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Non-Tech : CompUSA (CPU) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: gladman who wrote (1882)	3/29/1999 11:01:00 PM
From: Cautious_Optimist	Respond to of 3187

>>I'm considering buying CPU but my thoughts are wouldn't internet sales cut into their own store sales??<< Some percentage of those who would buy from the bricks and morter store would also shop the net for a better price. But better to cannibolize your own sales channel because the the on-line shoppers can simply go to the competition. Also, the stores could actually enhance the on-line sales if the channels work together under the single brand name. Hopefully CPU management will implement a strategy that increases customer satisfaction, market share, profits and thus shareholder value at the expense of it's competitors. It requires agility to win the marketing wars, but what a prize. It's all up for grabs, and CPU has inherent advantages. But they can easily blow it with inertia or lack of strategic thinking IMO.

To: gladman who wrote (1882)	3/29/1999 11:53:00 PM
From: $Mogul	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3187

Nomatter what this stock(CPU) Is currently undervalued. An Internet business gives the company an edge because it opens up a whole new market that they WOULD NOT have had previously. You almost have to look at them as two different busineses, but it is a definate advantage, as the consumer wants the option of buying online, I know I do!! $Mogul

To: gladman who wrote (1882)	3/30/1999 12:02:00 AM
From: Michael	Respond to of 3187

<<Does anyone have any thoughts on these issues? Thanks.>> CompUSA must sell through the Internet. The best business model for selling through Internet involves evading state sale taxes via not having a physical presence in the specific state. The best way for CompUSA to implement it's Internet strategy would be to set up a separate company that would be able to sell and not charge a state sales tax. Something that is not possible for CompUSA. Hence compusanet.com born. Sure is a nice day