heaps of new hisense tv's for clients and they all seem to go really well...
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Two and a half grand for a TV! I've bought cars for less than that.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
OldBushie
SubscriberNow you tell me, Inc!
Last night, on line, I purchased a Samsung 65" QLED, something or other. Arrives this Friday.
Stay tuned! (Sorry, but I had to say it.)
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
OldBushie
SubscriberNot split new, though.
Hey, Ian, what's the go with the Covid carrying truckie spending three quarters of an hour at a nail salon?
A prerequisite for you blokes, is it?
'sit bonum tempora volvunt'
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It's had me concerned, they don't make truckies like they usetah.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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You, I and I imagine a few others, jumped to the conclusion that said truckie was male. There are a few female, steering wheel attendants now-a-days. (What with the advent of automatic Scanias.)It's had me concerned, they don't make truckies like they usetah.
If you don't like trucks, stop buying stuff.
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