Micro Center
3089 Nutley St
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-204-8400
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-204-8400
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- 623 ratings
- 75% gave a "superior" overall rating
- Compare 45 nearby computer stores
- "Only significant issue I usually experience with Micro Center are the long waits in the checkout line...."
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Consumer Ratings for Micro Center — 623 Ratings
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Overall quality
Advice on choice and use of products
Promptness of service
Staff attitudes, atmosphere
Quality of products
Variety of products
Ease of looking at/testing products
Reliability (standing behind products, delivering on time, etc.)
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