Monday, 28 March 2011

The H Stands for Highwaymen


HMV, this is why you're closing 60 stores this year and stores like CeX opened 60 last year.

HMV's pricing is cockdickulous (credit to Steve Chapman for the phrase). I was having a look at headphones in there yesterday and found they had a good selection of Sennheiser products. Given how much I love Sennheiser's addiction to bass, I had a good look, phoned a friend for advice, and received two key phrases - the first: Sennheiser CX 300.

Sure enough, HMV were selling them, and sure enough they were £40. The second key phrase: they'll have them for around £40, but see if anywhere else has them cheaper. I whipped out the future and had a look on Amazon. £15. Just had a look now and there's some on there for less than £9. All new (who would buy used in-ear headphones??), so what's the deal with these prices HMV?

No sooner had I seen them on Amazon for that amount, I beelined for the door. Not only were they cheaper on Amazon, they were just as easy to buy - I was done before I had even left.

-Adam

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