Is Comet’s liquidation sale massively disappointing?

I’m more disappointed at stories where staff have told customers they put prices up on the 6th in readiness to discount today. And I’m not surprised the sale is a bit of a damp squib. Remember Woolworths upto 70% closing down sale, with the 70% in letters taller than most people, yet the only thing reduced that much were the greeting cards. If shops don’t learn to treat their life blood (that’s us) better, then more and more will go under.

With no chance of dealing with the retailer in the event of a problem, I don’t think 10%off a large ticket item would tempt me. As it stands, some items we saw today are much more than ASDA’s regular price. The store looked as well stocked as it has always done, and only slightly busier. People all around were commenting that it was not enough to make it worthwhile.
I will miss comet. I really feel for the staff. They were really professional and I hope someone can give them lasting employment soon.

I went yesterday and the original prices were higher than rrp and then the 10% off took them back to rrp. Seems like they are trying to trick the un tech savvy into thinking they are getting a good deal

Your right the discounts on offer are very disapointing for the consumer. However the adminastators must make every effort to get as much money back to the suppliers in a limited period.

That said, I was very disapointed with the discounts. Only 10% off of all large/expensive products, then 20% of off accesiores. I did spot a couple of display TV stands marked down to 30%.

I took the time to visit two stores (Cheltenham and Gloucester). I was interested in the top of the range Samsung 50″ 8000 Serise TV but the last one on display was only 10% off and it looked pretty grubby where there had been glue on the surrounding frame. I know from two recent purchaces of Samsung LED TVs that the manufacture give a two year warrenty. But only 10% off an ex-display TV. Come on I would probably be able to beat that from an on-line store. Besides it’s a £2000 TV.

I also took the time to visit 2 stores; Northants and MK but was dissapointed at the the discounts. Whilst I appreciate that th admits traitors need to make every effort, th discounts represented little value over normal offers prior to the sale.

I did seriously consider a 2.1 bluray home cInema system but the only one available with any kind of discount was shop damaged and supplied without a remote!!! Combined with the loss of any ongoing customer support from Comet I was not convinced to purchase anything and headed off to Richer Sounds instead.

Since seemingly being ripped off by Comet regarding a cash back campaign with apparently no cash, there would be nothing they could do to get me to shop in a comet. The first item I bought which was stolen shortly afterwards and the last item, a large freezer, I vowed never to enter ever again, I thought the staff were often ill-informed or dishonest.

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The fact is Comet are going out of business. Administrators are appointed with the legal duty of care to raise as much money as possible to service the debts of the company to its creditors. Unfortunately they are failing comprehensively since the goods on sale are not particularly tempting to customers. Therefore the scam of selling of stock in bulk to another company is about to be played out.
I hope so much that the OFT are paying close scrutiny to this and that all creditors bring an action against the administrators, should they fail to meet all debts. I am obviously annoyed personally because I wanted a cooker a washer drier and a new computer at a good discount.
They may yet announce a final reduction prior to the sell off. What really annoys me is that some items on display are not even being put up for sale. I suspect something is afoot.

I went into comet a few days before we even heard about the pending close down. Where I shopped Comet was next door to Currys. I was amazed at the time how very expensive Comet prices were in comparison to the same products in Currys, it’s the first time I’ve even seen that happen, usually the price differences were pretty marginal and had to do with the model number.
I think when looking at the 10% discount it may still be worthwhile checking that it’s not still more expensive then other shops, especially since there are many discounts available if you’re willing to look at online shopping.
I actually believe that the staff weren’t lying if they said the prices were raised in advance of the pending sale. It certainly explains what I noticed.

I shall not be sorry to see comet go.Their customer service was terrible and since dealing with their company i have never purchased anything from them.

I am not surprised that Comet has down, I bought a laptop, paid cash,within a week I found the laptop faulty took it back, the assistant after examinaton agreed told me select replacement the manager appeared rejected my complaint was aggresive to the assitant , I left the store complained. to headoffice and was fobed off. Service dreadful.

Bought tassimo coffee maker, reduced from £100 to £80 (20.% off) only to find out it was £50 across the road in curry’s. You have no sale of rights because their in administration, so avoid any purchases unless youve price checked yourself

I purchased an item at comet which stated it was 30% off, I went into Currys and found that the item was cheaper at Currys original price, what a CON! It is a pity TRADING STANDARDS could not intervene and save a lot of customers the anguish of trying to find genuine bargains for Christmas.

I will miss Comet. They were my favourite electrical retailler, I chose them over Currys every time.
I find the staff in Currys pounce on you the second you walk through the door, and their after sales service is terrible. Comet were not perfect, but certainly better.

I managed to get £15 off a Kindle Fire in the sale last week 🙂