POLL: Where did/will you buy from TV from???

[Vishu_fbd]

POLL: Where did/will you buy your TV from?

Guys,

There is an ongoing debate on whether it is safe to buy from grey or buy electronics from authorized dealers.

Please share your experiences.

Thanks,
Vishu

 

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You have to understand that in grey market you mostly get 1 option for tvs which is just Sony.
Only in delhi is that you get a competitive prices for even samsung.Here in bangalore or chennai or even mumbai samsung prices are at best on par with street prices.

For those who only want to buy a plasma they have no choice but to buy from showroom.
You also don't find grey dealers selling lcds other then sony or samsung.So for people who for some reason don't wish to buy a tv with VA based panel for them again showroom is the only option.

Some people buy from grey market if they can't get the product officially.

For other electronics unless there is a significant price difference people don't buy them in grey market .Cameras some few years ago used to be quite a lot cheaper in grey market,but not anymore there is hardly to no difference.

 

[Vishu_fbd]

You have to understand that in grey market you have mostly get 1 option for tvs which is just Sony.
Only in delhi is that you get a competitive prices for even samsung.Here in bangalore or chennai or even mumbai samsung prices are at best on par with street prices.

For those who only want to buy a plasma they have no choice but to buy from showroom.
You also don't find grey dealers selling lcds other then sony or samsung.So for people who for some reason don't wish to buy a tv with VA based panel for them again showroom is the only option.

Some people buy from grey market if they can't get the product officially.

For other electronics unless there is a significant price difference people don't buy them in grey market .Cameras some few years ago used to be quite a lot cheaper in grey market,but not anymore there is hardly to no difference.

In my view I feel only 20% would be buying from grey market which isnt a lot from my perspective. However this poll should also give an idea of the trend if the members are kind enough to participate and leave feedback on their historical/recent purchases.

 

[Vishu_fbd]

Re: POLL: Where did/will you buy your TV from?

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[rbalagopalan]

To add fury to this fire of Gray market TV purchace I will mention the following.

A new SONY 55" EX720 with two 3D glasses free is costing around Rs. 1,50,000/- after discounts though the MRP is higher.

Whereas in Gray market like Burma Buzar the same thing is costing as of yesterday 1 to 1.05 Lakhs. So when you have a difference of this value it always gives you cushioning for carrying out service in case any thing fails with in the 12 months period of ownership. After 12 months all are same. ( It is almost taking care of, worst case of changing the LCD panel)

Who ever goes abroad comes at the least with a 32" TV with them for saving cost. With what confidence they bring it? it is the same confidence they can have while buying from gray market too.

Yes there are some limitations with regard to Brands and Models, but we have to remember even these gray market guys also careful enough to select their models with regards to features and popularity (which they get to know from the consumers).

A main point in my view with regard to buying big size screens like 46, 55 which involves close to a lakh it is better to buy from gray market as we can make the payment once the box is opened in front of us and the TV is switched on. Whereas when we buy it and ship it there is phenominal risk of breakge as our TV to become the only one in shipment and subject improper stacking etc.,

R. Balagopalan