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kh_s
12-13-2004, 03:56 PM
If I can't buy online what kind of stores should I go to for a new graphics card ? Looking forward to a 6600GT...

I live around Toronto area.... could someone care to help me find a good computer store ?

So far my friend has recommended me "majitech computers" here is a link: http://www.majitechcomputers.com/
The Lodge
12-13-2004, 06:46 PM
Seems like a rip to me. $488.99US dollars for a XT800 pro. I know your stuff up there isn’t that much. Web site is kinda cheesy too. Unit 15. :confused: Let me guess, you go down to the basement of mom’s house to get checked out. :p There has to be better places than that.

Edit: I mean come on, you don’t have major retailers up there or what?
kh_s
12-13-2004, 07:28 PM
No clue... Unless stores like compusmart counts. I don't know of any actual *"real"* computers stores or retailers around.
Johnny Fist
12-13-2004, 07:53 PM
I ALWAYS hit the mom and pop local establishments before going to the major retailers. Even if it costs a few bucks more its worth it.

And I don't know anything about computer stores in Canada.
The Lodge
12-13-2004, 08:05 PM
Mom and Pop shops are cool, just not some 40 year old guy running a shop out of moms’ basement. Not that I know that to be the case with this scenario.

You wouldn’t spend a $499 on a video card at a small shop that you could go to best buy, compusa, or frys and get for $399.

And yes, I too don't know much about the stores up there. I do know they come over at night and steal our cheese. :D
Johnny Fist
12-13-2004, 08:11 PM
Originally posted by The Lodge
I do know they come over at night and steal our cheese. :D

Thats too funny.

If I'm going to buy something like that and I can't get a reasonable price at the local shop by my house I buy it off of Newegg. BestBuy is never the best buy. The local shop here tends to give me excellent deals, many times even cheaper than I can find on Newegg because of the amount of business I throw their way.
CrazyCrusher
12-14-2004, 10:35 AM
Get someone you trust who is a mod or member of here ship it to there house and ask them to then send it on to you. without the cheese.
Vitalka
12-14-2004, 02:42 PM
Originally posted by kh_s
If I can't buy online what kind of stores should I go to for a new graphics card ? Looking forward to a 6600GT...

I live around Toronto area.... could someone care to help me find a good computer store ?

So far my friend has recommended me "majitech computers" here is a link: http://www.majitechcomputers.com/

Go to pacific mall, there are plenty of small computer stores, maybe there you can find a good deal. Tiger direct is not bad www.tigerdirect.ca .
kh_s
12-14-2004, 07:05 PM
Alright, thxs for the replies guy !
porsch1909
12-14-2004, 09:51 PM
AHHHHHHHH....help me get out of that dreadfull website.


that was scary!

:p
Vitalka
12-14-2004, 10:13 PM
:confused:
Rugor
12-15-2004, 04:16 PM
If the only reason you cannot buy online is credit card related, you may want to look into www.ncix.com and www.atic.ca both of which are in Vancouver.

NCIX can be set up for electronic bill payment through most major Canadian banks and Atic uses CertaPay which allows you to email in an Interac payment. So as long as you have a bank account with CIBC, RBC, TD, Scotiabank or BoM you should be just fine.

Hope this helps.