I was amazed at Circuit City......

Blueface · 01-19-2009, 07:46 AM

Went to my local Circuit City yesterday to check out the "deals".
The place was mobbed.
It was like a feeding frenzy.
Couldn't find a spot to park.
When I get into the store, people hanging onto boxes like if it was their last meal.
As I walked around the store, many items were not discounted at all.
A rare few things like cables for connections were at a whopping 30% off.
Some things like CD's and DVD's were at 20%.
The rest (and I mean like 20% of the store) was at 10% off.

So, people were going nuts, carrying printers, TV's on and on at 10% off regular price.

WTF??? Am I missing something? Best Buy on a regular weekend, has many more items at better prices.
At Circuit City, you get 10% off a $2,000 TV that you can't return as all sales are final, that you can't get 18 months to 36 months "same as cash" as Best Buy has.

Isn't it post Christmas? Isn't the economy bad? I was amazed that 10% can be such a motivator.

rack04 · 01-19-2009, 07:53 AM

I had the same experience. I fought for a parking spot and crazy crowds for a chance at 10-20% off their regular prices. I couldn't understand why there was such a long line at the checkout.

Blueface · 01-19-2009, 08:07 AM

I forgot to mention, some TV stands were 30% off.
I think I now covered it all.

mikeyj23 · 01-19-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I forgot to mention, some TV stands were 30% off.
I think I now covered it all.

Ah, so now you come clean...

longknocker · 01-19-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I forgot to mention, some TV stands were 30% off.
I think I now covered it all.

I agree completely! No warranty, no buy as far as I'm concerned!

gettysburgfreak · 01-19-2009, 09:07 AM

I read an article on Yahoo a few days ago that said buyer beware. CC raised their prices a little bit so people think they are getting a deal at 30% but really are not.

Blueface · 01-19-2009, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

I read an article on Yahoo a few days ago that said buyer beware. CC raised their prices a little bit so people think they are getting a deal at 30% but really are not.

Makes total sense.

hotreds · 01-19-2009, 09:33 AM

People think they are getting a deal, so they don't pay attention to prices- just the "sale" banners everywhere.

01-19-2009, 09:35 AM

Idiots

Lorglath · 01-19-2009, 09:43 AM

I had the same reaction when I went in there. I figured I would wait untill it is picked clean and they really drop prices, then go in and see if there is anything worthwhile

01-19-2009, 09:44 AM

I saw the same phenomenon, there were a few good deals but "all sales final" on electronics, highly risky when it's not a more significant discount. And the line was the length of the store and started to curl around it! Crazy!

gettysburgfreak · 01-19-2009, 09:57 AM

Unless I can get a PS3 for 150 bucks Im not going anywhere near that store.

kaisersozei · 01-19-2009, 10:13 AM

Same story here in Richmond. I drove by our nearby outlet a few times this weekend, and it was a mob scene every time. I considered going in just to see what the madness was about, but then I remembered that I absolutely hate crowds.

What's interesting is that Best Buy, which is located DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET, had as many cars in their lot as they normally do on the weekend.

Despite CC's closing and the expected impact here on the Richmond economy (where they are HQ'd,) I have the good fortune of now receiving a ton of applications for many call center openings I am trying to fill. Yeah for me.

lightning9191 · 01-19-2009, 10:26 AM

I haven't been to Circuit City, but Goody's is closing too. I went looking for a pair of jeans (I wear Levi's) to see if I could get a deal on them. The first time I went the Levi's were 20%....and the price was higher then what they normally had them on sale for. So I walked out....but there was a huge line at the register. I came back a week later and they were 40% off and I managed to find a pair and it was under the usual sale prices. I think people just think that they are getting these great deals, but they simply are not. If people shopped more with their brains, instead of their emotions (letting the store's psychological warfare win), they could get real deals.

Starscream · 01-19-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

I haven't been to Circuit City, but Goody's is closing too.

Hated to hear this. The only cheap clothing store in our town.

King James · 01-19-2009, 11:06 AM

right before they close down for good I may take a peak around the store if the deals get to the 40-50% off range or higher.... probably not even look before then.

mike · 01-19-2009, 11:08 AM

ditto

01-19-2009, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

I read an article on Yahoo a few days ago that said buyer beware. CC raised their prices a little bit so people think they are getting a deal at 30% but really are not.

Yupper.

Heck better to sneak in any last dollars before shutting down.

rizzle · 01-19-2009, 11:45 AM

I walked in and took a look, was out of the store within 5 minutes. I can get much better prices online within minutes that includes free shipping and no sales tax.

RIP Circuit City.

kayak_rat · 01-19-2009, 12:20 PM

Ours closed before Christmas. The night before the "Clearance" they went through and remarked everything at MSRP. They then marked they whatever percent off.......so for the most part you were paying more than you normally would. Ignorance of the masses.

01-19-2009, 07:46 AM	#1
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	I was amazed at Circuit City...... Went to my local Circuit City yesterday to check out the "deals". The place was mobbed. It was like a feeding frenzy. Couldn't find a spot to park. When I get into the store, people hanging onto boxes like if it was their last meal. As I walked around the store, many items were not discounted at all. A rare few things like cables for connections were at a whopping 30% off. Some things like CD's and DVD's were at 20%. The rest (and I mean like 20% of the store) was at 10% off. So, people were going nuts, carrying printers, TV's on and on at 10% off regular price. WTF??? Am I missing something? Best Buy on a regular weekend, has many more items at better prices. At Circuit City, you get 10% off a $2,000 TV that you can't return as all sales are final, that you can't get 18 months to 36 months "same as cash" as Best Buy has. Isn't it post Christmas? Isn't the economy bad? I was amazed that 10% can be such a motivator. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-19-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... I had the same experience. I fought for a parking spot and crazy crowds for a chance at 10-20% off their regular prices. I couldn't understand why there was such a long line at the checkout. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

01-19-2009, 08:07 AM	#3
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... I forgot to mention, some TV stands were 30% off. I think I now covered it all. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

01-19-2009, 09:07 AM	#6
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... I read an article on Yahoo a few days ago that said buyer beware. CC raised their prices a little bit so people think they are getting a deal at 30% but really are not. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-19-2009, 09:33 AM	#8
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01-19-2009, 09:35 AM	#9
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01-19-2009, 09:43 AM	#10
Lorglath Still Watching My Back Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 75 Trading: (0)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... I had the same reaction when I went in there. I figured I would wait untill it is picked clean and they really drop prices, then go in and see if there is anything worthwhile

01-19-2009, 09:44 AM	#11
LordOfWu Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... I saw the same phenomenon, there were a few good deals but "all sales final" on electronics, highly risky when it's not a more significant discount. And the line was the length of the store and started to curl around it! Crazy!

01-19-2009, 09:57 AM	#12
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... Unless I can get a PS3 for 150 bucks Im not going anywhere near that store. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

01-19-2009, 10:13 AM	#13
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... Same story here in Richmond. I drove by our nearby outlet a few times this weekend, and it was a mob scene every time. I considered going in just to see what the madness was about, but then I remembered that I absolutely hate crowds. What's interesting is that Best Buy, which is located DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STREET, had as many cars in their lot as they normally do on the weekend. Despite CC's closing and the expected impact here on the Richmond economy (where they are HQ'd,) I have the good fortune of now receiving a ton of applications for many call center openings I am trying to fill. Yeah for me. __________________

01-19-2009, 10:26 AM	#14
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... I haven't been to Circuit City, but Goody's is closing too. I went looking for a pair of jeans (I wear Levi's) to see if I could get a deal on them. The first time I went the Levi's were 20%....and the price was higher then what they normally had them on sale for. So I walked out....but there was a huge line at the register. I came back a week later and they were 40% off and I managed to find a pair and it was under the usual sale prices. I think people just think that they are getting these great deals, but they simply are not. If people shopped more with their brains, instead of their emotions (letting the store's psychological warfare win), they could get real deals. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

01-19-2009, 11:06 AM	#16
King James Regard Me! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: Dark Side Of The Moon Posts: 2,565 Trading: (2)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... right before they close down for good I may take a peak around the store if the deals get to the 40-50% off range or higher.... probably not even look before then. __________________ Mob Herfin' Since 2006

01-19-2009, 11:08 AM	#17
mike Padron Lover Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: mike Location: Granville Ohio Posts: 123 Trading: (17)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... ditto

01-19-2009, 11:45 AM	#19
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... I walked in and took a look, was out of the store within 5 minutes. I can get much better prices online within minutes that includes free shipping and no sales tax. RIP Circuit City.

01-19-2009, 12:20 PM	#20
kayak_rat Cyclonic Bastard Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Zack Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 322 Trading: (0)	Re: I was amazed at Circuit City...... Ours closed before Christmas. The night before the "Clearance" they went through and remarked everything at MSRP. They then marked they whatever percent off.......so for the most part you were paying more than you normally would. Ignorance of the masses. __________________ Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions