Ckniker, these three jvc units were found in my local Southern California area stores, within 30 mile radius. I might add however- as JVC is no longer a line BB carries, apparently - that some of these DIDN'T EVEN SHOW UP ON IN THE INVENTORY when I called to verify computer listed stock on hand! This was the case with one of the Mitsubishi HC6800's I found as well. I had to make several calls to many of the local stores and had them do physical searches, as I know often times merchancise "buckets" on computer inventory lists are "off" or wrong, lots of times. In fact, I had called one store on a whim, and happened to ask a sales associate at Best Buy if they had any of these projectors in stock (I know the computer showed 0's accross the board). And low and behold, the associate said I'M STANDING NEXT TO ONE NEW IN THE BOX! (The Mits Hc6800 was clearanced down to $999 ,down from $2495, down from $3495! ..of course I took it -AND SOLD It $1450!-EBAY)
Last HD350 I picked up the other night also did not show up in their system...but I knew it was there, cause I had seen it off-n-on for months when I would pass through. Sure enough, went in one day, and manager finally "caved" and gave it up for $1000 (missing accessories, few scuffs, needing a new bulb and such).
Basically, this kind of stuff all comes down to making calls, talking to sales associates and even managers, and working deals...you either do this kind of thing, or you don't. I've been finding these kinds of deals all my life, and it's like scavanger hunting. I keep your eyes open, and just work the deals!!
Let me review: Last 5 (yes, that's five!) 1080p video projectors I bought, WERE FROM BEST BUY, on like "triple clearance!" -2009 models - otherwise still quality stock!
Items picked up in last 2 months- again:
1ea Mits HC6800 -new sealed @$999 (sold for $1450 ebay!!)
1ea Mits HC6800-720hrs bulb+free bulb @$728(SOLD $1200ebay)
3ea JVC DLA-HD350's -all got 2new bulbs,1 from JVC &1 BB
(made $800 profit so far on 1st 2!!)
Last HD350 I picked up the other night also did not show up in their system...but I knew it was there, cause I had seen it off-n-on for months when I would pass through. Sure enough, went in one day, and manager finally "caved" and gave it up for $1000 (missing accessories, few scuffs, needing a new bulb and such).
Basically, this kind of stuff all comes down to making calls, talking to sales associates and even managers, and working deals...you either do this kind of thing, or you don't. I've been finding these kinds of deals all my life, and it's like scavanger hunting. I keep your eyes open, and just work the deals!!
Let me review: Last 5 (yes, that's five!) 1080p video projectors I bought, WERE FROM BEST BUY, on like "triple clearance!" -2009 models - otherwise still quality stock!
Items picked up in last 2 months- again:
1ea Mits HC6800 -new sealed @$999 (sold for $1450 ebay!!)
1ea Mits HC6800-720hrs bulb+free bulb @$728(SOLD $1200ebay)
3ea JVC DLA-HD350's -all got 2new bulbs,1 from JVC &1 BB
(made $800 profit so far on 1st 2!!)