By now we all know that Circuit City is closing. We also have all heard that there will be huge sales so we need to rush in there and buy up the store before its doors close forever. Hold your horses, thrifty seekers. There is no sale. Instead, prices are jacked up and then lowered slowly, first by 10 percent, then 20 percent, then 30 percent. The good news is that with all the “discounts” the price will eventually drop to its original price.

Don’t believe me?

Here’s how I know:

#1 I know of a mole (soon to be former employee) who works there, and I got the skinny from someone who knows this person well. Sure, it's hearsay, but this was the first clue to the investigation.

#2 My boyfriend and I went to Circuit City, and he noticed the 30 percent signs randomly sitting on a desk. Someone had left them out accidentally in preparation of putting them up…eventually. Why shop now when you know a 30 percent discount is right around the corner?

#3 My boyfriend is the most thorough shopper I know. He does his research before buying anything (unlike me, who is a complete impulse shopper). Since he’s looking at buying a particular scanner, he checked out the one he wants at Circuit City. We then ran over to Best Buy on the same night, and the same exact scanner was nearly $50 cheaper. 

Wait until the 11th hour on this one. I’m guessing the prices will be very cheap a day or two before the store actually closes. Just don’t get fooled be the word, “SALE." Perception is everything, but for this instance, don’t let it drain your wallet as you think you’re holding your head high from your great savings. Be consumers, not sheep. This business is pulling a fast one.

About the Author

Rachel A. Pugh, a graduate of Penn State University with a B.A. in communications and a minor in theatre, came to the Weekender in 2000 as a Marketing/Promotions Associate. She was then made an Advertising Sales Account Executive and went on later to become Senior Advertising Sales Account Executive, Advertising Sales Team Leader, Sales and Marketing Manager, and the position she holds currently, Weekender General Manager and fashion columnist.

Rachel also serves as the Vice President of Marketing for the Wilkes-Barre Publishing Company, overseeing the marketing of company initiatives and events.

A graduate of Leadership Lackawanna, class of 2005, some of her community involvement includes: Board for the Greater Wilkes-Barre Association for the Blind, Executive Board for the Domestic Violence Service Center, committee member for The American Cancer Society’s Endure for a Cure, a board member of the Wilkes-Barre YMCA and a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Wyoming Valley.

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