What's New?
Changes
at Simcoe Computes!
(August 20, 2023)
Our storefront location at 65 Robinson Street closed at the end of April and
our operation has shifted to my home in Port Dover. You can reach me at
226.567.8185 with any questions or if I can be of assistance with the
purchase of a new system (desktop or laptop) or for service or general
guidance.
Your business is greatly appreciated and I will continue to do my best to
provide timely service. While our store is
closed, we will continue to provide sales and service on an appointment
basis with onsite, delivery and pickup options. With closure of
our storefront we will no longer be accepting payment by credit or
debit cards but will accept payment by e-transfer, cash or cheque.
2023 is our 36th year in business.
Few businesses survive for such a lengthy period of time and
adapting to the ever changing times in the computer industry is both
challenging and enjoyable. Over this great many years we have gone from
Commodore 64's and systems with almost no memory or storage space to levels
that were beyond our belief a mere 10 years ago. Change in this business is
neverending. Personal computers were once a thing for the relatively wealthy
and could cost the equivalent of several months income. Today, while
performance and quality has soared the prices have fallen to levels where
very few people can do without a computer and many if not most have multiple
systems as well as smart phones and tablets which can do far, far more than
the computers of not that long ago.
Simcoe Computes has evolved with the changing times since first opening in
my home 36 years ago (1987) and now it's time for yet another phase in our
ongoing business operation.
We have continued to provide sales and service to our loyal customers
throughout the rapidly changing marketplace over these last 36 years.
In 2017 we sold our building at 61-67 Robinson Street to Kirby Shieck of
Ontario West Insurance Brokers and we became a tenant and have enjoyed an
excellent relationship with Kirby as our landlord. We downsized while
continuing our emphasis on providing quality products and service at
competitive pricing with Paul Mitchell managing the store while providing
the best service in the area.
We've moved and expanded many times over the years but in recent years the
computer industry reached a saturation point and sales rapidly declined and
service became an important component of our business.
In February we were advised Ontario West Insurance is expanding and needed to
utilize the space we currently occupy. This transition commenced
in April.
We will of course continue to honour all warranties and provide sales and
service to our customers and remain available to
assist with customer needs providing delivery and onsite service wherever
possible.
Larry Lucas (226.567.8185)