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GVA 42" FHD LED LCD TV $238.40 (Was $399) @ The Good Guys eBay (Click 'n Collect)

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GVA 42" FHD LED LCD TV $238.40 (Was $399) @ The Good Guys eBay (Click 'n Collect)
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virhlpool on 14/10/2016 - 00:09 ebay.com.au (4542 clicks)
Last edited 16/10/2016 - 20:51 by 1 other user
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A number of TVs from '20% off The Good Guys eBay' deal have been posted on OzBargain in last few days, but this gem was missing (such a big miss for budget buyers like me). $238.40 is a great price for any brand new 40"+ TV with one year warranty in my opinion. Any positive or negative reviews are welcome but irrespective of it, I believe that the TV must be well worth this price at the least, if not more.

Features highlights: PVR Recording via USB. 3 x HDMI & 1 USB Inputs. 1920 x 1080 Full High Definition.

And, to my surprise, the screen 1" bigger drastically becomes $100 dearer, not sure why. Check 43" model. It makes this deal even more lucrative and convincing.

Original 20% off The Good Guys on eBay Deal Post

Don't forget to claim Cash rewards on eBay purchase

If you have any valid $25 voucher from this deal, use it to buy an extended replacement warranty for 3 years costing $68 (i.e. $43 after using voucher), when you go for pick up. Please note that the warranty comes with $180 of TGG vouchers ($20 every 4 months to be used within 4 days with no min purchase limit). It's worth it even if you end up using only some of these vouchers! - Unfortunately I got this info only when I went for pick up, so I couldn't add it here earlier. However, I have tried to update everyone in reply whoever has mentioned comments that they ordered the TV. I hope it helps some! I apologize if this reply/message to several people appears like a spam. I assure it's not - it's mere an effort to pass on this useful info to mates before deal ends or pick up happens. :)

Also, credit to Elijah who posted it here along with other TGG deals but looks like it went unnoticed.

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  • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 10:43

    Hi guys.. This is my first tv at the new place. Can someone suggest as to where to buy a cheap TV cable from which connects tv to round shaped socket in the wall? Sorry, I don't know the exact technical term used for it, probably antenna cable?

    • WatchNerd on 15/10/2016 - 11:39
      +1

      They are usually called tv coax cable or tv antenna cable. You need to check your connections at either end whether they are male or female & order the opposite. Here is a link to Selby, they deliver in a 2-3 days.
      Ignore the F-type, I'm pretty sure that's not what you need. Maybe have a look on eBay as well.

    • StewBalls on 15/10/2016 - 11:51
      +2

      Cheapest would be Reject Shop et al., closely followed by Kmart & Daiso IME…they're all pretty much the same, so price is the best metric. :)

      • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 12:28

        Thanks. Ended up buying from Jaycar. MSY didn't have it. Pretty reasonable price. Approx. $8 for a 3m cable.

  • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 12:37
    +2

    Went to Chirnside Park VIC store to have a look. The picture quality is a bit of the warm side, similar to a Pana on display, but much warmer than Sumsang and Sony. The good guy was trying to sell me a $52 additional warranty. So for 3 years, it is a replacement warranty. For the 3 years, we will receive $20 voucher 3 times. So, if we do not calculate opportunity cost, financial costs, and all of all the other bits and pieces, basically to keep it simple, I can have the TV at $238 (take away a few dollars for cash rewards), add $52, then take away $180 ($2033), then I actually have the TV at about $110.

    Wife mentioned that the $20 stuff they sell in TGG is probably over priced anyways, but even that, it sounds pretty good.

    Should I take the $52 additional warranty then?

    • WatchNerd on 15/10/2016 - 12:41
      +1

      No, it was originally $399 according to the title, so under Aus consumer law it would be expected to last 3 years so you are already covered.
      Extended warranties or care packages.

      • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 12:45

        errr, additional unrelated info, it will be used by my father in law, he watches like 10hours a day average. So the Australia consumer law covers it?

      • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 12:57

        So the additional warranty in Australia is a scam then? :) thanks for letting me know. Then it becomes $52 secures a $2033 voucher. Lol

      • serpserpserp on 15/10/2016 - 13:13

        I often wonder about this RRP argument. I'm all for it, but say the tv was discounted to $100 from $399, I think there need to be a consideration to the sold price vs the RRP when it comes to reasonableness of longevity.

      • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 17:54

        Well, the price currently mentioned on their website is $298 though. What's the cap for this law?

      • llama on 18/10/2016 - 04:16

        No, it was originally $399 according to the title, so under Aus consumer law it would be expected to last 3 years so you are already covered.

        TOTALLY WRONG

        Show us a proper link about this alleged "3 year warranty" (that doesn't exist)

    • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 12:57

      Didn't understand the calculation of $180. Can you pls clarify?

      • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 13:00
        +1

        For the 3 years additional warranty period, TGG sends a $20 voucher via SMS 3 times a year, so it is $20 voucher * 3 times a year * 3 years, it becomes $180.

        • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 13:19

          Do vouchers have limited validity?

        • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 13:20
          +1

          @virhlpool: No min spend, but valid for 4 days only.

        • serpserpserp on 15/10/2016 - 13:28
          +1

          Why do they send you a voucher for warranty? Isn't that basically paying you to take a product so they can meet their KPI's?

        • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 13:33
          +1

          @serpserpserp: I found that interesting too. It is part of their so called gold service extras (concierge service and support). They give me a flyer in store. Here is the link https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/concierge/gold-service-extras, it says "$20 store credit sent to you three times each year via SMS"

        • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 13:50

          @jingsu6688: oops!

        • Aemit on 15/10/2016 - 20:44

          @jingsu6688: sorry. Posted something that was already mentioned

    • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 19:09

      To me, they charged $68. How come it was $52 for you for the same product? :)

  • PR0r on 15/10/2016 - 13:42

    So my thoughts after a few hours of viewing are that the sound is very poor. I'm noticing some slight bleeding around all the edges too, anyone else notice this?

    Has anyone tweaked the picture settings? If so do you mind sharing.
    Cheers

    • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 13:57

      Using external speakers might help.

    • ndoan on 17/10/2016 - 21:05
      +1

      Aspect Ratio -> Just scan will fix bleeding around the edges issue.

  • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 15:06

    Picked up the TV and bought an extended replacement warranty (3 yrs) using $25 voucher. Ended up paying $43 for warranty after voucher but got peace of mind for 3 yrs.

    • WatchNerd on 15/10/2016 - 15:25

      You can have peace of mind for 3 years without paying for it because we are already covered under Australian consumer law.

    • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 15:29

      Where did you get the voucher?

      • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 15:56
        +1

        You subscribe for TGG newsletter and receive two vouchers, each of $25, at some time interval. You can use it for any purchase above $50. Warranty amount is $68 for this TV so I used one. Not sure if voucher offer is still on but I subscribed it a month back I guess.

        • jingsu6688 on 15/10/2016 - 16:20
          +1

          thanks for the info mate. Will give it a go.

        • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 16:32

          @jingsu6688: You won't get the voucher right away though even if the offer is on. It takes a few days. You don't be able to use it for this purchase.

        • virhlpool on 15/10/2016 - 17:34

          @jingsu6688: Please refer to this link for more details. 28Degrees mentioned above that you are covered for 3 years even if you don't buy a warranty though. If that's the case, you don't need to buy it.

  • Aemit on 15/10/2016 - 20:33
    +1

    You do not necessarily have to get the extended warranty when buying the product.you can purchase extended warranty within 7 days of buying your product.

    • virhlpool on 16/10/2016 - 00:18

      That's good. Then many people here can buy it even now even if they had already picked up their TV in last 2-3 days.

      • WatchNerd on 16/10/2016 - 00:44

        Why do you keep trying to promote the extended warranty, are you a rep?
        Extended warranties are for people who don't know Australian consumer law.

        • virhlpool on 16/10/2016 - 00:52

          Because I think it makes sense. :)

        • WatchNerd on 16/10/2016 - 01:11

          @virhlpool: But you think it makes sense because you haven't looked into the Australian consumer law which already covers you.
          See my comment here.

  • kooljp on 16/10/2016 - 08:59

    dumb question…is this classified as a "Smart TV"?

    • PR0r on 17/10/2016 - 21:39
      +1

      It's dumb

  • unleashthepain on 16/10/2016 - 11:42

    How does this TV go with USB playback, movies etc?

    • SPQR on 16/10/2016 - 14:55
      +2

      Got this tv yesterday. Very light with thin bezel. Looks good. Had a decent picture quality but audio is very so so ..you want to pair with sound bar or speakers ..the USB function works very well as it plays mp4 mkv avi etc directly ..the remote..hmmm looks flimsy and imagine may not last too long so consider a harmony for when breaks..For 238 bucks this is a great buy overall guys!

  • Elijah on 16/10/2016 - 20:06
    +2

    I had already posted it here… oh well
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/269921

    • virhlpool on 16/10/2016 - 21:02

      Credit mentioned in deal post. Cheers.

  • bargainfinder on 17/10/2016 - 22:01

    Is this ok to transport overseas on a plane?
    I am planning to buy it for my brother. He is leaving next Thursday for VN

    • llama on 18/10/2016 - 04:20
      +1

      Is this ok to transport overseas on a plane?

      OK = what do you mean?

      It will cost you heaps in excess baggage charges and will probably get damaged by uncaring baggage handlers.

      He is leaving next Thursday for VN

      Crazy… TVs are cheaper in Vietnam than they are here.

  • Jupitarian on 17/10/2016 - 22:33

    Ended up buying one because getting a 42" Full HD TV for under $240 is definitely a bargain and it will be a vast improvement on the current tube TV. Hopefully it will last for a few years. Thanks for posting.

    • virhlpool on 18/10/2016 - 14:45
      +1

      Cheers! You can go for warranty (3 yrs) if you think it's worth it. I bought it.

  • Bargainer on 19/10/2016 - 22:37

    Picked up today. The picture is good. but the sound is so bad. Is it possible to return?

    • itsdanthaman on 20/10/2016 - 01:47
      +2

      got what you paid for. be happy.

    • Jupitarian on 20/10/2016 - 10:42

      I picked and set up the TV yesterday. Set up was very easy. Start up takes a few seconds. Going through the menu is fine once you get used to it. I am actually OK with the sound but the picture shows some colour saturation in general and "ghosting" in dark scenes. Watching Jacobs Ladder in SBS2 last night was very hard as at times it was difficult to even make up actors' faces but it could have been the film quality. Bu it seems the "ghosting" is in general an issue with programs having darker scenes whether they are films or TV series.
      Viewing from an angle greater than 60 degrees becomes problematic as the picture becomes very washed out.
      Picture quality of other programs (news, documentaries, programs with bright scenes, horse racing) was good overall though but I had to use User Defined Settings for Picture Mode and selected Mild in Picture Colour to balance picture quality.
      Overall, the TV is good for the amount of money it cost and for the intended use as a back up TV.

    • virhlpool on 20/10/2016 - 20:55

      Of course. Another solution - you can also buy external speakers when you get a chance.

  • Alan Laz on 27/10/2016 - 08:02
    +1

    Thanks again to the OP

    Another " didn't know I needed one but…."

    This is working as an excellent monitor.

    It's connected to an abandoned 27" iMac running Windows 7 which (surprise!!) lost it's display a while back.

  • mantamuzza on 27/10/2016 - 13:16
    +1

    I wish I purchased two of them, very happy

  • virhlpool on 29/10/2016 - 00:48

    This tv (at this price) deserved these upvotes and popularity long back. Cheers.

  • hongas on 04/11/2016 - 14:18
    +2

    I would love to hear more reviews about this TV

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