SpeedDemond29
Hey guys, I got this confirmed from my local CompUSA store (a manager) and another friend that works at CompUSA. It looks like they will be closing there doors for good in January (well in Florida). It was also in the paper as well. Everything is 10%-30% OFF original price. I am not surprise to see it go even lower very soon. The Manager said they are shutting down her store as soon as there inventory is gone.
10%-30% includes computers, game consoles, flat panel TVs/Monitors, etc.
Lots of sales online as well. http://www.compusa.com
NOTE: Everything you purchase obviously is NON REFUNDABLE.
10%-30% includes computers, game consoles, flat panel TVs/Monitors, etc.
Lots of sales online as well. http://www.compusa.com
NOTE: Everything you purchase obviously is NON REFUNDABLE.
Posted Fri 28 Dec 07 @ 6:35 pm
J-Snip
Same for the New Orleans/Metairie store. My friend has his VIP number so he can be one of these first to get the sales.
Posted Fri 28 Dec 07 @ 8:05 pm
CanSpoilU
The problem is CompUSA charges retail on everything. There are never any markdowns with them so even if things are 10-30% off... if there is inventory left then its probably because you can still find it cheaper elsewhere.
Posted Fri 28 Dec 07 @ 8:49 pm
chibie
If CompUSA charges retail for everything... I guess it explains why they are going out of business.
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Posted Fri 28 Dec 07 @ 9:17 pm
i think you should look , maybe find some bargains ......they were up here in New Jersey ,but haven't noticed any in awhile ........probably couldn't compete against bestbuy and circuit city , even office depot and staples have good prices sometimes ........
Posted Sat 29 Dec 07 @ 10:45 am
cstoll
They are not going out of business. They are changing their business strategy and going to more of an online sales like TigerDirect and NewEgg.
There are suppose to be keeping a couple stores open like in NYC - Big Metro areas. That's why they are not promoting 'Going Out of Business' sales and there stores are simply shutting down once they liquidate the stock.
There are suppose to be keeping a couple stores open like in NYC - Big Metro areas. That's why they are not promoting 'Going Out of Business' sales and there stores are simply shutting down once they liquidate the stock.
Posted Sat 29 Dec 07 @ 11:56 am
SpeedDemond29
cstoll wrote :
They are not going out of business. They are changing their business strategy and going to more of an online sales like TigerDirect and NewEgg.
There are suppose to be keeping a couple stores open like in NYC - Big Metro areas. That's why they are not promoting 'Going Out of Business' sales and there stores are simply shutting down once they liquidate the stock.
There are suppose to be keeping a couple stores open like in NYC - Big Metro areas. That's why they are not promoting 'Going Out of Business' sales and there stores are simply shutting down once they liquidate the stock.
Thanks CSTOLL ... This is CONFIRMED... They were acquired by another company Some stores will remain open. Link below is a PDF file. Explains everything.
http://image.compusa.com/retail/collateral/news_release/compusa_acquired.pdf
Posted Sat 29 Dec 07 @ 12:40 pm
djderricke
I never liked their big stores. I would buy from them over somewhere like Best Buy, but Tigerdirect gets most of money. Tigerdirect will get even more of my money since the CompUSA closed and Tiger opened a store in Schaumburg to fill the gap.
Posted Sun 30 Dec 07 @ 5:38 pm
discobrian24
I was turned on to Newegg by Cyder as I have found stuff to be cheaper at times there. But havin a Compusa near the house is good too so I hope mine doesnt close.
Posted Sun 30 Dec 07 @ 9:13 pm
djderricke
Check this story out....
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080107-back-from-the-dead-compusa-assets-snapped-up-by-tigerdirect.html
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CompUSA will live on, thanks to a deal with electronics marketer Systemax. Systemax, which owns popular computer parts reseller (and CompUSA competitor) TigerDirect, announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the CompUSA brand, trademarks, and e-commerce business. It also plans to acquire select assets and retail stores from the company, and says that it expects to close various parts of the deal throughout the first quarter of the year.
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"We believe the value of the CompUSA brand remains very high. The company has a long legacy of value pricing, service and customer loyalty among consumers nationwide," said Systemax CEO Richard Leeds in a statement. "We view this acquisition as a strong complementary business to our TigerDirect operation."
The announcement comes exactly a month after CompUSA announced that it had been sold to restructuring firm Gordon Brothers Group to close the remainder of its 103 stores. At the time, Gordon Brothers Group said that it planned to sell select stores in key markets in addition to CompUSA.com and the company's tech service business, and it was widely rumored that TigerDirect would swoop in to buy those assets. Retail stores that weren't in the process of being sold were closed just after the holidays.
TigerDirect has been a popular stop online for computer enthusiasts looking for a good deal for many years, but has been growing its brick-and-mortar presence as of late. TigerDirect already operates 11 retail stores in several states and one in Canada; Systemax says that it is currently looking at up to 16 CompUSA locations in Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico, which it says will be integrated into TigerDirect's existing retail environment. CompUSA.com, on the other hand, will continue to operate under its own name, but under Systemax's ownership once the agreement is closed.
Systemax expects the direct costs of the acquisition to come to about $30 million, not counting legal fees, inventory, and other expenses. Although the purchase will mean plenty of changes for CompUSA's stores, website, and brand, it's strangely comforting to know that it will go on under new ownership.
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080107-back-from-the-dead-compusa-assets-snapped-up-by-tigerdirect.html
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CompUSA will live on, thanks to a deal with electronics marketer Systemax. Systemax, which owns popular computer parts reseller (and CompUSA competitor) TigerDirect, announced yesterday that it has entered into an agreement to purchase the CompUSA brand, trademarks, and e-commerce business. It also plans to acquire select assets and retail stores from the company, and says that it expects to close various parts of the deal throughout the first quarter of the year.
Related Stories
* Farewell CompUSA: Company to shutter remaining stores
"We believe the value of the CompUSA brand remains very high. The company has a long legacy of value pricing, service and customer loyalty among consumers nationwide," said Systemax CEO Richard Leeds in a statement. "We view this acquisition as a strong complementary business to our TigerDirect operation."
The announcement comes exactly a month after CompUSA announced that it had been sold to restructuring firm Gordon Brothers Group to close the remainder of its 103 stores. At the time, Gordon Brothers Group said that it planned to sell select stores in key markets in addition to CompUSA.com and the company's tech service business, and it was widely rumored that TigerDirect would swoop in to buy those assets. Retail stores that weren't in the process of being sold were closed just after the holidays.
TigerDirect has been a popular stop online for computer enthusiasts looking for a good deal for many years, but has been growing its brick-and-mortar presence as of late. TigerDirect already operates 11 retail stores in several states and one in Canada; Systemax says that it is currently looking at up to 16 CompUSA locations in Florida, Texas, and Puerto Rico, which it says will be integrated into TigerDirect's existing retail environment. CompUSA.com, on the other hand, will continue to operate under its own name, but under Systemax's ownership once the agreement is closed.
Systemax expects the direct costs of the acquisition to come to about $30 million, not counting legal fees, inventory, and other expenses. Although the purchase will mean plenty of changes for CompUSA's stores, website, and brand, it's strangely comforting to know that it will go on under new ownership.
Posted Tue 08 Jan 08 @ 5:41 am
dj-e-lectric
They closed in Arizona and Southern California months ago....probably 9 months since the last one closed out west, there prices were just way top high and they could not compete with fry's and best buy
Posted Wed 09 Jan 08 @ 8:01 pm
SpeedDemond29
I don't like Best Buy... I don't know if it's me, but it seams like Best Buy is more expensive. Great customer service though.
Posted Wed 09 Jan 08 @ 8:32 pm
Paz75
always support the little guy. with technology, especially technology that makes your business run (even professional djing), i always find it best to establish a relatioship with the dealer and give him my loyalty. that means so much to them that they will bend over backwards to support me when technology goes wrong. something that a conglomerate wont do for you...
even if it is a margin more expensive, you save in the long run, because lets face it; time is money and data is invaluable
even if it is a margin more expensive, you save in the long run, because lets face it; time is money and data is invaluable
Posted Thu 10 Jan 08 @ 2:45 am