Auditor's Consent


We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No.
333-444605 on Form S-8 of our report relating to the Merisel, Inc. 401(k)
Retirement Savings Plan dated June 25, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on
Form 11-K of the Merisel, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan for the year ended
December 31, 2002.



Ahlstrom and Baker, CPAs
Los Alamitos, California




June 27, 2002