JR.com Embarrassment

[GreenJelly]

I put a stock allert on JR.com for the 6700's. I did this about 1 week after the core 2 duo cam out.

Today I got this from them and found it very funny.

Dear Valued Customer,

We are pleased to tell you that the following items have just become available for shipment, or are expected very shortly. Order now by clicking the link next to the item(s) you wish to receive.

INTEL Core 2 Duo E6700 Pro Intel Processor
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product_Id=4124850&JRSource=stockalert.ITE+BX80557E670

Order now by clicking the link above.

At the time of this mailing, these items are in stock, or coming in very shortly. Orders will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Due to high volume sales, stock status changes frequently. If this item is not in stock at the time you wish to order it, you may submit an additional request and you will be notified when we receive our next shipment.

If you have any questions, please contact our customer service department using the information below.

Thank you once again for shopping at J&R Music And Computer World.

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J&R Music/Computer World TEL: (800) 426-6027
Customer Service Department FAX: (718) 507-3189
59-21 Queens-Midtown Expressway Email: custserv@jr.com
Maspeth, NY 11378 USA To place an order call: (800) 806-1115
Visit our website at http://www.jr.com
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[Newf]

J&R Music World is a relative Giant in the audio/video and camera business. I place orders with them from time to time, (just bought a receiver last week). Never had any problems with them. It's not a place I would think of getting PC parts from though.

 

[GreenJelly]

hehe, how are they on their audio equipment prices, selection and service...

Wait, nm.. there like a walmart.

 

[Newf]

They may well be like a Wal Mart.
Prices are low, selection is very good, service is...I don't know.
All my orders have shipped quickly and accurately with no problems.
If service is an issue, then definitely don't buy computer parts from them!

 

[GreenJelly]

I know I love Newegg, so I wont change stores. I wont even shop at CompUSA, EBGames, Circuit Sh-city (sorry for the Shlur), and Best Buy unless they have some crazy sale going on.

Id probably buy DVDs from the above places, but I have a netflix subscription. I tend to download music for free, except for a few artists where I want the absolute best recordings.

Its not that any other store is bad. Its just that NewEgg is so amazing. I never have had problems with them, but I have had problems with the equipment they sell. NewEgg has always come through, replacing these Items with ones that work. They always wave their restocking fee, and if there is the slightest problem (Delivery is a day late because FedEx screws up) they credit your account. They send me Tee Shirts, hats, etc. for free.

I have had so many issues with my latest computer gear that I can not even count, and every time NewEgg was involved in the transaction, they come out flying.

I will most likely be buying my AV Receiver their, if they are competitive. I dont mind spending an extra $10 for the thing, but generally they are the lowest prices on the market. Then again, there are a few audio stores around that will allow me to home audition equipment.

Mike

 

[Newf]

Yeah, me too...
Most of my computer $$$ go through Newegg.
I've had good luck with Zipzoomfly and Computers4sure as well as a couple others, but if Newegg has it I buy it there.
The only local computer retailer I find worthwhile is Microcenter. Good selection and they take back anything. Fry's also sometimes has a deal or 2 on sale.

Audio equipment is different though. J&R has worked well for me, mainly for stereo equipment, headphones, etc. I build my own speakers so that's an entirely different market channel (Madisound, Zalytron, Parts-Express, etc.).

Last month I picked up a 32" Sharp LCD-HDTV from Costco of all places. Great pricing, terrible selection. I asked about their return policy if I didn't like the TV - she said no questions asked, no time limit.