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Re: Beware of Comp USA

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I agree with you that CompUSA is one of the worst retailers on the planet. I have a long list of abuses that chain has heaped on myself and a few friends. I will only go in when forced to do so by friends or work. I will not spend any of my money in one of their stores ever again. The fact that they are still around is a tribute to the uninformed computer public allowing a store to take advantage of them.
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Re: Beware of Comp USA

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The fact that they are still around is a tribute to the uninformed computer public allowing a store to take advantage of them.
Actually, CompUSA isn't alone in this statement, I have had significantly bad dealings with Best Buy and Circuit City as well. It seems to be more of who you are dealing with on that particular day, and whether they get a commission for their sales. Bottom line is that in chain stores, you won't find too much technical advice walking the floor; you need to get into the back room repair shop to discuss the nerdy stuff.

TRUE STORY: In 1971 my parents moved and purchased their house from a real estate agent. Many years later I took my mother to a dealer to purchase a new car. The same person who sold her the house was now selling cars. Just like an electronics floor walker, he knew all the options and amenities, but as soon as you asked a question about something under the hood he was lost. Moral of the story: a salesman is a salesman is a salesman.

Beth, it is fairly common that if you make a formal complaint to the store manager about such return policies that they have the discretion to make a cash exchange. The reason they make it dificult is so folks give up. Or, you could always use it alternatively as a birthday gift for someone.
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Re: Beware of Comp USA

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Personally, I'd go to Best Buy or Circuit City to purchase higher priced items because my personal friends and I have never had a good experience with their customer or tech support. Most of the stores don't have experienced reps either. But that is my conclusion from visiting two different stores at a regular basis and your experience might differ.
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Actually, CompUSA isn't alone in this statement, I have had significantly bad dealings with Best Buy and Circuit City as well. It seems to be more of who you are dealing with on that particular day, and whether they get a commission for their sales. Bottom line is that in chain stores, you won't find too much technical advice walking the floor; you need to get into the back room repair shop to discuss the nerdy stuff.
Personally, I make my purchases at Best Buy rather then Circuit City [Which is in a shopping center right across the highway from Bestbuy] or CompUSA, mainly because their prices are lower, and they always have what I want in stock. But I always research exactly what I want before I buy it so that when you do walk into the store, and the salesman approaches you, you do not get hassled into purchasing something that you do not actually need just because they're trying to persuade you to do so.

For example, when I was buying my computer from Best Buy [which runs the Geek Squad service, which IMHO is wayyy over priced], before the salesman would ring up my purchase at the register, he brings out his little paper with all of the Geek Squad services on it, and attempts to get you to purchase at least two of them [because then you'll save X amount of dollars and be prepared when you get a virus!...not really, because they try to get you to purchase Norton...] Anyways, they also wanted to burn me a recovery disc, because they claimed, "That most people don't know how to do it themselves." I replied with, "I am not most people." And that pretty much shut him up. Then when he was ringing up my printer, he reaches under the counter and conveniently pulls out a Geek Squad brand printer-usb cable, and says that I will be needing that to set up my printer because this particular model didn't come with one. And boy did he feel stupid when I pointed to the list of box contents on the package and showed him that it already came with a 6' printer-usb cable.

Bottom Line: Research what (additional) services/purchases you absolutely need before you actually buy something so that you aren't fooled by the sales rep and "special" store offers.

Oh, and you never actually said what this "Network" program entailed either.
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Re: Beware of Comp USA

Sorry, I ended up off of CD for a bit last night, got dad to take me shopping and out to dinner.

The "Network" was a program where everytime you purchased something from the store, you got points and eventually your points added up to money on a gift certificate. You paid $30 to begin and then as long as you made 1 purchase each year your account stayed open. I was told that because of the expensive laptop that I had purchased, I would get lots of points so I should join. And I didn't mind that because, over a year or two, I could rack up enough points to be able to buy something nice that I would want (MP3, scanner/copier etc).
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Re: Beware of Comp USA

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Then when he was ringing up my printer, he reaches under the counter and conveniently pulls out a Geek Squad brand printer-usb cable, and says that I will be needing that to set up my printer because this particular model didn't come with one. And boy did he feel stupid when I pointed to the list of box contents on the package and showed him that it already came with a 6' printer-usb cable.
most printers anymore dont come with a printer cable i know my last 2 havnt so he probably figured it didnt like most printers
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Re: Beware of Comp USA

I don't like shopping at electronic centers like CompUSA, Best Buy, or Circuit City. Mostly because I can find 75% of what they sell much cheaper at Walmart, Target, or K-Mart. I bought my laptop from Staples and it was approximately $800 compared to the $1000 at Best Buy. This was a while ago though and it was a shelf model.

Moral of the post: Department stores carry most of what those stores generally sell, with a nice price cut. Also, if you're going to buy a computer, ask if you can get the instore display one. They usually knock a bunch of money off of it. Just make sure it's in good condition and if it was behind glass liek the ones they have at Walmart now then it would be better.
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The following is one reason why I've learned to just say no. Not just to CompUSA, but to all of those stores with their shystering come-ons.

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By participating in CompUSA Network Rewards Program ("The Program"), the individual (the program "Member" or "you") agrees to the terms and conditions, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the program as modified from time to time. Each Member is responsible for remaining knowledgeable as to the current terms and conditions, which are subject to change at any time without notice. (The current Terms and Conditions are available at www.compusanetwork.com). A Member's continued participation in The Program constitutes the Member's acceptance of any changes to the terms and conditions.


CompUSA Inc. ("CompUSA" or "we") reserves the right to disqualify Members who violate any of the terms and conditions of The Program or any applicable law. CompUSA shall have the right, as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, to terminate The Program, terminate a Member's participation in The Program (the Member's "Membership"), or take appropriate administrative and/or legal action.


Membership, The Program, and its benefits are offered at the discretion of CompUSA. CompUSA has the right to change, limit, modify or cancel The Program and Membership rules, regulations, fees, benefits, caps, rewards, and reward redemption levels at any time, with or without notice, even though such changes may affect the value of points already accumulated, the ability to use accumulated points or the ability to obtain certain rewards. CompUSA may, among other things: (a) increase or decrease the number of points received for purchases or required for a reward; (b) withdraw, limit, modify, or cancel any reward redemption option; (c) restrict the continued availability of rewards; (d) change Membership fees, program benefits, conditions of participation, rules for earning, eligibility of purchases for earning points, redeeming, retaining, expiring or forfeiting points or rules governing the use of rewards.


Member participation in the Program may be subject to tax liability. Any federal, state or local tax liability, including the determination thereof, connected with the receipt or use of The Program points or rewards is the sole responsibility of the Member.


CompUSA shall make all interpretations of program terms and conditions in its sole discretion.

All offers are void where prohibited by law.


The Program and these terms and conditions will be governed in accordance with the laws (excluding conflicts of law provisions) of the State of Texas.
Membership Enrollment & Eligibility
Membership is limited to United States residents ages 18 and over throughout the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Membership rules and eligibility in The Program are subject to change at any time without notice.


Memberships are only valid at participating CompUSA retail store locations and at www.compusa.com and www.compusabusiness.com.


CompUSA Related Resellers, as defined by CompUSA, are not eligible to become Members in the program.


At the time of enrollment, a Membership fee may be required from an individual in order to participate in The Program. Payment of the current Membership fee and any applicable taxes will entitle the individual Member to participate within The Program, commencing on the date of enrollment, but subject to termination under these terms and conditions. No additional membership fee will be required thereafter for participation in the Program, provided the Member remains active by demonstrating activity within the Member account.


Members may cancel their Membership in The Program at any time by notifying Member Care (*see Member Name and Address Change). Membership fees and associated taxes, as applicable, will be refunded to the Member only if the Member cancels the Membership and returns the Membership card to a participating CompUSA retail store location within 21 days from the date of enrollment.


Membership may be terminated at CompUSA's sole discretion if there is no activity or if no points have accrued within a Member's account during any consecutive 12-month period. All points in the account will be forfeited at that time and will no longer be available for reward redemption.


Membership in The Program may be revoked or suspended at CompUSA's sole discretion if a Member fails to pay any amounts when due.


A Member's participation in The Program and the Member's Membership card are non-transferable.


CompUSA cannot be held liable by any customer for their employee's participation in The Program under any circumstances.


Fraud or abuse relating to the accrual of points or redemption of rewards may result in forfeiture of accrued points as well as cancellation of Membership at CompUSA's discretion.
Member Communications
Respecting a Member's privacy is a priority for CompUSA. However, the Member acknowledges that in order to keep Members apprised of their Membership status within The Program, CompUSA may send Members certain program information that may include printed periodic statements of their account and other information necessary for administration, printed or e-mail marketing materials from CompUSA which will inform Members of exclusive Member offers and products we believe would be of interest to Members, and marketing materials from third parties that have a strategic marketing relationship with The Program. As a Member and participant in The Program, the Member hereby consents to receive all of the kinds of information described above. However, Members may opt-out of mailings from such third parties and/or from e-mails from CompUSA by contacting Member Care.


Members in The Program will receive a Member account statement and a program newsletter only if the Member has earned points or redeemed for a reward during the previous statement period. Members shall be responsible for advising CompUSA of any change of address (*see Member Name and Address Change), and CompUSA shall have no responsibility for misdirected, lost or stolen mail, or any consequences thereof.


Member Service Benefits
Free Online Shipping: qualifying purchase may be any amount. Free shipping offer is limited to "In Stock" items only. Applies to ground delivery only. Not available to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or on international orders. Not available on TVs. Not available at CompUSAAuctions.com, CompUSA eBay Auctions, or purchases from any of our affiliate companies. Not valid on bundle offers or clearance items. Excludes Configure-to-Order purchases.
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Sat. – Sun. from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm CST
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No purchases associated with the CompUSA Employee Purchase Program or any government or education Net30 account are eligible for points in connection with The Program.


ConnectPointsSM have no fixed value, have no value outside of The Program, may not be redeemed or exchanged for cash, may not be applied to outstanding balances on any account, and are not transferable. Points may be revoked by CompUSA at any time and may not be assigned, sold, or bartered, except as set forth herein.


Members can earn and accumulate points in The Program, where available, at all participating CompUSA retail store locations throughout the contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico and eligible online purchases at www.compusa.com and www.compusabusiness.com.


To earn ConnectPointsSM Members must provide their Member number at time of purchase.


Points are calculated based upon purchase amount at checkout on eligible purchases. Products, services, fees and other miscellaneous categories which are ineligible for points include, but are not limited to sales tax, state fees, delivery charges, restocking fees, rebates applied at the time of purchase, the dollar amount of available mail-in rebates at the time of purchase of any product or service, instant discounts or savings, the dollar amount of any promotional Gift Card offer with purchase, or other excluded charges. Points will not be earned on Membership fees collected at the time of enrollment into The Program.


Only one Member number and/or account may be eligible for point earning per purchase.


Points will not be earned for any part of a purchase that is settled with a CompUSA Gift Card.


Points will not be earned for any purchases made prior to the date the Member's enrollment was processed. No retroactive Member benefits or points credit will be awarded.


Points will be posted to a Member's account generally within 7 business days of an eligible purchase.


Points earned generally will be eligible toward reward redemption 30 days after the in-store purchase, date of delivery or date of shipment.


When the Member returns a product or service to a CompUSA retail store locations, or returns a purchase by mail for which points were earned when the product or service was purchased, all points (regular points and bonus points) associated with that purchase will be deducted from the Member's account.


Program Members can earn a maximum of 500,000 ConnectPointsSM per Member per calendar year starting at the date of enrollment.


A maximum of 500,000 points can be earned by any corporate entity or Net 30 account, regardless of individual members associated with that account.


Accrued points do not constitute property of the Member. Points accrued by Members and program benefits to which Members may be entitled within The Program are for the sole benefit of the Member, except as specified herein, and may not be transferred by operation of law or otherwise, for any reason, to another Member or to any other individual or entity with the exception that points are transferable to a legal spouse only in the case of documented death of the Member.


Combinations of Members' accounts within the same household may be available at CompUSA's sole discretion upon request to Member Care. Members for all combined accounts must consent in writing to combinations. All combinations are one-time only and are irreversible.


If there is no activity or if no points have accrued within a Member's account during any consecutive 12-month period, such membership may be terminated at CompUSA's sole discretion and all accrued points in the Member's account will be forfeited at that time and will no longer be available for reward redemption. In addition, points expire 36 months after date of issue, regardless of Membership activity within The Program. (Points will be redeemed and expire on a "first in, first out" basis.) Expired points are forfeited and will be removed from a Member's account and will no longer be available for reward redemption.


The accumulation of points does not entitle Members to any vested rights with respect to points, rewards, or program benefits. In accumulating points, Members may not rely upon the continued availability of any reward or reward redemption level.


Members are responsible for ensuring that points are properly credited to Member's accounts. If proper credit does not appear on the Member's account statement, the Member should call or e-mail The CompUSA Network Member Care. Requests to add or modify purchases made at CompUSA must be received within 30 days of the transaction.


CompUSA reserves the right to auto redeem any ConnectPoints associated with an account that has been inactive for more than 30 days.


CompUSA reserves the right to set the expiration date of any ConnectPoints that are auto redeemed.
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If the Member has earned sufficient points to redeem for a program reward, he/she must contact The Program Member Care or redeem online at www.compusanetwork.com. Points cannot be redeemed in any participating store and cannot be redeemed online at www.compusa.com or www.compusabusiness.com.


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Rewards will be shipped to the Member generally within 2 to 3 weeks of the redemption.


Rewards may not be returned or exchanged for any reason and no refunds will be given. In the event the reward item is defective, broken, or damaged, the reward may be returned for replacement with the same or similar item by contacting Member Care. Under no circumstances will points be credited back to the Members account once they have been redeemed for a reward.
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By participating in The Program, each Member accepts all responsibility for, and hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims that may arise from actions taken by such Member or for any unauthorized use of the Member's Membership.


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Re: Beware of Comp USA

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Sorry, I ended up off of CD for a bit last night, got dad to take me shopping and out to dinner.

The "Network" was a program where everytime you purchased something from the store, you got points and eventually your points added up to money on a gift certificate. You paid $30 to begin and then as long as you made 1 purchase each year your account stayed open. I was told that because of the expensive laptop that I had purchased, I would get lots of points so I should join. And I didn't mind that because, over a year or two, I could rack up enough points to be able to buy something nice that I would want (MP3, scanner/copier etc).
Paying for a "rewards" program is not right. I work at Staples as a Sales Associate and Resident Tech (PC repairs, etc). Our rewards card is free to sign up for and will payout for the purchase of a laptop. (I've had customers come back and show me the check)
Unfortuneatly, its sounds like you got sucked into the corporate trap.

AS far as salesmanship goes, I'll admit I'm not a very good one. I'm very honest with my customers, and will help them with smaller problems and questions. While my sales figures aren't great, I've had many customers give positive feeback to the managers.
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It comes from the top IMHO. Companies who push their managers to push their employees to make the sales often have terrible customer service. Making the sales and helping the customer are two distinct things if you ask me. Very rarely to they join into a package everyone is comfortable with.
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Paying for a "rewards" program is not right. I work at Staples as a Sales Associate and Resident Tech (PC repairs, etc). Our rewards card is free to sign up for and will payout for the purchase of a laptop. (I've had customers come back and show me the check)
Unfortuneatly, its sounds like you got sucked into the corporate trap.

AS far as salesmanship goes, I'll admit I'm not a very good one. I'm very honest with my customers, and will help them with smaller problems and questions. While my sales figures aren't great, I've had many customers give positive feeback to the managers.
Moral of the story: Let's all go to the Staples where Jeff works.
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Re: Beware of Comp USA

I have noticed that nearly all the computer centers/places to buy computers cameras and stuff like that normally try to persuade you into buying a whole lot of stuff you don't really need but they make it sound like you absolutely would be stupid not to get. I ran into this with Best Buy. We bought a new computer a couple years ago. We went in just wanting to get the computer package. Well, as we were getting "rang up" the associate was like "Well you will need monitor wipes, spare ink cartridges, canned air, a wireless router and a whole bunch of other stuff that we truly did not need. They wanted us to buy like 5 monitor wipe containers when we are STILL using the original one that came free with the package. We still do not need the wireless router yet. We already had canned air, that we got at wal*mart for a fraction of their cost, and we have only went through 2 ink cartridges since we have owned the computer. In closing, I think that all the computer stores are full of loop holes and try to urge you to buy more, but in the end I still won't want to get most of the stuff they offer, even the "Rewards" cards that are supposedly so great, I've never heard a good thing about them.

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Re: Beware of Comp USA

Beth, did you purchase your membership in the Network program using a credit card? If so, you may be able to dispute the charge as you are no longer getting something that you paid for.

Although all that gobbledy-gook language where they reserve the right to do just about anything they please may limit your options. Kinda like the referendum question now being addressed by the courts in Michigan - you gotta read what you are signing. (No digressions on the merits of the referendum, please.)
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Beth, did you purchase your membership in the Network program using a credit card? If so, you may be able to dispute the charge as you are no longer getting something that you paid for.

Although all that gobbledy-gook language where they reserve the right to do just about anything they please may limit your options. Kinda like the referendum question now being addressed by the courts in Michigan - you gotta read what you are signing. (No digressions on the merits of the referendum, please.)
Annnnd the saga continues. My father and I went into Comp USA to deal with it on Saturday and after a bit of conversing, they agreed to refund the money to the card. They did so, but when we went to use the card next, we found out that they hadn't given it back to us, so had to cancel the card. Yay Comp USA :rolls eyes:
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Re: Beware of Comp USA

Being prety computer savy myself. the only item i get at comp USA is Bawls. for all my computer hardware needs i do it through Newegg (www.newegg.com) being based in california i don't pay sales tax. there shiping is super cheap and they always have what im looking for. Also similarly, when they ask for my phone number at radio shack i give them 867-5309. its real hard to say without singing it though
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Annnnd the saga continues. My father and I went into Comp USA to deal with it on Saturday and after a bit of conversing, they agreed to refund the money to the card. They did so, but when we went to use the card next, we found out that they hadn't given it back to us, so had to cancel the card. Yay Comp USA :rolls eyes:
Couldn't you simply have gone back to the store to pick up the card? Cancelling it and all sure seems like a lot of work when you just forgot it there.
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