Assume that you are planning to purchase a 50-inch Plasma television. For this w
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Assume that you are planning to purchase a 50-inch Plasma television. For this week's discussion and your initial post, determine the lowest cost for the television, considering the available alternatives and the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. For example, you could purchase locally, through mail order, or through an Internet shopping service. Consider such factors as delivery charges, interest-free financing, discounts, coupons, and availability of warranty services. Explain what sources you examined and how you made your final decision.Explanation / Answer
Source #1: I began my search with Google Shopping, which compiles a comaprison of all stores - online and offline - allowing me to cross-compare price, quality, resolution, and et cetera.
Link: http://www.google.com/prdhp
Source #2: Google Shopping helped me narrow my search down to Amazon and Best Buy, and between Samsung and Panasonic.
Next, I will construct a comparison chart:
BEST BUY:
Pro: Local shop, immediate delivery (I drive it home), great warranty and exchange options
Con: $799.99 for television
delivery charges - none; I deliver it myself
interest-free financing - None, though Best Buy does offer a "Reward Zone Credit Card" to customers (for an additional fee) Information below:
AMAZON:
Pro: Instant comparison shopping; shop from my paajams; not responsible for driving to store; reviews from other customers
Con: Can't see the television before it arrives; difficult to exchange/warrant; used televisions are cheaper but perhaps not the best option
delivery charges: Shipping ranges from $5.99 - $29.99
interest-free financing: N/A via Amazon sellers