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

To: Mark R who wrote (2061)	4/5/1999 4:32:00 PM
From: Herc	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3187

I know Walgreen's reports increased same store sales, but they're also selling high priced blockbusters like VIAGRA. CPU needs a Viagra like product. But, alas, there are none. So I don't see the ominous significance of decreased SSS in this instance. It's not like no one goes to their stores. They're usually **** madhouses. I bought my Sony VAIO 505 laptop from CPU because...I got to play with it first, and, two, they leased it to me. I know of no where else I could have accomplished this. BE PATIENT!

To: Mark R who wrote (2061)	4/5/1999 6:47:00 PM
From: blankmind	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 3187

If a guy goes into CPU in 1997 and buys a mid priced PC, a printer, monitor, cables, paper, ink cartridges. He spends $4200 Today, the guy goes in and buys exactly the same stuff plus an extended warrenty, training, and Quicken. Spends $3500. problem is the person buys in 1997 If a guy goes into CPU in 1997 and buys a mid priced PC, a printer, monitor, cables, paper, ink cartridges. He spends $4200 Today, the guy goes in and buys exactly the same stuff for $2100. assume the margin is the same. the probelm arises that profit is now cut in 1/2. unless you sell 2x as much merchandise, profits and revs suffer. why sss are critical in the computer biz. granted prices do not fall this fast, and this example is only used to illustrate a point. (this disclaimer was deliberately placed where no one would read it)