Is Newegg.com derived from Egghead?

[Markbnj]

Used to shop at Egghead back in the 80's and 90's, then they went bankrupt, did an online strategy and failed at that, then disappeared. I always wondered if the name Newegg was related.

 

[ribbon13]

'Dear Jason,

You are not the first person to question the connection between our two companies. There is no connection between NewEgg.com and the old EggHead Software. You wouldn't believe the volume of customers who write us emails declaring "EggHead is my favorite store!" or "I've been shopping with you since the old EggHead Software days." Huh? But seriously, there isn't any relation other than the fact that our names sound similar and may look so in writing, and that we both cater to computer users. It is evident though that they must have made some of their customers happy because they appear pleased to be shopping with them again, even though we must politely inform them that we are our own entity entirely.

Regards,

William Lazaro'

 

[alcoholbob]

Or Dr. Egghead...aka Dr. Robotnik

 

[SilentRunning]

http://www.egghead.com provides the answer

Amazon purchased Egghead's assets back in 2001

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: SilentRunning
http://www.egghead.com provides the answer

Amazon purchased Egghead's assets back in 2001

:laugh:
11, November, 2001
"<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://web.archive.org/web/20011120004638/http://www.egghead.com/">Dear Egghead Customers,

As many of you know, since August 15, 2001 Egghead has been operating as a debtor-in-possession under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Our plan had been to sell the assets of the business as a going concern and continue providing Egghead customers with great value and selection. Unfortunately, we have reached a point where we are unable to continue active operations. As a result, as of 5:00 pm PST on October 25, 2001 we have ceased active operations and suspended all commercial activity until further notice. The Egghead URL and web site will still be accessible at www.egghead.com but the shopping and fulfillment functionality will be disabled effective as of the date and time noted above.</a>"

17, December, 2001
"Egghead.com and Amazon.com are teaming up to make it easier than ever to find the best in computers, electronics, software, and much more. Shop today and check back for the exciting relaunch of Egghead.com, coming soon!"

 

[alcoholbob]

What an exciting launch...you get linked to Amazon.com

 

[corkyg]

Let's rephrase the question. Was Newegg started up by former Egghead employees?

 

[edmundoab]

i think the last purchase I made from egghead was my Samsung 17 in 755 DF CRT before it went outta business

Love the free shipping then =)
back in 2001 May

 

[SonicIce]

:Q ribbon13 back from the dead

 

[Markbnj]

I have decided to start a new word processing software company called Newwang. There is no connection.

 

[bwnv]

Originally posted by: Markbnj
I have decided to start a new word processing software company called Newwang. There is no connection.

yuk, yuk
And w/b ribbon

 

[Fresh Daemon]

I have decided to start a new word processing software company called Newwang. There is no connection.

Make sure you port it to my new O/S, NewGem.

 

[Bluejay]

Originally posted by: Blain

Originally posted by: SilentRunning
http://www.egghead.com provides the answer

Amazon purchased Egghead's assets back in 2001

:laugh:
11, November, 2001
"<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://web.archive.org/web/20011120004638/http://www.egghead.com/">Dear Egghead Customers,

As many of you know, since August 15, 2001 Egghead has been operating as a debtor-in-possession under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Our plan had been to sell the assets of the business as a going concern and continue providing Egghead customers with great value and selection. Unfortunately, we have reached a point where we are unable to continue active operations. As a result, as of 5:00 pm PST on October 25, 2001 we have ceased active operations and suspended all commercial activity until further notice. The Egghead URL and web site will still be accessible at www.egghead.com but the shopping and fulfillment functionality will be disabled effective as of the date and time noted above.</a>"

17, December, 2001
"Egghead.com and Amazon.com are teaming up to make it easier than ever to find the best in computers, electronics, software, and much more. Shop today and check back for the exciting relaunch of Egghead.com, coming soon!"

Eggcellance Information

 

[Susquehannock]

Yep, I don't believe there is an 11-teenth floor at NewEgg.