Circuit City to close 155 stores = new low prices

[p_rushing]

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New pricing is starting on Wednesday, but if its like Compusa, they won't be that good and when the prices finally drop, nothing will be left.

[str8stuntin03]

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Damn, I got one right the street closing and one right by job closing. I'll definitely be stopping them both to see what kind've deals they'll be having.

On a smaller note, one of my friends that I used to work with at Sears works at one of the stores that is closing down and the messed up part is that he JUST got promoted to a manager over there, so that sucks for him.

BTW...I'm a little confused by this. Is it saying that the stores on the list will be closed for tomorrow ONLY and then reopen on Wednesday or will be they be closing for GOOD tomorrow?

I guess I gotta stop by the one in beltsville

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Just to make sure I got everything correct. TODAY is the last day they are ar going to be open or are they just closed today and then reopening back up until they sell everything?

[SqueakyD]

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Just to make sure I got everything correct. TODAY is the last day they are ar going to be open or are they just closed today and then reopening back up until they sell everything?

It's going to be shut down one day, then reopen tomorrow with the liquidation.

There has been posts on The Consumerist blog that there may be a few stores that are permanently shutting down today.

[DubTrey1]

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Looks like they are going to try the mass closures first and then if all fails - file chapter 11. Either way, the end is more than likely near for CC.

[fsquid]

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post deals that anyone reads or sees.

[Brandwin]

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So what if I have a warranty on my tv from CC and they are closing? (luckly for me, the one close by is not closing right now)but just curious if they were, would I be SOL?

[SqueakyD]

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So what if I have a warranty on my tv from CC and they are closing? (luckly for me, the one close by is not closing right now)

From the FAQ:

2. If the store near me is closing, will warranties, gift cards and store credit still be honored?

We have made no changes to our policies on gift cards, Circuit City Advantage Protection Plans® or
any customer commitment. In fact, they are as important as ever, and we stand behind every
promise we make to our guests. We invite our guests to visit any of our neighboring stores, visit our
Web site at www.circuitcity.com or contact our guest call center at 1-800-THE-CITY (1-800-843-2429)
for assistance with gift cards, store credits or other service-related questions. For assistance with
your Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan®, you may call the phone number at the bottom of your
receipt or visit an alternate Circuit City store.
All of our Circuit City Advantage® warranties are secured by third-party financial institutions including GE Capital.

[Brandwin]

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Sounds good.

Thanks! Warranty goes out in May (I believe) I want to take it back and get a new one. Wish it would mess up...lol

[bjf1377]

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Not really surprised that Circuit City is closing more stores. The one that used to be by my parents house when I was little shut down at least 5 or 6 years ago. It was in a pretty big shopping area and I figured they were on the outs when that happened. And since then I've only gone to one about 5 times.

[Crown42Royal]

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I'm not surprised.

When my wife and I were shopping for laptops we obviously found the cheapest best ones at Circuit City. After being there for 20 minutes and getting no help we went and found the Apple guy that was working. Since I was interested in an HP computer he told me he couldn't help. He said we needed the HP guy. But the HP guys was busy so he told us we had to wait for one of the few Circuit City people working that day. So, we went to customer service and they said they were too busy to help us but that someone would be there as quick as possible. After being in the store for a little over an hour my wife and I just left. We stood around in the laptop department for 40 minutes and got no help. As we walked out I let the guy at the customer service counter with the 'Manager' name badge that he just lost $1500 in sales. He asked what I was talking about and I told him that I was told 40 minutes ago by one of his employees that someone would be over to help me ASAP but I never saw anyone. He asked me what he could help me find and I told him that I had just found what I was looking for, the exit door, and we turned around and walked out.

We proceeded to drive over to Best Buy and I had my laptop back at home within a couple of hours. As soon as we walked into the store I was helped from introduction till the end of purchase. Did I pay a couple of hundred more? Yes. Did I stand around for over an hour and have to entice the employees to help me and get a sale? No.

Some people don't mind paying a bit more if there's less of a hassle. Circuit City doesn't get that and they're paying for it now.

Oh Well.

[Flyboy]

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post deals that anyone reads or sees.

Agreed imo.

[Blzer]

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He asked me what he could help me find and I told him that I had just found what I was looking for, the exit door, and we turned around and walked out.

Awesome. I have a lot of comeback lines like that planned in my head, but the situation never comes up to use them.


That, or I get the **** beat out of me when I do.

[Cabke]

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I work at a Best Buy right across from a CC and it has been tanking for a good 6 months now. It's gonna interesting to see how we do with all the sales they're having and if we gain more customers from it.

Just to let you guys know, if you don't already, no one at Best Buy is payed on commission. And I'm pretty sure CC isn't either.

Also, I'm the "Apple" guy in our computers department and I wouldn't ever turn down someone looking for a PC. In fact, I can't imagine how much trouble I'd get in. It's absolutely ridiculous the guy either didn't know very much about PC's or just didn't want to help. Just terrible customer service.

[loccdogg26]

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yeah I stopped shopping at "jerkit" city a long time ago.