New blowout pricing. MUST MOVE!

[Spec-Comm]

Hey guys,

We have some more stuff here at an even better price than last time.

FS-100 *NEW* $1580 each plus shipping.

AG-HVX200P + FS-100 *NEW* $6700 each plus shipping - DVXUSER PACKAGE -

AG-HVX200P Store demo. Minor blemishes. Comes with full one year warranty, free 16GB P2 Card and Barry green's book. Only $4495 plus shipping!

AG-HVX200P B-Stock with 90-day warranty. Like new condition. All standard accesories. (No 16GB card or book.) $3495 plus shipping!

AG-DVX100B B-Stock with 90-day warranty. All standard accesories except the A/C adapter/batterycharger is missing. $1895 plus shipping!

BT-LH1700WP *NEW* $2695 each plus shipping.

Dolgin Engineering TC40 battery charger bundle*NEW*. Includes two long-life batteries. $450 each plus shipping.

Last time I posted things sold pretty quick so move quick.

Remember that you get another 2% off these prices if you pay with a certified check or bank wire transfer.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman
Senior Operations Manager
Specialized Communications Corp.
20940 Twin Springs Dr.
Smithsburg, MD 21783-1510 USA
800-359-1858
301-790-0103
Fax: 301-790-0173
andrewh@spec-comm.com
www.spec-comm.com

[SPZ]

Hmmm... Is this a sign of a new HVX coming next week? ;)

[aalleexx]

mmmmm...... I smelllllll the new HVX..... veryyy niceeee
"borat accent"

[crobs808]

these arent blowout prices...i just got a brand new FS100 from Adorama for 1500 shipped (been their price for the last 6 months), and a HVX200 from an authorized dealer for $3700 shipped + $450 for a full 4-yr 100% warranty (means if they cant fix it within 14 days, you get a brand new HVX from Panasonic USA).

sorry, i just hate seeing something called "blowout pricing" and tuns out to be 10-20% more than the current competition

- connor

[Rob]

these arent blowout prices...i just got a brand new FS100 from Adorama for 1500 shipped (been their price for the last 6 months), and a HVX200 from an authorized dealer for $3700 shipped + $450 for a full 4-yr 100% warranty (means if they cant fix it within 14 days, you get a brand new HVX from Panasonic USA).

sorry, i just hate seeing something called "blowout pricing" and tuns out to be 10-20% more than the current competition

- connor

And who might this authorized dealer be ? Did you get the free 16 GB card free ?

Rob.

[crobs808]

no 16gb card because i just bought the camera and accessories only kit, USA. but i did get a 250gb firestore for $1600, beat that, lol

-connor

[JonathanLB]

The battery prices, are those Panasonic?

I'm sorry I can't see any reasonable defense of those battery prices on Panasonic's part, except they're greedy and want to rip you off. No offense, I love the HVX200, but come on let's just get a LITTLE BIT serious. I can pick up off-brand-name batteries for the HVX200 for $33, I can't believe it but it's true. You can search online and there's a bunch of them. I paid $80 for one of my off-brand-name batteries and now I feel I got ripped off. Yet Panasonic wants like $200 a battery.

I have some Bud Selects I'll sell you guys for $50 per bottle, it's vintage, they are almost a year old so worth a lot more. *rolls eyes* Panasonic needs to come back to reality.

[Jason Miller]

crobs panasonic doesnt have a warranty like that, neither does Mack, which are the only two companys that offer warranties you can count on. and no panny dealer is allowed to sell new cameras without the 16gb p2 card,

it saounds like you bought from a crookland dealer. I'm wondering has this new camera you bought arived?

Jason

[Spec-Comm]

Hmmm... Is this a sign of a new HVX coming next week? ;)

No news of a new HVX at this time. This is just some stock that has been here for a little while that we're trying to move.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

[Spec-Comm]

these arent blowout prices...i just got a brand new FS100 from Adorama for 1500 shipped (been their price for the last 6 months), and a HVX200 from an authorized dealer for $3700 shipped + $450 for a full 4-yr 100% warranty (means if they cant fix it within 14 days, you get a brand new HVX from Panasonic USA).

sorry, i just hate seeing something called "blowout pricing" and tuns out to be 10-20% more than the current competition

- connor

You may want to read this crobs:

http://www.spec-comm.com/hvx200faq.php

No such thing as a new HVX200 without card and book and for only $3700. :( Sorry.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

[tmnt]

250 GB firestore? Is that just new?

[Spec-Comm]

250 GB firestore? Is that just new?

Just announced. It lists for $2800. Realistic (not gray market) street price will be around $2400 - $2500.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

[Doc Bernard]

Ouch, I just paid 3700.00 for a used one out here in SoCal, w/o p2. So his (spec-comm's) price may not be so bad, from my perspective. Luckily the one I bought had very low hours and no scratches/dings.

But it was complete (save for p2 card).

Crobs, I almost went the route you went, until I found out that this "low price" was for a body only. Read the fine print (Terms and Conditions) very closely. The camera may only come with what is listed, not with what is shown. When I asked why they had a picture of a full camera on the ad, I was told "that is just a picture of an HVX."

Hopefully, your dealer wasn't that slimy.

[Jason Miller]

Doc I gave 2300 for my hvx used, and its served me well, but it is a craps shoot when buying high end cameras, many really have no choise but to buy new, and these looks like pretty good prices for a new camera. his prices are pretty good for the used stuff to, we can't all get lucky and find a rich 19year old who has pissed his mother off by knocking up his girlfriend and is forced to sell off all his toys.

I can't afford to buy new gear right now but I'm thankfull that Spec-comm gives us dvxuser folk first dibs on his blowout stock. so thank you Andrew

Jason

[Doc Bernard]

Jason, I am not disagreeing with you, I am actually pointing out spec's price doesn't sound too bad.

I actually tried to go to those low price ads google pops up, see above.

If Spec is a dealer, and he is offering an HVX for 3600 and change, wow. Too bad I didn't see his ad before I bought mine.

[Jason Miller]

yea no doubt, but we all buy and then find it cheaper after the fact, but if youve made money with it between then and now, it really isn't a loss. or if youve made art with it, ditto, the price you found it for used it still pretty amazing, did you just get lucky or is there a story behind it.

[Doc Bernard]

Lucky, I guess. Got it last weekend, so the money part hasn't been realized......yet. But I have already been booked for a documentary.

[New_Zealand]

Andrew i will be giving you a call next month to order my new HVX200. I figure everyday I film I will be able to deduct rental fee ($200 a day?) that I would have spent if I didn't buy the camera and I don't think it will take tooo long before I'm ahead of the game.

[crobs808]

You may want to read this crobs:

http://www.spec-comm.com/hvx200faq.php

No such thing as a new HVX200 without card and book and for only $3700. :( Sorry.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

haha, wrong. the seller opens the box, removes the 16gb p2 card or whatever p2 card is inside, and sells it separately and i still get a brand new hvx200 for cheap. thanks for the concern though, but i was able to register it with panasonic usa, and i bought a 4yr warranty where i can get it fixed at any panasonic authorized retailer (circuit city, best buy, etc...) for free. panasonic confirmed this over the phone when i registered it, and gave them the serial number, but thanks anyway for the scary link, lol.

-connor

[crobs808]

p.s. - read your own site..., here's a quote..."These cameras are frequently opened and stripped of their most basic accessories, items that should come with your new camera. You’ll be paying extra to get these accessories back... and the cost will add up quickly. "

why would i need a 16gb p2 card when i have a 250gb firestore with secure firewire cable? lol. he can do whatever he wants with the card. what do i care. i'm not gonna "buy it back" like this guy says, cause im not going the p2 route.

oh yeah, and your site says in bold, just more scare tactics, "repairs can take up to three months"? um....in my warranty it says that Panasonic USA will send a brand new camera of the same model if the repair center cannot fix the problem with 14 days"...lol. sounds to me that you are pretending to act like you care about the consumer, but you are just another money grubbing wolf. i mean i went back and counted...your article you sent me as "proof" is not only posted on your storefront, but it littered with "click here now" ad's for buying the camera from you. shame. you are exactly the same as the people your site talks about, just in sheep's clothing to appear like a "nice guy".

-connor

[Jason Miller]

crobs, Spec hasn't responded to your posts we have, there is no need to attack him. if the dealler you bought from is for real, that do us all a favor and let us know their website?

[Rob]

haha, wrong. the seller opens the box, removes the 16gb p2 card or whatever p2 card is inside, and sells it separately and i still get a brand new hvx200 for cheap. thanks for the concern though, but i was able to register it with panasonic usa, and i bought a 4yr warranty where i can get it fixed at any panasonic authorized retailer (circuit city, best buy, etc...) for free. panasonic confirmed this over the phone when i registered it, and gave them the serial number, but thanks anyway for the scary link, lol.

-connor

You got to be kidding me .... I don't think anybody at Circuit City or Best Buy even knows what a HVX200 is .

Rob

[THoff]

Sorry, if you think that you "can get it fixed at any panasonic authorized retailer (circuit city, best buy, etc...) for free" you're going to be in for a surprise when the time comes.

Also, Panasonic does not offer warranty coverage like the one you described on the HVX200, so you're looking at a third-party policy and Panasonic doesn't have to send you squat -- you'll have to fight someone else to get a new camera.

[FilmBoy77]

hell, i damn sure dont have no panasonic warranty that sweet and i bought mine brand new :)

i was beginning to think i got jipped on my warranty for a second.

[Jason Miller]

THoff, I think we are simple dealing with a troll, perhaps we should just ignore him, and you're correct bestbuy nor circuit city are hvx repair centers.

[Romane19]

these arent blowout prices...i just got a brand new FS100 from Adorama for 1500 shipped (been their price for the last 6 months), and a HVX200 from an authorized dealer for $3700 shipped + $450 for a full 4-yr 100% warranty (means if they cant fix it within 14 days, you get a brand new HVX from Panasonic USA).

sorry, i just hate seeing something called "blowout pricing" and tuns out to be 10-20% more than the current competition

- connor

I have to agree with you there connor. I really hate seeing stuff like this. If you're going to do a "Blowout Deal" then be legit about it. Don't let people look at your company in a bad way.

[Romane19]

we can't all get lucky and find a rich 19year old who has pissed his mother off by knocking up his girlfriend and is forced to sell off all his toys.
Jason

:Drogar-BigGrin(DBG):Drogar-BigGrin(DBG):Drogar-BigGrin(DBG):Drogar-BigGrin(DBG) Hahahahahahahahaha. It only happened once man. She told me she was on the pill.

[Jason Ramsey]

Hey there, crobs....

By the way, multiple usernames are against dvxuser policy.

Please pm me

Later,
Jason

[THoff]

THoff, I think we are simple dealing with a troll, perhaps we should just ignore him, and you're correct bestbuy nor circuit city are hvx repair centers.I don't believe he's a troll, I just think he is naïïve (no offense) and inexperienced. I wish him well and hope that he doesn't come to regret some of the decisions he's made.

[Jason Miller]

at least he has a serial number, mine doesn't have one of those. being gray market and used, and the text on the eye cup is in some asian text. but it still rocks, made my money back and then some, shot my film, and several other projects on it so who cares, one think I would like to know, I do rent it out, but I travel with it, I'd like to find an insurance company that will insure it, as its used with no sn I'm unsure I can find one. if anyone has any ideas.

Jason

[Steve McClean]

I bought an hvx200 off of ebay brand new in the box for about 3,900. I never got a free 16gb p2 card though! Did I get ripped off? It came with a case and bag and a stupid light but no 16gb p2 card!

[Jason Miller]

I think this train of thoughts been hijacked, derailed, no survivors.

so back to topic

Andrew, are all the prices firm?

Jason

[Spec-Comm]

I think this train of thoughts been hijacked, derailed, no survivors.

so back to topic

Andrew, are all the prices firm?

Jason

PM me with an offer.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

[TheMacB]

can you still buy an extended warranty on those B-Stock cameras? like from mack cam or something?

[Spec-Comm]

They have a legit Serial number so I don't see why not. Generally it's not an issue. We have our technicians at our Authorized Service Center go through the B-Stock cameras VERY carefully and they only submit them to the sales department if they are top notch. So what I'm getting at, is that they are already tested for defects which is what the warranty covers in the first place. Let me know if you want to make an offer. 1-800-359-1858

Andrew Hoffman

[crobs808]

um, #1 - Jason Ramsey, i have one username - crobs808, what are you even talking about multiple usernames???

#2 - ive already called and dealt with panasonic usa, given them my serial number, registered it and everything. they said the typical warranty, for the type i got is 699, so i got a good deal at $450 for 4 years. They confirmed that the 14 day fix-it-or-replace-it, policy has only bene in effect since November 2007, but all hvx200's purchards after that date from 3rd party dealers were eligible for that kind of warranty. Since I had a legit USA model serial number, there is no problem.

I dont see why you guys are getting mad at me, that I got a good deal...plus, let's get back on topic, this was about the fake "blowout"...stop talking about me, lol.

[Jason Miller]

crobe88 you're making clames that we do not believe, I.e. we think your har lying to us, we've asked you over and over again, where you bought it and you have not answered.

Jason

[jackmfs]

time2envy has you call them to confirm your order, have you called and confirmed?

the reason I'm asking is that's usually when they tack on the extra $300 shipping/insurance/warranty/etc... fee.

Before I got my hvx from another ebay seller I tried going thru T2E and was verbally assaulted over the phone only to have my order cancelled after I calmly questioned the required "shipping insurance". The guy blew up on me. I wouldn't recommend these guys!!!

yep, they called and confirmed, and they dont upsell ebay purchases. they cant. you have already paid thru paypal, so they cant upsell. they only upsell if you call in to buy, or buy from their site. just buy off ebay, and they will give you a call, but all he said was "is this the correct address...(listed my address)....we verify addresses on high end orders", i said yes, then he said "ok, this will ship out tomorrow", hang up. i got it 4 days later.

PS - to the guy who whined about the firewire, i got what is called a p-clamp (wraps around the corner of the camera, avoiding the headphone jack), it holds your firewire in the camera, and made specifically for hvx/fs100 users on the go. never comes out, doesnt even budge :)

-connor

I think you're contradicting yourself.. you said you purchased a $400 warranty in another thread. Who exactly did you purchase this warranty from?

In any case, there is absolutely no way they didn't try and upsell, because I myself purchased an HVX from them through paypal and they gave me the run around with shipping insurance and warranty fees. You think they just pick and choose who they want to try an bamboozle or upsell to? I think you should care more for providing the truth of the matter to the forums rather then making your own argument look better.

And actually these crooklyn dealers are allowed to do whatever they want, and if you question them they'll just cancel your order. There's nothing in paypal or ebay that implicitly states that a buyer can't ask for additional fees. I complained about T2E's methods myself and got nowhere and I'm an eBay powerseller. All you can do is create a dispute that says you and the seller disagreed on shipping terms.

Unfortunately, there is no way to actually get an HVX for less than $3,900 through these crooklyn dealers because they will always find a way to charge you that missing 300 to 400 dollars depending on the auction price. I have a very hard time believing that you somehow found a way to trick these guys into sending you the HVX for the actual auction price, when there are plenty of examples on eBay on the sellers feedback of T2E adding on additional fees to make the HVX 3,900-4,000.

No, I did pay $400 for a 4 year warranty, from T2E, but the camera by itself with the built in 1-yr warranty was $3699. They said "Ok thanks, that's all we needed", and were going to hang up when I asked about the warranty. He said it came with the manufacturers 1-yr, but they didn't upsell me until I asked about available warranties. So I paid $4,100 in all, but that's still over $1,000 cheaper than any other competition...I mean $100 a year for free fixing unlimited times at a local Bestbuy or CurcuitCity is fine with me. Plus, if they cant fix it in 14 days, I get a brand new HVX200 from Panasonic USA for free. Already called Panasonic USA and confirmed/registered everything with serial number and all, so it's all legit.

Time2Envy is a good company. Most of the people who say they have issues with them must be taking a tone or getting all mad on the phone from the get go. If you don't "act" suspicious, then you'll get what you want. $4100 with 4 yr warranty is fine with me.

Keep in mind the only reason T2E cancelled my order is because I refused to pay for a warranty and questioned their "Shipping Insurance" fee.

[aalleexx]

where did you buy your hvx?

(4th time same question is asked)

um, #1 - Jason Ramsey, i have one username - crobs808, what are you even talking about multiple usernames???

#2 - ive already called and dealt with panasonic usa, given them my serial number, registered it and everything. they said the typical warranty, for the type i got is 699, so i got a good deal at $450 for 4 years. They confirmed that the 14 day fix-it-or-replace-it, policy has only bene in effect since November 2007, but all hvx200's purchards after that date from 3rd party dealers were eligible for that kind of warranty. Since I had a legit USA model serial number, there is no problem.

I dont see why you guys are getting mad at me, that I got a good deal...plus, let's get back on topic, this was about the fake "blowout"...stop talking about me, lol.

[Spec-Comm]

Yea,

I looked up Time 2 Envy and they aren't authorized by Panasonic.

This is what I found in their description:

Time2Envy.com strives to always offer the latest products and the best price possible on all products. Often cameras are released overseas before they make it to the US market. Time2Envy.com, through special connections has the ability to get electronics to market in the US before they are officially released in to market. We also at times have the ability to offer the international versions of products that are currently sold in the US at steep discount prices. The international models are identical to the US models, but they do not come with a US warranty. IF AN ITEM IS IMPORTED, IT WILL BE CLEARLY STATED IN THE AUCTION. We offer a one-year in-house warranty on imported goods at a nominal cost. We also offer extended warranties at very competitive prices (through manufacturer authorized repair centers) on all products we sell.

Warranties sold through manufacturer authorized repair centers such as Best buy and Circuit City aren't going to apply to the HVX200. There were only five service centers including our own sent to the Panasonic headquarters in New Jersey to receive specialized training to repair HVX200s and we (the five of us) were the only Panasonic ASCs authorized to repair them while under warranty.

Thank you to everyone here for the support.

The truth is out there... :)

Andrew Hoffman

[Jason Miller]

I have to say after looking up time to envy, my first thought was crookland, but then after reading their feedback on ebay, they even have 2 on reseller ratings, nothing there to go by, but nothing bad either. they seem for real, granted the claims made about the warranty seem to have been misleading, by mistake or ego, im not sure, but as someone who is happy to buy used gear and roll the dice they seem like an option, 3700 is a bit much for a "used hvx" though. a refurb or use b stock with some sort of warranty I can see spening 4 grand on it, but I think with this company they are playing the odds that its a good camera that will not need repair in the 4 years.

Jason

[Spec-Comm]

Just got word on a second store demo unit going up forsale. It's the same deal as the other one, but it's a bit better cosmetic condition. Full one-year warranty, 16GB P2 card, and HVX book. $4895 plus shipping.

Let me know if you're interested.

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

[Spec-Comm]

B-Stock camera for $3495 is sold.

Andrew Hoffman

[Steve McClean]

Tim2envy was the dealer that sold me my Hvx200 and It works fine and it looked like it was never used. Are you guys saying they say they are new but really aren't?

The only thing is I didn't get my 16gb p2 card.....

[Spec-Comm]

Tim2envy was the dealer that sold me my Hvx200 and It works fine and it looked like it was never used. Are you guys saying they say they are new but really aren't?

The only thing is I didn't get my 16gb p2 card.....

No. I'm saying what is in our FAQ. They aren't authorized by Panasonic to be a dealer for this product so they have to purchase outside of the usa. That's why you didn't get your free 16GB P2 card because they are packaged with the cameras along with the Barry Green book for usa distribution channels only. You also don't get a the manufactures 1-year warranty most of the time. That's why Time 2 Envy and other gray market dealers are selling a 3rd party warranty along with the cameras or guaranteeing them themselves. There have been a few units that have been able to register fine from various user reports that have bought gray market but I think that most of the time they are confusing a 3rd party registration with the real Panasonic one. As mentioned earlier, we are an Authorized Service Center for the HVX200 and we get some gray market cameras that come in even though they were "under warranty" and we can't do anything with those warranties, only service centers that are authorized for Panasonic toaster ovens and telephones are.

Gray Market isn't used, just not legit. Usually these cameras come from Singapore.

I'm glad that your camera worked fine for you though. :)

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

[thematthewbone]

um, #1 - Jason Ramsey, i have one username - crobs808, what are you even talking about multiple usernames???

#2 - ive already called and dealt with panasonic usa, given them my serial number, registered it and everything. they said the typical warranty, for the type i got is 699, so i got a good deal at $450 for 4 years. They confirmed that the 14 day fix-it-or-replace-it, policy has only bene in effect since November 2007, but all hvx200's purchards after that date from 3rd party dealers were eligible for that kind of warranty. Since I had a legit USA model serial number, there is no problem.

I dont see why you guys are getting mad at me, that I got a good deal...plus, let's get back on topic, this was about the fake "blowout"...stop talking about me, lol.

I'm really surprised no one said anything about this...

i don't own a dvx nor an hvx so i can't say i know for sure but i would imagine Panasonic USA would not charge you an extra $450 dollars for a warranty. that is a third party warranty not one given by Panasonic USA.

pray you don't have problems with that camera because, i really don't think you are going to be getting a new one or getting it repaired by Panasonic.

[Spec-Comm]

Just found out that our two store demo units that are for sale come with a $400 end user rebate on top of the already great price!

HVX200 Store demo #1 $4895 - $400= $4495 (includes the free 16GB P2 Card, HVX Book and full 1-year warranty!)
HVX200 Store demo#2 $4495 - $400= $4095 (includes the free 16GB P2 Card, HVX Book and full 1-year warranty!)

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman

[el jeffe]

I bought an HVX from T2E back last April and paid 3,400. They claimed USA model but I knew better. I was ready to call my credit card company if I didn't get it but it arrived an import model like I thought. I razzed them a bit about the USA model claim and they gave me one of those warranties from repairtech for free. I threw the warranty away I would never send my camera to a place like that. I blew out my firewire port and took the hit and paid spec comm to fix it. Some of us can' t guess when our repair is going to be done. Spec comm was on point and got me my camera fixed in a timely manner and kept me informed.

[Spec-Comm]

Only one BT-LH1700WP left.

We are also looking into selling our store demo BT-LH1700WP. Make an offer. :)

Best regards,

Andrew Hoffman