Circuit City advertised a Toshiba Notebook Model A135S4677 for $479.99 in their Sunday circular July 29. I first tried the website on Sunday afternoon and could not access the site. I later called their 800 number and was told the item was sold out and only available at stores. I asked what stores in this area, there are over 10 circuit city stores and none of them had this item. It was also prominently displayed on the website. I asked to speak with a manager, but was placed on hold for 10 minutes and then disconnected. I have purchased many products including computers, LCD TV's, XM receivers and many other products (thousands of $), but now I will reconsider shopping at their stores or website. This is obviously false advertising and it appears Circuity City never had any intention to stock this product. This type of marketing should be illegal and there should be an easy way to report it to a government regulatory agency, especially a national chain like Circuit City. I sent them an email on Sunday outlining my complaint and this is Wednesday and no acknowledgement from Circuit City management.
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