Was it best buy that put circuit city out of business? And now they are crying because Walmart beat them to the punch. Lol
Was it best buy that put circuit city out of business? And now they are crying because Walmart beat them to the punch. Lol
I like how you call Bose "junk." Great products, just overpriced. Course most here should be used to that sorta thing
Wow....I NEVER thought I'd see the day where MR users were running to Walmart's defense of discounting Apple products.....or maybe it's just the fun the mob has piling on whoever the target of the day is.
When the original Walmart post came out, it was filled with smarmy remarks about Walmart customers and how they were unworthy to sell your beloved Apple products.
Now some of you are championing competition....even though Apple clearly envokes strict price controls on almost everyone who sells their equipment.
The hypocrisy of this site is a trip.....
If we want competition, then truly open it up and let resellers sell Apple gear for any price they choose. Otherwise spare me the economics lessons Best Buy needs to learn about competition.
Replace "need brick and mortar stores" with "need to be making wagon wheels" and you'll hopefully realize that artificially keeping a dying industry alive doesn't serve in anyone's best interest.When will people realize that we need brick and mortar stores way more than online stores. It's all extremely good for competition in stores and online but we can't forget about keeping unemployment low. While it's a joy to pay cheaper prices for stuff, it's no fun paying more in taxes to support those that would otherwise be working in those brick and mortar stores.
I went from spending over $5000/year at Best Buy to 0 this past year. I've no reason to use them any longer with Amazon Prime. Even buying large-screen TV's is a more enjoyable experience via Amazon than Best Buy. The refrigerator I just bought came from Lowe's but I'd have used Amazon for that if I could have done so.
I'm anxious to see Best Buy's demise. They are a blight on retailing.
capitalists will sell themselves the rope by which they'll hang
Yes they do! But maybe the B&M people need to have a stronger on-line presence so they can compete on both ends?
This is where Best Buy Fails.... they should recognize the purpose of their stores, the competition on-line, and play well on both ends. I wouldn't mind paying a little premium to buy in the store and take it home today, but most of the time the price difference is large (i.e. $100+) and Best Buy just is out of the ball park. Even compared to other B&M resellers down the street.
BTW.... I know this affects other industries as well. I know myself, I always look on-line (often while in a store) when shopping for any big ticket item to see if I can get it cheaper. Just did this with a crystal chandelier I wanted... $1,000 in the store, $200 on the internet. Guess who got the sale?
To make sure I'm reading this right...
Best Buy complained because a competitor sold a product at a lower price? Which they felt forced them to offer it at the same lower price, leading them to loose money?
1. It's called competition,
2. Nobody forced Best Buy to drop their price. Some customers may have still chosen them over Walmart through brand preference/convenience of location,
3. No-wonder they failed so miserably in the UK if this is their response to a bit of friendly computation.
I went to Walmart trying to get my iPhone 5 (Verizon) when I saw it was on sale for $127. I get there at like 9:15 and was informed they can't sell me a phone because the ONE employee they have running activations leaves at 9. Plus they don't carry Verizon. I was pissed so I went to Best Buy and asked them to price match the iPhone for me, and I left the store 45 minutes later with my black 16gb Verizon iPhone 5! Walmart sucks, but I'm thankful that they have great prices.
I'm curious why the general attitude is for Best Buy going under. Other than certain stores, where else are you going to go to buy a hard drive when you need one or a new television/receiver you can examine visually before purchase or a myriad of cables and accessories? I have two Best Buys within short distances of me and although I am fortune enough to have the excellent Microcenter near me as well it isn't exactly as convenient to get to.
A very common practice which is killing the brick and mortar golf industry. Everybody loves to go play with stuff, give it a demo and see what they like...then run online to save a few bucks.
Or even worse, march into the store who has to pay all that overhead and demand they match the price of somebody who doesn't.
And like BB, they complain about the lack of knowledgable salespeople, even though they have ZERO interest in paying a penny extra to cover the cost.
Consumers all want Amazon pricing with Nordstrom service.
A very common practice which is killing the brick and mortar golf industry. Everybody loves to go play with stuff, give it a demo and see what they like...then run online to save a few bucks.
Or even worse, march into the store who has to pay all that overhead and demand they match the price of somebody who doesn't.
And like BB, they complain about the lack of knowledgable salespeople, even though they have ZERO interest in paying a penny extra to cover the cost.
Consumers all want Amazon pricing with Nordstrom service.
Wish amazon would put BB out of business already.
So then why does Best Buy charge me tax on the full price ($750)of the iPhone 5 and not for what I actually paid for (sale price $126)? Can I complain just the same as they do?