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EPP/AAA Members: 85” Samsung QN85QN90BAFXZA Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2022)

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$1,820

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Samsung has for EPP Members: 85" Samsung QN85QN90BAFXZA Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2022) for $1,819.99 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

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Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit your qualifying program:
  2. Go to 85" Class QN90B Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV
  3. Add to cart
  4. You may be prompted to sign into your Account
  5. Proceed to checkout
  6. Your total should be $1,819.99 + free shipping.
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Panel Type: QLED
  • Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • HDR: Quantum HDR 32x, HLG, HDR10+
  • Smart Platform: Tizen
  • VESA: 600mm x 400mm
  • Inputs:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x RS-232
    • 1x Digital Audio (Optical)

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Samsung has for EPP Members: 85" Samsung QN85QN90BAFXZA Neo QLED 4K Smart TV (2022) for $1,819.99 when you follow the deal instructions below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member UniqueUserNameHere for finding this deal.

Note: You may need to add to cart (after signing in via your discount program) to see deal price.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Visit your qualifying program:
  2. Go to 85" Class QN90B Samsung Neo QLED 4K Smart TV
  3. Add to cart
  4. You may be prompted to sign into your Account
  5. Proceed to checkout
  6. Your total should be $1,819.99 + free shipping.
Specs:
  • Resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz
  • Panel Type: QLED
  • Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.2
  • HDR: Quantum HDR 32x, HLG, HDR10+
  • Smart Platform: Tizen
  • VESA: 600mm x 400mm
  • Inputs:
    • 4x HDMI
    • 2x USB
    • 1x Ethernet
    • 1x RF Antenna
    • 1x RS-232
    • 1x Digital Audio (Optical)

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Written by SubZero5 | Staff

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VolatileVolition
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Get both the 10% off and 2yr free warranty:

Chat with an Expert
Ask for the 10% off, agent will link a cart, open it
Grab the code from the cart (right side itemized list)
End the chat with the agent (whatever reason you choose)
Chat with an Expert again
Ask for the 2yr Samsung Care warranty free
Agent will link a cart, open it
Enter the 10% off coupon code in the promo/referral box
Congrats, you now have 2yr warranty + 10% off
If you run into issues through Chat w/an Expert obtaining either promos or stacking codes:

Go to Order Support
Open chat support, the chat window will be slightly different
These agents have higher authority to produce different promo codes



I currently own 2x 85QN90B, both with 10% off + 2yr free warranty. Remember that Samsung's instructions to AGS is to a mandatory 2 man delivery past the door sweep; last mile delivery contracts by AGS through third party may not follow these instructions, be prepared to help carry your own TV into your home. Samsung also instructs AGS to allot 4 hours for delivery, take the time to unbox, inspect, setup, and test your TV with that 4hour allotment. If it has damages, non surface scratches, bad DSE, or the blooming is not tolerable (Open Netflix app, and watch the start-up logo as a good indicator) to your liking, then pack it back up and have the AGS delivery driver haul it back. Save yourself the headache of having to schedule it through FedEx Freight if you decide to return it.

Solo unboxing tips for testing:

Cut the straps cleanly and save
Remove the 2 black plastic lock-step clips from each side
Do not lift the slip top, instead open it, so you can easily part it in half
Remove all the accessories: top left remote + manual, top and bottom right stand
Remove the foam cover, and foam brackets
Use the left and right side bottom foam and flip horizontal and slip into bottom foam insert (creates a temporary stand)
You can plug the TV in and begin testing from here
If you want full view of the screen, then remove the foam insert bottom rear center (lift) then push the foam insert that's for the bottom center front, by pushing it out
From here you can begin assembling the stand
You will need to temporarily lift the stand to mount it to the mounting points on the TV by about 0.5in
If you didn't order White Glove delivery, then AGS is not required to help
You may get lucky and have a good AGS driver who will help though
All of these unboxing instructions are on the box itself, and an infographic inside


I've cycled through a total of 8x85QN90B, 2 delivered at a time, for a total of 4 deliveries. DSE was a major issue, ranging anywhere from vertical bars, horizontal bars, speckled blotches, to softball sized circles anywhere around the screen. It took 4 deliveries to finally get a panel where the DSE was limited enough and near the edges (no its not light bleed) to not be noticeable, and be tolerable for me. Blooming in certain scenes like the Netflix start-up logo cannot be helped, the AI logic is just not fantastic in that specific scene, but it's great base indicator for the worst possible blooming issue you can encounter on this TV. For other use cases, blooming is well managed, controlled, and hardly noticeable.

If you do not plan to pay for professional calibration but you want to adjust your TV to a good degree, I highly recommend checking out Classy Tech Calibrations, YT video on the recommend settings, there's also an AVSForum thread you can run through for the QN90B that will be helpful. Otherwise if you're a lot like my wife where the standard and dynamic options and overblown colors and saturation works for you, enjoy!

https://youtu.be/TvDR9br8NmQ

EDIT: Based on some responses, it seems Samsung may have finally closed this stacking loophole for 10% + 2yr, YMMV
Mike_Tython
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I don't have any of the issues you have. That's unfortunate. I do however urge others to do some research on how firmware updates destroy the picture quality and render game mode completely unusable. For this reason I have kept my TV offline. You have to be careful too if you have other samsung devices they will try to pair and can then connect your TV to your wifi thru these other devices. Before anyone comments that you can turn off auto firmware updates, you are correct.... Except that samsung will push the ones they deem necessary anyways. Don't believe me? Just look up this model of tv and all the people who felt they had disabled firmware updates only to find the next morning that they now have a TV that looks worse and has no working game mode functionality. I believe it's firmware update 1420 that wrecks the hdr. Unless they've addressed this in a newer update, I'd keep this TV 100% offline.

The other thing that's shit about this TV is the massive volume panel that comes up when you want to change volume. No way to disable and it covers up a huge part of your screen. I thought adding a soundbar would remove that panel as the soundbar has its own display, but nope. Still there. I've learned to live with it but if you have to constantly change volume, just be aware.

The UI is complete trash. It's pretty unbelievable that they would push out this kind of UI on what is meant to be their flagship tv.

Having said that, if you can live with a "dumb" offline only tv, and the volume indicator, and fugly, and frustrating UI, then you might love this TV as much as we do. We have it in a bright room with skylights and it looks amazing. The hdr 10+ looks great and the colors are beautiful.

You'll want 2 people to set this up as the base alone feels like it's 30 lbs or so.

Hope this is helpful to someone.
PaulP6715
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Beautiful TV. I've had the 75-inch version for about a year now. Brighter than the sun itself.

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Apr 29, 2023 11:18 PM
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PornStar69Apr 29, 2023 11:18 PM
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I'm really tempted to get this but I don't think I want to deal with playing the panel lottery.
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Apr 29, 2023 11:19 PM
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KGubbaApr 29, 2023 11:19 PM
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Quote from Br7667 :
Thank you.
Did this work for you?
Apr 29, 2023 11:22 PM
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VolatileVolitionApr 29, 2023 11:22 PM
244 Posts
Quote from salimshady :
did you get it to work? I'm also unable to validate my AAA membership on that link.
Did you try Membership No and Zip as well as First and Last with Zip?
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Apr 29, 2023 11:24 PM
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Tike71Apr 29, 2023 11:24 PM
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Quote from salimshady :
did you get it to work? I'm also unable to validate my AAA membership on that link.
FYI last time this deal came up my AAA validation didn't work immediately. Had to wait about a week for it to work.
Apr 29, 2023 11:25 PM
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VolatileVolitionApr 29, 2023 11:25 PM
244 Posts
Quote from Br7667 :
Which is better deal?
85 Qn800b 8k @ $2375 or
85 Qn90b 4k@ $1637
Different TVs, mid range 8k TV vs mid-high end 4k TV through Samsung's Neo QLED line. 8k upscaling is pretty good for 4k native content, but you'll notice a substantial difference when the TV tries to upscale 480, 720, 1080 content to 8k, this is less problematic on 4k. There are a number of other different features though between the two sets as well. Personally don't think 8k TVs are worth their value for streaming or gaming, but I do plan to pick up a 55-65" 8k TV as a my monitor when the prices drop low enough.
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Apr 29, 2023 11:28 PM
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cxrxdApr 29, 2023 11:28 PM
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Quote from sam.thomas :
I can create EPP account for you. Trading $5 amazon GC for it. Dm for trade.
Thanks sam.thomas! Got the EPP and ordered one.
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Apr 29, 2023 11:29 PM
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VolatileVolitionApr 29, 2023 11:29 PM
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Quote from bphyma :
I have the 85 qn90b. AGS is great, but the people who actually deliver to house are like door dash drivers. Had a dude deliver it on its side shoved in a mini van, be prepared to help! Anyways my tv has had no issues for 3 weeks now. Has some blooming but for the price i can't complain. I recommend turning the hdmi black level to LOW when gaming with ps5 though. HUGE DIFFERENCE IN PICTURE QUALITY
I had the same guy deliver all 8 of my TVs lol, definitely third party contract by AGS. Consistently same single person, constantly rotated vertical off the truck onto a dolly, panel side face down on the dolly itself and struggle to bring it to my front door. I placed complaints with Samsung directly about the problem, and on the 4th and final delivery attempt, he purposefully tried to pull his truck out of my security camera view, but I have a wide angle view and just rotated it. All that effort to avoid being on camera. You already know the level of shady that is to make that effort, and struggle even harder to deliver it to the door by extending the distance from truck to door to avoid being recorded.
Last edited by VolatileVolition April 29, 2023 at 05:32 PM.

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Apr 29, 2023 11:31 PM
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VolatileVolitionApr 29, 2023 11:31 PM
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Quote from SiennaFlag829 :
Unethical life hack: I know names of my community neighbours. Tried them on AAA website and was able to get it on 5th attempt. Use this at your own risk.
Please don't do this folks, just ask for permission, knock on their door. If they purchase through Samsung using their AAA discount, and you use their account without permission, you effectively deducted from their yearly discount allotment. Just ask, I think most folks don't ever bother with their AAA discount, and will gladly say OK. Approach with positivisty.
Apr 29, 2023 11:32 PM
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CrucehApr 29, 2023 11:32 PM
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No luck getting promotions via chat. Both expert and order support
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Apr 29, 2023 11:33 PM
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SiennaFlag829
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Apr 29, 2023 11:33 PM
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Quote from VolatileVolition :
Please don't do this folks, just ask for permission, knock on their door. If they purchase through Samsung using their AAA discount, and you use their account without permission, you effectively deducted from their yearly discount allotment. Just ask, I think most folks don't ever bother with their AAA discount, and will gladly say OK. Approach with positivisty.
I agree and I have EPP discount which I later found so not planning on using it. I was just surprised it was this easy to get it. Will delete comment, just need to figure out how.
Apr 29, 2023 11:34 PM
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AquaHalibut6544Apr 29, 2023 11:34 PM
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Quote from VolatileVolition :
Different TVs, mid range 8k TV vs mid-high end 4k TV through Samsung's Neo QLED line. 8k upscaling is pretty good for 4k native content, but you'll notice a substantial difference when the TV tries to upscale 480, 720, 1080 content to 8k, this is less problematic on 4k. There are a number of other different features though between the two sets as well. Personally don't think 8k TVs are worth their value for streaming or gaming, but I do plan to pick up a 55-65" 8k TV as a my monitor when the prices drop low enough.
The mid range 8k samsung TV is horrible for watching cable / directv/ OTA programs. Makes me dizzy.
Apr 29, 2023 11:34 PM
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salimshadyApr 29, 2023 11:34 PM
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Quote from Tike71 :
FYI last time this deal came up my AAA validation didn't work immediately. Had to wait about a week for it to work.

Ah, that stinks. If anyone can hook me up with another way, please let me know.
Apr 29, 2023 11:35 PM
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salimshadyApr 29, 2023 11:35 PM
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Quote from VolatileVolition :
Did you try Membership No and Zip as well as First and Last with Zip?
Yes. tried both methods...
Apr 29, 2023 11:38 PM
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m47150Apr 29, 2023 11:38 PM
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Quote from PornStar69 :
I'm really tempted to get this but I don't think I want to deal with playing the panel lottery.
Which will basically be either broken or DSE. Mini LED really solves a lot of other issues.

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Apr 29, 2023 11:39 PM
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VolatileVolitionApr 29, 2023 11:39 PM
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Quote from salimshady :
Yes. tried both methods...
Try chatting with a AAA agent, in past threads folks have gotten their AAA membership to verify in an hour, myself included using Tmobile perk to sign up same day I bought my first set.
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