Which PC Stores do you visit?

I regularly visit a number of computer stores whenever I go to the malls just to see if there’s something new I can write about or maybe just to get the latest price list of stuff I’ve had my eyes on. I don’t have one specific store I visit since it mostly depends on availability and price.

I wonder what considerations people take into account when picking a PC Store when shopping for computers.

Is it the location? Do you pick the ones nearest your place because it’s more convenient?
Is it the price list? Are you a bargain-hunter so you pick the store that offers the cheapest price, even if it’s just a couple hundred pesos?
Is it the store inventory? Do you prefer stores that carry the most inventory so it’s just a one-stop shop when buying several items at the same time?
Is it the store brand? Do you pick stores that you really trust or do you tend to stick to one store as much as possible? (suki mentality)
Is it the customer service? Do you like their after-sales service and how they handle clients?

Do share some of your thoughts on what makes a “preferred” PC Store. Let me know which stores you regularly visit when you buy computers, accessories or related stuff.

(P.S. The topic crossed my mind when I remembered some experiences with a store called DreamChum many years ago.)

Disclosure: Rising Sun Computers is an advertiser on this blog.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

52 Comments

cheftonio says:

15 years ago

Location. I like the one nearest our place. Also, I want to visit comp shops where there are a lot of other shops to canvass.
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Junntrekker says:

15 years ago

I’m always considering the Price List and the Store Inventory. With regards to After Sales it doesn’t matter for me because they will always refer you to the service center or they will send that defective product back to their supplier (at least in my experience). :)
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Dodge says:

15 years ago

Location is definitely important. I go to V-Mall instead of Gilmore because I can walk it.

Second most important is customer service. I think we save more when there’s better aftersales service VS getting something 100 php less off the counter.

Brand for me is related to customer service. I have well-known PC stores that I don’t go to because I don’t like their service.

Inventory isn’t enough for me to not want to buy from a store. Really it’s location then customer support.
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Ervin says:

15 years ago

Top of my list would be customer service. This includes that the people ACTUALLY do know their products. I don’t want to hear an answer such as, “Sir wait lang po itatanong ko lang.” That’s annoying for customers.
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chrysanSID says:

15 years ago

the location is the most important thing for me. then the price list especially if you are on a budget or you only have a specific amount to use to buy for a new notebook. the store brand for me is very important for me din then last yung customer service.
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deuts says:

15 years ago

Amen to Erwin! The sales guys should at least know about what they are selling. It’s good to discuss the pros and cons of one item to another with the sale person. It just feels comforting when the sales guy knows his stuff!
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hihey says:

15 years ago

i usually go to pchub at gilmore because of:
1. Price
2. Custumer and after sales service
3. Location, can easily go to nearby store for stock problems
i usually check the availability of the iteo before going there
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Andre says:

15 years ago

Used to go Gilmore for the cheapest stuff but now its just convenient to get stuff at PC Express since theyre everywhere and have lots of stock.
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Teknisyan says:

15 years ago

No particular store.. I usually check their online store first, then check the price, so that I can see if the price is within my budget then that’s the time I go to the store. I usually go to greenhills, then Gilmore.

http://www.teknisyan.net/
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mindyQ says:

15 years ago

I go to Villman ever since I bought my 1st PC. tiwala kasi ako sa kanila. kahit medyo mahal ng konti minsan alam ko na matino silang retailer.
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