CompUSA might be gone by next year

[imported_Shivetya]

CompUSA to go out of business?


Considering their amazing ability to price themselves out of the market I cannot say I am surprised. I think they killed themselves when they tried to sell TVs and DVDs.. they just could not price compete with CC, BB, and HHGregg

 

[ViviTheMage]

oh well, they tried.

 

[dartworth]

Yeah, this was on BGR last night...


All the CUSA are closed around me already...

 

[Oyeve]

No big loss AFAIC. I get most of my stuff online anyway. Usually free shipping and no tax. COMpusa was good when they started but online, IMO, is way better.

 

[Vic]

Good riddance.

The last time I walked into a CUSA was a year or so ago when they were closing one of the stores in the area, and even the "close-out discount" prices were higher than at any other retailer.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

I have not spent a dime at CompUSA in years and have no plans to spend a dime there in the future. They were fine in their time, but now they're overpriced, poorly staffed and have a poor selection of stuff that's largely crap. I won't miss them. I'd like to see their few remaining local stores converted to Fry's.

 

[Zugzwang152]

Fortunately other retailers are moving in over here. CompUSA was the only big name game in town for a long time.

 

[Xstatic1]

really not a big surprise...i'm shocked they're still in business.

 

[Pabster]

Originally posted by: Vic
Good riddance.

The last time I walked into a CUSA was a year or so ago when they were closing one of the stores in the area, and even the "close-out discount" prices were higher than at any other retailer.

:thumbsup:

 

[Miramonti]

They are the only place locally that I can run out and get some arctic silver 5, which is the only thing I've bought from them for a couple years.

 

[LostWanderer]

Lemme second the good riddance! I feel sorry for the folks that work there, but I quit going years ago. Really not gonna miss the...

- stupid stuff they put in advertisements but never seem to have in stock
- sale items with 2-3 rebates per item that don't come even when you do submit them
- coupons you can't redeem
- "that's only online" prices
- pinhead manager that won't budge an inch even when you're right
- odd salesperson that follows you around the store "helping" you

Geez, I'm gonna have high blood pressure if I keep this up!

 

[GeneValgene]

byebye CrapUSA / CompUSSR

 

[TheShiz]

i have to agree, that store is pretty much a piece of crap, i gave it many chances but 9 times out of 10 i left there disappointed

 

[SarcasticDwarf]

Originally posted by: GagHalfrunt
I have not spent a dime at CompUSA in years and have no plans to spend a dime there in the future. They were fine in their time, but now they're overpriced, poorly staffed and have a poor selection of stuff that's largely crap. I won't miss them. I'd like to see their few remaining local stores converted to Fry's.

They never did seem to figure out what their niche was. On the one hand they would carry $600 switches (this is a few years back) and a few motherboards and processors...but not really have a full selection of anything. They somewhat catered to businesses but never marketed that aggressively.

 

[Miramonti]

Originally posted by: LostWanderer
Lemme second the good riddance! I feel sorry for the folks that work there, but I quit going years ago. Really not gonna miss the...

- stupid stuff they put in advertisements but never seem to have in stock
- sale items with 2-3 rebates per item that don't come even when you do submit them
- coupons you can't redeem
- "that's only online" prices
- pinhead manager that won't budge an inch even when you're right
- odd salesperson that follows you around the store "helping" you

Geez, I'm gonna have high blood pressure if I keep this up!

whoops, I'm sorry, I thought you were talking about best buy...

 

[George P Burdell]

I couldn't care less about CompUSSR

 

[Maleficus]

CUSA sucks.

 

[Kelemvor]

They had great prices on things when they had rebates. I got lots of FAR things from there. But the one by men closed in teh other round of closings so the closest one is an hour away.

And here's more info:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/1...rip-compusa-1984-2008/

the WSJ is reporting that the beleaguered big box retailer has been sold to Gordon Brothers Group for liquidation, which will occur shortly after the holidays

 

[JulesMaximus]

I couldn't tell you when the last time I was in a CompUSA. I don't know if they still have them around here in fact.

 

[fstime]

Terrible, terrible store; There is no question about it.

 

[videogames101]

I'm happy! good sales to be had! last time the closures came around, i picked up a 1900xtx for like $150 as a gift for someone. compusa closing FTW

 

[Delta6Echo]

Originally posted by: Vic
Good riddance to bad rubbish

The last time I walked into a CUSA was a year or so ago when they were closing one of the stores in the area, and even the "close-out discount" prices were higher than at any other retailer.

:thumbsdown:

 

[amdskip]

Confirmed!

 

[Delta6Echo]

Originally posted by: amdskip
Confirmed!

The chain's 103 retail stores will remain open and staffed during the holiday season, offering discounts on computer and electronics ahead of the planned store closures.

 

[EGGO]

Clearance blowout?