CompUSA.com - I'm a geek, not stupid!
Ok maybe its the Christmas Holidays and this should just fall under the bitch bitch bitch category but come on CompUSA, I got their mailing piece the other day, wow great prices, wait lets read the find print. Say the computer is listed at $724.99 but the fine print says $1029.99!
Instant rebate $125 - What the hell is that? a markup then discount so you feel better buying this product. What are we all stupid. Maybe ford should sell the explorer for $150,000 then give you a $120,000 instant rebate. Wow what a deal! Where do companies get off presuming we are all the dumbest people on earth. Come on now its computers not pencils and paper. Most of us who use computers have a certain level of intelligence. Maybe they should rename their store Don't_know_shit_about_computers_buy_one_here@compUSA.com or If_you_think_2+2=5_do_we_have_a_deal_for_you@compusa.com . I keep hearing homer saying Doh!
Don't go yet I'm still on my rag ... Take the example below from their website, note a compUSA rebate hello what's this for, oh it's after we destroy the box so it would be impossible to return in case it it breaks in the first 30 days. Another perfect example of a markup, that they can discount. But its their hope that if they make you jump through enough hoops you won't waste the hours qualifying for the rebates.
Hate to send you else were but the neweggs and tigerdirect and others don't play the heavy rebate programs. Costco is another one if there is a rebate its a painless form online that takes 2 minutes tops.
Call your congressman and get these stupid rebates easier for consumers if not made illegal. Give your business to companies that don't make their living on your stupidity.
And what about those $125 rebates where you need to sign up for Aol.com for 12 months at $23.90/mth ($286.80) wow so to save $125 you have to spend $286.80 where's the savings in that? Anyone want to explain this to me? Doh!
Of course you need to be a new subscriber to aol. Hum isn't net 0 cheaper, yep 12 months for $119.40 ... aol $286.80 - $125 = $161 vs $119.40
Hay I got a great idea, you buy a computer any where and I will give you a $1000 rebate after you buy my product for $2500 hee, hee, and he laughs all the way to the bank thinking I love the stupid suckers.... oh did I mention all the hoops you'll need to jump through too!... oh did I mention the $1000 rebate is actually a gift card to buy more stuff from me hope you did not read the small print. :-/