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Pioneer’s KRP-500M Kuro plasma
Like sands through the hour glass ...
Are you one of the many folks bummed out by Pioneer’s announcement that they would be exiting the Plasma TV market? Were even more bummed when you realized this mean the Kuro line was going the way of the buffalo as well?
Have you been wallowing in self-remorse for 5 months knowing you were on the cusp of obtaining intense blacks, ultimate contrast, and endless calibration options, just to have the rug pulled out from under you by a softening economy and market shift towards less expensive LCDs? If so ... Days of Our Lives called and they have a plot line in mind for you ... or it’s your lucky day!
It’s not too late to grab that Pioneer Kuro of your dreams, and at significant savings. Beach Camera (a Pioneer Authorized Dealer) currently has the 50” KRP-500M for a very-low $1699 with free shipping and free wall mount ... but wait, there’s more. Link to Beach Camera through Bing.com (Microsoft’s new search engine) and Steve Ballmer will throw an extra 6.5% cash back your way, bringing the total price down to $1594. That’s a price worthy of all the melodrama.
The KRP-500M is part of Pioneer’s Plasma Swan Song in the consumer plasma market. It carries the same panel and processing as the Elite PRO-101FD, but stripped of a few features you might not need anyway like stand/base, speakers, tuners, and two HDMI inputs instead of four.
If you’re integrating a set into a Home Theater or other setup with AVR, Speakers, and TV Source you can just consider those missing features money in your pocket. Even if you weren’t planning on incorporating an HT (maybe because you couldn’t afford it after buying a Kuro) ... well now you can!
Via FatWallet.com
That is a deal on the Pioneer KRP 500 M Kuro Plasma TV. Do you still have those or can tell me where to find one at that price.
Larry
I just called Beach Camera and they initially told me they were authorized and then when they double checked they said “most likely we are not”. That means NO, they are not an authorized dealer.
Sorry I don’t think Abe’s of Main is a Pioneer Authorized dealer either. I believe Abe’s of Main and Beach Camera may have been dealers some time ago, but are no longer authorized.
To confirm an authorized dealer you can also call Pioneer Customer Service directly at 800-421-1404.
All of this publicity has put pressure on the remaining inventory that the few authorized dealers had on-hand. I know our company jumped in and reduced the prices on our KRP-500M.
So all in all this was a good thing as it created a buying frenzy with some very compelling prices for the consumers.
Enjoy!
-Robert
I went to Pioneer’s website and selected plasma display and then KRP-500M as the TV I’m looking to purchase using the zip code I found on Beach Camera’s website. This is also the zip code you listed and they do not show up as an authorized dealer in the listing either. Cross Roads Audio Video is the first dealer that shows up with that zip code once you select plasma displays. I know I talked to a rep at Abe’s of Maine and he said they were authorized to sell it at their B&M;but not authorized to sell it online.
I just think it’s important that people realize they may be getting a deal but it’s with no warranty.
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Sorry, but this was posted back in August and they didn’t stick around too long back then. Keep an eye on our Daily (usually) Deals posts for other great Plasma and LCD deals. Thanks!