Alright, anons. I'm back with more infos about TigerDirect closing and what will be happening.
>What exactly is happening
TigerDirect is closing 31 out of its 34 retail stores within the month and will be having closeout sales at all affected stores.
>What will be for sale?
Pretty much everything, as far as I know we will be selling everything including the shelves on the final days.
>Which stores are staying open?
Flagler in Miami, Jefferson in Georgia, and the Puerto Rico store are staying open. All other stores will be closing.
>Why?
The official statement from corporate said something along the lines of the retail stores not being profitable enough. The company will be concentrating on its online and B2B business only.
Feel free to ask me any questions.
>>46971840
I'll bump with pictures of the store.
>>46971895
our TVs
>>46971924
You wanna buy a router?
>>46971966
How about dat 4k Samsung monitor?
>>46972034
Bamp.
>>46971840
Nobody cares, stop bumping your shitty thread.
This saddens me, there's one a block from my house and it's the only place I go for anything computer related.
Although I will never figure out why the only time employees want to help you is when you're just looking, yet when I wanna drop 500 on a CPU and motherboard the employees can't be found.
>>46972144
are you in illinois? holy shit...I think I go here.
>closest one to me is one the mexican border two states over
jesus christ
any online sales?
What is the average percentage off on every thing?
>>46972267
Which one? I go to the Hoffman estates one. This obviously isn't that one
>>46972144
no one fucking cares. this is like some drone who works at best buy posting a thread.
you have nothing worth talking about, fuck off
>>46972225
I am just continuing the thread from yesterday like several anons asked me to, if you don't like it just hide the thread and move on with your life.
>>46972240
No clue, I always did anything I could to help customers. There will be shitty employees in any store.
>>46972301
20% and up.
>>46972267
Raleigh, NC
>>46972330
>No one cares
We are pretty much the only computer parts store in the state, I think a lot of people are going to care.
man I wished I lived by a big computer store. i live by fucking best buy. it's awesome seeing a photo of actual motherboards and shit.
>>46972466
I have more.
>Flagler in Miami, Jefferson in Georgia, and the Puerto Rico store are staying open. All other stores will be closing.
>Puerto Rico
I live 8mins away from the PR store and it's like a ghost town every time I go there. I'm surprised it's not gonna close. It's been like that since it opened. Usually more employees than customers.
Also, RIP RadioShack.
Are electronics stores just dying all of a sudden?
>>46972504
>Are electronics stores dying off?
They are, but it's not because of lack of demand. Both this and RadioShack closing can be blamed on companies that don't listen to their salespeople about customer demands and wanted items.
>>46972535
Radio shack did it to themselves between shit employees and focusing on cell phones/tablets rather than what people went to radio shack for.
I went there to buy a phone I knew was in stock because I was there 2 days before. When I went in to buy it the sales person swore they didn't even sell phones for that carrier, despite the fact they had a whole shelf dedicated to them.
Or when I went in looking for a replacement 3.5mm audio plug that was $5 and the sales person swore I'd be better off buying a $200 pair of beats.
>>46972504
Sure. newegg and amazon. all ya really need.
When are the sales starting? The closes store is about an hour away from me - when would be the best time to roadtrip?
>>46972774
Sales start tomorrow (Thursday).
>>46972795
are the discounts gonna get deeper as the dows go on? and are they making any big announcements to draw people in?
>>46972870
>Big announcment
There should be announcments on your local news
>Discounts going to go deeper
yeah they will.
>>46972870
as the days**
>>46971840
TigerDirect had actual stores? I thought it was just the website...
>>46972914
is discount on an item by item basis, or are certain departments just gonna be more discounted?
>>46972984
Yep we have (had?) actual stores.
Got two weeks to go get some shit anon!
>>46972997
I don't know, the shipment for the signs at my store had been delayed (go figure).
>>46971840
In Canada to?
>>46973035
Was wondering this as well.
>>46973035
Yes, all Canada stores are closing.
fuck off
>>46973069
>>46973069
>So angry
Chill out, bro.
Me again (from last night). Best time to go in? Going to carry that 20$ on me also.
Oh and, will warrenties still work??
I'm curious, does this also affect the whatever number of stores they have in Canada as well or is it a US-only thing?
>>46973166
For the third time, all Canada stores will be closing.
>>46973155
I would go in ASAP, shit will probably be gone fast.
>Warrenties
your warrenty is handled either through the manufacturer of your item or through SquareTrade if you get the extended service plan. You will still be fully covered under either plan.
Shit man, I live in central Illinois and am about 100 miles from both of the Chicago stores.
Ive been in there before when I was in the area. Was a really sweet place. The website would ship fast as fuck to my house.
Sad...
>>46973187
>>46973188
Sorry, missed that bit a few lines above. Now I have to ponder if there's anything worth picking up since there is a TD near me
>>46973208
Get a nice screen and some cheap upgrades. Or even bargin for half off a 980 or 290x2 w/ e you fancy
>>46973254
Pretty much this
The Chicago store is pretty big from what I've been told, should have a lot of inventory.
Bump for ebbin savings.
>>46973306
what are the chances of being able to bargain? if i can talk down a 4k monitor since they arent in demand or an older i7 i'll be in heaven
>>46973580
You don't know how Gordon Bros liquidates.
http://consumerist.com/2008/11/25/busted-linens-n-things-liquidation-prices-actually-higher-than-original/
http://consumerist.com/2008/11/07/no-deals-notorious-compusa-liquidator-to-run-circuit-city-closings/
http://consumerist.com/2007/02/28/compusas-fire-sales-expected-to-suck/
>>46973580
>Older i7
Not likely, we stopped getting gen 3 Intels in stock when Haswell came.
>Chances of getting bargain
Pretty good, and don't wait expecting it to be there the next day. Shit will probably go fast once everyone in the area finds out what is happening.
>Saw this thread the other day
>Google for nearby stores
>There's one an hour away from me
Time to go for a drive this weekend then. I'm not sure if there's anything I need, but I suppose if I find something cheap enough..
>>46973613
It is worth noting we have not had any price increases in my store leading up to this, but I'm not sure what things will be after all the tags are changed.
>>46973660
When Gordon Brothers comes in, they will have you start raising the prices on goods so they can claim discounts on the raised prices. They will keep you on through the liquidation to continue selling.
>Several clerks explained that the liquidators come in before a going-out-of-business sale and raise many prices up to the regular selling price. Then they discount from there, starting with small percentages off and deepening the discounts as the sale goes on.
>"We had [the] best deals before," a clerk told us. "Now, 20 percent, 10 percent, it's nothing."
>Raising prices before lowering them again can result in some odd situations. We found a curtain that the liquidator priced at $79.99 minus 40 percent, so we paid $47.99 for it, which seemed pretty good. But when Linens 'n Things had that same curtain on clearance, we could have gotten it for $19.99, according to the hidden price tag. "Contrary to popular belief, liquidation sales aren't a great deal for the consumer," said retail industry analyst Stephen Baker of the NPD Group. "The liquidator is there to make money."
Gordon Brothers is no stranger to this, and they will lead your liquidation.
http://www.tomshardware.com/news/tigerdirect-closing-all-retail-stores,28731.html
>“These actions will include the exit of substantially all retail store operations; closing a distribution center; and implementing a general workforce reduction to realign our resources solely with our B2B focus. We have engaged Gordon Brothers to assist with the retail store process and anticipate that all of these actions will be completed by the end of the second quarter."
>>46973613
This. Do your research beforehand or double check prices on a smartphone or whatever. I remember going into the Circuit City clearance and shit was exactly the same price.
>>46973613
When I worked at kohls I'd laugh at how alot of times clearance prices were higher than the regular sale price. But people would buy them up quick as fuck because "omg clearance" when it was actually cheaper for the past 2 months and no one even looked at it.
I don't know how often people would skip buying something because "it'll be cheaper on black Friday" and the black Friday sale was gonna be like 25 cents cheaper
>>46973688
We haven't had the guys in before today, at least that I know of. But if that's how TigerDirect is going to handle this, I am not the least bit surprised. This company has a very shady past.
>>46973688
shit, gg nore. my hopes are now btfo.
>>46973689
i know the online prices of everything i want already, so no worries there.
>>46973688
Of course the clearance price is based off regular price, what do you really think they take 50% off the usual 25% off sale price?
Bamp for deals
>>46973909
I think the thread might be dead.
I had no idea they even had retail stores. I live in Atlanta so the one "near" me is staying open but fuck, it's a shit ass long way out of town. When you're address is "Hog Mountain Road" you know you're way out in the boonies... or suburban shit sprawl. Think I'll stick with Newegg and not have to pay sales tax.
>>46974287
Fair enough.
>>46974205
No TD brick and mortars in new england at all.
There's a microcenter in Cambridge which is only about 40 mi away, but meh.
>>46974298
Is there anything that's selling out quick, or is already sold out?
I plan to head there on Friday.
>>46974531
We weren't open today, so I don't have any info on what will be gone and how fast it will be going.
Is that just in the US or in Canada too?
>>46974574
most US stores and all Canada stores will be closing.
>>46974585
Me again again again.
Fuck im all excited and shit. Ok so warranties are still covered by the manufacturer and I can bargain with the sales guy for super big discounts. Should I go right for the guy in the isles or should I look for a manger looking type who works the floor?
>>46974650
Talk to the guys in the isle first, though if you ask for too much they may need to talk to a manger.
Come the final days I'm sure we won't refuse any (not too unreasonable) offer.
>>46974678
Well I'm pretty sure the 4k screens and the 2011v3s and mobos/ram will be gone quick.
If I can't get a steal on that I'm at least hopeing to get a newer GPU for about 30-40% off normal pricing. Hell even a 970 at 200$ is a steal.
Whatcha think I can grab for the best discount? Or should I say fuck it and go 1150 or AMD?
>>46971840
Are you the same one who posted this on Reddit?
>>46974707
>4K screens gone quick
Ehe, maybe. Depends on the prices.
>Going to be a steal
Depends on the item and how much margin it originally had, though I am sure some things will be quite cheap.
>>46972398
>We are pretty much the only computer parts store in the state, I think a lot of people are going to care.
Count me in on the care side. Too far away to take advantage of deals. But realizing that your pics in this thread may be the last/best archive of the chain's retail existence. Stuff like that never gets pictures taken of it unless they're PR photos for ads that all go away. Someday when the last brick and mortar closes or is bought out by Amazon and turned into a retail warehouse, people will remember Rat Shack's junior brother Tiger Direct.
>>46974738
Well 16 gb ddr (4x4gb) goes for about 140 on newegg. Cheap 2011v3 mobo is about 170-240. 28 lane 2011v3 CPU starts at 580. left over for a GPU leaves about 200 ish.
Thats about 1k ish. Think I can get a deal for cheaper in store tomorrow?
Honestly I wish I lived near your store. I'd come see you in a heart beat. You sound bro teir.
>>46974727
Nope, my name tag in this OP isn't even the same as his.
>>46974764
We can probably swing those prices. I have no doubt I'll be slapping coupons on shit like mad. Can't fire me for coupon use if there is going to be no store in two weeks.
>These pictures
Yeah, that's why I took them.
>>46974746
Can't believe I forgot this one.
We had quite a case selection at times, and having passionate staff that went through the effort of ordering their favorite parts gave the store a nice feel. We were going to have Silverstone power supplies in stock.
>>46974852
Oh man, me again, I kinda really feel bad for you bro. The way you have been talking about this these last few days make it really seem like your store was the /g/ of the real world (Minus all the blatant trolling and shitposting). Everyone working together for the store, but also being apart of the breaking edge of technology on the consumer front. Leading people to better their lives and still have a wallet left over.
Someone should write a sonnet about this event. The last of the big name retail giants will fall soon. Best Buy, your time is near.
>>46971840
TigerDirect retail stores are closing, yet Apple stores are going great.
>>46974931
>/g/ of the real world
It was, a lot of my coworkers browse this forum.
Thank you, you actually made me tear up a little.
We also have what is probably the best selection of networking equipment in any store in the area, including a lot of pro and semi pro level stuff.
God damn. What an amazing looking store.
>>46975015
the employees worked on commission so they were always riding your ass.
Really handy when you wanted parts 'that day' however
>>46975003
>We also have what is probably the best selection of networking equipment in any store in the area, including a lot of pro and semi pro level stuff.
That I will agree on. I bought a nighthawk from you guys and got 20% off it as well. Now it runs my whole damn condo here in Altamonte Springs.
Personally, I only ever shop at TG when I bring friends who need shit and dont wanna ship it from online, or when I need something I can't get on the internet. Its really more of a convenience to me to drive down the street on my way home from work. Than again, I am going there to try and nab a fucking 1k gaming system for 500-600 $ lol ...
Stopped by one of the local TDs today and gave my business card to the business account manager there, he says he'll still be able to order for business accounts in the future. I guess he'll keep his job and work from home or something.
Sure hope the prices don't get jacked up artificially before discounts. I'll go by again tomorrow and probably spend most of my day there.
>>46974971
Of course, Apple sells prebuilt garbage to plebs. TD tries to sell parts to educated consumers who generally know how to use PCPartPicker.
>>46973660
>but I'm not sure what things will be after all the tags are changed.
Forty percent higher. Those "liquidators" are really good at this. If your store works anything like most retail establishments they do not even have to go there to fix the prices.
>>46975070
Depends on the store, everyone in the Raleigh store (where I work) is pretty chill, we ask you if you want help, and if you say no we let you be and maybe check on you every ten minutes or so. We also have managers riding us about not letting customers browse the store unattended, mainly because of theft. Don't take it personal.
Of course sometimes you get that customer that you didn't ask, who goes and complains to a manager that no one spoke to them. Damned if you do and damned if you don't.
>>46975107
Wait, the cameras are actually BS? I mean, ive taken small things from my store, but nothing tagged or really noticeable.
How the fuck does someone steal from that store?
>>46975107
i had a guy selling me anti-virus for a solid hour
It was at altamonte
>>46975072
should know
>>46975124
The cameras are very real, but most people who steal simply don't care, since we can't legally do anything to stop them from walking out of the store.
>>46975129
>A solid hour
God damn, that's excessive. I just asked and if you said no I let it go, MAYBE push it a bit if you are buying a prebuilt laptop or desktop. But an hour is fucking retarded, that's a waste of MY time as well as yours.
>>46975129
Yea, it doesnt happen to me often. The Cherokee genes I inherited give me a really mean facial look. Sucks too because I try to be really nice to everyone lol.
Most of the time when im in Altamonte no one bothers me unless I look over at an employee, than they come right over and ask if I need help.
Decent store, managers for the most part were ok with the exception of 2. The girls in that store are pretty air headed when it comes to tech or tech based questions, usually just pawn you off to someone else, but damn if they dont try to sell you some "Anti Virus to protect your home network and all your music files".
Bitch, you aint even in the right castle.
Green shirt here. Was told we would not take any more labor starting tomorrow. I'm guessing we'll be gone before anybody else.
>Two weeks
Dunno if the same here in Canada, but the dude who did the "you've been laid off" talk gave an optimistic 6-8 weeks.
>>46975264
2 week bro. Better start looking for another job ASAP, OR since you a canacuck you can apply for unemployment. I've heard you get better benefits than us Amerifats.
>Wishing I had decent unemployment bens when I got laid off from my NOC.
>>46975264
6-8 weeks?
We will see, maybe other stores are on a different schedule than mine. We were told two weeks at my store.
>>46975290
Funny thing is, I was planning on taking a vacation. Looks like I get one now, whether I like it or not.
>>46975257
>Female employees
Yeah, we only ever hired them in my store as cashiers because they didn't know shit about tech.
>>46975290
Already am. I'm trying not to go the unemployment insurance route, I just really want a job, but I'm gonna be going to the service centre on my lunch tomorrow to get the paperwok anyways,
>>46975319
>We will see, maybe other stores are on a different schedule than mine. We were told two weeks at my store.
I think we were just lied to, because Canadians are trusting or something.
We also had females on the merch team.
>>46975325
I wish you best man.
>>46975319
Ha! You should come down to Orlando and go see DIDNEH WALD. Serisouly tho, it seems there are quiet a few /g/entoomen who live in Florida. Would be funny as fuck to have a Disney meetup one day.
>All the Autism
>All the Fedoras in 101* weather
>All the GPU fanboy tshirts and stickers
>All the arguing all day.
>3.5/4 would film and put on youtube for lulz.
I'll run by the Tampa store tomorrow.
>>46975363
g3k pls stay. I miss you bby.
Welp. I'll be taking a 2 hour drive to delaware tomorrow. You guys sell ultrasharps?
>>46975345
>Lied to
That's pretty douchey of them, my fellow TD bro. Though not unexpected considering TigerDirect's history.
>>46975407
We do at my store, we even had the 2k model in stock, I can't speak for other stores, though. Call before you make the drive.
>>46972398
>I think a lot of people are going to care.
people still purchase computer parts from an actual store?
>>46975462
Yes, believe it or not. A lot of people like the idea of there being an actual store you can return shit to instead of having to deal with RMA'ing something, not to mention having staff you can talk to for advice and stuff.
>>46975428
I'm not just going for the monitors I'll be buying a whole rig. What I don't understand is why have a sale when you have an online site you can sell the unsold items on?
>>46975462
Lightning took out my PSU. I was either going to have to wait for it to be delivered, or run to tiger direct to buy a replacement
>>46975483
Fuck, you just reminded me. I gotta nab the last duster before one of my co-workers does.
>>46975500
They're gonna try to push out shit they can't push to B2B. The rest will just be shipped to the warehouses.
>>46975500
Because shipping things back to the warehouse would cost more than what the margin on the item is. There is over $1.5 million worth of inventory in my store alone.
Is this really happening? My store is located in McAllen Texas and its the only place I can go to for parts. I don't like ordering online and I don't mind paying a little extra if it means less hassle. If I'm lucky, its one of the few locations that will be spared although I doubt it...
>>46975547
Read my OP, there are three (3) stores that will be staying open, and the McAllen store isn't one of them. Besides, according to >>46975462 people don't care about shopping in stores anymore.
>>46975545
I guess that make sense.
Also I just realized delaware has no sales tax. Dis gun be gud.
>>46971840
>>46971840
>>Which stores are staying open?
>Flagler in Miami, Jefferson in Georgia, and the Puerto Rico store are staying open. All other stores will be closing.
>Puerto Rico
Damn. I live like 5 minutes from a TD, might go check it out tomorrow to see what's up. They really need to step it up, I went there a few months ago and they were very behind all with all of the new hardware. It's not really surprising they're bailing out.
>>46975567
Not only are they behind in hardware, they are also bloating prices. HDDs are stupidly expensive compared to online retailers.
>>46972398
there's a tiger direct in raleigh?
>>46975587
>HDDs are stupidly expensive compared to online.
Not in my experience. In my store we were always within $5-$10 of places like newegg, if not cheaper.
>>46975596
Yes, on Capital Blvd, behind Outback steakhouse.
I'll be there on Saturday if you want to come by and buy some shit.
>>46975545
will there be an official announcement? will the closing sales start simultaneously in every area?
>>46975565
>people
Maybe 'most people' would be the most accurate
>>46975629
A few other TD anons have posted, it will be starting in every store company wide tomorrow it looks like, except the three that are staying open, I'm sure.
>>46971840
I'm assuming TD Canadian locations are getting closed down too?
>>46975629
>Official announcment
We will probably have an email blast if you are on the list, but the website doesn't say anything yet.
>>46975653
For the fifth time now, yes.
>>46975629
>will there be an official announcement?
Yes. Technically speaking we're supposed to operate as business as usual until we're ordered to stick a big CLOSING SALE sign on the store.
Though in the coming weeks I'm gonna coupon the shit out of anything cashed out.
>tfw I won a very decent build from a raffle drawing after I attended a computer building seminar for the fun of it at my Tiger Direct (although I think it was called CompUSA at that point)
Its too bad they are going. Its nice to preview components and get advice before you decide on anything.
>>46975647
>>46975664
>>46975675
Thanks for the updates. I will keep my eyes open then since there is one close to me
>>46975691
We still did those. I had to do one last month. People signed up but nobody actually attended.
>>46975483
man those air pushing noise makers are great as hell
>>46975731
but you don't seem to give them away every time... At least they don't at mine.
You said only a couple of Tiger Direct stores are staying open, will those have sales too?
>>46975749
Possibly, but I will be on the safe side and say most likely not.
Sounds great. Ill take a drive after work tom-
>Gordon Brothers
Yea, no. I can assure you that those assholes have 30 people inside your store at this very moment "fixing" the tags on everything.
>>46971840
we have two stores in puerto rico, which one is staying open?
>>46975779
>>46975762
Can you verify this?
If im going to altomonte tomorrow I want to make sure I can get a damn good deal, even if I gotta buy the guy beer and hand him a 20.
But if those Gordon Brother want to shill the prices up I'm going to be pissed.
>>46975779
>30 people
Not likely, we close at 9 pm and we didn't receive the sign shipment that they need.
>>46971840
I didn't even know they had physical locations that weren't warehouses. Is this going to affect online at all? Will I be able to buy a bunch of shit on the internet for cheap if I'm not near their stores?
>>46975795
Online should be fine, it's the main reason we are closing the retail stores.
>>46975790
I honestly don't know what the prices will be after they change.
Hell yea, no more sales taxes for online orders in those states now right?
>>46975812
Correct.
>>46975809
Will they be trying to sell any of the inventory online so I can save a bunch on it there or is it in store only?
>>46975866
Sales will likely be in store only, there is a unrelated 25% off sale going on on our website right now if you want to take advantage of that, though.
>>46975883
are the closing sales going on right now?
>>46975923
No, it's 11:19 PM EST, I'm sure all the stores are closed right now.
Sales start tomorrow.
>>46975809
>Jacob Gordon, one of three founding brothers of the Gordon Brothers Group, was a German Jewish immigrant who
>Michael Frieze, now CEO of the Gordon Brothers Group, is an advisory, lending and investment firm that was founded in 1903.
>Drives prices up while supposedly putting them "On sale"
WHY IS /pol/ ALWAYS RIGHT. Fuck I need to stay out of that board. Forgive me /g/ for I have sinned.
>>46971840
>georgia staying open.
fuck you and anyone who decided that. god dammit.
>>46975980
>fuck you
I'm just a salesperson, I'll be losing my job just like all my coworkers, don't get mad at me for this shit.
>>46975999
I know anon. I'm not really mad at you. I'm just upset. was planning a day trip to head out there. glad I read this first. Good luck on your job hunting.
>>46975565
I was there just yesterday, bra. Was hoping to see if they had any tech positions open. Talked to the lead tech there, and he almost came out and said they were closing shop, only he was kinda subtle about it and I didn't catch on. The store is nice (hadn't been there in like 8 years), but it's dead as fuck now. Certainly had the air of a dying store.
Getting a bit of feels now having seen this thread today. I used to love going there when it was CompUSA and it was the smaller building to the side. Big coincidence that I got to see it one more time before its death.
>>46972466
I have micro center, lots of awkward inside and people with ties.
Does the online store ship to third world shitholes?
>>46975999
I go to the Raleigh store so is there anyway I could get an extra discount if I gave you a $20?
>>46976015
Yeah, I understand.
So, wanna bet on how much these "liquidator" guys will mark shit up and how much commission I will actually see from all this?
>>46976136
We ship to wherever UPS ships to.
>>46976144
I'll slap a few coupons on something if you gave me $20, just don't make it obvious (I don't want to get fired, obviously).
>>46976167
>I don't want to get fired, obviously
u hvn a giggle m8?
>>46973016
They'll still live on in Homefront.
>>46976229
I want to be able to collect unemployment. In order to do that I need to ride this pony till the bitter end.
>>46976233
Haha holy shit. I should play that game again.
>>46976233
And it was among the last games they made before going bankrupt?
Coincidence?
So when do the major fire sales start?
>>46976282
Probably not for another week, technically sales start tomorrow, but considering the markdowns are FROM MSRP, you might do better to wait. Hopefully your thing is still there if you want it for cheap.
>no stores close to houston
fuck this earth. I guess I have Micro Center...
>>46976253
Understandable but will mostly everything good be gone by saturday?
>>46976317
>Will everything be gone by Saturday?
If we sell our $1.5 million of inventory by Saturday I will be VERY surprised.
Oh and BTW guys, I'll be posting a thread of whatever SWAG I get as well, there are a few posters and things I want to grab.
>>46976233
Homefront is where I first learned they had actual stores.
>>46976364
You better take pics and or video of the mad rush tomorrow! Also, give us daily updates on what the uppers want you to do and how big of a discount you can give.
Oh and also, does employee discount exist in that shit hole of a company?
>>46976544
>Employee discount
It exists, we get stuff for wholesale.
>Tomorrow
I'm off tomorrow, will be chilling and playing vidya.
I heard working at TD was actually not that great, or at least so said GlassDoor. Something about terrible management and a lot of pressure. Any truth to this?
>>46976605
>terrible management
>43 stores closing
Nah, couldnt be.
>>46976605
It varies from store to store and management in a particular store has a lot to do with it. The Raleigh store is the best, most chill job I have ever had, we literally just talk to people, answer questions, and sell them Mcafee and SquareTrade. It's commission based, but if you know how to talk to people and don't act like a sperglord you can make (or could) $20 an hour easily.
>>46976652
I'm just fucking wondering now how much I'd be making if Best Buy paid commission. I regularly average out at least $750 revenue per hour every months.
You have no idea how many customers have asked me if I got paid commission after tending to them, and then said "well, that's a shame" after saying I don't.
>>46976710
>$750 revenue per hour every months.
And you get minimum wage on that?
Holy shit
I didn't even know Tigerdirect had physical stores.
>>46976710
Yeah. A lot of people don't seem to like commission based sales clerks, though. I always tried to not be a pushy jerk about things. If you didn't want it I would just ask one more time at the checkout and then let you be on your way. The only time I would really push something was if I felt the customer actually needed it, for example if someone who kept getting viruses was buying a new computer and wouldn't buy any AV with it, or if someone was getting a tablet for their kid and they didn't want to get SquareTrade accidental on it.
i have never seen a whole aisle full of motherboards.
wow.
i have to drive 50 miles just to get to a worst buy.
no wonder online sales are the only way to get computer parts, nobody actually fucking stocks them in a store!
jefferson GA? one fucking store in the entire state? well fuck them too then. newegg and amazon are only a click and 3-5 days away.
i'd rather pay a bit more and actually get it in a store but with no stores nearby fuck it.
>>46976743
$9.10, actually. But the rest of my department as a whole isn't far from that, and most of them earn below $8.75. In fact, our typical revenue per hour goal is usually around $610, and we're the only department that not only exceeds it, but fucking shatters it. Some of my (part-time, admittedly) coworkers sometimes manage over a grand. We pretty much carry the store.
With how little they pay and how they tend to short-staff us, I can imagine the managers rubbing their hands together everytime we finish the day.
>>46973049
This is actually kinda weird.. a lot of foreign companies/shops have been closing here in Canada especially American ones. A sign of things to come maybe?
>>46976775
>Whole aisle of motherboards
Yep, and the staff at the Raleigh store where I work are all really passionate about computers and technology, too. We are the only store in the area like this and I am very sad to see this happen to us. TigerDirect as a company may be sleazy as fuck, but everyone in my store is a bro, a lot of us browse this forum.
>>46976849
i feel for you guys.
someone should buy up some of the radio shack stores and stock computer parts. i was hoping best buy would do that but last i heard something like AT&T was just gonna make them cell phone stores.
ultra gay.
Would it be "safe" to walk into a store and ask them when they're having their close out sale if it isn't clearly displayed? Will employees answer that question in the store or is this insider stuff that nobody is supposed to know?
I certainly wouldn't mind dropping a few hundred dollars on things that are discounted greatly. What are some things expected to be sold for? Anything more than 50%?
>>46976915
>Would it be "safe"
Of course, not like we are going to shoot you or something
>Insider info
Oh, that's what you meant.
Honestly, I expect the big ass "CLOSEOUT SPECIAL!" sign to be on the building when I go to work on Saturday. They told us two weeks, that's what I expect.
>>46976941
>Insider stuff
It's all over twitter and reddit, everyone knows already.
this makes me sad...
TD should have just focused most of its efforts on its online business and just making all that run smoother. If they used Set up some program where their retail stores are all converted into big showrooms for people to try out stuff TD is selling on their website (maybe hold a very small inventory of shit). Hire a handful of actually *talented* salespeople and let the customer bargain with them as they preview so that they always buy, they always think they're getting a deal, and they always come back .
BTW If you need a business consultant, you know where to find me
>>46976590
That HUGE Rampage 5 motherboard just sitting there.
You have no idea how jealous I am. I can barely sleep bro. I want my 2011v3 so bad and that board is just begging me for a 50% off.
50 % off mobo and 50% off CPU brings me to 500$ for both, thats amazing man.
>>46976968
This is a very good point. Too bad the people they hired in corporate wouldn't even listen to us in the stores when we told them what they were doing wrong.
who's next?
>>46977008
Not likely, look at the number of cars in that parking lot.
>>46976915
>Would it be "safe" to walk into a store and ask them when they're having their close out sale if it isn't clearly displayed?
They may not even know they are closing if it isn't advertised. Corporate policy is not to tell people so the store doesn't turn to shit. When I was working at 7 eleven people knew we were closing 6 months before it happened. Corporate and other higher ups wouldn't acknowledge it until about 2 weeks before it happened. Hell even people that worked at other 7 elevens knew before we did.
Hello! /g/
As an employee of TigerDirect Retail's store. I am facing this wrath myself!
From store 402!
>>46977008
If Fry's left I would still have Microcenter nearby, but I like Fry's better because it is closer..
>>46977037
We know, we have all been told.
>>46976968
this
For making expensive electronics purchases, places like best buy and other electronics retailers are nothing but glorified showrooms for you to to do your research in before you make your final purchase online
>>46977040
Hey there fellow TD bro.
Not surprised by this to be honest. They failed at marketing the retail stores in my opinion.
there is frys eletronics and microcenter.
>>46977098
Not here in Raleigh, NC. TigerDirect is it.
>>46977083
They failed picking appropriate locations. Do you really need a dozen stores in florida, while only having 2 dozen total?
>>46977049
Yes but like I said, they typically wait till the last second to tell you. They won't tell you months in advance because people will quit, or just not do their job because they are gonna lose your job any way why bother.
>>46977049
Ive delt with store closures at numerous companies and it generally comes out of nowhere, with little heads up in advance. Even though the higher ups made the call months ago.
>>46977040
>>46977040
Hoffman Estates
City in Illinois?
Sweet.
>>46977122
maybe they picked florida because only old people still buy electronics from retail
>>46977131
oh I know, but I am telling everyone here the same day they told me and my managers. Got two weeks left.
>>46977040
Hoffman indeed!
>>46977140
No they picked Florida so they can write off their vacations under their corporate taxes.
Hell they could even hide property here under the guise of corporate costs.
They also picked Florida because we dont have a state tax. What you see is what you get.
Oh and also, its fucking Florida. We are the ONLY state in the US that can ship to Venezuela and Uruguay. So, for shipping to international buyers, Florida offers some unique incentives.
>>46977135
Yea I'm from Hoffman!
>>46977135
I'll probably be by tomorrow, it's like right down the street from my house. I live like right next to the white castle.
Where you working there when the had that competition to see who can build a PC the fastest? It sounded so lame I couldn't help but go just for the lols.
God I'll miss that place, got tons of awesome clearance deals there over the years.
>>46972504
Well, the PR one's prices are insanely high.
>>46977192
I've been employed at this TigerDirect for almost 3 years. I was present for the PC races and participated in the employee races we have.
Alright man, Atamonte guy here, gona hit the hay and hope to god I can get my 2011v3 build for under 800. That would give me 200 to play with.
Tip your fedoras for me fellows!
>>46977105
doesn't raleigh have small mom and pop computer stores?
best buy?
>>46977228
Night, bro.
Hope we have some good deals for you, I am gonna miss this job.
>>>46977183
>We are the ONLY state in the US that can ship to Venezuela and Uruguay.
Explain further.
>>46977237
Don't blame you! Was always nice being able to swap parts etc. Going to miss intel retailedge deals to be honest.
>>46977235
>Best Buy
You saw what I posted, you really think Best Buy keeps that kind of stuff in their stores?
>mom and pop shops
Not really, our closest competitor is a place called Intrex, and they honestly suck balls. Went there to apply before getting my job at TD, looked around a bit, and left.
>>46977217
There are numerous people there I've suspected were 4channers. One guy I suspected was one told me building a hackintosh was stupid and I said "well what should i do, install gentoo?" He looked at me like I was insane and I felt like a complete idiot.
>>46977288
lol
He clearly didn't get the joke. I would have laughed and grinned.
>>46977288
Nothing wrong with building a Hackintosh. I've built one before but went back to linux after a month. A lot of the sales guys don't know half the shit they're talking about to be honest.
>>46977288
>He looked at me like I was insane and I felt like a complete idiot.
Good, that's how you should feel. I never admit to anyone that I browse 4chan. It's literally shameful (and that's mostly because of people why try and bring internet memes into real life)
>>46977235
>small mom and pop computer stores?
Silly comparison. The small independent computer stores lack any sort of shelf space to be good for anything. They will have 3-4 power supplies, a couple of laptops, and some miscellaneous cables.
>>46977186
goddamnit, I was at that store a while ago and I had such a strong feeling the computer team that spends their time in the back would know all the ebin /g/ meems but I didn't have the guts to say anything.
>>46977335
>I never admit to anyone that I browse 4chan
And you shouldn't. A lot of times you do so expecting /g/entoomen, and get dumb /b/tards instead. I made that mistake with a coworker. Within a week he was seriously asking me what top kek meant, and introducing me to his (admittedly hot) GF who literally said she was "all about 4chan".
>>46977357
Of the ones in the back I can say there is only a select few of us that browse /g/.
>>46977388
My memory fails me. I haven't been there in a good while. Maybe I'll pay a visit and waive you off in the supposed closing sale.
>>46977441
*wave
>>46977441
Can't say what sales are going on yet but I do know that GPU's are 10% off... didn't see components so can't say much for them to be honest.
Feel free to grab what is needed. I'll be sure to get something worthwhile.
>>46977484
I know I'll be grabbing some posters and stuff from my store.
Here I was thinking I was going to get some good deals
But I live next to the Miami one and not surprisingly it's always decently crowded
>>46977505
There is more than one store in Miami, at least three I think.
>>46971924
Shit this is my tiger direct store. damn I wish the Chinese buffet or music store next door was closing instead...
>>46977484
Eh, not dying for internal components as I can't into gaymes as much as I used to. Hope you can find a job replacement.
>>46977008
Don't even joke about that dude!
>>46977274
intrex is terrible. their selection is hit or miss at best.
>>46977529
I'll be there on Saturday if you come by.
>Chinese buffet
Their food isn't the best, but it's not THAT bad. Though me and my buddies do joke about missing cats.
>>46977520
Yea, I know them but they're decently far enough that it would be pain to go there for some deals, when I literally live next to the Flagler one
I remember getting a nice flight yoke from one of the comp USA stores back when my dad would drive us to those faraway stores
>>46971840
what about canadian outlets?
>>46977566
ALL STORES ARE CLOSING EXCEPT FOR THE ONES NAMED IN OP.
Can you people not read or something? That's the sixth time I've had to say this.
>>46977335
When I worked 7 eleven I would put /b/, ayy lmao, or something like that on my coffee cup to see if anyone would catch the 4chan reference, and I would have totally hooked a bro up the best I could.
Either no one caught it, or no one would publicly admit they in2 4chan. Sucks to be them, they could of had all the big gulp, taquito, or doughnut their heart desired.
>>46977534
Not that worried for finding a new job to be honest.
I've been here long enough that it's given me a lot of experience.
>>46977636
That's true although hardware repair seems miserable to make a living off of. Are you just going to recycle into retail again?
Me and a friend were planning on making the drive down today, but according to an earlier thread an le reddit, the prices are only going down up to 25% off so far. If we make the drive out next Thursday, will we be able to pick up cheap PC Hardware and a TV? Or will all the good shit be gone by then.
>>46977675
Nope! Hope I can find something as a data center/server technician.
>>46977718
>Next Thursday
It very well may all be gone by then.
>>46974764
>28 lane 2011v3 CPU starts at 580
or you can get the 5820k at microcenter (in store only) for $300
>>46977730
I'm working towards sysadmin myself. Crazy to see a HE TD employee posting on here. I thought I was the only person in the world that browsed gee.
Anyways good luck.
>>46977751
Will the prices continue being marked down throughout the week? I thought it was a monthly process.
Any tips on when to make the drive and come in?
Wait they had stores? I've never seen one in any western city
>>46977813
The way I see it and have experienced with store closings in the past.
They start to mark down the prices more and more until its time to call it quits.
>>46972504
PRican here too,i havent been in that store in a long time also sad to see RadioShack closing.They told me the one at Plaza las Americas will stay open
>>46977865
that's because they're on the east coast and in florida.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/sectors/category/store-locator.asp
>>46977808
Good luck!
>>46977751
Good luck to you and enjoy TD for the time! :-p
>>46971840
On one hand I am sad, but on the other it is a forgone conclusion that retail stores cannot compete with the price of online. Overhead of stock, employees, space, etc are more expensive than a warehouse and shipping.
Progress will progress, nothing can stop it.
>>46978229
Yeah, very true.
>>46978229
Though it makes me wonder, how will these stores closing affect the jobs market? How will it affect customers like the ones I am sure will be extremely upset that the only computer parts store in the state that actually has stock of anything worthwhile, is closing?
>>46971840
Damnit! I just bought tons of parts.
Well, maybe the 980 for my SLI will go on a ridiculous sale..
>>46978313
Oh no doubt, there will always (sitation needed hard to say) be a market for physical sales.
But ultimately people that I know tend to prefer a cheaper price when available. And why spend money on gas when amazon prime.tm is free shipping?
Not saying I always do but many think this way.
May we live in interesting times.
>>46978313
considering alot of physical stores around are super under-staffed with stressed out employees working at them it might just be better this way
>>46978340
Damn bro, that sucks.
>>46978348
>May you live in interesting times
Yeah...
>>46978372
A lot of old farts around here buy from physical stores still. Most of my customers are over 50.
>>46978378
It sucks, but then again I probably shouldn't be complaining as you are an employee and all.
Sorry mate.
>>46978394
It's cool bro, I started this thread to discuss the topic, and discuss the topic we will!
Though I do need sleep, it's 3 am.
I never knew they had retail stores, makes sense though because theres 2 Frys and a Micro Center within a 20 minute drive of me. Not to mention the Newegg will call pickup is 15 min away lol.
sorry to hear about your company OP
>>46976829
Well to be fair with Target they were just really fucking retarded about it.
>CANDIANS WILL TOTALLY BUY AS MUCH AS AMERICANS DO DESPITE MUCH LOWER POPULATION DENSITY AND POPULATION OVERALL
>DISTRIBUTION AND WAREHOUSING? WE'LL WORRY ABOUT THAT SHIT -AFTER- WE OPEN UP ALL THE STORES!
>>46978414
>Sorry
Much appreciated anon. I wish we had other computer stores in my area. If anyone in the Raleigh area is looking for experienced computer sales and repair staff, you will have about 20 people looking for jobs in that field.
>>46978411
nite OP.
didn't talk to you at all, but you seem chill. good luck with life and jobs and everything.
have a good nights sleep, enjoy vidya tomorrow.
