Stores like Circuit City don't really make much money on electronics (computers, TVs, camcorders, digital cameras). Most of those items have fairly low margins. Most of the high margins are in things like accessories. This is usually reflected in their employee discount policy and also at times like these when stores are closing. The only thing you'll find significant discounts at Circuit City is cables and other accessories, but these are the same items that you can always buy online at low prices.
Also, my feeling is that in a sale like this most of the big ticket items will be purchased at relatively low discounts by people that aren't usually comfortable with buying things online. So to them 5% of a TV at CircuitCity looks like a really good deal even though Amazon sells it for 10% cheaper.
Also, my feeling is that in a sale like this most of the big ticket items will be purchased at relatively low discounts by people that aren't usually comfortable with buying things online. So to them 5% of a TV at CircuitCity looks like a really good deal even though Amazon sells it for 10% cheaper.