Best Buy is rebranding Magnolia
I have heard mixed stories about what that means and what they are going to carry in the stores versus online
They have removed the Magnolia signage from all the stores I have been in recently
Additionally..they seem to be blowing out their KEF R metas in SOME stores
I bought a pair of R5 metas, R3 metas and an R2 center for about 70% off MSRP
They were all store demos from the Magnolia showroom
The prices at the store are ringing up LOWER than the prices online
For instance, online the Kef R5 meta were priced at $1210 and they rang up at $605 ea in the store when I purchased
They have since lowered the online price...so I am not sure if that means there are even lower than what I paid
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kef-...Id=6534454
They also seem to be blowing out some Bowers 600 and 700 series as well all their inwall, in ceiling speakers
This is a HUGE YMMV and some stores are not blowing them out...the display R7 and R11 metas seem to be already gone from these same stores
Check in your area for open box units online and
DRIVE to the store
I have seen condition be from excellent to average. Check for missing plinths, condition of the speaker grille and terminals. These likely haven't been used/played much, but they have been handled/moved. So missing parts and physical damage is something you need to be aware of
I have attached the receipt for the R5 metas I bought on 4/2
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Think I'll pick up a few in ceiling speakers to round out an atmos setup. Funny KEFs at most places are cleaned out meanwhile there's always a bunch of B&W and Martin Logans at most stores. Wonder why everyone is preferring the KEFs.
I was temped...but I really need a pair of R3's..Walnut( not my favorite) is the only finish I see leftover that is not beat up and I saw a pair today $850
The same store had a beat up pair of R5's for $600/ea...though they are marked " good" online
I also saw something interesting in the Chicago area yesterday
One store had " restocked" their studio with some of the same stuff that was clearanced out...but the new stuff was not at clearance prices
I also noted that the new stuff did not include Kef in the showroom
For some reason the center channel...white R2's are the only thing I see left....are not discounted as highly
Sure seems like they are ripping people of with their $3000+ equipment.
Luckily I am a Bestbuy plus member which gives me 2 mths to return otherwise I would lost a lot $$$s in buying Marantz products even though at 60% off retail.
My advice - get the Bestbuy extended warranty as Marantz warranty is a joke.
Sure seems like they are ripping people of with their $3000+ equipment.
Luckily I am a Bestbuy plus member which gives me 2 mths to return otherwise I would lost a lot $$$s in buying Marantz products even though at 60% off retail.
My advice - get the Bestbuy extended warranty as Marantz warranty is a joke.
If they return it back and it's still broken you might ask them to replace it
I did that with a Marantz 7015 I owned
It came back from the repair center broken
I complained and they sent me a replacement unit
On another note
I am thoroughly satisfied with the Marantz cinema 30 I snagged for $1650
If they return it back and it's still broken you might ask them to replace it
I did that with a Marantz 7015 I owned
It came back from the repair center broken
I complained and they sent me a replacement unit
On another note
I am thoroughly satisfied with the Marantz cinema 30 I snagged for $1650
If it comes back broken I would ask them for a replacement unit
The replacement carries the rest of the factory warranty
I was temped...but I really need a pair of R3's..Walnut( not my favorite) is the only finish I see leftover that is not beat up and I saw a pair today $850
The same store had a beat up pair of R5's for $600/ea...though they are marked " good" online
I also saw something interesting in the Chicago area yesterday
One store had " restocked" their studio with some of the same stuff that was clearanced out...but the new stuff was not at clearance prices
I also noted that the new stuff did not include Kef in the showroom
For some reason the center channel...white R2's are the only thing I see left....are not discounted as highly
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Full price though
Even had the Marantz Cinema 30 there in both black and silver finish varieties
If it comes back broken I would ask them for a replacement unit
The replacement carries the rest of the factory warranty
You must be lucky to get a replacement unit.
This is bad customer service from Marantz!
All I can say is good luck to those who have bought the open box Marantz from Bestbuy.
With all these things happening - I am returning back the unit to Bestbuy and never to buy Marantz ever again.
You must be lucky to get a replacement unit.
This is bad customer service from Marantz!
All I can say is good luck to those who have bought the open box Marantz from Bestbuy.
With all these things happening - I am returning back the unit to Bestbuy and never to buy Marantz ever again.
My Marantz Cinema 30, that I bought last week, works like a dream
I dont disagree with you that Denon/Marantz customer service is not great
My whole Marantz receiver ordeal and replacement took about 6 weeks to resolve
On another note
I am certain that for the price those are going for at the clearance sale there will be more than a few people willing to go through the hassle of a warranty repair
You might disclose what store are returning it to....someone here that is close will rebuy that in minutes I bet
You must be lucky to get a replacement unit.
This is bad customer service from Marantz!
All I can say is good luck to those who have bought the open box Marantz from Bestbuy.
With all these things happening - I am returning back the unit to Bestbuy and never to buy Marantz ever again.
If you are lucky you are reasonably close to Panurgy or United Radio , who are the two 10,000 lb gorillas on doing warranty work on audio devices .They can get things done faster including replacing your unit if needed
They also do the factory refurbishing work for those items that are often sold at Accessories 4 less
In Illinois this week(Wednesday)...I saw some KEF R5s for $565..that is what they rang up
The price tag was $1381 /ea open box fair...And they were in excellent condition to boot
Still kicking myself a little on these...but dont need them ..LOL
In Indiana yesterday..I checked the price on some walnut R3's...$850 is what they rang up..Price tag was like $1881 (open box good condition)
These are the ones I need. I dont like that finish but the only store I have seen black ones left over had chips knocked out of them and one was missing the grill as well
AVR's seem to be a little cheaper even though the open box price has moved up on say the Denon X4800
This Wednesday an open box " fair" condition Denon X4800 rang up for $980
It was actually in excellent condition and had all of the accessories still wrapped in plastic
You have to love best Buy open box descriptions
This was same store I bought the Marantz Cinema 30 at.
I actually was in the area again and buddy wanted me to snag the Cinema 40 for him..it was gone earlier that day they told me
I bought the Denon X4800 for him
Other than that the store was wiped pretty clean
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In Illinois this week(Wednesday)...I saw some KEF R5s for $565..that is what they rang up
The price tag was $1381 /ea open box fair...And they were in excellent condition to boot
Still kicking myself a little on these...but dont need them ..LOL
In Indiana yesterday..I checked the price on some walnut R3's...$850 is what they rang up..Price tag was like $1881 (open box good condition)
These are the ones I need. I dont like that finish but the only store I have seen black ones left over had chips knocked out of them and one was missing the grill as well
AVR's seem to be a little cheaper even though the open box price has moved up on say the Denon X4800
This Wednesday an open box " fair" condition Denon X4800 rang up for $980
It was actually in excellent condition and had all of the accessories still wrapped in plastic
You have to love best Buy open box descriptions
This was same store I bought the Marantz Cinema 30 at.
I actually was in the area again and buddy wanted me to snag the Cinema 40 for him..it was gone earlier that day they told me
I bought the Denon X4800 for him
Other than that the store was wiped pretty clean
I needed another pair of 704 S3's for my rear surrounds so I went to the store to grab them, assuming they were 50% off the online open box price (as usual). But they rang up $1300 minus 50% off instead of $815 minus 50% off which is what happened before. The nice manager adjusted it for me because I think he wanted to get rid of them. I think I am calling this deal dead now, especially since all the stores are cleared out and because of this pricing difference that was pretty much YMMV.
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