http://money.cnn.com/2009/01/16/news/companies/circuit_city/?postversion=2009011614
Bankrupt electronics retailer Circuit City Inc. said Friday it has asked for court approval to close its remaining 567 U.S. stores and sell all its merchandise.
The company said it has 34,000 employees.
"We are extremely disappointed by this outcome," James Marcum, acting CEO for Circuit City, said in a statement. "We were unable to reach an agreement with our creditors and lenders to structure a going-concern transaction in the limited timeframe available, and so this is the only possible path for our company."
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How sad... I liked-diddid Circuit City. It's so depressing, as time goes on more and more big names in retail start to die off...
I'll be glad when the damn economy gets back on track. Fer nao, SAAAAAAALEZ.
Honda just laid off 3100 employees in Japan.
Not looking good all around.
What I don't get is the article says that CC has 34,000 employees and is closing 567 stores here in the U. S. However, CC also manages 765 stores and outlets in Canada with only 3,000 employees. Canadian operations will continue.
No wonder they're closing stores in the U. S., with numbers like that, it looks like an inefficient operation (though I wonder how many of those 34,000 are here in the U. S. and how many of those are losing jobs).
You know, I applied to work there last week. FSCK.
Oh well. >:/
Back to being a starving artist, it seems. *tummy growls*
People are loosing jobs left and right over here where I live. So many places have closed down. It sucks. :(
this blows :T but then again the only two competitors are Frys and Best Buy, I used to go to Circut City when I was little. The economy is hitting hard everywhere, UC's and CSU's are putting a limit on enrollment for incomming students it sucks for those who worked hard in HS now to get into a CSU or UC according to the news "good grades just dont cut it anymore" also the slight tuition increase and California loosing money that we all wont get out tax returns on time.
I remember going to circut city when I was little too. I used to play mortal kombat when mom shopped. ^_^
I hope things will start to turn around. Although I've heard it's only gonna get worse before it gets better. :(
CC didn't take BB seriously. They are now feeling the pain..-_-;
I have a CC literally right next to BB. When I compare HDTVs, it's usually CC that's $50-$100 more pricey..~_~;
I take it you never thought of match pricing? :)
If I ever shopped at circuit city, it would be to match price for like a Fry's item.
Quote from: JTchinoy on January 17, 2009, 09:24:30 AM
I take it you never thought of match pricing? :)
If I ever shopped at circuit city, it would be to match price for like a Fry's item.
It's what I did.. or else I wouldn't know the difference in the prices?..O_o; *is confused*
And I wish I had a Fry's here.
All we have is a Walmart...with a Kmart across the street. lulz
Theres a CC and a BB on each side of Highway 85, both reachable by Almaden Expressway as well.
I'm thinking about heading to CC to look for some anime dvds. Should I bother?
Quote from: Barnes on January 17, 2009, 08:44:08 PM
Theres a CC and a BB on each side of Highway 85, both reachable by Almaden Expressway as well.
I'm thinking about heading to CC to look for some anime dvds. Should I bother?
I wouldn't expect much. I've always found their DVD selection in general (let alone anime selection specifically) disappointing. Hey, if you can find a really good deal, then score. Just don't go in with high expectations.
liquidators handling the sales of their inventory. there won't be any deals until there's only utter crap left.
*Cry*
I could have got a job there.
It's funny how the CirCity by my house was open for less then six months though.
Oh well, Best Buy and Fry's are better anyways. CirCity was filled with more furniture then electronics anyway.
Yeah. I went with a friend to CC yesterday just to check out the "deals". Well sure enough, everything was 10% off (unless there is a 'sale' sign). games were 20% off and accessories were 30% off.
Too bad even with 10% off, their crap is STILL more expensive than BB, lewl. And the games? Well, I have to admit I did pick up GH: Aerosmith since it was $36 (with guitar of course). Other than that, all the games are ass for all systems. But man, all the workers had such a bad attitude with the shoopers (obviously since they are all getting canned..>_>; ). But still...
ps. Beat GH: Aerosmith... did not enjoy it ...-_-;
Weird, I went and the games were only 10% off .. weak sauce.
Only thing that was semi decent that the Blue Ray movies are 20% off. I didn't see anything for 30% unless it was in the TV section. I think they are gonna liquidate like CompUSA did.. maybe in 3 weeks it will be better but everything will probably be gone by then. heh
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on January 18, 2009, 01:43:58 PM
Weird, I went and the games were only 10% off .. weak sauce.
Only thing that was semi decent that the Blue Ray movies are 20% off. I didn't see anything for 30% unless it was in the TV section. I think they are gonna liquidate like CompUSA did.. maybe in 3 weeks it will be better but everything will probably be gone by then. heh
Bah, you can get blu ray stuff on Ebay for cheaper than any discount from a store =P
Really? Any good sellers in Ebay? I haven't bought anything there for 4 years.
Quote from: LordKefka on January 18, 2009, 01:59:12 PM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on January 18, 2009, 01:43:58 PM
Weird, I went and the games were only 10% off .. weak sauce.
Only thing that was semi decent that the Blue Ray movies are 20% off. I didn't see anything for 30% unless it was in the TV section. I think they are gonna liquidate like CompUSA did.. maybe in 3 weeks it will be better but everything will probably be gone by then. heh
Bah, you can get blu ray stuff on Ebay for cheaper than any discount from a store =P
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on January 18, 2009, 02:19:04 PM
Really? Any good sellers in Ebay? I haven't bought anything there for 4 years.
Quote from: LordKefka on January 18, 2009, 01:59:12 PM
Quote from: lyricaldanichan on January 18, 2009, 01:43:58 PM
Weird, I went and the games were only 10% off .. weak sauce.
Only thing that was semi decent that the Blue Ray movies are 20% off. I didn't see anything for 30% unless it was in the TV section. I think they are gonna liquidate like CompUSA did.. maybe in 3 weeks it will be better but everything will probably be gone by then. heh
Bah, you can get blu ray stuff on Ebay for cheaper than any discount from a store =P
Well, I haven't bought blu ray stuff (other than games..>.>), but I have looked as recently as a few days ago and some of them are around $15-$20. Shipping it usually around $3-4 (if not free) 1st class.
But it really depends on what movie you plan to get. Blu rays are usually $30 at the store for a movie typically (for newly released ones), so I guess you can save $10 online if you are lucky. So you gotta just look around and snipe =P.
Like ok, here for example:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Die-Hard-4-Live-Free-or-Die-Hard-2007-Blu-ray-Disc_W0QQitemZ160310837517QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_DVD_HD_DVD_Blu_ray?hash=item160310837517&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318
But it really depends. I guess if you plan to buy Blu ray movies at CC with the 20% discount, make sure you want something that's just released or else wait and it'll appear on Ebay for cheaper.
Quote from: Stormfalcon on January 18, 2009, 08:46:38 AM
Quote from: Barnes on January 17, 2009, 08:44:08 PM
Theres a CC and a BB on each side of Highway 85, both reachable by Almaden Expressway as well.
I'm thinking about heading to CC to look for some anime dvds. Should I bother?
I wouldn't expect much. I've always found their DVD selection in general (let alone anime selection specifically) disappointing. Hey, if you can find a really good deal, then score. Just don't go in with high expectations.
Dittos. (Oh god! I just used a Rush Limbagh lister-ism!)
Quote from: LordKefka on January 18, 2009, 12:53:34 PM
Yeah. I went with a friend to CC yesterday just to check out the "deals". Well sure enough, everything was 10% off (unless there is a 'sale' sign). games were 20% off and accessories were 30% off.
Too bad even with 10% off, their crap is STILL more expensive than BB, lewl. And the games? Well, I have to admit I did pick up GH: Aerosmith since it was $36 (with guitar of course). Other than that, all the games are ass for all systems. But man, all the workers had such a bad attitude with the shoopers (obviously since they are all getting canned..>_>; ). But still...
ps. Beat GH: Aerosmith... did not enjoy it ...-_-;
Shoppers are a very ungrateful bunch, particularly when sales are present. If I were them, I'd be pissed too. Well this is just on top of them getting canned. The people at Fremont CC were pretty cool when I called before they shut down.
I'm ok as long as Fry's is ok. I live far from it but whatever I journey there which is worth it.
Quote from: JTchinoy on January 18, 2009, 05:32:27 PM
Quote from: LordKefka on January 18, 2009, 12:53:34 PM
Yeah. I went with a friend to CC yesterday just to check out the "deals". Well sure enough, everything was 10% off (unless there is a 'sale' sign). games were 20% off and accessories were 30% off.
Too bad even with 10% off, their crap is STILL more expensive than BB, lewl. And the games? Well, I have to admit I did pick up GH: Aerosmith since it was $36 (with guitar of course). Other than that, all the games are ass for all systems. But man, all the workers had such a bad attitude with the shoopers (obviously since they are all getting canned..>_>; ). But still...
ps. Beat GH: Aerosmith... did not enjoy it ...-_-;
Shoppers are a very ungrateful bunch, particularly when sales are present. If I were them, I'd be pissed too. Well this is just on top of them getting canned. The people at Fremont CC were pretty cool when I called before they shut down.
My friend went to check out KB Toys and asked what's up with their store closing down. The workers almost broke down into tears =(
Kb's closing too? :'(
Already closed I think.
Quote from: Stormfalcon on January 18, 2009, 08:46:38 AM
Quote from: Barnes on January 17, 2009, 08:44:08 PM
Theres a CC and a BB on each side of Highway 85, both reachable by Almaden Expressway as well.
I'm thinking about heading to CC to look for some anime dvds. Should I bother?
I wouldn't expect much. I've always found their DVD selection in general (let alone anime selection specifically) disappointing. Hey, if you can find a really good deal, then score. Just don't go in with high expectations.
Thanks for the warning. I went there anyway, and as for anime dvds: NOTHING.
I'll head to Fry's tomorrow.
Quote from: JTchinoy on January 18, 2009, 11:06:24 PM
Already closed I think.
I think a lot are atm.
I don't believe it's gotten to the point where all of them are, but yeah, pretty soon it's gonna happen.
Quote from: Barnes on January 18, 2009, 11:59:01 PM
Quote from: Stormfalcon on January 18, 2009, 08:46:38 AM
Quote from: Barnes on January 17, 2009, 08:44:08 PM
Theres a CC and a BB on each side of Highway 85, both reachable by Almaden Expressway as well.
I'm thinking about heading to CC to look for some anime dvds. Should I bother?
I wouldn't expect much. I've always found their DVD selection in general (let alone anime selection specifically) disappointing. Hey, if you can find a really good deal, then score. Just don't go in with high expectations.
Thanks for the warning. I went there anyway, and as for anime dvds: NOTHING.
I'll head to Fry's tomorrow.
Anime DVD's: Best Buys > Fry's > Circuit City. (fry's doesn't always get them in on the release dates)
Ironically i could think of random websites that actually have better prices than Best buy or Fry's but i hardly buy anime let alone electronics in this economy...
i need to win the lottery already :P
Screw lottery. At times like this selling body parts is the quick and easy way for moneyz.
I may just sell a liver on the black market.
...And hope I don't wake up in a tub full of ice with a bomb inside me...
...or never wake up at all. 0_0
sounds like someone been watching the SAW movies too often
well I had a friend lucky enough to get the GHWT for $133+ tax.
but then again GH has kinda gone downhill with the 16 versions they plan to release :P
I'll take Rockband 2 any day.
technically speaking once video games and blue rays go on liquidation sale then I'll randomly poke in and out. but till then I'm letting the crowds have their day(s)
i can be patient.
Quote from: Kazuko on January 17, 2009, 01:58:36 AM
this blows :T but then again the only two competitors are Frys and Best Buy...
how about MicroCenter & Central Computers?
do you honestly think they make a blip on the radar compared to frys and bestbuy?
not to mention most of their stuff is grossly overpriced compared to frys.
I've never even heard of Central Computer.
And there's only two Micro Centers in California any way.
Central is mainly local to the Bay Area. Four stores (Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Francisco, & Newark), plus one in China ( O_o ). For computer hardware, they're a pretty good source.
prices are meh.
newegg and frys got my back for my computer building
As long as you know what you're doing and keeping an eye on what you're about to plunk your money down for, Frys can be decent. If not, well, I best not say.
Quote from: JTchinoy on January 29, 2009, 12:51:40 AM
do you honestly think they make a blip on the radar compared to frys and bestbuy?
not to mention most of their stuff is grossly overpriced compared to frys.
i've seen Central's prices beat Fry's plenty of times. the only thing that they can beat over at Central is Fry's CPU & Mobo combo deals, but i've save plenty of money by checking out other stores first.
Quote from: G.I.R on January 29, 2009, 01:02:39 AM
I've never even heard of Central Computer.
And there's only two Micro Centers in California any way.
i don't care if Fry's & BB, have a monopoly in the other states, but as long as they have competition in CA, then i'm happy. competition = lower prices.
i think im thinking just micro, not central.
my bad.
i do most of my purchases on newegg.com unless a fry's price by chance is the same or cheaper.
slickdeals + newegg = good deals.
Only thing I don't like about Frys is they don't carry any standalone Pico-ITX mobos(and even then, they are still damn costly)
pico itx? that's a new one to me o.0
is that for those box computers?
Well, I just achieved "Wii-ness" for 20% off at the Buena Park C,C.
yah video games are now 20% in our area too (San Jose and bay area)
you figure theyre going to raise discounts (i'm guessing about 10% a week until they reach around the 40~50% mark or so. )
its pretty rare to get good discounts on recent games.
that or waiting til Blu-Ray is around 40~50% off too. :P
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dw8ZDMjm04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMiBVlXctM8
>:(
Quote from: HentaiTentacleDemon on February 07, 2009, 04:08:16 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dw8ZDMjm04
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMiBVlXctM8
>:(
That should not be surprising, and a number of us were expecting it. That's how liquidators operate. They jack prices back up to MSRP and then gradually lower them over time.
Pretty much most of their crap is bull atm....MOST, not all.
I went yesterday to go buy 2 things: Rock Band 2 for the PS3 and a wireless guitar. Both cost me $100 total I guess. Everything else though.... ugh...
Not saying I got "zomg best dealz in the world!" type of thing, but it's cheaper than BB that's for sure and getting it online is around the same price ($42 for the Rock Band 2 game). The guitar, I just wanted the newer one...
random bump.
even tho their totally gone i think by this post.
The Sunnyvale CA location had $200 wii's $150 xbox360 [arcade] and wii fit for like $85 [with yoga mat]
and i think after this weekend, most video games, dvds, and blu rays- are up to 40% off [at most of the locations ive been to]
selection is crap, maybe maybe some of you might something worth while. :P
I bought $16-ish 50-pk DVD+Rs and a $16-ish Skullcandy LowRider... so yay. (:
Quote from: Chiri Kcrinh on February 17, 2009, 09:02:49 PM
Skullcandy ... so yay. (:
Every time I see or hear Skullcandy, I keep thinking of candy shaped skulls or peanut butter shaped skulls covered in chocolate.
but i hear they also make good earphones. but why stick candy in your ears? :P
Quote from: Jerry on February 18, 2009, 12:18:11 PM
Quote from: Chiri Kcrinh on February 17, 2009, 09:02:49 PM
Skullcandy ... so yay. (:
Every time I see or hear Skullcandy, I keep thinking of candy shaped skulls or peanut butter shaped skulls covered in chocolate.
Tainted peanut butter ones at that!
finals week(s)? and even video games and Dvds/Blu Rays at 50% off.
crappy selections, but anyone find any gems out there?
I got Gears of War 2 for $30. th3 awesome. :D
The werst part of this is that I got my laptop from Cercit City and it just broke >:(
Quote from: K&K4ever on February 23, 2009, 05:27:23 PM
The werst part of this is that I got my laptop from Cercit City and it just broke >:(
Ouch, I'm sorry to hear that. I almost went back to CC for some laptop shopping.
Maybe I should browse online.
Quote from: Barnes on February 23, 2009, 05:29:55 PM
Quote from: K&K4ever on February 23, 2009, 05:27:23 PM
The werst part of this is that I got my laptop from Cercit City and it just broke >:(
Ouch, I'm sorry to hear that. I almost went back to CC for some laptop shopping.
Maybe I should browse online.
Bad news, they are still only 10% off. I'm surprised they still don't have a pile of computers to dump. Some of the stores in my area still have lots of T.V.s new in the box that aren't moving at 25-30% off.
Quote from: K&K4ever on February 23, 2009, 05:27:23 PM
The werst part of this is that I got my laptop from Cercit City and it just broke >:(
try contacting the manufacturer, it should still be under warranty because even tho circuit city wont do crap, hopefully the manufacturer will.
Good luck with that!
Went to CC today. The one near me is so worthless. They are selling a 1Tb external HDD for $209. I just lol'd.
Oh, here's another thing to be wary of: If you buy something and it's broken, you're stuck with it (http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/124232). Again, not surprising, but definitely something to be aware of.
And this weekend is bye-bye time for Circuit City. (http://www.pcworld.com/article/160852/attention_bargain_hunters_circuit_city_is_now_closing.html) After Sunday, no more CC.
My Take from Circuit City over the last few weeks:
A Nintendo Wii at 20% off
Battlestar Galactica seasons 3, and 4.0, The Boondocks Season 2, Three of the Indiana Jones Movies (no copies of IJatLC?) at 30% to 50% off
Several PS2, and Wii Games at 20-50% off (including Smash Brothers Brawl), and a brand new copy of "Family Guy" for X-box at $5.04
Some other odd DVD's at 40% off (Slap-shot, Iron Man, Superman et-al)
A couple of Big ass Component Video cables at $15 ea.
And Microsoft Office Student and Home edition for $74.00
Watched a couple of employee's get into a fist fight at the Buena Park store yesterday (Priceless! lol)
Quote from: G.I.R on March 08, 2009, 10:17:48 PM
My Take from Circuit City over the last few weeks:
A Nintendo Wii at 20% off
Battlestar Galactica seasons 3, and 4.0, The Boondocks Season 2, Three of the Indiana Jones Movies (no copies of IJatLC?) at 30% to 50% off
Several PS2, and Wii Games at 20-50% off (including Smash Brothers Brawl), and a brand new copy of "Family Guy" for X-box at $5.04
Some other odd DVD's at 40% off (Slap-shot, Iron Man, Superman et-al)
A couple of Big ass Component Video cables at $15 ea.
And Microsoft Office Student and Home edition for $74.00
Watched a couple of employee's get into a fist fight at the Buena Park store yesterday (Priceless! lol)
You are awesome. That movie is awesome.
I did not go to CC today, let alone buy anything within the last few weeks. Oh well.
Well, it looks like CC is coming back...
http://www.circuitcity.com/
Quote from: HentaiTentacleDemon on May 22, 2009, 12:27:44 AM
Well, it looks like CC is coming back...
http://www.circuitcity.com/
Essentially, a company called Systemax bought up the online operation and is continuing to sell through it using the Circuit City name. They also own Tiger Direct and CompUSA, among others. It's not the Circuit City of old, in other words.