ALISO VIEJO, Calif., August 4, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Buy.com, Inc., The Internet Superstore(tm), today announced the first winner in its June Segway Sweepstakes. Thomas Greenli of New Mexico was selected as the prizewinner. His prize, the Segway, is a personal transport system that allows people to travel quicker and accomplish more in less time. It retails for about $5,000.
"We are very excited about the Segway promotion," said Robert Price, president of Buy.com. "It gives us the opportunity to give something back to our customers and let them know we appreciate their loyalty."
Winners can choose between the Segway or opt for the cash value instead. Greenli chose the cash award.
"I'm the kind of person who never wins anything, that is until now," said Greenli. "I bought a great product at a great price and I won a $5,000 prize. What a pleasant surprise. Thanks Buy.com."
Buy.com will give away a Segway every month until June 2004. Shoppers can check out the giveaway at www.buy.com and click on Segway Giveaway. No purchase is necessary.
About Buy.com
Buy.com(tm), The Internet Superstore(tm), offers its over 5 million customers more than 1.5 million products in a range of categories including computer hardware and software, electronics, cellular products and services, music, DVDs, books, sports and more. Individuals and businesses can shop quickly and easily at Buy.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Buy.com was the top performing site on Gomez Inc.'s E-Holiday Shopping 2002 Index in the music, electronics and books category (December 2002), "Best Overall Place To Buy Mobile Devices" (January 2002), "Best E-Commerce Site" by PC World magazine (June 2001), "Best Overall Place To Buy" by Computer Shopper Magazine (January 2001), a "Best of the Web" in the computer and electronics category by Forbes Magazine (spring 2000 and fall 2000), and the No. 1 electronics e-tailer in the PowerRankings by Forrester Research, Inc. (November 2000). Buy.com, founded in June 1997, is located in Aliso Viejo, California. For more information, visit www.buy.com. Buy.com(tm) and The Internet Superstore(tm) are trademarks of Buy.com Inc.