ECOST.com
Former online retailer
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eCost.com was an online retailer based in Torrance, California.[1] Founded in 1999, the retailer sold a variety of products, such as electronics, jewelry, and household items.[2]
Industryonline retailer
Founded1999
Torrance, California, United States
Torrance, California, United States
HeadquartersTorrance, California, United States
WebsiteOfficial website
| Industry | online retailer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 Torrance, California, United States |
| Headquarters | Torrance, California, United States |
| Website | Official website |
The retailer was started as a subsidiary of PC Mall, Inc. in 1999. On April 11, 2005, eCost.com was spun off from PC Mall, Inc.[3] In 2006,[4] eCost.com was subsidized by PFSweb for US$29 million.[5] PC Mall reacquired eCost.com for $2.3 million in February 2011.[6][7] The agreement included the acquisition of roughly $1 million of eCOST's inventory.[7] PC Mall established OnSale Inc., a new subsidiary that involved eCost in its enterprise.[7]
On July 2, 2014, the website was shut down.[8]
