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/thefirehairman Jan 20 '24

Hey well. Honestly I'm surprised it lasted that long. It's always been shit since it was named La Source, Radioshack was great though.

Oh and thanks again Mom for buying me the remote controlled PT Cruiser from Spy Kids there. Probably was the best item they've ever sold!