Costco Sceptre 37" LCD HDTV?

[jgantert]

Got a coupon for $500 off ($999.99 after coupon) a Sceptre 37" LCD HDTV from Costco. The only one listed on their website is this model (Costco Item # 896288 at $1499.99):

http://www.sceptre.com/Products/LCD/Specifications/spec_X37SV-Naga.htm

However, its 37" widescreen 1080p LCD with 1920x1080 resolution. The coupon says 1366x768 resolution w/ HDMI. The coupon even says a different item number (195219).

Any thoughts if this is the same TV, or is there a cheaper model that is for sale?

Thanks,
-John

 

[Ilya]

Looking at the spec table (http://www.sceptre.com/Products/LCD/x-index_TV.htm), the 37" model has 1920x1080 resolution. 32" models have 1366x768 resolution. Unless the coupon is actually about a 32" model, you should be ok, I think.

 

[charper1]

It will have to match on the item number.

 

[DarrellP]

I almost bit on the 37" 1080P model in April for $1499, if it is the same model for $999, I would not hesitate one moment to pick it up.

 

[Trevorm7]

Where do you get this coupon? I'm really interested in this tv/monitor, if I could save that much money I could get it much sooner.

 

[jgantert]

It came in the COSTCO Member Passport to Savigs Summer 2006 booklet. Gets mailed to customers.

Looks like I will have to pick one up if it really is that model.

-John

 

[jdmart]

It came in the COSTCO Member Passport to Savigs Summer 2006 booklet. Gets mailed to customers.

Looks like I will have to pick one up if it really is that model.

-John

They were passing these out at the door at our Costco in Albuquerque; this was the first time I didn't get one in the mail.

 

[Trevorm7]

It is explained in here

----- snip -----
Yes, Sceptre is launching a new version under the promotion in August 21-27
2006 Costco's Item 195219. Please note the resolution of the product will be
1366x768.

The new unit will allow us to reach customer that want a 37" TV LCD, but are
not concerned with the resolution. The spec information will be posted on
line at Costco.com, once the promotion starts.

---- end snip ---

 

[jgantert]

It is explained in here

----- snip -----
Yes, Sceptre is launching a new version under the promotion in August 21-27
2006 Costco's Item 195219. Please note the resolution of the product will be
1366x768.

The new unit will allow us to reach customer that want a 37" TV LCD, but are
not concerned with the resolution. The spec information will be posted on
line at Costco.com, once the promotion starts.

---- end snip ---

Well, if thats the case, its clearly false advertising as it's not $500 off.
If so, I will remove Costco from my list of stores I shop at.

-John

 

[DarrellP]

I picked up my Passport today at Costco and it is $999 for the 37" with 1366x768 resolution. Here's the Costco link for this set, they say the current $1299 price includes $200 off, so the coupon is not false, it is $500 off, just not the 1080p version.

 

[jgantert]

I picked up my Passport today at Costco and it is $999 for the 37" with 1366x768 resolution. Here's the Costco link for this set, they say the current $1299 price includes $200 off, so the coupon is not false, it is $500 off, just not the 1080p version.

That's not the same one. It's a Viewsonic, not Sceptre brand.

-John

 

[korsjs]

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