Pricing on Yamaha HTR-5860

[mak15]

Dear all: I am interested in Yamaha HTR-5860. I went to compare the price, some places are selling it for $499 and there is a electric shop is selling it or $350 (They said it's brand new!). Since the prices are so different, is there something wrong with $350(Some online shops had it for $350 also)? If I buy the $350, what do I need to watch out for? Thanks for any comments!

 

[BMXTRIX]

If you do not buy from an authorized dealer, the warranty may not be honored by Yamaha if the unit develops a problem and needs to go in for service. At $350, people are likely making a small profit, so they are allowed to sell it at that price. But, beware of losing your warranty which is usually fairly valuable. Ask at the store, double check... ask again... email Yamaha.

Then, you should be good to go.

 

[mak15]

If you do not buy from an authorized dealer, the warranty may not be honored by Yamaha if the unit develops a problem and needs to go in for service. At $350, people are likely making a small profit, so they are allowed to sell it at that price. But, beware of losing your warranty which is usually fairly valuable. Ask at the store, double check... ask again... email Yamaha.

Then, you should be good to go.

Hi, I went there this morning, they gave me the receiver and the box is not manufactor sealed, but they said it's new. Then I tell them to give me a sealed one, they said ok. I am going to pick it up right after work! Is there problem with the open box?

 

[luiz gutierrez]

Yamaha 5860 pricing

I second previous reply. Make sure that the dealer is an authorized Yamaha dealer. Check their website; if it's not listed, call them. Yamaha's website seems slow in updating information. I would not buy an open box receiver for any reason, especially if they are willing to give you a closed one for the same price.

If you have too many doubts and it doesn't pan out, you might consider getting it online from B&H, an authorized Yamaha dealer. I got mine for $324 (excluding shipping); it came in three days as promised.

Unfortunately, my wife has not allowed me to set it up yet, since it's my birthday present.

My relationship with it shows all the symptoms of severe infatuation. Its beautiful face is always on my mind, everytime I walk by it, I cast longing looks in its direction, sometimes uttering a sigh or two, I don't eat much, and sleep fitfully...and the dreams, oh the dreams....

Have fun shopping, and take the time to make the right choice. Anticipation is half the fun.
Luiz