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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: oboe on July 15, 2012, 12:42:53 PM

Title: Looking for feedback on Microcenter
Post by: oboe on July 15, 2012, 12:42:53 PM

I recently discovered locally Microcenter store that seems to have very good prices and runs great specials - for example the latest is a Core i7 3820 for $229 plus $50 off any X79 purchased together.  But this was an In Store special only, and they ran out of stock before I was able to get there.   

Is this typical?  I've seen them do this before, and they seem to often run out of stock.   It seems almost like a bait and switch tactic just to get customers in the store.   I've been to the store once, and it was a zoo - very busy, stock piled to the ceiling, long waits at the checkout line.

Anybody else shop there?  Is this typical?

 

Title: Re: Looking for feedback on Microcenter
Post by: guncrasher on July 15, 2012, 02:29:54 PM

all stores do it.  if you had read the sales offer it probably says something like quantities are limited.


semp

Title: Re: Looking for feedback on Microcenter
Post by: 633DH98 on July 16, 2012, 01:05:03 PM

If you check their webpage you can find out how many items are in stock at your local store and buy them for pickup so they don't run out.

Title: Re: Looking for feedback on Microcenter
Post by: Gwjr2 on July 16, 2012, 07:58:43 PM

Have one here in St Louis and have found many great deals by asking the guys in the back DIY section.  :airplane:

Title: Re: Looking for feedback on Microcenter
Post by: wabbit on July 17, 2012, 10:06:39 AM

Yes, they do have some great deals. Got my last I7 Cpu for $100.00 cheaper then anyone else at the time.

Many of their best deals are 'Store Pickup Only', so watch that.

They are a great source.

Wabb