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Exhibit 16.1
[LETTERHEAD OF PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP]
August 25, 2000
Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have read the statements made by Egghead.com (copy attached), which we
understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as
part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated August 21, 2000. We agree with the
statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.
Very truly yours,
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP