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Last Edited by Shorted | Staff February 26, 2016 at 01:38 PM
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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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f00lish
02-29-2016 at 09:53 AM.
02-29-2016 at 09:53 AM.
F*** BB. Hate BB even tho i have a BB branded cc.

all my laptops and tablets came from cowboom using auctions or stacked coupons, listed as fair condition, looked perfect when received. also some smartphones headphones smartwatches. easy return on a laptop i didnt like.

only hope is if BB does good deals on Ebay now. BB sux. BB Outlet sux, they think we wanna pay 10% off MSRP for open box and returns, and they make searching the site for actual deals impossible even if you are hoping for a decent price.

once in a while i get $5 blu-rays from BB. found an unadvertised 1/2 price Brother sheet feed duplex scanner there, way less than amazon warehouse, but basically, BB is so bad it's not worth checking the site unless a BB price makes it to FP here.

dear BB executives, hope you all lose your jobs. love you so much!
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JDubau55
02-29-2016 at 10:05 AM.
02-29-2016 at 10:05 AM.
Glad I got in when I did. My first transaction was just the other day. Bought a used PS4 that I just got today. Would have never found one in as good of shape for the price anywhere else.
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BenJeremy
02-29-2016 at 10:39 AM.
02-29-2016 at 10:39 AM.
Quote from willnpc :
I wouldn't worry about the ipad..I'm sure you will get a tracking number later today..as far as BBO, I definitely think there is a reason to be concerned, I highly doubt it will be even close to CB
Yeah, just got a tracking number a few minutes ago (still not in UPS system, yet)

Glad I made my purchase when I did. I was holding off to see if I wanted to also order a MacBook (I needed one that could run El Capitan), but ended up getting one a bit cheaper on Friday through Craigslist (didn't even get mugged in the process! bounce)
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anatoliy8
02-29-2016 at 03:52 PM.
02-29-2016 at 03:52 PM.
i think cowboom sent me a free good bye gift got a apple watch stainless steel 42mm that i never ordered
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anatoliy8
02-29-2016 at 05:25 PM.
02-29-2016 at 05:25 PM.
nvm they just shipped the stainless steel one instead of the 38mm rose gold aluminum one guess its still a great upgrade
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SleepyJoseph
03-01-2016 at 06:09 AM.
03-01-2016 at 06:09 AM.
Quote from norcalnative_707 :
This is not true. Best Buy acquired Cowboom's parent in 2008.

ok - since 2008 then - nothing new
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retrorandy
03-01-2016 at 08:01 AM.
03-01-2016 at 08:01 AM.
So very sad... I bought 3 laptops, a Windows 8 Insignia Tablet, Sony HD Camera, and an iPhone 4S at awesome prices from them. Everything looked pretty much new and still works great. My last $200 HP AMD A10 laptop still has an 8 month manuf. warranty on it. I too loved checking out the new Deal of the Day before going to bed. Thanks for the memories and the fun branding/marketing/cool website name. It was also nicely laid out and easy to navigate with a focus on electronics/videogames. I'm going to miss you. The BestBuy Outlet lacks the cool factor and great prices. I doubt I will be buying much if anything from that site. And yes I knew Cowboom was owned by BestBuy.
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murmanmason
03-01-2016 at 08:51 AM.
03-01-2016 at 08:51 AM.
Well there you have it. They are selling on Ebay. All the same items we looked for right there. Prices are terrible. All BIN listings. They list as pre0owned -open box-re-certified- geek certified-refurbished. here is a laptop listing I was buying on cowboom for $229 now over $300
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Pavili...2ca92d575b
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tacoreactor
03-01-2016 at 11:12 AM.
03-01-2016 at 11:12 AM.
Can't find any used tablets on BB outlet website.
I guess I have to search by seller on ebay then?
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namlook
03-01-2016 at 07:42 PM.
03-01-2016 at 07:42 PM.
Quote from redblues423 :
good news for regular customers bad news for resellers
Unfortunately it's bad new for buyers too,

Cowboom >>>>>>>>>>>> BB selling what would have been cowboom stock on Ebay

Quote from murmanmason :
Well there you have it. They are selling on Ebay. All the same items we looked for right there. Prices are terrible. All BIN listings. They list as pre0owned -open box-re-certified- geek certified-refurbished. here is a laptop listing I was buying on cowboom for $229 now over $300
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Pavili...2ca92d575b
This sucks. I hope the ebay fees eat them alive.

Quote from Cowboom :
All the great deals you love at CowBoom are mooooovin' on over to the Best Buy Outlet.
Lies,all lies.None of the great cowboom deals are there. Things like the $200 iPad Air are all gone.
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Last edited by namlook March 1, 2016 at 07:50 PM.
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sdahl1
03-03-2016 at 06:21 AM.
03-03-2016 at 06:21 AM.
Well thanks for all the following purchase cowboom. You served well!

Ipad Air 16 GB X 7
Ipad 2 Mini X 5
Laptops X 4
Windows 8" Tablet X 10+
Samsung & Android Tablets X 15+

Prolly made like upwards of $1200 in profit reselling those all in craigslist. Will miss cowboom and the late Thursday night alerts from SD. Frown
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NIKKG
03-03-2016 at 06:41 AM.
03-03-2016 at 06:41 AM.
That Best Buy Outlet pricing is terrible. BBO pricing is much higher than what Cowboom charged, Best Buy is going to be left with a lot of old stock in their warehouses if they don't come back to reality.
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BenJeremy
03-03-2016 at 01:59 PM.
03-03-2016 at 01:59 PM.
Looks like Cowboom is dead and buried. Sad... one week after the supposed "moove" and still no stock on BBO, not a single change, not even a notice like "Welcome Cowboom fans!" or something like that.

Best Buy - You SUCK!
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trooper1414
03-03-2016 at 04:00 PM.
03-03-2016 at 04:00 PM.
Not a single deal on best buy outlet and its thursday today, maybe they post something tonight. really disappointed that so many of us were loyal cowboy customers and we don't even get a one time discount at BBO or any email notice. This whole transition just sucked. Cowboom and team u will be missed.
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tacoreactor
03-03-2016 at 06:21 PM.
03-03-2016 at 06:21 PM.
So BB basically killed Cowboom, because it was hurting their sales?
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