Shopping time - Compusmart closing some stores

Thanks for the heads-up. I just found out today that the Compusmart Express location in the Eaton Centre is now closed.

Now, I see that the Yonge and Richmond store is also closing. I was there when it first opened up and knew one of the business account managers there. Honestly, I don't know how CS stays in business because their prices are just not competitive.

And, last week, I found out that North Star Computers on Elm St. have also closed down.

Anyone got a copy of the ad?

I interviewed with them last year, and am thankful I didn't take a store manger job with them.

I love the whole "we couldn't compete" attitude. Sorry, but that often translates (and definitely does here) into "we couldn't get our act together".

The Vancouver location closed down months ago.

John Clay said:

Anyone got a copy of the ad?

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http://www.ehmac.ca/anything-mac/52452-first-macbook-core2-previous-rev-deal-2.html#post550585

There is an ad in today's paper announcing the closure and final sale of both Edmonton locations of Compusmart as well.

SINC said:

There is an ad in today's paper announcing the closure and final sale of both Edmonton locations of Compusmart as well.

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There is another CS in downtown Edm. Since it's not mentioned in the ad, I guess that one is not closing.

Just stumbled upon the news
http://www.canada.com/edmontonjourn....html?id=dedad217-6f87-4e6e-817d-163be7db0368

I guess all Compusmart stores will be closing down or sold off eventually by the end of June.

ShotNiCam said:

There is another CS in downtown Edm. Since it's not mentioned in the ad, I guess that one is not closing.

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Looks like "up to 30% off computers" but that could be a lousy 5-10% on macs.... who knows?

A full 30% off a Mac mini would be quite nice right now.... but I still won't have the cash until NEXT week.

BlueMax said:

Looks like "up to 30% off computers" but that could be a lousy 5-10% on macs.... who knows?

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Yeah, the keywords seem to be UP TO. So I guess we'll all see tomorrow.

A full 30% off a Mac mini would be quite nice right now.... but I still won't have the cash until NEXT week.

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No credit card?

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List of stores
http://www.compusmart.com/Default.aspx?eSectionID=1401&BannerID=756

Lars said:

No credit card?

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If I used it to buy a computer instead of our house-moving happening on Friday, I'd be castrated with a butter knife. :yikes:

dona83 said:

The Vancouver location closed down months ago.

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I walked by the Vancouver location a few weeks ago and almost fell over: my computer store was gone (I got my Mini, screen, printer etc. there in a package deal.)

Was very surprised!

RicktheChemist said:

Probably going to swing by the downtown Montreal one tomorrow.

S.

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Please give feedback on deals and prices promptly. I live on the north shore and don't feel like going by if the deals aren't sweet enough!

Deep Blue said:

I walked by the Vancouver location a few weeks ago and almost fell over: my computer store was gone (I got my Mini, screen, printer etc. there in a package deal.)

Was very surprised!

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Seems to be a tough business to be in.
I also went to one last week (well tied to) that used to be in Dorval, then moved to Lasalle and by the time I got there, it was boarded up. Not a Mac store BTW.
Too many people buyin on-line perhaps? And BB or FS.

The large computer store Camelot in Place Ville Marie also closed down a few months back. They used to have a good Mac selection. Their other store on Philips Square only carries books.

The flyer for those who are interested:

http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5121634&postcount=108

Thanks, I'm going to swing by this morning at 9:30, and see if there are any stellar deals.

Holy line up at the Youge St location. It was almost to the end of the block. I just didn't have the time to wait in line.

So what deal did ppl score?