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RE: 151FD, shipping

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cdb

In Reply to: RE: Follow-up on the Pioneer 60" Kuro: posted by Vic D on August 13, 2008 at 22:27:28

I'd strongly advise against being tempted by Free Shipping on any electronics or loudspeakers in this weight and price level.
The 151FD has a shipping weight of 168 lbs. Free ground shipping is - depending on origination point & delivery address - and endless series of hub-to-hub-to-hub-to Out For Delivery transfers. Each one of those points involves moving that box from point A to B.
Come to think of it, I doubt UPS can do a 168 lb single box weighing as much as or more than a refrigerator.
At this *very upper end price point, I'd just be thankful for saving sales tax and go for White Glove delivery and not try to scalp the last $100-200 on the deal. I'm shopping for a 37" LCD and believe me, that will be 2-day delivery; at worst. The less "ground" involved, the better.

Edits: 08/15/08

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RE: 151FD, shipping - Vic D 17:30:20 08/16/08 (0)
I would agree at even a $600 difference but it's just under a $2000 savings.
Good advice thanx nt - Brian A 14:52:03 08/15/08 (2)
We'll have to agree to disagree about human caused global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along.
- Rough experience - cdb 15:34:06 08/15/08 (1)
  90 lb net weight loudspeakers, from Canada to CA USA via UPS ground; detoured through Customs in TN.
  
  I'll never, ever forget the 2 gouge marks on the front deck where the boxes were dragged to the front door and dropped. Results were: mid and tweeter dust caps inverted as tho' someone jambed a thumb on them. Wiring to one woofer broken off. (*Always pull the drivers on new speakers for a wiring check!)
  
  Point being, it's not about getting new toys as fast as possible, but about minimal handling. I tried (and missed) being on-site for delivery, having to take time off work. Be there no matter what to assist and observe.
  
  I would surely like the delvery guys to be around for an upack and functional check of a $6k item, but I doubt that could happen. At the very least, be there for a visual of the packaging for corner crushes or punctures. As usual, it's what they call "hidden damage" that is the killer. (30%+ according to my appliance vendor in re: a Maytag refrigerator I ordered locally...)
  
  The faster the delivery, the less time spent on piggy-back railcars and conveyor belt transfers, and the more time spent on an airplane going from airport A to airport B.
  - All great points, but - Vic D 17:39:51 08/16/08 (0)
    This retailer has a seemingly great return policy along with some good recommendations from the AVS site. Even so I'm just a wee bit skeptical and still talking myself into it. I'll be home for the delivery.
    
    Thanks for your input.

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