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Just a heads up that CowBoom [cowboom.com] is no more and it will now be Best Buy Outlet.

All items on CowBoom's site is OOS. All items are being consolidated to BBO. Currently the sign in system on CowBoom is not working. If you have any issues contact CowBoom directly here [cowboom.com].

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/elect...CVeRH8sGCQ
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Rabble_Rabble_Rabble
02-26-2016 at 01:41 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:41 PM.
Quote from AndromedaGalaxy :
WOW this is the end of an era! I love Cowboom and this absolutely sucks, but nothing lasts for ever I suppose. No more Cowboom auctions makes me very sad (mooo). That's were I got most of my awesome stuff in my house for impossible prices. Loved the return policy too and they were so easy to deal with. Many things I purchased were in great conditions so didn't require a return. Best Buy Outlet is way more expensive compared to Cowboom. Sad, sad day.
The worst news so far of 2016. Prices will rise, auctions will disappear and the awesome return policy will crumble. Even their customer service was great, especially compared to the shit show that is Best Buy. What about all my free stress-ball cows!!??

Who gives a crap if they start accepting gift cards once Cowboom is a shell of it's former self.
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emofals
02-26-2016 at 01:41 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:41 PM.
pretty concerning.. Cowboom had some very nice deals, not sure if that will continue. Doesn't look like it will under the new banner.
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Rabble_Rabble_Rabble
02-26-2016 at 01:43 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:43 PM.
Quote from JBGoldman :
NOOOOOOOOOO

how am i going to get Price mistakes now!!

Cowboom is my second home.

Ive bought over 20 price mistakes from them and Counting!!!
Agreed. I feel like one of my dogs just died.
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FatFaluz
02-26-2016 at 01:43 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:43 PM.
If I knew the shutdown I would've snatched at least 2 items beforehand Frown. Whoever planned the (likely very lengthy) transition abruptly in the middle of the day with active deals? Maybe BB execs got pissed at CB bleeding cash and inventory every day with their irrational pricing. Smilie

Oh well my last Cowboom package will be delivered today.
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67snoopd
02-26-2016 at 01:43 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:43 PM.
The prices are atrocious on Best Buy's Outlet site. Nothing like Cowboom. 😑
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EpicBob
02-26-2016 at 01:44 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:44 PM.
Quote from wezlypipz :
i don't know how i feel about this.
Bring your pitchfork. Revolucion!
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tastygarden
02-26-2016 at 01:46 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:46 PM.
Curses, the end of an era. So many great things for super cheap, RIP cowboom. Frown Just don't see Best Buy Outlet having anything that could be considered a deal.
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kroels
02-26-2016 at 01:46 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:46 PM.
I'll miss the auction part. I did indeed get some good deals there from time to time. Mostly on tablets, but the only way I could afford to equip a six person household full of electronics-hungry teens. That and the deal-of-the-day cycles sometimes were good. I've never been impressed with Best Buy's "Refurbished" or open-box offerings, and I certainly can't see them selling the used crap on their main site. This smells a bit like a group of MBAs decided this would work best for the business, and when it does not they will chalk it up to some other excuse. Like reasons....
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TwiceOver
02-26-2016 at 01:47 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:47 PM.
Ummm, Wasn't CowBoom always owned by BB?

My only experiences with CB were negative, so this really doesn't affect me any.
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spikey911
02-26-2016 at 01:47 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:47 PM.
How is BB still in business...
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Bdub9999
02-26-2016 at 01:48 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:48 PM.
And I just saw the code for the XBONE. Oh well.
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JBGoldman
02-26-2016 at 01:48 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:48 PM.
Quote from Rabble_Rabble_Rabble :
Agreed. I feel like one of my dogs just died.
Dude seriously, sudden pain in my gut like I lost a loved one. This is a big F&$king deal to me
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Qbanlinxx
02-26-2016 at 01:48 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:48 PM.
Quote from dlevasseur :
Ummm, Wasn't CowBoom always owned by BB?

My only experiences with CB were negative, so this really doesn't affect me any.

Yes it's been owned by Best Buy, I'm sure it's where they sell all there trade in's at.
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jimbokind
02-26-2016 at 01:49 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:49 PM.
Cowboom has been owned by Best Buy for years and maybe always. I don't see to many changes coming, probably just a rebranding for restructuring or marketing purpose.
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ThatOneGuyWho1
02-26-2016 at 01:51 PM.
02-26-2016 at 01:51 PM.
Quote from jimbokind :
Cowboom has been owned by Best Buy for years and maybe always. I don't see to many changes coming, probably just a rebranding for restructuring or marketing purpose.
I do. Say goodbye to coupon codes, different prices for the same items and deep discounts on new items as well as used.
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