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Glory Days

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Dec 2, 2011 10:17 AM
only bad experience i had with them was when i bought a tv from them and it was delivered. everything looked fine until i opened the box and the top of the flat screen was split open like you how you split a log. kinda weird since the box wasnt damaged. then returning it was a pain in the ass because since the store i bought it from didnt have anymore, i couldnt just take it to a store that did, i had to go back to them first, get a receipt then goto the other store nearby.
Dec 2, 2011 10:17am
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 2, 2011 10:20 AM
DeyDurkie5;997670 wrote:go fuck yourself. who asks for reps?
everyone in the rep thread.
Dec 2, 2011 10:20am
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Scarlet_Buckeye

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Dec 2, 2011 1:18 PM
chicago510;996962 wrote:When I'm at a store for some reason, I scan stuff with my Amazon app on my phone and order it that way. No way I pay big box electronic store prices.
Please explain further how this works. What app?

I have an iPhone.
Dec 2, 2011 1:18pm
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Scarlet_Buckeye

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Dec 2, 2011 1:25 PM
People do understand the concept of brick & mortar vs. online retail, right?
Dec 2, 2011 1:25pm
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bases_loaded

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Dec 2, 2011 1:28 PM
Scarlet_Buckeye;997963 wrote:Please explain further how this works. What app?

I have an iPhone.
Its the Amazon app on an android, imagine its the same for you
Dec 2, 2011 1:28pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 2, 2011 1:29 PM
Scarlet_Buckeye;997963 wrote:Please explain further how this works. What app?
Re-read his post VERY SLOWLY and you'll see that the answer to your question is in there.
Dec 2, 2011 1:29pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Dec 2, 2011 2:18 PM
dlazz;997984 wrote:Re-read his post VERY SLOWLY and you'll see that the answer to your question is in there.
lol'ed
Dec 2, 2011 2:18pm
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bases_loaded

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6,912 posts
Dec 2, 2011 2:38 PM
That $1,100 3ft HDMI cable page is great.
Dec 2, 2011 2:38pm
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End of Line

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Dec 2, 2011 3:03 PM
justincredible;997007 wrote:lol, anyone that pays $60 for an hdmi cable is an idiot.
This.

You can go to microcenter and get HDMI cables for like 8 bucks.
Dec 2, 2011 3:03pm
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Tobias Fünke

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Dec 2, 2011 5:29 PM
The_Crosby_Show;998102 wrote:You can go to microcenter and get HDMI cables for like 8 bucks.
Microcenter = heaven.
Dec 2, 2011 5:29pm
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Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Dec 2, 2011 5:32 PM
I got a 6ft hdmi from meritline.com for 99¢ a few weeks ago.
Dec 2, 2011 5:32pm
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Dec 2, 2011 5:41 PM
justincredible;998305 wrote:I got a 6ft hdmi from meritline.com for 99¢ a few weeks ago.

Yeah, I have a couple of those. People are so misinformed on cables....can't believe people pay what they do.
Dec 2, 2011 5:41pm
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Dec 2, 2011 5:43 PM
I don't shop at best buy at all anymore. I may go there to look around or try products out before I buy online. I used to work there also and the mark up on accessories is what they make money on. Computers don't have a mark up. Too bad Fry's isn't in Ohio. They have amazing prices and will price match amazon.
Dec 2, 2011 5:43pm
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

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Dec 2, 2011 5:43 PM
monoprice.com is my normal hdmi resource.
Dec 2, 2011 5:43pm
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Nick Mangold

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Dec 2, 2011 5:44 PM
Ytowngirlinfla;998327 wrote:I don't shop at best buy at all anymore. I may go there to look around or try products out before I buy online. I used to work there also and the mark up on accessories is what they make money on. Computers don't have a mark up. Too bad Fry's isn't in Ohio. They have amazing prices and will price match amazon.
Yeah, Fry's is pretty awesome.
Dec 2, 2011 5:44pm
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wes_mantooth

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Dec 2, 2011 5:57 PM
Fry's pisses me off. I see all their deals, but can't ever get them!
Dec 2, 2011 5:57pm
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Ytowngirlinfla

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Dec 2, 2011 6:03 PM
wes_mantooth;998343 wrote:Fry's pisses me off. I see all their deals, but can't ever get them!
That's because you live in Ohio. You need to move closer to a frys ;)
Dec 2, 2011 6:03pm
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Emmett Brown

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Dec 2, 2011 6:35 PM
Since this turned into a story telling thread I will now go ahead and share mine. I bought a tv wall mount on Amazon for $23 no tax and free shipping and there was a free HDMI cable in the box.
Dec 2, 2011 6:35pm
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I Wear Pants

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Dec 2, 2011 9:05 PM
All ye HDMI shoppers (or any cable for that matter)...monoprice.com

You're welcome.
Dec 2, 2011 9:05pm
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Glory Days

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Dec 2, 2011 9:21 PM
justincredible;998329 wrote:monoprice.com is my normal hdmi resource.
I Wear Pants;998494 wrote:All ye HDMI shoppers (or any cable for that matter)...monoprice.com

You're welcome.
Sorry, didnt help. :thumbdown:
Dec 2, 2011 9:21pm
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Nick Mangold

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Jan 4, 2012 9:57 AM
Fred Flintstone;1038261 wrote:I just read this article and immediately thought of this thread. There is no difference between cheap and expensive HDMI cables.

http://www.tested.com/news/the-difference-between-cheap-and-expensive-hdmi-cables/3329/
Absolutely. Which is why I only buy the cheap ones. I got a deal from, I think, 1saleaday.com a couple weeks ago. Got three 6' HDMI cables for $3 shipped.
Jan 4, 2012 9:57am
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Jan 4, 2012 9:57 AM
Also, I think I heard on the news this morning that Best Buy was going to file for bankruptcy or something. I was half asleep so I might be wrong.
Jan 4, 2012 9:57am
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gport_tennis

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Jan 4, 2012 10:29 AM
Eventually electronics will only be able to be purchased from walmart or online. There will be no electronic stores at all. Hopefully an online only electronics market can provide jobs like brick and mortar stores do, but I doubt it
Jan 4, 2012 10:29am