CompUSA

[store215]

DISCUSS!

[tokensafari]

I've been there a few times.. back when i lived in Tennessee. Nothing really great about Comp USA. They reminded me of an Office Depot or Staples.. Best Buy is better, i think.

[shakethis1234]

Compusa is better than Staples because they sell more video games and better Computers

[store215]

Originally posted by shakethis1234
Compusa is better than Staples because they sell more video games and better Computers

Every time i'm in CompUsa (usually for free-after-rebate deals), I see less and less computers. Very sad looking

[C. Fontaine]

Well, Staples is an office supply store, not an arcade.;)

[ameskmart1]

Vacaville, CA

[ameskmart1]

CompUSA

[ameskmart1]

Boise, ID

[ameskmart1]

Another

[d_fife]

they have none in maine and vermont. they bought otu computer city years ago.

[d_fife]

Originally posted by d_fife
they have none in maine and vermont. they bought otu computer city years ago.

here is the compusa in parsippany new jersey

from http://www.siteride.com/srpl/p_snapshot.pl?lm=listing&resbox=1137873624&subNum=50220010063

[d_fife]

compusa in manchester Ct in the buckland hills plaza

[d_fife]

Originally posted by d_fife
compusa in manchester Ct in the buckland hills plaza

manchester ct

[d_fife]

in syracuse ny in the mall

[d_fife]

the one in amherst ny (near buffalo) in boulevard mall

[store215]

It has been announced that CompUSA is closing up a majority of their stores. Only 100 will be left:
http://www.compusa.com/locations/store.asp
If a location near you is no longer on the list, it's closing.

They are down from about 8 or so stores in PA (including 3 somewhat close to me) to one in Pittsburgh.

Not one of my favorite stores because of lack of selection and high prices, but was always good for a part that you couldn't find in Staples or didn't want to order online.

[d_fife]

Originally posted by MBZ321
It has been announced that CompUSA is closing up a majority of their stores. Only 100 will be left:
http://www.compusa.com/locations/store.asp
If a location near you is no longer on the list, it's closing.

They are down from about 8 or so stores in PA (including 3 somewhat close to me) to one in Pittsburgh.

Not one of my favorite stores because of lack of selection and high prices, but was always good for a part that you couldn't find in Staples or didn't want to order online.

well they never had enough stores.

[dmx10101]

Here's the online article about the closing

[d_fife]

Originally posted by d_fife
in syracuse ny in the mall

this one closed.

2 in CA and Texas are closing. what next?

[NJxxJon]

They ARE CLOSING. Its Offical. 30 % off most stores.... If you live in NJ and want to meet up with 2 other guys to make fun of these stores MESSAGE ME.

[dmx10101]

Not all of them are closing, see this thread for more info.

[NJxxJon]

Originally posted by dmx10101
Not all of them are closing, see this thread for more info.

Well thats nice. I still want cheap parts I would take back if they didnt have the NO REFUND policies going on...:insane:

[NJxxJon]

UPDATE: UP 40 % Off in 2 stores CONFIRM.

[dmx10101]

Compusa's GOB ads for the stores that were here-

[dmx10101]

Well Compusa is closing up shop completely. The last of the stores (103) will be closed after Christmas.

CompUSA to Close Stores After Holidays
By Associated Press December 7, 2007

Consumer electronics retailer CompUSA said Friday it will close its store operations after the holidays following sale of the company to Gordon Brothers Group LLC, a restructuring firm. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

CompUSA operates 103 stores, which plan to run store-closing sales during the holidays.

Privately held CompUSA, controlled by Mexican financier Carlos Slim Helu's Grupo Carso SA, said discussions were under way to sell certain stores in key markets. Stores that can't be sold will be closed.

Gordon Brothers will also try to sell the company's technical services business, CompUSA TechPro, and online business, CompUSA.com. It would be up to the buyers whether to continue the CompUSA name.

Dallas-based CompUSA has struggled for nearly a decade with falling prices on personal computers, its most important product, and competition from big-box retailers such as Best Buy.

The slowing growth in computer sales has affected other companies. Dell Inc.'s U.S. consumer sales fell 26 percent in the first half of this year, which could have accelerated the PC maker's announcement this week that it will sell machines at Best Buy.

CompUSA was founded in 1984 as software seller Soft Warehouse, then branched out into computers. It took on the CompUSA name and went public in 1991. It bought Tandy's Computer City chain.

Slim bought his first stake in the company in 1999 and took it private the next year in an $800 million buyout. The chain went through several CEOs and tried different turnaround strategies, such as a move this year to focus on core customers such as gadget lovers and small-business owners.

CompUSA closed more than half its stores this spring and got a cash infusion of $440 million to restructure.

During the wind-down, Weinstein and Stephen Gray, managing partner at CRG Partners, will run the company. The chain's current chief executive, Roman Ross, will serve in an advisory role, CompUSA said.

Gordon Brothers created an affiliate, Specialty Equity LLC, to handle the deal. DJM Realty, a Gordon Brothers Group affiliate, will review leases of CompUSA's store locations.

[d_fife]

I knew that would happen. they never expanded much anyway!!!!

I thought they would go out now.

Originally posted by dmx10101
Well Compusa is closing up shop completely. The last of the stores (103) will be closed after Christmas.

CompUSA to Close Stores After Holidays
By Associated Press December 7, 2007

Consumer electronics retailer CompUSA said Friday it will close its store operations after the holidays following sale of the company to Gordon Brothers Group LLC, a restructuring firm. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

CompUSA operates 103 stores, which plan to run store-closing sales during the holidays.

Privately held CompUSA, controlled by Mexican financier Carlos Slim Helu's Grupo Carso SA, said discussions were under way to sell certain stores in key markets. Stores that can't be sold will be closed.

Gordon Brothers will also try to sell the company's technical services business, CompUSA TechPro, and online business, CompUSA.com. It would be up to the buyers whether to continue the CompUSA name.

Dallas-based CompUSA has struggled for nearly a decade with falling prices on personal computers, its most important product, and competition from big-box retailers such as Best Buy.

The slowing growth in computer sales has affected other companies. Dell Inc.'s U.S. consumer sales fell 26 percent in the first half of this year, which could have accelerated the PC maker's announcement this week that it will sell machines at Best Buy.

CompUSA was founded in 1984 as software seller Soft Warehouse, then branched out into computers. It took on the CompUSA name and went public in 1991. It bought Tandy's Computer City chain.

Slim bought his first stake in the company in 1999 and took it private the next year in an $800 million buyout. The chain went through several CEOs and tried different turnaround strategies, such as a move this year to focus on core customers such as gadget lovers and small-business owners.

CompUSA closed more than half its stores this spring and got a cash infusion of $440 million to restructure.

During the wind-down, Weinstein and Stephen Gray, managing partner at CRG Partners, will run the company. The chain's current chief executive, Roman Ross, will serve in an advisory role, CompUSA said.

Gordon Brothers created an affiliate, Specialty Equity LLC, to handle the deal. DJM Realty, a Gordon Brothers Group affiliate, will review leases of CompUSA's store locations.

[NJxxJon]

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9831235-7.html?part=rss&subj=news&tag=2547-1_3-0-20

d_, you got to this before I did! ........should be cheap parts at ALLLLLLLLL the stores!

[arnoldziffel]

CompUsa closed up shop by me in the last year.  I liked the store the few times I had shopped there.   The thing that kept me from buying there was the location.  I had to drive 45 mins to get there.  I almost think not having enough stores hurt them to a point.

[d_fife]

vacant Compusa in Parsippany nj as of November 28, 2007

[dmx10101]

The soon to be closed Compusa in Jacksonville,FL.