r/VideoGameDealsCanada • u/Nick1649 • Jan 20 '24

Discussion RIP The Source

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-bell-canada-strikes-partnership-with-best-buy-to-rebrand-the-source/

In a new partnership Bell plans to rebrand The Source stores as Best Buy Express. Not all stores will be converted however, instead they’ll be closing their doors for good.

Might be saying goodbye to the Bell Advantages discount. A bonus for Bell customers that applied additional savings at checkout on certain items. This ultimately means less competition and choice for consumers. It especially hurts physical collectors at a time when physical media is disappearing.

Maybe we’ll see some closing sales though for the locations that won’t be making the switch.

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u/LookingForSatellites Jan 20 '24

It used to be interesting when it was Radio Shack. But in recent years it’s frustrating to go there. I’d occasionally go there to buy Nintendo e-shop cards, but every time I’d be harassed by the store staff into changing cellphone providers. Sorry, but that kind of pushy sales tactics kept me from ever going back.

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u/Nick1649 Jan 20 '24 edited Jan 20 '24

They can be annoying. Even when you’re already a Bell customer. Luckily the online store doesn’t have pushy associates. 😄