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

To: Sparky65 who wrote (1911)	3/30/1999 12:11:00 PM
From: UFGator93	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3187

The service is pretty bad at most of the CPU's that I've been to as well. So, I think it's not just a local problem. However, with as many stores as CPU operates, it's only natural that at least a few of them are going to have service problems. Has anyone had experience with ones that have good service? CPU service, while bad, doesn't even compare to that of Best Buy. Their service here in Atlanta is horrible. It seems like every time I go in there, they have only two lanes open and seven to ten customers waiting in each lane. I've seen this more times than I care to remember. So, bad service alone isn't going to sink CPU. The loss of market share, lower margins, and generally perceived decline of demand in the computer industry are the real killers. I very much disagree with the "buyout" crowd. CPU will have to turn things around themselves for the stock to go up, in my opinion. disclaimer: long CPU Damon

To: Sparky65 who wrote (1911)	3/30/1999 12:11:00 PM
From: John C. Hom	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 3187

I have gotten a good level of service in manhattan CPU. The store is very well stocked and service is fast. John H

To: Sparky65 who wrote (1911)	3/30/1999 1:38:00 PM
From: Forest Gump	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3187

I travel a lot as a software architect and I have to tell you that service and trafic is based on individual stores. Our Tampa store is jammed at all hours while the one near me here in Houston never seems to have more than 20-30 customers at most and thier service people are like retards But, I certainly don't go to best buy for computer equipment. Best Buy is for families picking up junior a new PC. CompUSA however gives me all the software, all the toys, all the cable, crimpers, and connectors, Oh yeah, and I get my corporate discounts ... it's my church Also, every time I walk into a best buy I feel like I am in a K-Mart.... there are filthy little digusting creatures all over the place.... children and teenagers.