55" Panasonic VIERA TC-P55VT50 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV $1600 + Free Shipping

Update: Abe's of Maine's price is now $1618 with free shipping.


Abe's of Maine also has 55" Panasonic VIERA TC-P55VT50 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV for $1630 with free shipping.

The following is no longer available:Paul's TV has 55" Panasonic VIERA TC-P55VT50 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV for $2000 - $400 off promotional code SAVE400 = $1600 with free shipping. Thanks sidshock

Specs

• Resolution: 1920x1080
• Refresh Rate: 600Hz
• Contrast Ratio: 2000000:01
• Inputs
  • 4x HDMI
  • 1x Composite
  • 1x Component
  • 1x Ethernet
  • 3x USB
  • 1x PC Input

Price Research: Our research indicates that 55" Panasonic VIERA TC-P55VT50 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV is $400 lower (20% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices ranging from $2000 to $2499. - yuugotserved

can I PM this with Best Buy? I'd like to PM with any local brick and mortar but I don't know who else has it maybe walmart or target etc?

doesn't hurt to try.
But I don't know.

This tv won't be at target or Wal-Mart. You'll need a BB with a magnolia. BB will price match Paul's as I did it last week on the 60GT50 deal.

Good find, OP. Best price ever on this TV.

Quote from Cinic : This tv won't be at target or Wal-Mart. You'll need a BB with a magnolia. BB will price match Paul's as I did it last week on the 60GT50 deal.

The only concern is, will they do it since a "code" is needed to bring the price down.
I dunno how best buy policy works.

This seems to be a good price with no tax to CA

Quote from vijay22 : This seems to be a good price with no tax to CA

How is it no tax in CA? When I go through the online process there's tax. Also, there's dozens of Pauls TV stores in CA, so they would be charging tax.

Don't bother w/ PM at BB. Just order from Paulstv.com. I am a VERY happy customer! The delivery company they use here is great. You don't have to lug it home or even open the big box! 100% THUMBS UP for paulstv!

BTW, I bought the 50ST50 from them. Wrapped the bundle with discounted Squaretrade warr for 4 yr coverage.

Quote from deal-slayer : How is it no tax in CA? When I go through the online process there's tax. Also, there's dozens of Pauls TV stores in CA, so they would be charging tax.

sorry for the misinformation

Ok, any input to my dilemma would be greatly appreciated.

This is a great price for this TV! I was originally looking at the TC-P60GT50 that Amazon has for $1699 with 2% credit to be used towards a future purchase.

The first dilemma is, do I go with the VT or the GT?

The second dilemma is, this will be my first Plasma purchase, and they aren't particularly known for their brightness levels. I am a gamer, and my wife and I like to watch our fair share of movies. The TV is going into a well-lit room. But we can always draw the shades, and the light isn't at our backs. Going from a 65" LCD CCFL backlight to the VT or GT Plasma, will we be disappointed?

The picture looked amazing to me in Best Buy on both units, but naturally a lot dimmer than the other LCD LED backlit TVs they had on display in the Magnolia room. My wife can't stand the soap opera effect that a lot of the new LCD/LED TVs are known to have. That was virtually non-existent on the Panny.

So, to sum up:
1.) Any gamers own Plasmas out there, and how are your experiences vs. LCD/LED sets?
2.) Would you go with the 55VT50 or pay essentially $66 more and get the 60GT50?

I know I could have put this on an AVS forum, but I wanted to ask here first. Besides, finding your specific issue on an AVS forum is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I will try to reward any positive feedback with reps! Thanks!

Does this code only apply to the VT? Can it be used on the ST?

I noticed that the TCP55ST50 is currently priced at 1199.99.