Anyone Been to that Crazy Gideons??

[HiTek21]

I always watch their commercial on TV where "Crazy Gideon" throws TVs and stuff off the roof of his building but has anyone actually been to this store? Do they actually sell decent stuff at low price or is it just garbage like Kentwood or Sorny stuff.. I'm thinking of taking a trip down there to pick up a VCR if they sell good stuff.

 

[brtspears2]

No, but gotta love those commercials.

 

[white]

no, but i remember they're on traction ave.

 

[Pretty Cool]

Here is my observation. To begin with, the building is an unpleasant part of downtown. You are almost certain to pass by some homeless individuals driving to the store. Once you arrive, you will find a 60-year old+ building that probably barely pass city codes for doing business. Of course, what matters most is the merchandise and its price. Well, all Crazy Gideon's sells is OLD overpriced refurbished goods. For instance, a new VCR 4 years ago might have retailed for $150. Apparently, Crazy Gideon buys old returned, bankrupt, or manufacturer reconditioned items. He will then discount the price to, for example, $90. Well, you could go to Best Buy or Circuit City and buy a NEW vcr for the same price or less! Want to buy a socket7 computer for a few hundred dollars? Do you crave for merchandise in DAMAGED boxes? Perhaps it is just me, but I feel like this place is run by a bunch of con artists and caters to the ignorant.

 

[amnesiac]

What they don't tell you: All of Crazy Gideon's items are grey market and/or refurbished. All of it.
That's why prices are so low.