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Good thing Apple opened its own stores
Before Apple started opening its own retail outlets CompUSA was the only place to buy a Mac, besides the occasional mom & pop Mac stores.

I've gone by my local CompUSA occasionally. It's been kind of depressing to go in there. It doesn't seem as interesting anymore. Maybe it's just me but it's seemed like there's less PC software on the shelves. Their console gaming section has grown to about a quarter of the store. Their electronics section (stereo systems, DVD players, and HDTVs) has grown as well.

Over the last several years CompUSA has had some surprisingly good bargains, even matching or beating what I can find online. When the store first opened here I used to avoid it at all costs. They had THE most expensive prices around. I could never figure out why they were beating Egghead Software (remember that store?). Egghead had good prices on stuff. I think it was when they got bought by the owner in Mexico that their pricing structure changed for the better, even though their employees hated it after that (lower pay and benefits).

I've checked my local news and while they are talking about it, it doesn't sound like my local store is closing, though that could change.
Posted by: Mark Miller   Posted on: 03/01/07 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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CompUSA to close more than half of U.S. stores  Loverock Davidson | 02/28/07
Nice!  Zeppo9191 | 02/28/07
Layoffs  perryroyce@... | 02/28/07
Layoffs  JGehrken | 03/01/07
Awww.. poor Loverock!  B.O.F.H. | 02/28/07
More like smart Loverock  Loverock Davidson | 02/28/07
Loverock can't waste something she never had.  B.O.F.H. | 02/28/07
Good thing I have it and not you  Loverock Davidson | 02/28/07
Not sure what you have, hope a shot cures it!  B.O.F.H. | 02/28/07
Oh I get it now  Loverock Davidson | 03/01/07
You're a loser, and a dumb one at that.  shraven | 03/01/07
You Don't Need Them  dennyc5@... | 03/04/07
CompUSA No Loss!  rupaa62 | 03/01/07
Good thing Apple opened its own stores  Mark Miller | 03/01/07
No Great Loss  dennyc5@... | 03/04/07
The question is do you need today or in three days.  cybertaz69@... | 03/05/07
Agreed -- no loss  riotgrrl | 03/05/07
Good..Staying Open near Denver, CO  jnorton2 | 03/05/07
No surprise  thomcom@... | 03/05/07
Bye bye  mames1701 | 03/05/07
Couldn't happen to a more deserving company  bobinvegas@... | 03/05/07
Longing for the good ol days ...  ProfTom | 03/05/07
CompUSA - The Boycott has WORKED !  Evisscerator | 03/05/07
Racist? Hmmm......  sponia | 03/06/07
I applaud you...  AH McGee | 03/06/07
Thanks for the boycott!  jsm555 | 03/07/07
You're absolutely right.  MageOfChaos | 03/13/07
They got me one last time  Wallgeye | 03/10/07
Vista upgrade not so wasted  Fevrin | 03/12/07
Comp Closings  chapy2 | 03/12/07
RE: CompUSA to close more than half of U.S. stores  BelindaO | 03/13/09

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