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CircuitCity.com Is Back With a Limited Return Policy That's Crappier Than Ever
As you probably already know, CircuitCity.com was resurrected from the ashes of its brick and mortar stores—but it appears that they have brought a questionable limited return policy along with them. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by nala1908: bwahh!! i though circut city was dead. i guess not. 6 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
It's Alive: CircuitCity.com Retail Site Is Online
We knew it would be rebooted in a few days, and sure enough, the promise has come true. Question is, are the prices any better in the afterlife? [Circuit City - Thanks Kevin!]
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Comment by Rob Bazemore: It's actually Tiger Direct...They have some of the best pricing in the industry. 5 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Rebooted CircuitCity.com Launching In the Next Few Days
Last month the corpse of Circuit City spoke from beyond the grave to say it may rise again. Thanks to buyout from Systemax Inc, that will come true within the next few days. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by tehsquish - Still plays Ultima Online: If they can match Newegg's prices they might be ok, however I think this retail space on the web is... 3 Responses | Other threads
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walmart
Standing Over Circuit City's Cooling Corpse, Walmart Steps Up Its Electronics Game
Where many see death and despair, Walmart's executives see opportunity. Starting this week, the big-box giant is drastically expanding its stores' electronics sections, hoping to compete head-on with the likes of Best Buy and Amazon. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Curves: Hate them or not, Walmart has the distribution network and buying power already in place in take that business from... 7 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City May Rise Again As CircuitCity.com
The brick-and-mortar Circuit City may be dead, but if the placeholder on their website is any indicator, its spirit may live on as a website-only business. Excited? Eh...[Circuit City via CrunchGear]
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By Sean FallonComment by fodder650: This feels like what happened to CompUSA doesnt it? But does this mean the name got sold like in Comp's... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Listen to Giz on PRI's This American Life
Our call for employee stories from Circuit City's final liquidation sales/forced death marches brought us some fascinating material last month. On Sunday,PRI/NPRPRI radio program This American Life did a swell little rendition of it for their 'Scenes From a Recession' episode, which you can listen to here (Circuit City act starts at about 43:00).
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By John HerrmanComment by Justifan: this american life is always win. as for mainstream...wtf are you smoking, this is gawker. 5 Responses | Other threads
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best buy is scum
Best Buy Staff Paid Bonuses to Deny Legit Guaranteed Price Matches
Best Buy, like many other stores, has a public "price matching" policy. But HD Guru reports that according to internal docs, personnel are trained to deny price-matches and even paid bonuses for shutting them down.
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schadenfreude
Circuit City's Firedog Is Now Just Fired
Well, at least they have a sense of humor about their lousy situation, right? [Gadget Review via CrunchGear]
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By Adam FrucciComment by MetallicaRat: I enjoy this. Can I buy the car for 200? 10 Responses | Other threads
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The Best Email I Got Today
"CompUSA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Systemax Inc., has appointed Enas Raynor as its new Vice President of Business Development. Ms. Raynor most recently held a variety of senior executive positions with Circuit City." More » -
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Circuit City: And Now It's Dead
It goes out with a pained mumble—not quite a whisper, definitely not a bang. Today, after 50 years, Circuit City no longer exists. A moment of silence is in order. More » -
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Best Buy Says Goodbye to Circuit City
Reader Sean sends in these photos taken outside his local Circuit City store in Amherst, as Best Buy's Geek Squad pay their final respects to Circuit City. And by that, I mean they bought stuff. More » -
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Image Shows Circuit City Employees Still Have Their Sense of Humor (Dignity is 0.2% Off)
Here's another sign from the depressing liquidation battlefield that is currently Circuit City stores across the U.S. Sad as this whole thing is for the employees, there are some taking it in stride. [Thanks, Scott!]
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By Jack LoftusComment by daftrok: Bye Circuit City! Say hi to HD DVD for us! Oh, and don't worry; GM will be hanging out with... 28 Responses | Other threads
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liquidation
Circuit City Stores to Close Forever on March 8th
Liquidators who are squeezing the last life blood out of Circuit City announced that all remaining stores will close by the end of the business day on March 8th. Farewell old acquaintance. [BusinessWire]
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By Mark WilsonComment by SegamanXero: I hated Circuit City for their poor service, and terrible prices... But I feel sorry for those who are now going... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Circuit City's Headquarters Liquidation Is As Depressing and Expensive As Its Stores
Here's an interesting, yet very depressing, video that gives you a look inside the Western Henrico Circuit City headquarters as shoppers raid the corporate offices during their liquidation sale. More »
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By Andi WangComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Bastards still haven't sent me my rebate for the last JerseyCam I bought there. $50 I'm owed! 6 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City Scoreboard Shows Why They're Shutting Down
One of the guys from our Circuit City retrospective just sent us this, a scoreboard from the back room of one of their stores tallying the reasons why customers say CC sucks. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by PaddyDugan: "treated like crap" pretty much describes the CC experience. Come to think of it, it pretty much describes life... 18 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
If You Get Screwed By Busted Gear at Circuit City, American Express Might Save You
While Consumerist wasn't terribly optimistic about your credit card company helping you out if you bought a shattered HDTV, the HD Guru and a Giz reader note American Express specifically will save your ass. More » -
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Buying an HDTV From Circuit City Liquidation Is Like Lottery From Hell
A horrible reminder about how you could get screwed by Circuit City's merciless liquidiation overlords: Two customers bought shattered LCD TVs—you're not allowed to open the box to check 'em—and are totally out $1100. More » -
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How One Fed Up Employee Quit Circuit City
When a man takes a stand, it's not always against some super villain or asteroid hurling toward Earth. In most cases, it's a simple gesture, like knocking stuff over at Circuit City. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Ricorich196: Forcing him to hold a sign outside? I'm more than sure that wasn't in his job description. Good job b,... 16 Responses | Other threads
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education
Old Circuit City Stores to Be Used as Schools?
Welcome to Circuit City High School, where you'll get expelled if your grades are too good so they can make room for dumber kids that are cheaper to educate. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by Is my Avatar inappropriate?: WOW!!, very cool use of space!! what's next Best Buy Churches? 6 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Their Final Words as The Grunts of Circuit City
You don't need to know my name. I was just a lowly salesman at Circuit City. But know that these people losing their jobs are not just my coworkers. They are my friends. More » -
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Best Buy States the Obvious
Stay classy, Best Buy! We'll remember this charming homily during your next mass downsizing. [twitpic via Engadget]
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By Mark WilsonComment by SBM_from_LA: What a lot of people don't seem to realize is... now that Circuit City is gone, Best Buy will MOST... 11 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Do You Work at Circuit City?
If you work at Circuit City, I'm interested in hearing your stories on what it's like to work at the store during its final days. Drop me a line.
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By Brian LamComment by Adam Pedigo: It's pretty sad. I've worked at CC for almost four years now, having started as a part time TV... 16 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City Liquidation FAQ: Gift Cards, Warranties and Repairs
Circuit City is liquidating and everything is pretty much a mess. But there are a few points to know if you have been a customer in the recent past, or plan to be soon. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by johnthevulcan wants tattoo swag: ok my bff just informed me that since i dont check all my addresses that this one is yahoo only...... 3 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City Closeout Deals Aren't Deals At All
Those poor saps who bumrushed Circuit City this weekend thinking they'd save money on a TV were paying more—before sales tax—than at most online stores, according to HDGuru and our own quick survey. More »
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Comment by Luke Karmazin: I got one deal, 3 Blu-Rat movies for $10. The only other good price I saw was a crappy Coby... 21 Responses | Other threads
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Circuit City RIP
Liquidation Overlords, Utter Chaos Have Taken Over Circuit City
Circuit City stores across the U.S. descended into chaos this weekend following the box chain's demise earlier this week, with many outlets reporting long lines, spotty sales and insanity that had supplanted consumers' good sense. More »
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By Jack LoftusComment by switchblade saints: ahhh gamecube. that was a solid system. Best feeling controller by far. I played the hell out of metroid prime. 11 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Why I Shopped at Circuit City Instead of Best Buy
It wasn't just because it was closer to my house. Or because it undercut Best Buy by at least a buck or two on new movies and CDs. No, I genuinely liked Circuit City better. More »
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Comment by Crispy Aardvark: I wonder what will happen to their prime retail space on Union Square (NY).. 12 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
The Downfall of Circuit City, In Convenient Graph Form
Where did Circuit City go wrong? Maybe it was Divx. Maybe it was the elimination of commissions in 2003. Wherever it happened, this chart shows the last two years were miserable and ugly. [Consumerist]
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Comment by Mykbibby: Dang, they're sharing at .10 a share. Amazing what happened to them... 5 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City to Liquidate, Prices May Go Up to MSRP
After failing to find a buyer or a refinancing deal, Circuit City will be liquidating the merchandise in its 567 US locations. This is the end. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by marksayshigh: What happens to my warranty? I bought a FULL 2yr warranty on a Canon digital camera. Replaces after accidental drop... 10 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City Trying to Sell, Liquidation Possible After January 16th
Ever since Circuit City filed for bankruptcy protection in November, everyone has been wondering how long they would hang on. Today they clarified their present situation, indicating that liquidation is possible after January 16th. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by ashamaniq: Ouch... BestBuy will be crowned emperor and a lack of competition is not good. Not like CC was a big threat to... 6 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Question of the Day: Where Do You Buy Gadgets Online?
Amazon and Newegg are where 90 percent of my online dollars go, since they're among that small cabal of sites you'd trust with your children. Where do you buy most of your stuff online?
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Comment by devron: 10 GOTO Newegg.com 20 If we don't see cool gadget, THEN GOTO Amazon.com 30 If must have RIGHT NOW, AND price differential... 10 Responses | Other threads
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advertising
Nefarious Retailers Make Small TVs Look Bigger
Plucky New York Times reporter Matt Richtel made a shocking discovery: Big box retailers are exaggerating the screen size of certain televisions by as much as half an inch. The unanswered question: How dare they? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by lordofthetoast: I guess this proves Americans have run out of things to sue over. 12 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Exciting Two Week Career Opportunities Await You At Circuit City
Are you tired of your job? Were you laid off recently? No worries because a little thing like liquidation won't stop Circuit City from helping you jump start a new career. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by mykalt45: Most of the time if a store is getting liquidated they hire people after all the regular employees have left.... 5 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Samsung: Hey Circuit City, Where the Hell Is Our $74 Million?
Sony isn't the only company that tried to rips its gear out of Circuit City's broke, zombie clutches. Samsung has been asking for the bankrupt company to return $74 million of merch from September.UPDATED 4:00PM -
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Hot TV Deals You Don't Have to Wait Till Black Friday To Score
Our friend Gary Merson at HD Guru has compiled a list of super great prices on top-branded HDTVs, like a Samsung 40" Series 5 1080p LCD at Circuit City for $800, a Sharp 46" 1080p for around $900 at Best Buy, and a 50" Panasonic 720p plasma for $988 at Sixth Avenue Electronics. If you want to spend more than a $1000 on a bigger, better, TV, check out Gary's full list of today's deals, and don't forget to check out yesterday's deals too. [HD Guru] -
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Why You Probably Won't Find Amazing Sony Deals for Christmas
In the midst of the financiapocalypse, with consumers stuffing money in mattresses and sprinkling themselves with holy water to avoid the layoff plague, you might think companies like Sony would slash and burn their typically premium prices to move whatever HDTVs and Blu-ray players and cameras they could. Nope. We talked to Sony Electronics President Stan Glasgow this morning about why Sony is holding steady on prices and staying out of the low end, even as consumers are obviously looking spend less. He also dished about Circuit City's fairly grim prospects, Blu-ray sales not meeting expectations and why Sony knew the economy was going deep into the crapper in February, before Alan Greenspan. More » -
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Circuit City Looking to Close Another 150 Stores?
While Circuit City has already announced plans to close 155 stores nationwide, a reliable industry source tells us that the company is looking to close another 150 stores—with that announcement possibly coming in as little as two weeks from now. As for which stores close, it'll be a simple question of which locations remaining have the worst profitability. Black Friday looks to be a large indicator of how this whole scenario will play out. More as we get it.
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By Mark WilsonComment by Pwnage: Circuit City suuuucks! Good riddance! 11 Responses | Other threads
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Circuit City's Black Friday Deals
As the holiday quickly approaches, all of the big Black Friday deals are leaking with ritualistic fanfare. Call us nostalgic, but while Best Buy and Radioshack both failed to excite us with unbelievable deals, it's exciting just to see that Circuit City will be around to participate this year at all. Here's their full list of doorbusters: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by jdbaile3: totally off topic, but why is chrome having trouble opening giz and I was able to open it in IE... 7 Responses | Other threads
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economic meltdown
Best Buy Hunkers Down, Focuses on Customer Service
Today, Best Buy's President and Chief Operating Officer called today's sales climate the worst he's seen in 42 years, citing that "People are making dramatic changes in how much they spend, and we're not immune from those forces." Indeed, we've already heard from an inside source that Best Buy has quietly restructured their high-end Magnolia department, reducing expenditures to pre-holiday levels and cross training the employees to work in the normal home theater department. Now an internal memo leaked by The Consumerist explains how else Best Buy plans to cope on a wider scale: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by crambosho: As much as you guys hate it, I hate to see Best Buy be put down. I do personally work for... 8 Responses | Other threads
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circuit city
Circuit City Gets a New Lease on Life (Literally)
Circuit City might yet outdo Best Buy on Black Friday deals for another year. Bank of America has given Circuit City a $1.1 billion loan that'll help cover its operating expenses until it's expected to come out of bankruptcy next year, giving it a second chance. Still, I don't see how even a billion dollars will cover all the money they owe people like Samsung and HP. I mean, I'd be busting some kneecaps if I were them. More »
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