When I mention Big Box Stores, you usually think of places like Walmart, Best Buy and the like.

The argument against these stores was that Walmart drove smaller local businesses out of business because Walmart prices were always lower due to their buying power.  While it’s true that Walmart has become a low price leader in most towns, some of the local business owners found a way to compete.

They offered value such as expertise, or service that went above and beyond what Walmart and their low prices offer.

Walmart and the other box stores have been given favorable reviews at times because they provide jobs.  Not high paying jobs, but jobs non-the-less.

Enter the world of internet commerce and some of these big box stores have had to try and adapt.

In this web-enhanced world we should include a few giants that don’t have brick and mortar stores, like Amazon and Zappos.

Best Buy has been battling (or boxing as I referred to in the title) with Amazon.  They are fighting a losing battle because they are trying to  copy Amazon and not play to their own strengths.

Best Buy announced they will match Amazon prices.  They are going to lose.

And here’s some insight on Amazon’s price strategy.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving, some of you are also preparing for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.  Sales on everything, everywhere.

I’m not participating in any of the above, but my advice would be to shop for your electronics gear at Best Buy and use their Amazon Price Match.  That way you can see, and touch the stuff you are buying and get a good deal.

But I would also steer away from the extended warranty the Best Buy folks will try and sell you.  Because if Best Buy continues down this path, they won’t be around to honor it.