Circuit City
Apr 13 2009, Dominic Rivera

Circuit City is seeking approval from the U.S. bankruptcy Court so that the company can sell its web site and brand to Systemax Inc. for $6.5 million. Other interested parties may still place their bids until May 6 but it should be $350,000 more than the

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