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I have fond memories of going with my dad to Circuit City as a kid and looking at all the stereos and latest gadgets. In fact, I’ve probably spent a good amount of money on electronics at Circuit City over the last 20 years. My first big stereo system, dvd player, Sony computer, car stereos, cell phones, and more. Well, now Circuit City is a victim of the credit crunch and poor holiday sales. Is it time to go to Circuit City one last time and look for a deal before they go out of business? Can I find a discount on a Wii? Do I even need a Wii?
Let’s say a Wii was in our family budget and I was going to use if for daily exercise using the Wii fit. Alright, you’re probably laughing at my justification right now, but let’s say I could get it for a steep discount. I think I saw the Wii for $250 at Best Buy or Target over the holidays and the Wii fit for another $100. Total cost would be $350 for a fun family toy. I don’t know if the price of the Wii would ever be justified if it wasn’t in our budget, but let’s say it is. If I could get a Wii for 25% or 30% off, would that be a deal? Let’s see.
Circuit City will be liquidating inventory and may not restock store shelves with new inventory. Since the Wii is sold out at many other stores, Circuit City may not even have them in stock. What if they do? Will Circuity City change the return policy since they are going out of business? Would it be worth a 25% discount if they offered no return policy or limited warranty? This could be a risky venture. I’m sure the Wii probably comes with a standard manufacturer warranty from Nintendo, but will Circuit City be able to help if something breaks? I might venture out this weekend and see what our local Circuity City has in stock. If it’s in your family budget, are you planning a trip to Circuit City to check for bargains?
Also, if you have any Circuit City gift cards that you received for the holidays…Use them quickly. You don’t want to be holding Circuit City gift cards when the stores are empty and worthless.
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