"I'm coming to Fry's defense here! 1) They are cheap 2) Their dazzling selection makes this place absolute geek heaven 3) One can assume that the receipt check upon exit reduces the occurrence of shoplifting. Note that the much-heralded Costco does the *exact* same thing. Best Buy stores, which are smaller, instead rely on catching perpetrators in the act with video surveillance, though it's likely that the security guard at the camera at Best Buy is just looking down some girl's shirt. 4) Big deal they didn't have a big sign announcing Snow Leopard! 5) A company that focuses on customer service while charging higher prices is not necessarily morally superior - they are just fulfilling a different market niche. and 6) Apple tries to upsell warranties, too, don't kid yourself!" - Zach Landes