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From: passaro@acf4.UUCP (Mike Passaro)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: NJ discount stereo components (summary)
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Date: Thu, 23-Jan-86 13:27:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 23 13:27:00 1986
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It seems like this might be a dead issue, but since I recently spent
quite a bit of money on an entire new stereo system (speakers,
receiver, turntable, cd player), let me offer my humble opinions.  I
bought everything at Lafayette Circuit City.  (In Manhattan, I think
there are two stores, one on Broadway at E. 4th St. -- across from
Tower Records -- and one on E. 45th St.)

Their prices are lower than Crazy Eddie's, Rabson's, and a number of
places on Canal Street.  For example, the receiver that I bought at
Lafayette was $30 more at Crazy Eddie's, and the turntable $20 more.
Also, Lafayette has some deal whereby, if you see the same item you
purchased from Lafayette at another local reatiler, they will refund
the difference PLUS 10%, providing you have written proof.  (They stick
to their word--I saw my receiver at another Lafayette store for $10
less.  I asked the sales manager to write down the price.  I marched
into the store where I bought it, and immediately received a credit.)

Most of all, the sales people are helpful, and the store atmosphere is
pleasant.  This is the reason I refuse to buy from Crazy Eddie -- the
people who work there, as well as the atmosphere -- is sleazy and
disgusting.  Not being the most technically-minded person, I had some
trouble connecting my speakers to my receiver.  I called the sales
person who I bought the units from at Lafayette.  She talked me through
the procedure and was a great help.  I doubt if anyone at Crazy Eddie
would even answer the phone, it such a nuthouse there.