Looks like some one made a big boo boo on this 52 IN 1080 LCD – Sharp Aques They have it listed for $38 (98% savings) Just ordered 2 and got an Amazon order confirmation. We’ll see what happens!
Major Screw up on Amazon - 52″ LCS TV for $38
September 7th, 2008 · 18 Comments ·
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18 responses so far ↓
Sarah // Sep 7, 2008 at 3:57 am
Dude, I love you. The 52″ is gone but I just bought three 42″ aquos tvs for $400-and-change (because of the shipping).
admin // Sep 7, 2008 at 3:58 am
I’m keeping my fingers crossed heehee
admin // Sep 7, 2008 at 4:02 am
Looks like they sold out of the 52″ Sharp LCD, but there’s still alot of other deals on there
john zoidberg // Sep 7, 2008 at 6:06 am
Amazon is amazing! as of 2:04 EST (GMT-5.00) the shop is pretty much closed… But I rang up 12 TVs (4×46″, 1×32″, 4×26″, and 3x 19″ TV/DVD combos).. total price after shipping and tax was $1060… got confirmation, lets see if they ship…
either way, someone’s getting fired.
Gary // Sep 7, 2008 at 6:30 am
Wow, Stumble upon found me this link. The 52’s were gone, I ordered 3 46’s for $428 shipped.. I can’t help but feel like this is a too good to be true find. If It dosen’t work out at least Amazon/Visa will give me my money back..
doug // Sep 7, 2008 at 9:00 am
i bought two as soon as it was posted.
a 47 and a 52.
i hope i get them.
150 each with shipping and handling.
booyah.
Visitor // Sep 7, 2008 at 9:29 am
Looks like they’re all gone already. Ha!
Dizzy // Sep 7, 2008 at 10:48 am
I’m pretty sure they can’t do anything once the order is confirmed. Gamefly had an issue where they accidentally posted all coupons like three times…I got three games before they fixed it and still got them for the discounted (free) price.
Bradwerd // Sep 7, 2008 at 11:24 pm
John Zoidberg…
Do you really need 12 TVs? I will purchace a 46″ or the 32″ from you for $175 (you payed $88 averaging the whole haul) I’ll pay shipping.
Email Me,
Bradwerd
Bradwerd // Sep 7, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Screaming.tribesmen@gmail.com btw
Gary // Sep 8, 2008 at 12:56 am
As of 6pm PST my order seems to have dissapeared from amazon… Anyone else?
Gary
admin // Sep 8, 2008 at 1:12 am
Mine orders are still in there
Los Angeles Consumer Lawyer // Sep 8, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Could be a violation of Business and Professions Code Section 17200, for unfair and deceptive business practices. Need to know more.
admin // Sep 8, 2008 at 2:51 pm
My order was just canceled by Amazon:
Greetings from Amazon.com,
We’re sorry, but the following order from myOfficeSource has been
canceled.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
No reason on why it was canceled …
Los Angels Consumer Lawyer if you think there’s a case against Amazon or myOfficeSource the you might want to go and post here: http://gizmodo.com/5046358/52+inch-sharp-aquos-hdtv-for-3845-or-not-really I’m sure a few hundred if not thousands of orders were placed. Keep us updated
admin // Sep 8, 2008 at 3:03 pm
and then from myOfficeSource:
Thank you for purchasing the “Sharp Aquos LC46D43U 46-Inch 720p LCD HDTV” from the Amazon Marketplace. We regret to inform you that our computer system has suffered a major malfunction. Some of the products that we sell and offer matched the wrong items on Amazon.com. Unfortunately we do not carry the “Sharp Aquos LC46D43U 46-Inch 720p LCD HDTV” and do not have it to ship out. We always strive to provide our customers with the best service possible. We have temporarily closed our store to correct this issue and would like to assure you that your credit card has not been charged for this purchase and the order has been cancelled. We appreciate your understanding of this issue, and only hope that this experience has not hindered your view of Amazon.com and shopping online. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Have a pleasant day.
So was it Amazon’s fault?
pointing out the obvious // Sep 9, 2008 at 6:24 am
why is it people bother with stuff like this? you obviously knew it was a mistake. Why bother?
FulrgleBurgle // Sep 9, 2008 at 6:30 am
I thought that if you found something incorrectly priced in a store they had to sell it you at that price because they stuffed up..
if they gave you a receipt and order form then they should be accountable.
GL paying hundreds in lawyer fees to get it tho
Big Al // Sep 12, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I’m not sure about the US, but in the UK if anything has a low price in a store it’s referred to as an ‘invitation to treat’ and they’re not obliged to sell it at that price.
However, in cases like this it’s a bit more unclear. If payment hasn’t been taken then the store stands in good grounds to cancel the order. If payment HAS been taken and the despatch confirmation has been sent then it’s a little more complicated!
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