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Originally posted by: RaynorWolfcastle
Somehow I don't think it's Intel doing that, you really think that Intel has time to worry about every retail location and how much they push AMD? This is beyond the fact that Intel probably has no clue how much of their processors you sell at your location since they aren't directly selling to your store anyway. The supply chain is probably Intel -> Compaq, HP, etc... -> Futureshop store-wide contract -> Futureshop retailer. I don't really think that it's possible for Intel to have even the slightest clue about how much or how little you push their product. It's much more likely that this is coming from somewhere within the Futureshop organization as Intel products generally have higher margins than AMD ones. Not only that, but these people might actually have sale figures and people (e.g. managers) that can monitor what happens within their stores.

Actually, no... that couldn't be, Intel is the devil. They have black helicopters flying overhead right now over your house and monitor everything you've ever told a customer. By now they have an extensive profile on you and your AMD-promoting ways. You better watch out, I hear that MS does that with people who push linux too. :roll:
Agreed, stores will make much more with the Intel badges and honestly, they're just doing what right for them. Why are they a business? To make money not to try and help a customer get 20% more performance from a cheaper product which means less profit for them...
 
Originally posted by: Crazyfool
Why do the nerds that work at Best Buy feel the need to force their favorite brands down everyone's throats to the point of being fired? I think that's the real question here. 😛

Favoritism has nothing to do with it. As a retail employee, your job is supposed to be to help the customer pick out the best product that fits their needs. If he didn't half of you would be flaming him for being lazy and not doing his job right. :disgust:

OP, fvck 'em. They try and fire you, sue for wrongful termination.
 
/me waits for Nik and Vic to tell everyone that it is legal and is within Intel's rights
If you remember the lawsuit thread about Coke being sued in Mexico, then you'll know what I'm taking about 😉
 
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