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    Circuit city and SLRs

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by aan310, Feb 16, 2009.

  1. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    So..... for those who have been to a Circuit City, is there any actual "deals" on and DSLRs? I ask because the closest CC is like 50 mins away, and i don't feel like driving out there to buy nothing xD
     
    aan310, Feb 16, 2009
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  2. F!nn

    F!nn Notebook Consultant

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    well when i went nothing was on sale, oh except cd's earphones crapgadgets, seteroes were still full price, computers as well.

    They had a few deals on iPhone cases and such

    It was "up" to 30% haha
     
    F!nn, Feb 16, 2009
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  3. CalebSchmerge

    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    The time I went the prices were still higher than you could get anytime online. I doubt its worth it to drive that far.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Feb 16, 2009
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    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Why not call them?
     
    Dragunov-21, Feb 16, 2009
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  5. aan310

    aan310 Notebook Virtuoso

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    how? when i tried the number in the phone book it gave me the disconnected thing xD
     
    aan310, Feb 16, 2009
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  6. Dragunov-21

    Dragunov-21 Notebook Evangelist

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    Oh well that's classy of them o_O
     
    Dragunov-21, Feb 16, 2009
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  7. built

    built Notebook Deity

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    It's been widely reported, both here and elsewhere, that there are no real deals at CC during their liquidation.

    CC is no longer running the show. The inventory/stores have been turned over to liquidation companies which, typically, jack up the prices to sometimes above MSRP, and then discount down from there. Also, many liquidation companies sell of stocks of high demand items directly to other retailers.

    In addition, there are no returns on items bought from CC during the liquidation. No buyers remorse permitted, then.

    If you have a problem with the item, there is also no return/exchange. You must go through the manufacturer even if the item is DOA.

    The BB near me is next door to a CC. Last time I was there, I saw lots of people going in and out of CC but not a single one was carrrying a purchase.

    Not worth the drive.
     
    built, Feb 16, 2009
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  8. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Just save that money on gas and use it for something else better. 3 CCs I've been to don't carry a good dang deal, not a single one. Everything is just as expensive.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 16, 2009
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  9. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    wait til its almost closing down so in march?
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 16, 2009
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  10. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    I believe late March is the latest all stores will be shut down but that some will close earlier than others, I hear some even in a couple of weeks.

    I don't think I would make any big purchases at CC, probably just small things like games and DVDs because of no return policy. 40% off all games like the Fallout 3 Collectors Edition sounds enticing. :)
     
    Rahul, Feb 17, 2009
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  11. vinceboiii

    vinceboiii Animals are friends, not food.

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    erally? imma look for fallout 3 and assassin's creed!
     
    vinceboiii, Feb 17, 2009
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