Where is the best place to buy Polk online?

up2youjoe
up2youjoe Posts: 114
edited February 2004 in Speakers
All,

Where is the best place to buy Polk online?

Thanks,

Joe
No Kids Allowed
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited February 2004
    New with or without waranty? Used?
    More later,
    Tour...
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  • TechChallenged
    TechChallenged Posts: 106
    edited February 2004
    http://www.crutchfield.com

    Pros
    Free 2-3 business day shipping on orders totaling $199 or more.
    Easy return w/ prepaid shipping.
    Great customer service.

    Cons
    You have to wait 2-3 days before you get your toys.
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited February 2004
    I have also had success with Crutchfield.
    Never Forget
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  • rti8's
    rti8's Posts: 22
    edited February 2004
    www.crutchfield.com
    ask for oscar.
    telephone number is
    888-955-6000
    Be sure to ask about the scratch and dent items. You can find some great bargins and cheap discounts.
    This is my experience.

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  • gregit
    gregit Posts: 284
    edited February 2004
    I have to agree....Crutchfield.

    With the two $199.99 discounts (for Polk equipment) I spent $1835.00 on $2235 worth of speaks. ~20% discount

    Couple that with no sales tax and no shipping...
    Greg

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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2004
    Crutchfield definitely has excellent customer service and is great to work with but you will pay retail unless they are closeouts or scratch and dent. Don't forget Circuitcity.com. You might be able to get a better deal.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • RVJII
    RVJII Posts: 167
    edited February 2004
    I vote for crutchfield as well.
    A lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part...
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2004
    Ditto ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited February 2004
    Crutchfield is great and has very good customer service( seriously)......if you can't find the product you want or if you want to pay almost full price ( but then why buy online????) I had a very good experience with Sound Distributers, I think their out of Vegas. Paid $625 for a pair of LSi 9's delivered. Good transaction.
    My 2 Stuff
    Your system is only as good as your weakest component...!

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    Rear: Fx300i
    Rear Center:CS 245i
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    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2004
    Why ?

    Crutchfield ...

    RTi12's ... $1398

    Polk off ... -199

    FREE Ship ... -150

    These would have to go Freight ... not UPS or Fedex or fill in the blank worth 150-200

    Total ... $1049

    Plus the certainty of having a valid warantee and a no questions asked 30-45 day return policy. Maybe SoundDistributors can some how get Polk's but they don't state they can online ...

    http://www.sounddistributors.com/productlist.asp?searchtxt=polk

    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited February 2004
    HERES WHY

    Crutchfield
    POLK LSi9's $899.99 Free shipping

    Sound Distributers
    Polk Lsi9's $600.00 + $25 Shipping $625.00


    Savings of $274.99 For the exact same product.


    THAT"S WHY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Also Sound Distributors handles all my requests by E-Mail in a very timely manner, and all calls were also handled right away.
    Hell at that savings I could probably afford to replace all the working parts on the 9's and still come out on top if I was worried so much about the warrenty....But I'm not their Polks, had the 9's for about 6 mo's no problem...
    Again just my 2 ...and again Crutchfield is a great company...just VERY expensive for a low overhead online company as they are.
    Stuff
    Your system is only as good as your weakest component...!

    OnkyoTX-DS 797
    NAD C270/ Mains
    Mains: LSI9's
    Center: Cs400i /Biwired
    Rear: Fx300i
    Rear Center:CS 245i
    Dvd: Onkyo DVS 555
    Vision RCA 36" Premiere Series
    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
    Psw 350 Front/Psw 202 rear
    Kimber Cable 4TC Mains HF
    Monster Originals/Center
    Kimber Interconnects
    Monster XP Everywhere else
    PS2/Gamecube
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2004
    I see no listing ... do you ?

    Are they an authorized dealer so that you can have the manufacturers warrantee ?

    What's the return policy ?

    What assurances do you have that these aren't B Stock or refurb's ?
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • PolkWannabie
    PolkWannabie Posts: 2,763
    edited February 2004
    P.S. Shipping is a much higher price tag on larger items ... Check SD's listing for the JBL E100's which wouldn't require freight but costs $125 ...

    P.P.S. At Crutchfield you'd take an additional $199 off the price of the LSI9's with the current deal so now we're inside $100 ...

    The reality is ... there's no free lunch ... you pay one way or the other ...
    Rick
    HT+ Sunfire TG IV, Dual CG Sig II's, CinePro 1K2, Oppo 981, Audio Technica PL120, Polk SRT's & F/X1000's, Samsung 71" DLP
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  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited February 2004
    Well Wannabe, all you have to do is E-mail or call during business hours, they get back with you on what items you are looking for...No they are not an authorized dealer..only Crutchfield is when it comes to Polk, but their warrenty covers the full five they are happy to send you their warrenty policy anytime........
    If you got an extra $100 to piss away I'm sure there are several guys here that will be happy to take your money...and I would bet you that $100 my Lsi9's sound and look just as good as anybody elses.....
    Stuff
    Your system is only as good as your weakest component...!

    OnkyoTX-DS 797
    NAD C270/ Mains
    Mains: LSI9's
    Center: Cs400i /Biwired
    Rear: Fx300i
    Rear Center:CS 245i
    Dvd: Onkyo DVS 555
    Vision RCA 36" Premiere Series
    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
    Psw 350 Front/Psw 202 rear
    Kimber Cable 4TC Mains HF
    Monster Originals/Center
    Kimber Interconnects
    Monster XP Everywhere else
    PS2/Gamecube
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  • gregit
    gregit Posts: 284
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by up2youjoe
    All,

    Where is the best place to buy Polk online?

    Thanks,

    Joe

    Looks like the original question was "Where is the best place to buy Polk online?"
    Greg

    My System
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by gregit
    Looks like the original question was "Where is the best place to buy Polk online?"
    ...and it seems to me that is what is being discussed here...differences of opinon as to what constiutes "best"....
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • STUFFMD
    STUFFMD Posts: 381
    edited February 2004
    Well Gregit.....what is meant by best????? ...best price, or best service...that's a very BROAD question...all I was saying in Crutchfield is a very good place to buy...but it is not the be all end all...if your looking for a better price.....I have had good experiences with Sound Distributers as well. Personally I purchase a lot of products online...I would not recommend a company I haven't done some research on and dealt with at least a few times . I have had great experiences with both companys, but when I am shopping on line I am usually looking for a better price, to cut out some of the middle man prices. I feel in this area Crutchfield is not the best value, but probably has the best service in online purchases.
    Stuff
    Your system is only as good as your weakest component...!

    OnkyoTX-DS 797
    NAD C270/ Mains
    Mains: LSI9's
    Center: Cs400i /Biwired
    Rear: Fx300i
    Rear Center:CS 245i
    Dvd: Onkyo DVS 555
    Vision RCA 36" Premiere Series
    Bang & Olfsen RX Turntable
    Psw 350 Front/Psw 202 rear
    Kimber Cable 4TC Mains HF
    Monster Originals/Center
    Kimber Interconnects
    Monster XP Everywhere else
    PS2/Gamecube
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  • gregit
    gregit Posts: 284
    edited February 2004
    My point was that he asked about "online" Polk purchasing. Not calling or emailing. I could give a rat's behind where anyone blows their money. ;) I'm sure SD is a very nice company to do business with...just not for Polk "online".
    Greg

    My System
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  • vtec11
    vtec11 Posts: 82
    edited February 2004
    Originally posted by gregit
    My point was that he asked about "online" Polk purchasing. Not calling or emailing. I could give a rat's behind where anyone blows their money. ;) I'm sure SD is a very nice company to do business with...just not for Polk "online".

    Isn't emailing considered "online" or an "internet" type transaction.. As opposed to walking into a store..
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  • rti8's
    rti8's Posts: 22
    edited February 2004
    I think what people are saying is that SD is cool and all, and yes you'll save some money (less than or = to $100). But is it really worth the risk for the $100. No warranty, risk of not working .............
    You get what you pay for. Now SD does offer an extended warranty and thats how they make a great deal of money. But by the time you add their warranty back in plus the shipping, you are back to square one.
    THe best value, hands down, no questions asked, is to buy the scratch and dent from crutchfield or just wait until a new line comes out and buy the old line. There is nothing free in life. You pay sooner or later.
    Just my two cents$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$





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  • rayzor_jon
    rayzor_jon Posts: 9
    edited February 2004
    When considering all the ways to buy Polk online, I feel that Ebay is worth mentioning. Of course you don't get the manufacturers warranty, but if you are smart about how to buy on ebay, and there are good pics to evaluate the item, you can get some great deals on used/new stuff. Thats for those of us that have bigger eyes than wallets.
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