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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posted: 2006-03-16 21:41
No, I personaly don't know anybody in the states at all. It's really too bad that they don't ship to Canada. Most companies that don't really have very good reasons. I think it is just because if they ship to Canada, the have to ship to everywhere else, including Nigeria. You know how that goes, I even got burned that way.
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From: Winthrop Harbor, IL USA
Posted: 2006-03-16 22:04
SNY4ME,
I know someone there pretty well. And from what I was told, if the Canadian recipient chooses not to pay the duties(I seriously doubt that you would do this), they are reverted back to the seller and he must pay. Oade used to ship to Canada, but I believe that they were burned a few times and that's why they changed thier policy. If you lived closer, say somewhere in Southern Ontario; I would let you ship it to me, then I could meet you half way. If you are still interested in a good price on the STR-DA7100ES, www.mydigitaluniverse.com has it for $1,144.00 USD, before shipping & taxes. I used to hear good things about them, but I have been out of the loop for awhile. Thier site doesn't say anything about not shipping to Canada.
Lyle phone Hagens of Blaine Washington and see if they have a location closer to Alberta such as in Montana. Do you have a friend in Vancouver that could pick it up for you in Blaine.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posted: 2006-03-17 00:12
Wow thanks guys for all the info. I didn't know that about the duty thing, however it all depends who they ship with. When I recieve packages from the states, certain carriers bill you and others make you pick-up the package. That way you have to pay the duty before they release it.
But anyway, I'm not going to start going nuts over smuggling this thing. I'm sure if I keep shopping around, I will find a good seller who will ship to Canada. You guys have listed lots that I have yet to see.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posted: 2006-03-19 21:48
No argument here. I hate UPS and Fedex. They both gouge on brokerage. Plus Fedex, sucks because they can track a package to the minute but the cannot stop it during transit.
Since everything is going 1080P sooner or later (bluray PS3 ect...) would it be a waste to pick up the 9000es or should I wait for the 9100es if it is ever released? I have been looking at TV an decided to wait since none of the Sony's accept 1080P yet.
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Posted: 2006-03-23 01:24
Earlier this month Sony released their new Bravia X Series HDTV which is 1080p compatible.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posted: 2006-03-25 01:12
Okay guys here is a good one for you. I have been searching around on ebay and such for 7100ES's. I sent an email to a guy who sells black ones. He said that Sony ES is discontinuing all of it's silver components.
Is this true? I like the ES silver. Not the lesser non ES models though, IMHO, the painted silver looks cheezy.
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From: Winthrop Harbor, IL USA
Posted: 2006-03-25 07:11
On 2006-03-25 01:12, SNY4ME wrote: Okay guys here is a good one for you. I have been searching around on ebay and such for 7100ES's. I sent an email to a guy who sells black ones. He said that Sony ES is discontinuing all of it's silver components.
Is this true? I like the ES silver. Not the lesser non ES models though, IMHO, the painted silver looks cheezy.
Lyle
SNY4ME,
Yes, it is true, the STR-DA7100ES is sliver has been discontinued, they are now only produced in black. For example, Oade doesn't have any new silver DA7100ESs left and they aren't getting any more, only the black version. You can still find them in silver, but they will be from what a store has in it's stock, or they will be refurbished units. Also, my friend at Oade said from the information he has seen, Sony components in general, are taking a trend towards black again.
As a side note....although our local Sony Outlet doesn't have any refurbished DA7100ESs yet, they do though have refurbished STR-DA3100ESs and STR-DA2000ESs in stock.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posted: 2006-03-25 12:41
Well thanks for the info, BTW I love this site. Because I probably would end up spending thousands on silver and then have any future components not match.
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From: Winthrop Harbor, IL USA
Posted: 2006-03-25 14:14
SNY4ME,
No problem, I am glad to pass along the information. I am going to change out all my components and follow this trend, and soon I'll be 'Back in Black" ( ACDC is now playing the backround music ) as I switch from silver to all black.
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Posted: 2006-03-25 17:00
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On 2006-03-25 12:41, SNY4ME wrote: Well thanks for the info, BTW I love this site. Because I probably would end up spending thousands on silver and then have any future components not match.
Lyle
We've had some very long and drawn out conversations on the Silver vs Black issue here and I'm still convinced that its a scheme to get people to buy matching color equipment especially here in North America where we only get one color choice at a time.
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From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Posted: 2006-03-25 17:48
You think? (sarcasm) You know these companies, especially one as huge as Sony. However, I see a flaw in their logic.
If I was serious about matching one color. Chances are I am going to buy a Denon, or Pioneer peice instead. Since all of these manufacturers keep within a couple months of each other with their technology.
The idea that most people would buy a new Sony reciever to match their new Sony DVD player. Even though their reciever was perfectly good, just not the same color. That's prety arrogant.
If Sony ever ends up "pigeon-holeing" me into a new product because of color. I will take my business elsewhere and I will let them know why.
I beleive this is our responsibility as consumers. We must not be taken advantage of.
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Posted: 2006-03-16 21:41
ACDC is now playing the backround music 
