Post # 1, Customer Service at Buy.com:

This isn’t my first time ordering from Buy.com. This is closer to the 10th time buying from Buy.com com. I don’t know why I didn’t learn my lesson the last time I ordered something and it took over three weeks to receive.

I’ve ordered many products from Buy.com:

1. ATI HDTV Wonder Remote Control about $200
2. Rio Nitrus 1.5 GB MP3 Jukebox about $220
3. Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless-B Cable/DSL Router about $60
4. Logitech Cordless Elite Duo Keyboard & Mouse (967231-0403) about $60
5. Kingston Data Traveler II Plus - Migo Edition - USB flash drive - 256 MB ( DTII+M/256 ) about $50
*And many other things like books, camera cases, SD memory, etc.

I’ve spent nearly $1000 at Buy.com because I like to save an average $5 to $10 per product.

Is it really worth saving five bucks to purchase from Buy.com?

Not for me. Not any more. Many of the orders I have placed on Buy.com have caused me loads of stress. In some cases it can take close to a month to receive an order. I purchased an HP 17BII+ Financial Calculator from Buy.com January 10th of this year (2006) and have checked the status of the order online daily for the past 2 weeks, but the status remains “Sent to Warehouse,” which means it hasn’t been shipped… Read more

I just got home from a reception given by Goldman Sachs, one of the largest investment banking and securities firms in the world. I had originally made plans to go buy a suit today, but I found out about the reception tonight and decided a shirt, tie, and nice slacks would suffice.

This reception was everything I thought it would be and more. The competition is of the highest degree. One can easily picture all of these business students in suits, packed into a large conference room, looking for internships or jobs with Goldman Sachs. I had the opportunity to talk to a few people currently working there, more importantly I had the opportunity to listen to what they had to say. They offered up a lot of information, almost too much to remember. I really was taken aback by the extent to which one has to know and understand the world’s financial markets.

I received my first Wall Street Journal yesterday, and I made a promise to myself, I must read it everyday to keep on top things like any other student looking to go into a career that deals with investments. Anyway, today was an eye opening experience, it was my first reception, and I love it.

Next thing on my list, get a suit.

I just found out that a few of the top ten investment banking firms are going to be at my school. Merrill Lynch is at school tonight. The only reason I’m not there is because I don’t own a suit. I tried to buy a suit a few weeks ago, but they’re way too expensive. Today I finally came to the conclusion that if no one was willing to help a poor USC business student…
I know, USC student and poor don’t go together… in my case they do.
… I’d have to pony up the old credit card to buy myself at least one good suit. I guess they say these hard times build character. And these hard times are definitely ones I will never forget. I know that if I went to Cal State Long Beach I’d still be feeling the money crunch, so the bottom line is, I need more money for school. If you know anyone that would like to sponsor me, for any amount, I would greatly appreciate the assistance.