· Warranty extended to five years – buy now and receive an additional three years warranty, giving you five years peace of mind**.
** On all products, except telephones and accessories, purchased between 1st October and 31st December.

Theres another interest free credit card deal but... pufff...

 

Anyway, I think its a bit cheeky/desperate of b&o since i got my new TV 2 months ago with 4 years warrenty, now its 5 years warrenty... especially with this BeoSound 5, B&O have happily convinced ANY potential buyer to lay off, since deals are getting better and better and since hte arrival of HD tuner on the new BV7, Blueray maybe etc etc... I think things for b&o are not looking too well? Ive been on the edge of my seat wanting to buy a new b+o prod but wont... for the reasons mentioned above!

Good point. They were only running that 4-year deal recently to encourage sales. Now they've upped it to 5-years. My TV was included in the 4-year warranty plan.

Edge of your seat? Apart from the Beosound 5, there are few other exciting products planned short-term. Mind you, there is a staggering £1000 discount for choosing a DVD-free BV7 :)

BTW the 'interest free' card thing still requires a credit check, acceptance and so on. It's just a loan and reverts to a 29.9% interest rate after the initial 6 or 12 months.

True moxxey, the card is nothing more than a store card, so much for an offer!

Tbh, although 4 years is a long time, I am a bit upset/angry (only a bit) since its a bit unfair, an extra year, after a 'long' 4 years isnt a bad thing.

I see what you mean for the DVD free BV7, but i think half the wow factor is that DVD player. I guess, its probably better not to have many eggs in one basket, i.e. more seperate units since they are cheaper to replace/repair/upgrade.

timhanna:

I see what you mean for the DVD free BV7, but i think half the wow factor is that DVD player. I guess, its probably better not to have many eggs in one basket, i.e. more seperate units since they are cheaper to replace/repair/upgrade.

There's no 'wow' about the BV7 anymore. It's a TV with a DVD player. Well made TV with DVD player, but little else.

For me, the only 'wow' left in the B&O range are the BL3, BL9 and BL5 speakers.

that happens with every product ,ie sky,play-station,x-box etc,cars this is real life&real challenges ,Good on you B&O a step in the right direction (more needed)!!

Are you really that excited?

not really lol,but great to see they are listening, more definitely needed to entice core customers

timhanna:

I see what you mean for the DVD free BV7, but i think half the wow factor is that DVD player. I guess, its probably better not to have many eggs in one basket, i.e. more seperate units since they are cheaper to replace/repair/upgrade.

This is aimed at BC2 owners, whom now can go for a BV7 without having to waste 50% of its BC functionality. To me this makes all sense.

Yes and they look great together.

wtlc2zpx:

Yes and they look great together.

No denying that. BC2, after so many years, still looks like a 'wow' product. Expensive, but superb.

Is this a UK offer or is it worldwide (EU)? I have paid for my BS4 on the 30th of September ( figures... ) and am still waiting to receive it, so I'm wondering if I'm entitled to this 4/5 year warranty. Any ideas?

I have a B&O store about 15km from my house.  I am in the mood to buy something interesting (better than lose it all in the stock market these days) but there is nothing that excites me or that I would want or need...... again, not in the mood for $20,000 TV/speakers.  I have a nice TV that was MUCH less....

Just saw a new campaign. Swap you old BeoLab for a new one, and get up to approx. 800 £ per speaker, for you old BeoLab.

5 year warranty. Not really much of an offer... Costs B&O next to nothing and I really doubt whether it will drive sales that much. Would perhaps convince some already committed to buy now but unlikely to convert new prospects. Too intangible.. Wouldn't drive me to buy now I am afraid.

rmclachlan:

5 year warranty. Not really much of an offer... Costs B&O next to nothing and I really doubt whether it will drive sales that much. Would perhaps convince some already committed to buy now but unlikely to convert new prospects. Too intangible.. Wouldn't drive me to buy now I am afraid.

It is not a measure that will trigger a sale, but the absence of a long enough warranty can stop some potential sales.

Some clients may be OK spend a lot of money in a TV set or a pair of speakers, but want their investment to be protected. Out of warranty B&O repairs are really expensive.

It also give a sense of high quality if a brand offers a long warranty.

 p.

 

True, but the thing is that these items should come with that warrenty regardless, it would act as a great trigger to upgrade every 4-5 years and increase the price of second hand items, in turn meaning that more people would be inclinded to go for the new one.

But in all honesty, its a bit boring as well, since the only 'offers' they do are warrenties, or if you can afford a TV and/or a surround sound system in one go, a free Beo5 (previous offer) wasnt thaaat amazing anyway...

What else could they do? What would be the killer offer, without presumably reducing the price?

timhanna:

What else could they do? What would be the killer offer, without presumably reducing the price?

I have read on another thread, that they are doing an offer on TV (1000 Euro if you bring your old CRT), and another offer on speaker (800 Euro if you bring an old Beolab).

Not sure this offer are true, as I have not seen them on the official web site. Not sure if they apply to all countries.

p.

timhanna:

True, but the thing is that these items should come with that warrenty regardless, it would act as a great trigger to upgrade every 4-5 years and increase the price of second hand items, in turn meaning that more people would be inclinded to go for the new one.

But in all honesty, its a bit boring as well, since the only 'offers' they do are warrenties, or if you can afford a TV and/or a surround sound system in one go, a free Beo5 (previous offer) wasnt thaaat amazing anyway...

What else could they do? What would be the killer offer, without presumably reducing the price?

lease purchase like cars with option to buy or upgrade with residual value?will be a   win-win situation for B&O!!!!!!

Hi Guys, both are good ideas. The UK had a CRT Trade in, I exchanged an Avant+Beo4 for 500GBP, thats gone now... the beolab speakers sounds good :), buy a really old manky one on ebay and give it to B+O hehehe

Christian:

Just saw a new campaign. Swap you old BeoLab for a new one, and get up to approx. 800 £ per speaker, for you old BeoLab.

Hi Christian,

I had the same campaign yesterday (mailing) regarding any old CRT TV. It encourages us to swap our old Avant or BV3 (plus the Beo4) for a new LCD or plasma TV and get 600 to 800 euros.

At this time, I will not sell for the moment my Avant. The only products that I find appealing right now, are the BL3, 9 et 5, not forgetting the upcoming BS5.

Guy