Ultimate Electronics -- the chain that opened a store at Crossgates Commons just last year in the old Circuit City space -- has asked for permission from US Bankruptcy Court to sell off its inventory and close all its stores. (Thanks, Laura) [Syracuse Post-Standard]
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Liquidation already started, or will start tomorrow (Friday). In most cases you won't be getting a deal at first, because the liquidators will mark up the prices to, or above, MSRP, then give a percentage off the mark-up.
Research prices before you go., especially since you won't be able to return your items.
... said Greg on Feb 10, 2011 at 5:13 PM | link
I did like the store while it lasted.
... said Eric on Feb 10, 2011 at 8:49 PM | link
I'm not shocked. They weren't that competitive.
... said Olivia on Feb 10, 2011 at 9:48 PM | link
These big-box stores just come and go. They overexpand and zap, the party is over. You're better off buying from a locally-owned retailer!
... said Ellen on Feb 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM | link
Any idea when sales are going to happen?
... said Chad on Feb 11, 2011 at 8:29 AM | link
@Chad: Whether it's the official closing sale or not, there was a sign up yesterday that the entire store was on sale, at up to 30 percent off (there are probably all sorts of exceptions).
... said Greg on Feb 11, 2011 at 8:33 AM | link
Bought my camera there... when I asked what happens to my service contract if they go out of business they mocked me... Guess I should have taken my business elsewhere.
... said mel on Feb 11, 2011 at 11:43 AM | link
I take it back. Just called them and they gave me the number for the company that will be taking over their repair services and my codes/account numbers everything I would need. Very helpful and friendly (despite being told they are about to be out of a job because their store is closing).
... said mel on Feb 11, 2011 at 11:55 AM | link
Color me shocked.
The one time I went most of the floor staff was playing pool and air hockey.
... said Alex on Feb 11, 2011 at 12:06 PM | link
Well I know where I'm finally getting a Blu-Ray player...
... said Summer on Feb 11, 2011 at 1:08 PM | link
I appreciated the excellent service that I received from John who was my salesman at Ultimate. I purchased several TVs, BlueRay player, Camera, Printer, laptop Computer, Headphones, etc. He was very knowledgable and went above and beyond to make sure that we were well taken care of. I switched all my purchases from BestBuy to Ultimate because of the excellent service that I received from him. Oh well. Sorry to see the store go. It was good while it lasted.
... said Rich on Feb 12, 2011 at 12:46 AM | link