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BeachAudio.com - HR20 in stock for $248.99 !!!

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#1 ·
I found this today:

http://www.beachaudio.com/product_info.php?products_id=85522

They say they have 305 of them in stock as of 09/01/2006 12:52 PM and they offer $5 ground shipping.

I purchased 2 Directv Dtva3brace Mono-pole Braces for my AT9 a few weeks ago from these guys and their shipping was very fast for basic ground to my zipcode.

Has anyone purchase D* receivers from these guys before?
 
#102 ·
kaylward said:
Not true. Best Buy is shipping. Mine arrives (confirmed via UPS) tomorrow. My guess is that they will be in stock at BestBuy's nationwide on Friday or Saturday to coincide with the openning of the NFL season, but that's just a guess. If they can ship it to me then they can ship it to their stores too...
Previously in this very thread...I stated that I bought one from BB, found out about the cheaper one at Beach Audio, bought that one instead, and canceled the BB order. Well, I checked the tracking # that BB sent me last week (the one that hasn't worked as of yesterday) now states that it will be here TOMORROW!!! I give up! Now that I don't want it, they send it to me!! I guess I will take it, play with it, and if it works well, maybe keep it too for my game room....

So, everyone that wants it for this weekends NFLST, just call right now and cancel it. Bust Buy(not a typo) will send it out ASAP!!!!
 
#103 ·
kaylward said:
That's on BestBuy... If they had been willing to drop their price to $299 (which I asked them clueless phone operator to do) then I wouldn't have bothered.

Since BB didn't have the item in stock when I ordered, nor was their any guarentee that they would ACTUALLY SHIP on Tuesday; I'll sleeep just fine with the knowledge that I covered all of my bases just in case. Even though BB said in a e-mail this weekend that they were ready to ship my order, I took that with a giant grain of salt, just as I did BA's indication that they would be shipping on Tuesday.

Tell you what, you can be the sap who pays an extra $150 for the HR20... I'm going with the best deal.
No I ordered from VE for $299.00 and I will wait till they ship on the 11th 12th or 13th. Afterall most of us did not figure we would see them till the end of September or October everyone was told Fall.;)
 
#104 ·
Tim Sly said:
Also ordered mine from BeachAudio on 9/2 and called today to ask about shipping. They said the ship date is 9/13 but it is possible they could ship on 9/11 or 9/12.
It will take 2-3 days from Texas to Minnesota so I may not get it by Saturday 9/16 which is my install appointment from D*, and UPS doesn't deliver on Saturdays.

Yes I want to get it for football. I want to watch the Vikings on Sunday 9/17 in HD on the local Fox. I am way out in the sticks and can't get HD locals OTA.
At least their 1st game will be on ESPN HD Monday Night Football.
Tim, I totally understand wanting to watch the Vikes in HD - hopefully HD makes their new home uniforms look better than what I've seen so far in SD. I like the purple away pants though! :D

I'm moving and have a move install scheduled for 21 Sep and was given the HR10-250 when I scheduled the move but I'm hoping that by next week I can replace that with the HR20.

Rick.
 
#105 ·
Thank you for your recent order with BeachAudio. :lol:

Due to requests from DirecTv, we must adhere to their guidelines &
cannot ship the HR20's until their official release date, which is the 13th.
If you've received an order confirmation from us, then your order will
be shipped early next week. An email with a tracking number will be sent
shortly after your item ships.

If your order had expedited shipping chosen, it will still be shipped
within that time frame. If you wish to change your shipping options, please call or email us at BeachAudio with any questions you may have regarding this.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may case you & appreciate your
purchase.

--
Regards,

Gabby K
Customer Service Manager
Beach Audio, Inc.
www.beachaudio.com
(877) 804-0495 orders
(310) 601-1854 fax
 
#108 ·
DTV TiVo Dealer said:
Actually the lease plan is very good for authorized dealers for the following two reasons.

1. We are off the hook for the charge-back buy-down money.

2. Authorized dealers can compete by exclusively offering the ownership of the equipment we offer. Only by buying directly from an authorized dealer does the customer have the option to activate the HD DVR as his owned unit.

-Robert
So, the unit that I have on order with VE, when I activate it......I can tell D* I want to own it not lease it?
 
#111 ·
So has anyone who said theres was shipping from BB actually received one of these units yet? It is at least trackable and in transit? I also heard mentioned that you may be able to walk into BB today or tomorrow to purchase one. Can anyone confirm theyve seen them in stores?
 
#112 ·
seneca said:
So has anyone who said theres was shipping from BB actually received one of these units yet? It is at least trackable and in transit? I also heard mentioned that you may be able to walk into BB today or tomorrow to purchase one. Can anyone confirm theyve seen them in stores?
I picked mine up yesterday 9/7 at BB here in suburban Chicago and had it activated last night..a process that took an hour or so.

By the way, they will price match a website, as long as that website has a bricks-and-mortar store nearby.
 
#113 ·
seneca said:
So has anyone who said theres was shipping from BB actually received one of these units yet? It is at least trackable and in transit? I also heard mentioned that you may be able to walk into BB today or tomorrow to purchase one. Can anyone confirm theyve seen them in stores?
Yes, I'm sure people that ordered from BestBuy.com have started receiving their HR20s. I see that you're in Jersey. Many BB stores have them available (they may not be on display yet). You can goto their website and do the instore pickup option.

Some BB stores in NJ that have the HR20 currently in stock:
Both Paramus stores
W Paterson
Seacaucus
East Brunswick
Woodbridge
Bridgewater
Manalapan
Holmdel

Take your pick!
 
#114 ·
mcor1 said:
I picked mine up yesterday 9/7 at BB here in suburban Chicago and had it activated last night..a process that took an hour or so.

By the way, they will price match a website, as long as that website has a bricks-and-mortar store nearby.
The stores will, the online site won't... When I ordered (8/31), in store pickup was not an option.
 
#115 ·
kaylward said:
The stores will, the online site won't... When I ordered (8/31), in store pickup was not an option.
Yup, I had the same situation, but when I noticed the in-store availability, I cancelled my .com order (I had been notified that it was b/o'd), and did an in-store pickup.

The store I went to (Naperville, IL) had an HR20 box on display just as you walked in the store, so it is being promoted heavily, in store at least.
 
#117 ·
seneca said:
So has anyone who said theres was shipping from BB actually received one of these units yet? It is at least trackable and in transit? I also heard mentioned that you may be able to walk into BB today or tomorrow to purchase one. Can anyone confirm theyve seen them in stores?
Yeah, I got the one that I had canceled the day before it shipped. (see post above) They sent it anyway and I got it yesterday.

Here's the weird part: When I opened the plastic bag that they shipped it in, the seal on the box was broken. The owner's manual was stained on the front and some of the pages were dirty and wrinkled. You guys think I got one of the beta testers? I ain't gonna pay 400+ and get a used piece. (unless its a good hooker, of course :D ) This whole experience gets funnier by the day.... Needless to say, I am not gonna activate it and will be taking it back to BB today.
 
#119 ·
DTV TiVo Dealer said:
Not true in any way whatsoever.

All authorized independent dealers buy through one of two authorized distributors. It's the distributors that have orders form DIRECTV not to ship any product. That's how I know no dealer, with the possible exception of BB will be shipping HR20's before 9/13.

Please don't blame me or think there is any truth in another members bashing my company or me. I have always prided myself on honesty and delivering the highest level of customer service and support. I am here to help this forum and its members. I enjoy providing technical and dealer insight to DBSTalk and its members.

-Robert
Hi, any chance value electronics might ship a day or so before the 13th? Also, I see you still are accepting preoders....do you have enough in stock in to ship all the preorders next week?
 
#120 ·
DaxStern said:
Hi, any chance value electronics might ship a day or so before the 13th? Also, I see you still are accepting preoders....do you have enough in stock in to ship all the preorders next week?
I've heard Robert talking of possibly being able to ship as early as Monday, but no guarantees yet.
 
#124 ·
employee3 said:
Time will tell, but I don't think that getting your HR20 on the 13/14th from Best Buy constitutes an "exclusive". I have yet to see one post that anyone has received one from Best Buy yet.
Hello - the Best Buy website lists that the HR20 is available now for in store pick up at the store in Germantown, MD (search on zip code 20180). For now, I'm going to hold off until the hubbub dies down. Been this long without DVR, so I think I can wait a bit longer to secure a deal. The 'Skins will be on ESPN HD this Monday, so at least I'm set for this weekend.
 
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