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Samsung Series 8 UA55KS8000 55" (SUHD/HDR/LED/200hz) Smart TV $1459.99 @ Costco Docklands VIC (Membership Required)

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Samsung Series 8 UA55KS8000 55" (SUHD/HDR/LED/200hz) Smart TV $1459.99 @ Costco Docklands VIC (Membership Required)
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Lphenshaw on 29/12/2016 - 18:55 files.ozbargain.com.au (1046 clicks)

My 1st post so please dont be too harsh. Went into Costco this evening and noticed that the Samsung 55 SUHD TV (UA55KS8000) price had been dropped to $1459.99.

I grabbed two of them and noticed about 5-6 remaining. The Costco lady said they reduced the price yesterday. At $1459.99 this beats Harvey Norman and JBHI deals, but only possible if one has the Costco membership that costs $60.

Hope this helps someone who couldn't get a hold of one from the other deals. Not sure if you can price match with Costco at HN or JB?

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  • phenshaw on 29/12/2016 - 18:56

    I have a pic of the price and the receipt but not sure on how to get it to show. I had tried to upload on the post creation.

  • AussieDaddy on 29/12/2016 - 18:58

    These guys and their 'membership required' bullshit. Don't they know these were selling between $1,480-$1,490 all week long, with no membership requirement?

    • Wizz Kidd on 29/12/2016 - 20:09
      +1

      $20 is $20.

    • apple2016 on 29/12/2016 - 21:07
      +1

      Consider the membership $60 as replacement warranty year on year as long as you want it. I feel it's value for money as you get you money back even if the tv fails after 10 yrs.

      • AussieDaddy on 29/12/2016 - 21:50

        Is that the case though? Will they fix or change the unit if it goes dud even after the manufacturer's warranty expires? I doubt that.

        • apple2016 on 29/12/2016 - 22:06

          Yes they do a refund.

        • AussieDaddy on 29/12/2016 - 22:24

          @apple2016: An open-end refund policy that never expires? Come on, dude! They would have been out of business by now. All businesses do (by law) refund, but it has always limitations.

        • GerrardLFC on 30/12/2016 - 00:08
          +1

          @AussieDaddy:

          Nah their warranty is great.

          I have taken a few items I bought and got refund or replaced for new one if they had stock, no questions asked. Some of them from when they opened up even.

        • Kenb0 on 30/12/2016 - 00:08

          @AussieDaddy:

          as long as you've held a membership with them the whole period, then yes, they will refund you if you're not happy with the product(ie. if it breaks down 5-10 years later). Ask one of their reps at the store yourself, they'll tell you the same thing. Just this year when I was wandering around, I saw someone had brought back a couch that was about 5 years old(from what I could overhear of the conversation), and they were getting their money back.

        • AussieDaddy on 30/12/2016 - 00:11
          +1

          @Kenb0: WOW! Didn't know that. If their products are affordable and with good quality, that $60 annual membership cost is worth it then. Ta

        • 777 on 30/12/2016 - 03:30
          +1

          @Kenb0: be careful,my experience with them recently is… No extended warranty

        • jnwmaung on 30/12/2016 - 08:49
          +1

          I can confirm this, I returned my first Samsung 55" TV after 4yrs, got full refund of $2500 straight back into my bank account. They did not even inspect the TV when I took it back there, just asked what was wrong and then asked for my membership card and credit card. Quick and easy.

        • AussieDaddy on 30/12/2016 - 11:07

          @777: Makes sense. But we would rather throw tantrums if faced with reality. Lol

        • rakhi on 30/12/2016 - 12:17

          @jnwmaung: what was the issue with tv? Is it external or internal?

        • jnwmaung on 30/12/2016 - 14:23

          @rakhi:
          I think it was software, it kept resetting itself haha. Almost like a PC rebooting. But only happened a few times far and apart but was quite annoying if you were in middle of watching something. So when I took it back, I said the TV keeps rebooting itself.

        • rakhi on 30/12/2016 - 15:14
          -2

          @jnwmaung: ok..

      • Scab on 30/12/2016 - 09:01
        +4

        Apparently they've changed their policy: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/285094

        • AussieDaddy on 30/12/2016 - 11:05
          +1

          Funny thing is, I am not a Costco member, nor did I ever buy anything from them, but it just seemed self-subotaging and unsustainable policy to me. Your typical angry OzBargainers responded with negs. Just read what the posters in that thread said on how often they returned stuff to Costco in order to get the latest model, and the fact that Costco stopped that generous policy in the US just for that same reason. It's just common sense.

        • Bargain Hunter 007 on 30/12/2016 - 14:09
          -1

          @AussieDaddy:

          Nah, it doesn't take an angry Ozbargainer to neg your comment.

          People were talking from experience and to the policy which up until recently was exactly as they said. It's always frustrating when someone brings in conjecture to an argument, plus you seem to be quite proud of your ignorance that you aren't a member and haven't bought anything from them..

          Tone down the rhetoric next time and you won't be negged.

          FYI I didn't neg your comment.

        • AussieDaddy on 30/12/2016 - 17:00

          @Bargain Hunter 007: Isn't it weird that my ignorance in my early assumption turned out to be true as to why an open-ended refund/exchange policy is unsustainable in the long run? It doesn't take a rocket scienctist to see how it would be abused, hence my disbelief. And by the way, you weren't even in this discussion (unless you have multiple accounts) so what bringing conjecture into an argument are you talking about? I wasn't aware that a company would adopt such a crazy policy, and that's why I questioned it. You can be here 24/7 and neg all my comments if you want, mate. What bloody difference does it make?

        • Bargain Hunter 007 on 30/12/2016 - 17:20
          -2

          @AussieDaddy:

          I was just explaining why you were negged, but as I stated I didn't neg you.

          … I'll leave it there.

      • SetsunaFSeiei on 30/12/2016 - 12:02

        umm what are you all talking about, the Australian cosumer law which has been around for YEARS.. IS your warranty….you are entirely covered under this law law…regardless of whatever garbage the retailer or manufacturer wants to tell you…. Retailers have been trying to SELL you extended warranties for years knowing that the consumer already has this right already. It play into their push to uneducate the consumer making them think that "once their 1 year warranty is over" even 1 week after that they are out of luck and ohh well the tv is dead we're unlucky…, you are covered for YEARS under Australian consumer law and it's actually UNLAWFUL meaning against the law if the sales rep or manager at the particular store refuse it. Good luck with your warranties! This 5 min video shown on the ABC show the Checkout tells you EVERYTHING you need to know. https://youtu.be/uE8BB-ioNRw

  • mixo on 29/12/2016 - 19:05
    -1

    too little too late..I asked them if they matched they didnt so I bought elsewhere..

    mixo

    • phenshaw on 29/12/2016 - 19:07
      -1

      Yeah.. it would be helpful if Costco came to the party a bit more with this type of thing.

  • costas60 on 29/12/2016 - 19:19
    +6

    Also dont forget the Costco warranty
    as long as you are a member and it breaks down
    you are covered when normal warranty finishes

    • mixo on 29/12/2016 - 19:22
      -6

      that's why I went first to costco, but they would not come to the party.

      Lets hope this sammy lasts more than 2 years…

      I sometimes wonder why I bother to pay 60 bucks a year for..

      mixo

      • Kenb0 on 30/12/2016 - 00:09
        +1

        Not sure what you mean by "coming to the party", you expected them to price match or something?

    • travs on 29/12/2016 - 20:23

      This is such a good point IMO. It's like getting a free "extended warranty" like they try and sell you everywhere else.

      For me, the only annoying thing is getting it home vs. being able to get delivery elsewhere.

    • Scab on 30/12/2016 - 09:02

      Manufacturer's warranty only according to a recent forum post.

  • chrstphr on 29/12/2016 - 19:26
    +1

    Is this the same TV?
    $1486 (for those who aren't a member of Costco)
    http://www.harveynorman.com.au/tv-blu-ray-home-theatre/tvs/t…

    • mtle on 29/12/2016 - 19:31

      yep

      • chrstphr on 29/12/2016 - 19:46

        Great price! Very tempted.

  • mixo on 29/12/2016 - 19:27

    same one..i bought from harveys as jb sold out..

  • T1OOO on 29/12/2016 - 19:46

    1490 seams to be the going price now with the sales.

    • theguyrules on 30/12/2016 - 10:07

      ok

      ~~ theguyrules ~~

  • T1OOO on 29/12/2016 - 20:04

    well thats how they are keeping the prices high for new models…… really i think that they arnt trying that hard,… oled is way over priced, its a joke.

  • Lexsus on 29/12/2016 - 20:10

    I got mine for $1465 @ harvey norman liverpool a few days ago.

  • mixo on 29/12/2016 - 20:12

    oled in 2 years i hope…75 inches for 3.5k..wishful thinking…

    • Steptoe on 29/12/2016 - 21:10

      They'll be giving them away when everyone dreams of a laser projector.

      • ialam99 on 30/12/2016 - 11:04

        Im personally waiting for the back to the future tv (the pull down one) to get to a reasonable price before i pull the plug

  • shinkumo on 29/12/2016 - 21:08
    +4

    if anyone interested.
    Samsung KS8005 60" is $1,969.99 ($2649.99 - $680) @ Docklands Costco too

  • picogary on 29/12/2016 - 21:38

    Great TV for this price!
    Just finished helping set one up for a family member. They bought along with the Samsung k651 soundbar, makes for a good combo. The soundbar is also on special at HN this week.

    Really made me want to grab one for myself… just not the right time for me to upgrade. So tempting though!

  • natedogg118 on 29/12/2016 - 22:48
    +1

    Was really hoping to get this from JB but the guy i spoke to thinks it will be on back order until march!

  • Flattop on 30/12/2016 - 07:55

    $1485 @GG Chaddy.

    • natedogg118 on 30/12/2016 - 08:29

      Did they have any in stock?

      • Flattop on 30/12/2016 - 10:37

        2 days ago yes…

  • BestofOZB on 30/12/2016 - 08:06
    +1

    TGG did match Costco's price for me 2 years ago a month after I bought a TV from them, and refunded the difference plus 10%, only based on a mobile photo, worth asking.

  • ashftc on 30/12/2016 - 08:06

    Nice post OP

  • cheapskatez on 30/12/2016 - 09:46

    Is this the 8000 series that everyone says is the best in the Samsung range?

    • shinkumo on 30/12/2016 - 10:25

      "best"….there is a new 9 series, friend got a 55" few days ago from JB for around $2500
      Costco Docklands also have KS9000 65" for $3489.99 ($3959.99 - $470)

      • ialam99 on 30/12/2016 - 11:08

        I think GG ebay (with 20% off) had the best deal on that just a few weeks…from memory it was around the $2k mark…im still kicking myself for not getting it

      • AlanHB on 30/12/2016 - 11:10

        The 9 series came out at the same time as the 8 series. Reports were that the 9 series is better, but only by a small amount, and the price difference between the 8 series and the 9 series was unjustified.

        • cheapskatez on 30/12/2016 - 12:06

          Thanks everybody. I should have clarified 'best' a bit better but you have answered my question. Miles better than the 5-7 range but not far off the 9. So possibly the best value for money for the quality. Maybe the 8000 series is the sweet spot and if so then $1,460 is a good buy.

  • Trojan on 30/12/2016 - 09:56

    Is it worth getting this TV for the picture quality when you can get a 65" TV for similar price?

    • mixo on 30/12/2016 - 10:04

      you need to go and check it out, only YOUR eyes will tell you if it's good enough..

      I could have bought an aldi tv to 500 bucks…but my eyes could tell the difference.

      If Samsung didn't lower their price it was going to be a Hisense tv for me.

      It all depends if you think paying 1K more(or the extra inches) is worth it.

      Mixo

      • Flattop on 30/12/2016 - 10:38

        depends on your situation, I didn't have the space for a 65" and it's almost $1k more atm

  • Newtz4 on 30/12/2016 - 14:25

    Good price for available stock. Here in WA, Jbhifi, Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Kambos and Retravision are all sold out (55"). Myers had some, but theyre selling at full price still…

    • natedogg118 on 30/12/2016 - 14:33

      I checked Myer today as well… WTF

  • PVA on 30/12/2016 - 14:26

    cheaper at Betta electrical (and get CashRewards 3.2% as well) https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/285156

  • Kabal on 31/12/2016 - 10:53

    Do they have the 65"?

  • snid on 13/02/2017 - 01:05

    Is this tv still available at this price in Costco?

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