HAHAH one final update (I hope this is the relative end of the saga): They could not price match it over the phone. I am not kidding you.
"For your convenience," the Indian Lady says, "you can take it to a circuit city store and THEY will immediately do it for you. If I do it, it will take 7-10 business days and it may be denied."
Ummm ok. I told her for my convenience she could do it over the phone, but this was another 20 minute call and I just couldn't bear to do this anymore.
There's a circuit city on my way home. I called it to verify that they could refund the difference to my credit card in store.
If you read anything in the news tonight about a "Rampage at SoCal Circuit City!" then say a prayer for me, m'kay?
Never ever shop there.
I f'cking mean it.