circuit city

**sobeit** · 01-16-2009, 09:51 AM

it is closing all stores

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090116/...ity_bankruptcy

Quote:

Circuit City Stores Inc., the nation's second-biggest consumer electronics retailer, said Friday it had run out of options and will be forced to liquidate its 567 U.S. stores. The closures could send another 30,000 people into the ranks of the unemployed.

if you have gift cards, better use them now!!!

**manic** · 01-16-2009, 11:55 AM

Yes gift cards, or warranty issues with a product bought from them.
Make sure your not left high and dry when that new flat screen tv goes
whacko,,,,

**bruiser** · 01-16-2009, 02:01 PM

There should be no problems with the original factory warranties on products bought from CC. There may be problems with service contracts bought from CC, depending on who was to furnish the service.

**Jason** · 01-16-2009, 03:28 PM

There goes their website:

Circuit City would like to thank all of the customers who have shopped with us over the past 60 years. Unfortunately, we announced on January 16, 2009, that we are going out of business.

Please check back later for updates about the status of our website. In the meantime, we hope the information below will help answer most of your questions.

http://www.circuitcity.com/

DonaldG · 01-16-2009, 03:38 PM

My heart goes out to all those who are no longer employed and have mortgages to service.

hrlow2 · 01-16-2009, 03:38 PM

I,for one will NOT miss them. The store closest to me is 20+ miles away. After driving that far, a little help would be appreciated.
Instead, the staff all walk around ignoring you. When you did get their attention, they say they will be right with you, then goes over and just starts BSing with another member. You can hear them talking and it is not about business.
Finally after 1/2 hour( if you wait that long) someone MAY come over acting like he is doing you the greatest favor possible by even talking to you.
I say "Good Riddance" not good bye.

**manic** · 01-16-2009, 08:23 PM

Customer service is the same here in florida. When you went inside
they would pounce on you, hoping for a sale on a big ticket item.
But when they found out you were there for computer part they would
avoid you like the plague. There floor people really didnt know anything
about tech items. If they did they sure didnt show it.
Could be why they are going down the tubes,people remember that.
One thing about them though, they usually beat out best buy on
pc parts, here in florida that is.,
I will kind of miss the competition...

**dm01** · 01-16-2009, 08:29 PM

For those of you with extended warranties, these will NOT be voided by the closure of Circuit City:

Quote:

Are Circuit City's extended warranties affected by the liquidation?
No. Circuit City Advantage Protection Plans® (extended warranties) have been backed by third-party independent companies for more than 15 years and as a result, are not impacted by Circuit City's closing.
Currently, all Circuit City Advantage Protection Plans are fully backed by the Assurant Solutions companies. Assurant Solutions operates as Federal Warranty Service Corporation, Sureway, Inc., and United Service Protection, Inc. Assurant Solutions is part of Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), and its extended service contacts are backed by an Assurant insurance subsidiary rated A "Excellent" by A.M. Best Co.

www.circuitcity.com

They are keeping their Canadian operations open, so if you need something you can always come up here :)

DJ Specs · 01-16-2009, 11:14 PM

Too bad "The Source" by Circuit City in Canada is owned by different entity. I was hoping it would also go under so that Radio Shack would come back. (Since they bought out Radio Shack Canada)

**sobeit** · 01-16-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by manic

Customer service is the same here in florida. When you went inside
they would pounce on you, hoping for a sale on a big ticket item.

I agree with this, my local store evey time you turned around someone was asking if you wanted help. I solved the problem by start asking if this and that worked with linux. Was never bothered again...

**Jason** · 01-17-2009, 01:21 PM

Going-Out-of-Business Sales Not Such a Bargain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMiBVlXctM8&

**dm01** · 01-18-2009, 01:21 AM

Actual Source (CC) employee [they use the same training materials]:

Lin-nuks? You mean Lynx!

She seemed so happy to have figured that out, that I didn't want to correct her.

**beefers1** · 01-18-2009, 03:48 AM

Holy crap! I never thought this would be that bad. Learning about the Great Depression at school makes that seem a lot worse than what we're through currently, until you get news like this that makes you realize that this is just as bad.

Hey, at least they're not closing their Canadian operations! I wonder if it'll just become "The Source", dropping the "by Circuit City" part?

DJ Specs, I haven't seen you around here. Hello from a fellow Vancouverite (well, Surrey's close enough)!

Secunisync44 · 01-27-2009, 01:01 AM

circuit city is doing poor way of selling off their goods. last saturday, i bought a western digital my book drive sale 152.99..only 10% off ? should be at least 25-30%.. well, im a solid supporter of best buy so i wont miss CC lol

DJ Specs · 01-30-2009, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beefers1

Hey, at least they're not closing their Canadian operations! I wonder if it'll just become "The Source", dropping the "by Circuit City" part?

DJ Specs, I haven't seen you around here. Hello from a fellow Vancouverite (well, Surrey's close enough)!

Hi there!
Ya, I'm undercover here.. since 2001. hehe.. Nice to meet you. I actually live in Surrey as well!

**beefers1** · 01-30-2009, 12:58 AM

Awesome, 3 people here from the Vancouver area!

We really are entering an economic depression. It'll probably just be a matter of time before other major companies start shutting their doors.

**Jtsou** · 01-30-2009, 12:37 PM

this economy is sad....

01-16-2009, 11:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,238 OS: xp	Re: circuit city Yes gift cards, or warranty issues with a product bought from them. Make sure your not left high and dry when that new flat screen tv goes whacko,,,, __________________

01-16-2009, 02:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,973 OS: xp	Re: circuit city There should be no problems with the original factory warranties on products bought from CC. There may be problems with service contracts bought from CC, depending on who was to furnish the service.

01-16-2009, 03:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,476 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: circuit city There goes their website: Circuit City would like to thank all of the customers who have shopped with us over the past 60 years. Unfortunately, we announced on January 16, 2009, that we are going out of business. Please check back later for updates about the status of our website. In the meantime, we hope the information below will help answer most of your questions. http://www.circuitcity.com/ __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

01-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
DonaldG Manager Home Support, Assistant Manager Articles Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somerset, UK Posts: 10,164 OS: XPsp2 Laptop & Vista Ultimate Desktop My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: circuit city My heart goes out to all those who are no longer employed and have mortgages to service. __________________ . Lest we forget... "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them." Submit New Articles Here TSF's Photographer's Corner .

01-16-2009, 03:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
hrlow2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 462 OS: Windows XP Home SP2	Re: circuit city I,for one will NOT miss them. The store closest to me is 20+ miles away. After driving that far, a little help would be appreciated. Instead, the staff all walk around ignoring you. When you did get their attention, they say they will be right with you, then goes over and just starts BSing with another member. You can hear them talking and it is not about business. Finally after 1/2 hour( if you wait that long) someone MAY come over acting like he is doing you the greatest favor possible by even talking to you. I say "Good Riddance" not good bye.

01-16-2009, 08:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,238 OS: xp	Re: circuit city Customer service is the same here in florida. When you went inside they would pounce on you, hoping for a sale on a big ticket item. But when they found out you were there for computer part they would avoid you like the plague. There floor people really didnt know anything about tech items. If they did they sure didnt show it. Could be why they are going down the tubes,people remember that. One thing about them though, they usually beat out best buy on pc parts, here in florida that is., I will kind of miss the competition... __________________

01-16-2009, 11:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
DJ Specs Funkee Superstar! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Posts: 2,692 OS: Windows XP Home	Re: circuit city Too bad "The Source" by Circuit City in Canada is owned by different entity. I was hoping it would also go under so that Radio Shack would come back. (Since they bought out Radio Shack Canada) __________________ Forever Young! http://www.djspecs.com

01-17-2009, 01:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jason Faugh a ballagh Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pasco, FL Posts: 8,476 OS: Windows Vista My System Blog Entries: 2	Re: circuit city Going-Out-of-Business Sales Not Such a Bargain http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMiBVlXctM8& __________________ Posting Tips \| Advice for New People \| Common Fixes \| Agus na damnaithe fágtha gan focal Glaoigh ormsa i measc na naomh

01-18-2009, 01:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
dm01 Moderator: Design Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, B.C.; Canada Posts: 1,431 OS: Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600] SP3 \| Ubuntu Jaunty Jackalope \| Windows 7 BETA My System	Re: circuit city Actual Source (CC) employee [they use the same training materials]: Lin-nuks? You mean Lynx! She seemed so happy to have figured that out, that I didn't want to correct her. __________________ Validate your Markup Validate your CSS Notepad++ Please use [html], [php], and [code] when posting code or markup. I do not help by Private Message or e-mail. If for some reason I have over-looked a reply to a thread that I have previously replied to, then send me a message.

01-18-2009, 03:48 AM	#13 (permalink)
beefers1 Below is my avatar Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver area, BC, Canada Posts: 4,029 OS: Win XP Pro SP2 My System Blog Entries: 13	Re: circuit city Holy crap! I never thought this would be that bad. Learning about the Great Depression at school makes that seem a lot worse than what we're through currently, until you get news like this that makes you realize that this is just as bad. Hey, at least they're not closing their Canadian operations! I wonder if it'll just become "The Source", dropping the "by Circuit City" part? DJ Specs, I haven't seen you around here. Hello from a fellow Vancouverite (well, Surrey's close enough)! __________________ Last edited by beefers1; 01-18-2009 at 03:58 AM.

01-27-2009, 01:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
Secunisync44 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern california Posts: 14 OS: Windows vista home premium sp1	Re: circuit city circuit city is doing poor way of selling off their goods. last saturday, i bought a western digital my book drive sale 152.99..only 10% off ? should be at least 25-30%.. well, im a solid supporter of best buy so i wont miss CC lol

01-30-2009, 12:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
beefers1 Below is my avatar Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greater Vancouver area, BC, Canada Posts: 4,029 OS: Win XP Pro SP2 My System Blog Entries: 13	Re: circuit city Awesome, 3 people here from the Vancouver area! We really are entering an economic depression. It'll probably just be a matter of time before other major companies start shutting their doors. __________________

01-30-2009, 12:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jtsou Hardware Specialist Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisburg, NC Posts: 1,214 OS: Vista Home Premium SP1 My System	Re: circuit city this economy is sad.... __________________ CPU-Z-----GPU-Z-----CoreTemp-----Speedfan