Re:Weak (Score 1)

I stopped shopping at Circuit City when they got rid of all the commissioned sales people. THe store here in Lakeland was great back when it first opened. That was in 1990 and I bought my first "IBM Compatible PC" from them - a Packard Bell 286/12. Sales staff was knowledgeable and friendly helping me with my purchase. I went back for ALL of my electronic needs because I knew I could rely on them to help if I had questions. in the mid 90's, Best Buy opened up across the street from teh Circuit City here. I was in the market for a new car stereo. I went to the Best Buy, headed for the car audio department and started looking. After 30 minutes, I had to find a saleshole. There were 2 Pioneer units that looked identical but one was $50 more. I couldn't see the difference so I asked the saleshole - who managed to read me the features card I had already read pasted next to the demo units. No help at all. Left there and went across the street.. ..at Circuit City, I was met at the entrance of the car audio department by a salesperson. Asked me what I was looking for. I explained my needs and they showed me 3 models and actually directed me to - not the most expensive model, but one that met my needs and was well within my price range. That is the reason I went back to Circuit City until they got rid of the commissioned salespeople. Once they were gone, no help. THEN, all of those great salespeople showed up at Best Buy! So I started shopping there. Thant was years ago and Best Buy has turned into "Better know what you want when you walk in becasue noone there knows what the hell they are talking about". Sad....