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Anyone here from Syracuse, NY ?

AnitaPeterson

AnitaPeterson

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Hi there,

I need to make a couple of purchases for computer parts, and was thinking about checking out U.S. prices.

Unfortunately, it's not like I have much to choose from. I live in Ottawa, so the two places I can go are Ogdenburg and Massena, according to the map - I don't have time to drive too far next week-end.

Are there any computer stores in these two places? Do they have websites?

*EDIT*
So it seems Syracuse is a better choice, but big-box computer stores like Staples/CompUSA are still expensive, compared to what I can find at smaller stores here...

Now I need to find someone from Syracuse who can tell me about the prices at mom-and-pop stores...
 
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: moshquerade
Originally posted by: SampSon
Try Watertown, ny too.
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oh yeh, Watertown. you've passed through that swamp too?
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I dunno if he got the joke. 😀

They have computers in watertown right?
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water = swamp..... bad joke 😛

they have Staples in Watertown. would that work?
 
make the trek into albany its only 2-3 hours past watertown, all your retail chains will be there, CompUSA, BB< CC....
 
Originally posted by: Anubis
make the trek into albany its only 2-3 hours past watertown, all your retail chains will be there, CompUSA, BB< CC....
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Syracuse.
 
Originally posted by: Anubis
make the trek into albany its only 2-3 hours past watertown, all your retail chains will be there, CompUSA, BB< CC....
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yeh, but he's looking for a "little" drive. if Staples has what he needs, why not?

also, gas prices are teh suck.
 
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Anubis
Originally posted by: SampSon
Originally posted by: Anubis
make the trek into albany its only 2-3 hours past watertown, all your retail chains will be there, CompUSA, BB< CC....
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Syracuse.
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albany is closer
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Uh, no.
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yea im a moron, i was thinking watertown was near st lawrence
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bout time you looked at a map :laugh:

 
Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
Not really... I'm looking for cumputer parts, like CPUs, memory and the like... Staples is suck.
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You won't find much of that in either Massena or Ogdensburg.

Edit: Like it was previously stated ... go to Syracuse. Its only about 2 hours away from Ogdensburg.
 
Originally posted by: jlarsson
Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
Not really... I'm looking for cumputer parts, like CPUs, memory and the like... Staples is suck.
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You won't find much of that in either Massena or Ogdensburg.

Edit: Like it was previously stated ... go to Syracuse. Its only about 2 hours away from Ogdensburg.
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Best Buy: Syracuse NY (Store 538)
9090 Carousel Center Drive
Syracuse, NY 13290

Circuit City: CAROUSEL CENTER Store #3150
9090 Carousel Center Drive
Syracuse, NY 13290
(315) 428-0141

CompUSA: Syracuse
Store # 559
9526 Carousel Center
Carousel Mall: lower concourse
Syracuse, NY 13290


all located in or near the Carousel mall in Syracuse

 
Ottawa - Syracuse: 4 hrs drive... 8 hrs drive and 600 Km overall... that would take a full gas tank, maybe a little more, which translates at $40 CDN... this would better be good.

Are there independent computer stores with their own websites in Syracuse? I tried to google "Syracuse computer stores" and all I get is crappy hits...
 
Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
Ottawa - Syracuse: 4 hrs drive... 8 hrs drive and 600 Km overall... that would take a full gas tank, maybe a little more, which translates at $40 CDN... this would better be good.

Are there independent computer stores with their own websites in Syracuse? I tried to google "Syracuse computer stores" and all I get is crappy hits...
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how come you don't just want to order online? 'lots of deals going on and most of the time you can get free shipping. or won't they ship to Canada?

 
Originally posted by: moshquerade

how come you don't just want to order online? 'lots of deals going on and most of the time you can get free shipping. or won't they ship to Canada?
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I've had customs charges slapped on me in the past, I absolutely loathe paying those... and also, some companies don't ship to Canada... maybe I need to open a P.O. Box in Ogdensburg and have stuff sent there... Hmm... that might be a good idea...
 
Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
Hi there,

I need to make a couple of purchases for computer parts, and was thinking about checking out U.S. prices.

Unfortunately, it's not like I have much to choose from. I live in Ottawa, so the two places I can go are Ogdenburg and Massena, according to the map - I don't have time to drive too far next week-end.

Are there any computer stores in these two places? Do they have websites?

*EDIT*
So it seems Syracuse is a better choice, but big-box computer stores like Staples/CompUSA are still expensive, compared to what I can find at smaller stores here...

Now I need to find someone from Syracuse who can tell me about the prices at mom-and-pop stores...
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in my experience mom and pop stores are more expensive than the likes of BestBuy, CircuitCity or CompUSA.
 
Originally posted by: AnitaPeterson
Originally posted by: moshquerade

how come you don't just want to order online? 'lots of deals going on and most of the time you can get free shipping. or won't they ship to Canada?
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I've had customs charges slapped on me in the past, I absolutely loathe paying those... and also, some companies don't ship to Canada... maybe I need to open a P.O. Box in Ogdensburg and have stuff sent there... Hmm... that might be a good idea...
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that sounds like a great idea.

 
I'm from Syracuse, but I don't live there anymore (and haven't for 10 years). And I don't know about the computer shops there.
 
syracuse sucks ... trust me, i live here. 😛

although, watertown is far, far worse. i have a friend who's stationed at fort drum living in watertown. i've visited .. it sucks.

btw, there's a sam's club in watertown .. they sell some parts (graphics cards, dvd burners, hard drives)


btw, i've found that the "mom and pop" computer stores are far more expensive than best buy.
 
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