How I "stole" 😉 a $1,739 camcorder from Best Buy. Panasonic HC-X1500

I stopped by my local Best Buy today to simply browse the camera section and ended up placing an order for a Panasonic HC-X1500. It was an offer simply too good to pass up - it felt like I was stealing it! It normally retails for $1,739 and they were offering it BRAND NEW for just $850!! The price seems to only be available in-store.
Link to HC-X1500 at Best Buy: www.bestbuy.com/site/panasoni...

[@firefilmzandbooks]

Same thing happened to me. I was in to buy a battery. I was at the store next to the corporate headquarters. They were doing training with a bunch of managers, and they gave me no problem at all. It took two minutes. By the time I got back to Raleigh, from Minneapolis, two day later, it was on my desk at work. It was over the Memorial Day Holiday. Just lucky I guess.

[@RandumbTech]

It is such a great camcorder! For $850, it's a no-brainer. Glad you were able to get one - Best Buy is currently sold out (as I predicted they would in the video)

[@daywalker5458]

Thank you...thank you....thank you Guy!!!! I went to Best Buy and bought what I was told was their last unit shipped to me 1,000 miles away. It was $850 and brand new I just took delivery. Great Deal....

[@RandumbTech]

Great to hear! I checked a few weeks ago and they were completely sold out. You got lucky!!

[@dopevisualz1]

i got it for that price too i couldnt pass it up been using it for year , low light is iffy but worth every dollar

[@RandumbTech]

I found myself not using it very often so sold it for nearly what I paid for it. It was cheaper to buy it and use it a few times than it was to rent it. 🤣

[@kupono808]

Similar story. Browsed video cams, saw this on clearance. Impulse buy. Not in stock but associate placed order on their system. In store pickup, 10/15, Honolulu

[@RandumbTech]

Awesome!! It's such a great camcorder when you don't want to think about anything and just record something.

[@tello_yo7546]

thanks for your videos. yes, you're right. I purchased mine today, I saw on sale last week in the best buy Sacramento location, i when back today, and got mine also for 850.00 dollars too. my friend is a videographer, he told me it's a great buy, the fact that best buy, amazon, any other retailer store has it foe around 1700.00. incredible buy.

[@RandumbTech]

Awesome!!! I am so glad you were able to get it at the deeply discounted price. It's still not being advertised anywhere for $850. I have been using it for about a week now and I'm sooooo glad I got it. I hope you enjoy yours as well!

[@tello_yo7546]

@@RandumbTech thanks man. can't wait to get it...

[@SonicVision]

Man, wish I'd catch a deal like this.

[@RandumbTech]

It's one of the better deals I've gotten in the past decade. I don't use it all that much, but when the situation arises where it does make sense, it's amazing!

[@epicchris1985]

If I had the money I’d buy 10 and double my money online 😜 Crazy good deal! and definitely a point and shoot camera with outstanding picture quality 👍

[@RandumbTech]

I'm tempted to buy another one for that reason, but there are easier ways to make money 🤣

[@LoremIpsumProd]

Arg, I wanted a small camcorder like that forever, but I am not in the states!

[@RandumbTech]

Bummer! I used it this past weekend at the graduation and it was fantastic!! For $850, it's an unbelievable deal. Best Buy still hasn't discounted it on their website, so I wonder if I just happened to take advantage of an error in their system.

[@LoremIpsumProd]

@@RandumbTech Or say the profit margin had always been insane. Enjoy mate.

[@hasenmyer]

That's awesome...probably some glitch in their system, the inventory in BB stores seems to be badly mismanaged for some reason. I used to go into BB all the time, but the inventory has gotten so low I don't even bother anymore, it has become a online order pick up spot and Geek squad repair shop sad really

[@RandumbTech]

Yeah, I rarely go into BB. My wife and I were placing bets about a week ago as to when they will be filing for bankruptcy. It's still not displaying the clearance price on the website, so it feels like there was a mistake made. I paid for expedited shipping because I need it by Friday and it hasn't shipped yet which is a bit worrisome. Hopefully it will ship soon...

[@hasenmyer]

@@RandumbTech I'm convinced box stores don't want you IN the store anymore

[@dopevisualz1]

i also seen it for 850 waiting for it in the mail, im nervous is it worth it , many people say low light is bad

[@RandumbTech]

Lowlight is not great, but still better than using your phone! This camcorder works best in bright outdoor light. Since it's equipped with a built-in ND filter, keeping the correct shutter angle is easily achieved. For $850, you can't go wrong!