Circuit City is closing stores?
Apparently there’s a big announcement coming out tomorrow morning at 8 am. Strange timing given that we’re about to enter the Christmas shopping season.
I used to be a loyal Circuit City shopper. It was my second-favorite electronics store after Fry’s. The last few years, however, the place has become dreary. And every time I go in there, I’m hounded by salespeople. It’s not as bad as going into Video Only, which I don’t recommend unless you know exactly what you’re looking for, but it’s close. The place to be now is Best Buy.
I’m a browser and a pretty decent researcher. I know what I’m looking for and don’t need a community college kid “helping” me with my decision. Best Buy does a good job of leaving me alone. Circuit City, not so much. Can’t say I’ll miss them if they leave PDX.
Update: No Oregon stores on the list, and only one in Washington.
When I attended the Best Buy grand opening at Jantzen Beach last month, a few of us looked across the parking lot and wondered how long until the Circuit City would close its doors…