OK but don't push the Coverplan (PC World)

Member Name: UK-Verified

Product:	PC World
Date:	20/10/06 (1113 review reads)
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Advantages: Convenient locations, Computers ready to take away

Disadvantages: Push Coverplan Insurance on purchases

I have purchased two computers, peripherals and assorted software from PC World over the last few years. I find its always the same experience. They usually let you wander around for a while before approaching you. After a while the cheesey salesman comes up to you with a fake grin and a cherpy do you need any help. If you know what you are looking for you are better off saying no thanks because otherwise they can start leading you around looking at stuff thats not exactly what you just described. Generally if you go at a weekend and its busy you can get away without being pestered. Only problem is then you can't seem to get anybody available if you do need help. I have found that there is usually a good selection of PC's and associated stuff in there. PC World is worth a visit even if you only want to use it to make a comparison to other places. If you try to compare the computers to Currys or Dixons you won't find much different as I think they are all part of the same retail group. I have bought from them in the past because they are convenient you can just buy a computer and take it away with you there and then. The prices are reasonable also, not the cheapest but reasonable. The only thing that puts me off is they always try to pester you into taking out their monthly Coverplan service by direct debit along with your purchase. The service plan for a PC with monitor would cost you £7.99 a month at the moment and unless you are a novice PC user I don't think its worth that much. I think they are targetted to sell this product and probably get a bonus for it. Other than that the place is OK.

Summary: OK if you know how to say no to the insurance and Know what you want.