1 Jul
2003
1 Jul
'03
2:58 a.m.
Good day,
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On 01-Jul-03 at 01:59 Eric Chomko wrote:
... yes, the one closer to Fremont on the opposite site
of the bay of
Silicon
Valley. I came down
the highway from Almeda on the east side of the bay just south of Oakland.
That would be 'Alameda.' ;-)
I must say, I like Fry's, and those that were
badmouthing the place were a
little over the top in my opinion.
I never said I didn't like them (though I do appreciate the jokes about them that
keep circulating). However, before you decide that those who bad-mouth the place are
"over the top," you should probably have a look at this link:
http://www.doofus.org/frys/
I would also add that I have a set of ground rules for shopping at Fry's, ground
rules that I rarely, if ever, break.
(1) Know EXACTLY what you're going after, and even (approximately) what part of the
store it's likely to be found in.
(2) NEVER ask a sales 'droid for more than basic navigational directions (example:
'Where can I find the software aisle?')
(3) NEVER take as Gospel anything a sales 'droid tells you about a given product.
Know enough about what you're doing to know what you're buying, and what it can
and cannot do.
(4) ALWAYS check the seal on the package of what you're buying. Fry's has been
known to repackage returns without even a basic checkout, and toss them right back on the
shelf.
(5) Know your market! Make sure that what you're buying is not available elsewhere,
for a lower price.
(6) If you're going after one of their 'open-box' specials, CHECK IT
CAREFULLY to make sure it has all the accessories it should!
Now, with all that said, I will say that I have gotten some good deals at Fry's in
times past. My anti-static electronics vacuum cleaner (the one from 3M) came from them, at
a reduced price because it was an 'open box' special. I never regretted that
purchase.
I'm also glad this thread came up. It serves as a reminder to me to go check on our
new Fry's branch up in Renton. They're supposed to be opening in the next few
days.
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