www.brandnamez.com

wcostin
wcostin Posts: 25
edited December 2001 in Technical/Setup
Anyone shopped here? They have some unbelievable prices.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2001
    There was a pretty extensive thread about that website sometime back. The aren't an "Authorized" Polk dealer and there, I believe, were some complaints about poor service. Someone ordered a pair of Polks, which they didn't have and they tried to pawn off a pair of Klipsch instead....

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • GZ
    GZ Posts: 343
    edited November 2001
    Got my RT25i surrounds from them. No problem, received them in two days, speakers were in perfect condition. You can't beat their prices.Go for it. BTW Crutchfield, an authorized dealer, wouldn't match their prices.
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  • jdelan
    jdelan Posts: 244
    edited November 2001
    got my CS400I there. Took 5 days. Got it with no defects and using it fine ever since...Only thing is it's shipped in the factory box. No double boxing...I was happy with them!
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,077
    edited November 2001
    How goes it my friend?? Still digging the RT7's??

    Troy
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • wcostin
    wcostin Posts: 25
    edited November 2001
    Brandnamez has the RM6200/with the PSW250 for $520 and the RM6600/with the PSW350 for $720. At this price I am willing to buy the RM6600 right now. But, am worried about the dealer. I don't understand why other dealers will not match this price. Polk offered the free PSW250 a few months back (which I missed by two weeks), so if the authorized dealers could have afforded to do that then, then why not now. I mean, during the special, the RM6600 purchased at Circuit City with an upgrade to the PSW350 was, I believe, the same price as Brandnamez is selling it for now...I just don't understand.
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  • jdelan
    jdelan Posts: 244
    edited November 2001
    Why do they offer it this low? Cause they donot have to honor any warrenty or such, They basically ship it off to you and they are done with it. So with the price you pay you are getting the speaker and that is it. No special perks, personalized service or anything. While at Crutchfield and such you are getting warrenties, personalized service. They are staking their name on every product they ship. That comes with a price.

    And if you did some digging, I bet you would find that Brandnamez.com is actually some mom and pop store in NY that is using the internet as a means to help push their inventory out the door. Would someone in Seattle Travel to NY to shop at Mom and Pop stereo store? No, but on the internet they can ship it there, Under a different name, have 2 legitimates businesses but only be 1 person running it all.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,413
    edited November 2001
    I "think" the free subwoofer promo is Polk sponcered not the dealer.
    Dodd - Battery Preamp
    Monarchy Audio SE100 Delux - mono power amps
    Sony DVP-NS999ES - SACD player
    ADS 1230 - Polk SDA 2B
    DIY Stereo Subwoofer towers w/(4) 12 drivers each
    Crown K1 - Subwoofer amp
    Outlaw ICBM - crossover
    Beringher BFD - sub eq

    Where is the remote? Where is the $%#$% remote!

    "I've always been mad, I know I've been mad, like the most of us have...very hard to explain why you're mad, even if you're not mad..."
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  • egk
    egk Posts: 13
    edited November 2001
    I ordered all of my speakers from them. I'm always wary of these NY internet dealers, but the prices were so good, I took a chance. I first ordered a pair of RT800i's. there was a shipping delay they said due to delivery problems(September 11th). But I got them in about two weeks. I then ordered in separate orders the CS400i, FX500i's and the PSW650. All of these orders were received within about 5 business days. All speakers arrived in perfect condition and in perfect working order. Consequently, I have no experience with them regarding returns for replacement due to damage or defect. My experience with them was excellent and like you noticed, their prices are amazing.

    Ed
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  • GZ
    GZ Posts: 343
    edited November 2001
    Yup, still digging those RT7's. Almost took a chance on the 55i's, considering the low $, but I just can't give up the sweet sound of those 7's.
    How 'bout you? BTW, I did buy myself a new toy,
    the Home Theater Master MX-500 universal remote and LOVE it. Replaced 5 remotes with it. Maybe Santa, or Wendi, can get you one for Xmas.
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  • kleggett
    kleggett Posts: 30
    edited December 2001
    just ordered the f/x 500's from them. You just can't beat their prices.....unbelivable. So i'll post an update as soon as I receive them! Wish me luck!
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  • lax01
    lax01 Posts: 496
    edited December 2001
    Go to Circuit City and buy whatever you want and then price match it with that on Brandnamez.com. That is what I am doing with the Polk RT1000i. Have fun.
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  • juice21
    juice21 Posts: 1,866
    edited December 2001
    will blue acutally price match an un-authorized dealer??? let me know if this all goes through for you.
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  • wcostin
    wcostin Posts: 25
    edited December 2001
    Did you have any luck price matching with Circuit City? I tried their online store and they would not price match...haven't tried actually going to the store. Please let me know if you have any luck at all.

    Thanks,

    Wayne
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  • jdelan
    jdelan Posts: 244
    edited December 2001
    I bet they will Pricematch, here is what they say...

    "Best Value Guarantee
    With the Best Value Guarantee, you'll pay the lowest price available on items purchased with the Card. If you see a covered item advertised in print for less than you paid within 60 days of the purchase date, we'll refund the difference to you, up to $250 per item

    Best Value Guarantee assures the lowest price available on purchases made entirely with an eligible American Express® Card in the U.S. Refunds are limited to $1,000 annually per Card account. We will gladly honor your request for a refund on a savings of $10 or more. For more details or to file a request for a refund, call 1-800-557-8317. "
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  • lax01
    lax01 Posts: 496
    edited December 2001
    I am getting the RT1000i for $600. This was the best I could find. But considering they retail from 1000 to 1200 dollars, I am getting an incredible deal. I might trying doing it with a sub too. Anyone else have any problems with using Blue. My dad said that it was all set up and going to work. I am either going to buy them at a local store Grafitises, or CC. Good luck everyone.
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  • wcostin
    wcostin Posts: 25
    edited December 2001
    Called Amex and ask about the card. I signed up for one. I checked with several of their customer service people and they will match internet prices. I will give it a try anyway.

    Thanks.
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  • egk
    egk Posts: 13
    edited December 2001
    I am compelled to respond to a number of posts here.

    First of all, From what I read here, I guess some CC's will pricematch and some won't. The one by me won't budge very much on price, no matter what price you say you can get for speakers elsewhere.

    Regarding Brandnamez, most any e-tailer will get favorable ratings when the deal goes smoothly. The worth or any e-tailer shows when there are problems (damage/defect/etc.) and how they handle them. I think when you want the absolute best price, that's the chance you take. I have little doubt that Crutchfield, for example, will handle these problems better that most super discount e-tailers.

    Finally, the subject of authorized dealers. What exactly is that? If the various e-tailers are not authorized dealers, why, or more correctly, how is it they are selling Polk speakers? The receiver makers are also famous for doing this. They will distribute their receivers to anyone that wants to carry their product line, but only honor warranties from selected dealers. Does that sound right? It almost sounds illegal. Go and buy a Hewlet Packard printer. Any place you get it from is an authorized dealer since they won't allow anyone else to sell their product. Just my 2 cents.

    Ed
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  • hrwizard
    hrwizard Posts: 2
    edited December 2001
    Just received my new set of RM7600's. Can beat the price & they work great. Took about 5 days for delivery via UPS.
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  • lax01
    lax01 Posts: 496
    edited December 2001
    I got my RT1000i's!:D . I am going to use the Blue Card to get it down to $600. I well tell you guys if it works well.
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  • sgtgto
    sgtgto Posts: 310
    edited December 2001
    Hi:

    Try elegantaudiovideo.com

    They treated me real well in the past.



    Gary
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  • jdelan
    jdelan Posts: 244
    edited December 2001
    Just talked to Amex Blue and they stated they take Internet ads.
    To file a Claim, you purchase the item, Call Blue, Make a claim, they give you a claim number, you mail in the Receipt, Claim Number and the Printed Ad of the lower priced item and they will issue a check for the difference.

    Gonna try this for my PSW350 and let you all know how it works!!!

    Joe D.
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