A10 Grand Wega release dates - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

MrFong · 2005-08-04, 04:03 PM

Anyone have any idea when the A10 series of Grand Wega TVs will be available in Canada? Looks like the 50" is available in the US, with the 42" available shortly...

CraigRT · 2005-08-04, 04:07 PM

I don't know the dates, but am dying to find out!!

I want the 42" A10 really bad!!

vanrobson · 2005-08-04, 05:02 PM

Mid sept for the a10 canadian version no cablecard slot. msrp looks a bit high at 3699 for the kfe50a10 but thats the info I got.

MrFong · 2005-08-05, 10:03 AM

Yeah, that MSRP is pretty crazy considering the exchange rate these days. People in the US seem to be getting 50" sets for $2300 tax and delivery included.

It would really suck if Sony decides to sell a unit with LESS parts for MORE money in Canada. If so, looks like there may be a trip to Buffalo in my future...

fuzman · 2005-08-05, 10:40 AM

I got a quote for 3699 also from the sony store here in Ottawa...

vanrobson · 2005-08-05, 03:03 PM

Just remember the initial press release MRSP in the US for the 50 inch was 2799 and they dropped it to 2499 MSRP once they were available. Just have to hope that by the time they are available they do the same for Canada. These prices were given to me over 2 months ago now, so chances are they will drop when its released. Unfortunately the sony rep has no new information yet but unless Sony drops it to $2799cdn msrp it will be better to get from the states even for people that can buy at dealer cost. I can bring one back for $2300cdn + shipping + gst from us today at my dealer cost.

Dont worry about cablecard slot it is not implemented for rogers or shaw at least not version 1. They are waiting on the version 2 which can communcate 2 way.

Conundrum · 2005-08-22, 05:42 PM

I can confirm that Bestbuy hasn't updated their systems yet either (makes sense considering futureshop and bestbuy are really the same company).

I just returned my Toshbia 44NHM84 last weekend and when I was talking to the store manager about why (rainbows and a bunch of other issues), he looked up the E42A10 and had it at 3199. I told him about the drop and of course he didn't believe me (not that I was asking for it at that price, just that I knew of a drop in the msrp), but we'll see when they do get the set in and have it on sale for less than 2599 (to keep bestbuy's lowest price policy) lol

EDIT: I should add that I was also by a Sony Store so I dropped by and they told me the 2599 msrp, as well as that the a10's should be available around the 2nd week of September.

nalbr0277 · 2005-08-23, 11:52 AM

hey, Sony Store in Ottawa said $2699.99 for the 42inch a10 ( KDF-E42A10 )and 2-3 weeks before it comes in. No "promotions" yet but he said if I go for the 4 year extended warranty he'll throw in free shipping and $200 off the price.

Hopefully the deals keep dropping the price.

Collis · 2005-08-23, 02:13 PM

Does anybody know if this new set will include the atsc tuner in Canada. We are sure getting ripped off with all the stations available in the GTA. US sets all seem to have it now.

MrC1ark · 2005-08-24, 01:31 AM

Just a thought...

I'm wondering, with all of us waiting for the A10's--most of who, seem ready to buy--if we could score a better price. I notice there are a few people in this thread in the Toronto area, and I'm from London. I wonder if we called one particular spot and said 'hey, we can gurantee a sale of 3-4 A10's in one day what can you do for us?'. I would think, especially in those places that work on commission, that someone would want to jump all over that and go as low as they could. Of course it would have to be a chain so that those not directly in the area could return it to a local store should problems arise. I know I would make the trip to TO if there was a significant deal.

...of course, just a thought.

JASON

nalbr0277 · 2005-08-24, 08:28 AM

You can count me in for pooling some people together for some a10's. I'm interested in the 42inch a10 ( KDF-E42A10 ) but I'm sure they wouldn't care about what type is going out the door.

Getting that deal would be best at The Sony Store maybe because they would ship anywhere in Canada? Then it wouldn't matter if our buying pool was from all over Ontario. I am really interested currently in their 4-year extended warranty so that's why I'd like to buy it there. I know they also deal in price.

Does anyone have any leads or friends that could help us accomplish this? Or can anyone working in electronics stores hint about what you would do if a group wanted to buy 5-10 TV's? Would we save much or would you just tell us to take a hike?!?

Weegie · 2005-09-07, 11:23 PM

Sony store in Oshawa Shopping Centre has 42" A10 on display and a 50" (boxed) unit about to be moved in to a vacant spot in the large screen display room.

Tecumseh · 2005-09-08, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weegie

Sony store in Oshawa Shopping Centre has 42" A10 on display and a 50" (boxed) unit about to be moved in to a vacant spot in the large screen display room.

Thanks for the input.
Could you let us know when the 50 inch is there and set-up.
Later

nalbr0277 · 2005-09-08, 05:54 PM

what are you guys thinking for extended warranties on the a10? Sony route?

Weegie · 2005-09-08, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tecumseh

Thanks for the input.
Could you let us know when the 50 inch is there and set-up.
Later

Sorry, but it could be a week or so before I get back to Oshawa.
However, the salesman indicated that they were ready to install the 50A10 into the vacant spot, so I would guess that this will have been done by now.

You could call the store at (905) 571-7009 if you want to check.

2005-08-04, 04:03 PM	#1
MrFong Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 45	A10 Grand Wega release dates Anyone have any idea when the A10 series of Grand Wega TVs will be available in Canada? Looks like the 50" is available in the US, with the 42" available shortly...

2005-08-22, 05:42 PM	#7
Conundrum Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Courtice, ON. Posts: 21	bestbuy still not updated as well I can confirm that Bestbuy hasn't updated their systems yet either (makes sense considering futureshop and bestbuy are really the same company). I just returned my Toshbia 44NHM84 last weekend and when I was talking to the store manager about why (rainbows and a bunch of other issues), he looked up the E42A10 and had it at 3199. I told him about the drop and of course he didn't believe me (not that I was asking for it at that price, just that I knew of a drop in the msrp), but we'll see when they do get the set in and have it on sale for less than 2599 (to keep bestbuy's lowest price policy) lol EDIT: I should add that I was also by a Sony Store so I dropped by and they told me the 2599 msrp, as well as that the a10's should be available around the 2nd week of September.

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2005-08-04, 04:07 PM	#2
CraigRT Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4	I don't know the dates, but am dying to find out!! I want the 42" A10 really bad!!

2005-08-04, 05:02 PM	#3
vanrobson Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 200	Mid sept for the a10 canadian version no cablecard slot. msrp looks a bit high at 3699 for the kfe50a10 but thats the info I got.

2005-08-05, 10:03 AM	#4
MrFong Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 45	Yeah, that MSRP is pretty crazy considering the exchange rate these days. People in the US seem to be getting 50" sets for $2300 tax and delivery included. It would really suck if Sony decides to sell a unit with LESS parts for MORE money in Canada. If so, looks like there may be a trip to Buffalo in my future...

2005-08-05, 10:40 AM	#5
fuzman Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 21	I got a quote for 3699 also from the sony store here in Ottawa...

2005-08-05, 03:03 PM	#6
vanrobson Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 200	Just remember the initial press release MRSP in the US for the 50 inch was 2799 and they dropped it to 2499 MSRP once they were available. Just have to hope that by the time they are available they do the same for Canada. These prices were given to me over 2 months ago now, so chances are they will drop when its released. Unfortunately the sony rep has no new information yet but unless Sony drops it to $2799cdn msrp it will be better to get from the states even for people that can buy at dealer cost. I can bring one back for $2300cdn + shipping + gst from us today at my dealer cost. Dont worry about cablecard slot it is not implemented for rogers or shaw at least not version 1. They are waiting on the version 2 which can communcate 2 way.

2005-08-23, 11:52 AM	#8
nalbr0277 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 52	hey, Sony Store in Ottawa said $2699.99 for the 42inch a10 ( KDF-E42A10 )and 2-3 weeks before it comes in. No "promotions" yet but he said if I go for the 4 year extended warranty he'll throw in free shipping and $200 off the price. Hopefully the deals keep dropping the price.

2005-08-23, 02:13 PM	#9
Collis Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 10	Does anybody know if this new set will include the atsc tuner in Canada. We are sure getting ripped off with all the stations available in the GTA. US sets all seem to have it now.

2005-08-24, 01:31 AM	#10
MrC1ark Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 89	Just a thought... I'm wondering, with all of us waiting for the A10's--most of who, seem ready to buy--if we could score a better price. I notice there are a few people in this thread in the Toronto area, and I'm from London. I wonder if we called one particular spot and said 'hey, we can gurantee a sale of 3-4 A10's in one day what can you do for us?'. I would think, especially in those places that work on commission, that someone would want to jump all over that and go as low as they could. Of course it would have to be a chain so that those not directly in the area could return it to a local store should problems arise. I know I would make the trip to TO if there was a significant deal. ...of course, just a thought. JASON

2005-08-24, 08:28 AM	#11
nalbr0277 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 52	You can count me in for pooling some people together for some a10's. I'm interested in the 42inch a10 ( KDF-E42A10 ) but I'm sure they wouldn't care about what type is going out the door. Getting that deal would be best at The Sony Store maybe because they would ship anywhere in Canada? Then it wouldn't matter if our buying pool was from all over Ontario. I am really interested currently in their 4-year extended warranty so that's why I'd like to buy it there. I know they also deal in price. Does anyone have any leads or friends that could help us accomplish this? Or can anyone working in electronics stores hint about what you would do if a group wanted to buy 5-10 TV's? Would we save much or would you just tell us to take a hike?!?

2005-09-07, 11:23 PM	#12
Weegie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 13	Sony store in Oshawa Shopping Centre has 42" A10 on display and a 50" (boxed) unit about to be moved in to a vacant spot in the large screen display room.

2005-09-08, 05:54 PM	#14
nalbr0277 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 52	what are you guys thinking for extended warranties on the a10? Sony route?