BHPhoto selling HC1 for $1349 at DVinfo.net

Xavier Etown · March 12th, 2006, 10:01 PM

BH dropped their price again. Looks like they're trying to clear inventory, no? If that's so, then the HC3 must really be a replacement. Or am I wrong?

John McManimie · March 13th, 2006, 11:27 AM

Last week BestBuy had the HDR-HC1 in stock and listed it for a sale price of $1399.99. This weekend they dropped the price to $1349.99 but it is now backordered.

B&H had the HDR-HC1 listed for a price of $1499.95 on Friday (10 March 2006). This weekend B&H dropped the price by $150 to $1349.95 with free shipping.

SonyStyle has it listed with a $200 price drop.

It sure looks like they are getting rid of stock...

Anyway, I made sure to order one yesterday from B&H. The price was finally right. :-)

Steve Peralta · March 13th, 2006, 02:06 PM

Now that the price has dropped on the HC1, you think it is worth the extra $650 for the A1U? DVCAM / XLR? Maybe the price on the A1U will drop also? I wonder what will happen to the rebate after 03/31/06? I think it will be extended, having a price difference of 1150 would be alot.
Steve Peralta

Stu Holmes · March 13th, 2006, 02:59 PM

It's now down to $1349 on B&H.

Now...... Why EVER would that be? anyone??

Miguel Lombana · March 13th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu Holmes

It's now down to $1299 on B&H.

Now...... Why EVER would that be? anyone??

Sony dropped the cost to push units and clear inventory, they provide a price adjustment to the dealers so there is a new cost on the dealer side, that said, they can drop the price to the end user and still make 5 to 15% profit per box.

This is the end of the HC1, they need to make way for the HC3, bottom line. I got mine last week from Norman Camera for 1325 and am very pleased to have it, actually glad that I waited.

Miguel

John McManimie · March 13th, 2006, 05:18 PM

It has not dropped to $1299. A Sony demo DCR-HC1000E is at that price. The HC1 is still $1349.95. (But still a great price!)

Stu Holmes · March 14th, 2006, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miguel Lombana

This is the end of the HC1, they need to make way for the HC3, bottom line.

Ah umm, yes, this was my point entirely..

@John - yes sorry you're right it's 1349 and not 1299. my mistake. now edited. thanks.

March 12th, 2006, 10:01 PM	#1
Xavier Etown Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 71	BHPhoto selling HC1 for $1349 BH dropped their price again. Looks like they're trying to clear inventory, no? If that's so, then the HC3 must really be a replacement. Or am I wrong?

March 13th, 2006, 02:06 PM	#3
Steve Peralta New Boot Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 8	better value Now that the price has dropped on the HC1, you think it is worth the extra $650 for the A1U? DVCAM / XLR? Maybe the price on the A1U will drop also? I wonder what will happen to the rebate after 03/31/06? I think it will be extended, having a price difference of 1150 would be alot. Steve Peralta

March 13th, 2006, 02:59 PM	#4
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	It's now down to $1349 on B&H. Now...... Why EVER would that be? anyone?? Last edited by Stu Holmes; March 14th, 2006 at 10:40 AM.

March 13th, 2006, 11:27 AM	#2
John McManimie Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 314	Last week BestBuy had the HDR-HC1 in stock and listed it for a sale price of $1399.99. This weekend they dropped the price to $1349.99 but it is now backordered. B&H had the HDR-HC1 listed for a price of $1499.95 on Friday (10 March 2006). This weekend B&H dropped the price by $150 to $1349.95 with free shipping. SonyStyle has it listed with a $200 price drop. It sure looks like they are getting rid of stock... Anyway, I made sure to order one yesterday from B&H. The price was finally right. :-)

March 13th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#6
John McManimie Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 314	It has not dropped to $1299. A Sony demo DCR-HC1000E is at that price. The HC1 is still $1349.95. (But still a great price!)