Panasonic opens up Plasma Concierge service to the public for the holiday blitz

If your tiresome Black Friday campout left you incensed at that fellow ahead who snagged the very last HDTV that you had been eying, take heart. Panasonic feels your pain, and is opening up its exclusive help lines to help you deal with the hassles of searching for the perfect plasma. The company's Plasma Concierge service -- which opened earlier this year -- is stocking up on customer service representatives to field any questions you may have, regardless of whether or not you own a single Panasonic product. The program is open to the public through December 31st of this year to craft "customized flat screen profiles," determine which set would be better suited for your room, and even tips on mounting and wiring. So if you're befuddled over where to get some reliable, free information (aside from the site you're currently ogling) on which plasma to pick up this holiday season, give Panasonic a ring, but be sure to dodge those sure-to-come sales pitches while you're at it.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 28th 2006 2:51AM]

Why bother phoning them about a plasma? It seems like a WAY better idea to use valid internet sources, or for the less tech-savvy, find a salesperson in a store so they won't necessarily be pushing you towards a certain brand. I can't imagine their 'concierge service' being any more friendly than their customer service, which I've found to be as equally frustrating as any of the other TV manufacturers I've had the chance to talk to. my two cents are thrown in