Bose Chucks Mac

I bought both a Mac amp (C 53) and pre-amp (MC 312) at Magnolia in the last couple of years because it was both easy and the store was conveniently located. I knew exacty what I wanted and just needed someone to write up the order, take my credit card and deliver the equipement. IMHO making it harder to buy Mac equipment is not going to enhance its brand. High end audio dealers are becoming harder to find. I think Bose is cutting off its nose to spite its face unless it finds a replacement.

Best Buy is pretty much hit or miss when it comes to anything and I guess it starts at the top.🙁

it was reported that BB paid $87m for the 13 magnolia stores, which at the time seemed like a huge overpay even if they hadn't  immediately mangled the brand. i do give BB credit for coming back from the brink, but it seems like other than cell phones and (very low margin) tvs noone actually goes there to buy products anymore--they seem to survive on revenue from services and financing.

I think everyone was wondering what would happen to Mc with the purchase by Bose.  This is the 1st thing I’ve heard.  I buy at Best Buy and with their store closures and changes the closest Magnolia location is now in another state so it impacted my ability to see and buy Mc equipment.  I’m hoping this leads to positive changes with other retailers including brick and mortar stores and online.  

There’s a certain satisfaction, one gets when they realize that they have graduated from Best Buy.