Just In: CIRCUIT CITY closing ALL stores (bankruptcy, buy, money) - Economics - City-Data Forum

momof2dfw · 01-16-2009, 09:15 AM

Just heard this. After filing bankruptcy and closing SOME stores they are now closing ALL of their stores after failing to find a buyer.

Circuit City is shutting down | Latest News | WFAA.com (http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/wfaa/latestnews/stories/wfaa090116_wz_circuitcity.b830875.html - broken link)

drjones96 · 01-16-2009, 10:18 AM

Well that's too bad. I had always had good experiences at CC. Guess I'm gonna have to shop at Best Buy or Ultimate Electronics now.

momof2dfw · 01-16-2009, 10:22 AM

Ultimate Electronics.............. those closed up here several years ago.

I hate when we don't have good competition in some areas. It really causes the customer service at the store(s) remaining to fall off the map.

chet everett · 01-16-2009, 10:31 AM

Would you buy 'em?

I mean between the warehouse clubs and everything else is there a need for a "mass market" electronics retailer?

drjones96 · 01-16-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by momof2dfw

Ultimate Electronics.............. those closed up here several years ago.

Still have an Ultimate here in Wichita.

teatime · 01-16-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by momof2dfw

I hate when we don't have good competition in some areas. It really causes the customer service at the store(s) remaining to fall off the map.

I agree. I bought my son a laptop at CC last year because Best Buy's customer service was absolutely horrible. CC was helpful and accommodating. I will miss them, and this will likely make BB even MORE obnoxious and smug.

knoxgarden · 01-16-2009, 03:39 PM

I've bought a lot of electronics in recent years but haven't been in an electronics store in years. I can beat the prices on Newegg.com and mwave.com and others, I shop for free shipping offers and I can also avoid the 9.5% Tennessee sales tax.
Why waste time and money on gas driving from store to store when I can shop on the computer?

The Dissenter · 01-16-2009, 05:49 PM

I'm a former employee and while i'm sad for my former co-workers who will lose their jobs, I knew this day was coming. CCs total mismanagement caused its death.

BDubLR · 01-16-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by drjones96

Still have an Ultimate here in Wichita.

Wish we did in Little Rock. Its now down to only Best Buy and Wal-Mart in this one-horse town.

southernnaturelover · 01-16-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Alanboy395

CCs total mismanagement caused its death.

No doubt. They built a brand new store near me that never even opened. The new building is just sitting there.