Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Dec 5th 2008, 8:27 am
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Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Hello,
When we move in in January, I would like to purchase a plasma screen & sound system. Had a look around the local stores in November but even in Carrefour, the choice was restricted as I prefer LG screens for quality v price.
I have found www.pixmania.com/es who I have previously used in the UK - has anybody any experience of using them in Spain, good or bad?
Any other suggestions please?
Many thanks,
Peter
When we move in in January, I would like to purchase a plasma screen & sound system. Had a look around the local stores in November but even in Carrefour, the choice was restricted as I prefer LG screens for quality v price.
I have found www.pixmania.com/es who I have previously used in the UK - has anybody any experience of using them in Spain, good or bad?
Any other suggestions please?
Many thanks,
Peter
Dec 5th 2008, 10:20 am
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Link doesn`t work.
Have you looked in any of the El Corte Inglés shops ?
Have you looked in any of the El Corte Inglés shops ?
Dec 5th 2008, 10:37 am
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Sorry, link should read http://www.pixmania.com/es/es/home.html
Not seen any El Corte Ingles shops but will take a look at their site.
Regards,
Peter
Not seen any El Corte Ingles shops but will take a look at their site.
Regards,
Peter
Dec 5th 2008, 11:00 am
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Also have a look at Mediamarkt, Boulanger and Miro, All very big Electrical shops with good customer service. They all stock LG screens.
Dec 5th 2008, 11:07 am
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
I got an LG 42 from Carrefour, and an LG wide monitor/tv from Boulanger, both excellent.
Dec 5th 2008, 11:08 am
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Hello,
When we move in in January, I would like to purchase a plasma screen & sound system. Had a look around the local stores in November but even in Carrefour, the choice was restricted as I prefer LG screens for quality v price.
I have found www.pixmania.com/es who I have previously used in the UK - has anybody any experience of using them in Spain, good or bad?
Any other suggestions please?
Many thanks,
Peter
When we move in in January, I would like to purchase a plasma screen & sound system. Had a look around the local stores in November but even in Carrefour, the choice was restricted as I prefer LG screens for quality v price.
I have found www.pixmania.com/es who I have previously used in the UK - has anybody any experience of using them in Spain, good or bad?
Any other suggestions please?
Many thanks,
Peter
Dec 5th 2008, 12:31 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Try these folks too...branches all over Europe
http://www.expert.es/wps/portal/home
http://www.expert.es/wps/portal/home
Dec 5th 2008, 2:54 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
I have used Pixmania - they are OK until something goes wrong - their customer service is very poor. I had real problems when they "lost" a delivery.
I recently bought a TV from www.electroprecio.com
Good price, next day delivery and a real telephone helpline! Their customer service record is second to none.
I recently bought a TV from www.electroprecio.com
Good price, next day delivery and a real telephone helpline! Their customer service record is second to none.
Dec 5th 2008, 3:49 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Boulanger has a large selection of most up to date models as does Fnac. El Court Ingles are more expensive. I'm not sure how much cheaper they are over the internet compared to their store prices.
I've had dealings with pixmania before and their customer service is poor.
Store prices are way higher here than what you'd pay in the UK. Also the current exchange rates make things even worse again. I bought my last two tv's over the net from the UK and had them shipped over.
As an example there's a Sony tv in Boulanger for €3300 and on pixmania its £1700. Thats a huge difference no matter how rich you are.
Oddly enough I was in Boulanger a few weeks ago pricing up their latest models for a friend and as I don't have the best of memories I started taking pictures (with camera phone) of the price and model sign thats in front of each tv. Next thing the salesman warned me not to do it and security would take my phone off me. Not sure what he thought I was going to do with a few images of a price sign
Is it me or does anyone else find shopping in Spain a complete joke at times? I was in Nor Auto the other day looking for a new car battery.
In the centre of the shop they had a huge pile of batteries on offer with a price stand quoting 85 euros next to them. So I picked the one I wanted and took it to the counter. Next thing I'm getting charged 130 euros! So I said no way its 85 euros!! and pointed to the large pile of batteries on offer.
She just shrugged and said no senor thats for the smallest one! So its not really on offer then is it I said and walked out shaking my head. Since then I've found the battery on the internet for half the price.
Very frustrating, but thats the Spanish way and they seem to like it.
I've had dealings with pixmania before and their customer service is poor.
Store prices are way higher here than what you'd pay in the UK. Also the current exchange rates make things even worse again. I bought my last two tv's over the net from the UK and had them shipped over.
As an example there's a Sony tv in Boulanger for €3300 and on pixmania its £1700. Thats a huge difference no matter how rich you are.
Oddly enough I was in Boulanger a few weeks ago pricing up their latest models for a friend and as I don't have the best of memories I started taking pictures (with camera phone) of the price and model sign thats in front of each tv. Next thing the salesman warned me not to do it and security would take my phone off me. Not sure what he thought I was going to do with a few images of a price sign
Is it me or does anyone else find shopping in Spain a complete joke at times? I was in Nor Auto the other day looking for a new car battery.
In the centre of the shop they had a huge pile of batteries on offer with a price stand quoting 85 euros next to them. So I picked the one I wanted and took it to the counter. Next thing I'm getting charged 130 euros! So I said no way its 85 euros!! and pointed to the large pile of batteries on offer.
She just shrugged and said no senor thats for the smallest one! So its not really on offer then is it I said and walked out shaking my head. Since then I've found the battery on the internet for half the price.
Very frustrating, but thats the Spanish way and they seem to like it.
Dec 5th 2008, 4:13 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
I have for some time been toying with the idea of a new telly for Christmas.
The cheapest price I have found so far is
http://www.redcoon.es/
€20 cheaper than Pixmania
Although the exchange rate has gone against me, the price of the TV in €s keeps falling and remains almost the same in £s
The cheapest price I have found so far is
http://www.redcoon.es/
€20 cheaper than Pixmania
Although the exchange rate has gone against me, the price of the TV in €s keeps falling and remains almost the same in £s
Dec 5th 2008, 7:29 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Boulanger has a large selection of most up to date models as does Fnac. El Court Ingles are more expensive. I'm not sure how much cheaper they are over the internet compared to their store prices.
I've had dealings with pixmania before and their customer service is poor.
Store prices are way higher here than what you'd pay in the UK. Also the current exchange rates make things even worse again. I bought my last two tv's over the net from the UK and had them shipped over.
I've had dealings with pixmania before and their customer service is poor.
Store prices are way higher here than what you'd pay in the UK. Also the current exchange rates make things even worse again. I bought my last two tv's over the net from the UK and had them shipped over.
Regards,
Peter
Dec 5th 2008, 7:30 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
I have for some time been toying with the idea of a new telly for Christmas.
The cheapest price I have found so far is
http://www.redcoon.es/
€20 cheaper than Pixmania
Although the exchange rate has gone against me, the price of the TV in €s keeps falling and remains almost the same in £s
The cheapest price I have found so far is
http://www.redcoon.es/
€20 cheaper than Pixmania
Although the exchange rate has gone against me, the price of the TV in €s keeps falling and remains almost the same in £s
Peter
Dec 5th 2008, 10:24 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Panasonic TH42PZ81B is a fantastic television but there are bargains of other brands below.
http://www.carrefouronline.carrefour...egado=nivel1_6
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Dec 6th 2008, 2:02 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
Panasonic TH42PZ81B is a fantastic television but there are bargains of other brands below.
http://www.carrefouronline.carrefour...egado=nivel1_6
http://www.carrefouronline.carrefour...egado=nivel1_6
Dec 6th 2008, 2:06 pm
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Re: Anybody bought TV's off the internet?
I have for some time been toying with the idea of a new telly for Christmas.
The cheapest price I have found so far is
http://www.redcoon.es/
€20 cheaper than Pixmania
Although the exchange rate has gone against me, the price of the TV in €s keeps falling and remains almost the same in £s
The cheapest price I have found so far is
http://www.redcoon.es/
€20 cheaper than Pixmania
Although the exchange rate has gone against me, the price of the TV in €s keeps falling and remains almost the same in £s
we bought ours off redcoon, v good price and good cust service too, which can be rare round here
