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Reviewed Feb. 6, 2016
I just recently had a terrible experience with customer service. I made an order but for some reason it was declined due payment mismatch. The order was automatically cancelled and the 10% off coupon was then invalided so I couldn't use it in my next purchase. I then called customer service and they said that it was an easy fix and I would just need to make a new order and they would be able to issue me a 10% refund when I called back. They said that they were putting a note into the system so that whoever I spoke to would be able to help me out.
When I called back the people who were supposed to be helpful were quite the opposite. They did nothing to help and just kept telling me that there was nothing that they could do and that the person that I talked to in the first place was misinformed and shouldn't have told me that they could do that. The thing that frustrates me is that I was told that in the first place and that the coupon could not be reissued. The fact that I reordered with Best Buy at full price and did not get the discount that I was promised is very annoying.
From now on I would rather take my business elsewhere, basically anywhere else. I would rather pay full price at an honest company than with a large dishonest/unhelpful corporation which is unwilling to help in any way. I have done my electronics shopping with Best Buy for quite awhile but I will no longer be doing that. I also have no problem telling everyone I know about this situation and telling them to take their business elsewhere. I also don't have a problem posting my opinion on discussion boards and blogs all over the Internet. Thanks for nothing Best Buy.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
I was purchasing $15,000 worth of appliances from Best Buy. The sales person verbally told me he would include the warranties for free. He started to write up the order but couldn't put it in the system with the free warranties. He promised me they would be included but need his manager to input them on Monday. On Monday the manager denied them. I escalated to corporate who also told me they would be included once I made the purchase. We emailed about this and spoke on the phone. Corporate added the warranties but charged for them. SLIMY. The cost was $1,000. I am still fighting this battle. It is sad that Best Buy doesn't honor their word.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
In the past few years I have purchased a set of headphones and an HD projector from Best Buy. They sold me extended warranties on each for what turned out to be reasonable prices. I had the headphones replaced once when a wire frayed. Cost: nothing. Replaced immediately on the spot. AWESOME. Had an issue with my projector. Part provided and service performed fast and cost free. Used wisely, these plans are pretty darn useful.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
I had a laptop that I purchased over the summer that didn't work correctly. I decided to see if I could get it fixed but was called later about saying they could return it for a refund. I waited a few weeks and realized there was no refund on the item so I returned to the store to ask them about it, but to no avail. I've tried everything to get a refund on the item but still haven't gotten a credit. I'm tempted to write the BBB.
Reviewed Feb. 5, 2016
I purchased a new Dell computer. It ran extremely slow and I brought it back twice in the first two weeks to tell them this. They only said that it must be the internet acting slow. I told them that this made no sense as it was slow on both my home internet and the internet at Best Buy. I had to leave the country for four months and tried to resolve this but did not get any help. I gave up as I had a lot to accomplish before leaving the country. The computer was in a closet for the next four months while I was gone as it was pointless to bring a broken computer with me. When I returned I knew that they would not do anything about it so I decided to wipe the computer clean and sell it at a very discounted rate, losing a lot of money in the process. I explained all of this at Best Buy and asked for advice on how to reset the computer. They insisted that they must charge $100 even for advice. Unbelievable!
Reviewed Feb. 4, 2016
I purchased an Asus computer from Best Buy. It continued getting an error "Display driver has stopped responding and has recovered (shortened)." The screen would turn black and freeze for a moment, every few minutes. I took it into Geek Squad, who usually treat you as if you have done something to it. I turned it on, let it do its updates, and went to Facebook - that's it. They could not figure out the problem and told me to exchange for another. I did, this had same problems. I returned and opted to try an HP Envy, which had the same issue! Exchanged again for another HP Envy - this one had the same issue, in addition to the keyboard being messed up.
A tech friend of mine suggested an MSI, which needed to be ordered through Best Buy - not in stock. A "red flag" popped up that said I had done so many returns that I may not be able to return again. I asked the clerk if something were defective on this MSI, would I be able to return it. She said "yes, just let the cashier know what has gone on with the other computers as most of them already know." This MSI doesn't get that error, BUT it has a bad battery - it won't work if it is unplugged. Their Geek Squad checked it over and said "we will order another for you," which requires me to "return" this one. I was unable to return - the denial popped up. Best Buy staff are unable to override it. They told me to call the third party number on the receipt, company called TRE, who monitors return activity.
I called and got a person who has a foreign accent, as well as all the others I hear in the background. I can barely hear him in the store because of the music in there... The gist I got was I needed to submit a "dispute" which takes up to 30 days, taking me over the time limit to return this defective unit to Best Buy when they determine I am not some thief trying to steal from them - in fact, I spent $1,200 - which is $400 more than the initial purchase!!!
After many calls to the robotic company TRE and the close-mouthed staff at Best Buy, I apparently have no leg to stand on as I didn't get in writing from the cashier that I would be able to return after getting the warning. I am being treated as a criminal and after 2 months of these defective computers, being on the phone hours and hours with Intel, HP, Geek Squad, in the store with Geek Squad, and driving 30 miles each way back and forth to their store. I called their Corporate office and they said their hands are tied - it is all in the hands of this ridiculous 3rd party, TRE.
I demanded to speak to a superior there which they said would take 24-48 hours - God forbid you have a job, doctor's appointment, or something elsewhere you miss the call as I did. I called back and am awaiting another 24-48 hour call. BUYER BEWARE - IF YOU HAVE A DEFECTIVE ITEM FROM THEM, DO NOT CONTINUE TO RETURN IT if you insist on Best Buy. Go elsewhere!!! I will never spend another penny in that store, ever. My only option now is to send in my computer to the manufacturer and hope and pray it is only the battery that is the problem and they replace it under the manufacturer's warranty, and I am "out" a computer for awhile - this is a 2-week old computer!
This is off my topic, but Windows 10 stinks! I do not know what the issue is with the first 4 computers, but it's well documented in complaints all over the internet and in Best Buy's customer reviews. The drivers between Windows 10 and whatever the brand computer company are not compatible or something! In addition to this MSI after doing the new Windows updates, not recognizing the brand new Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard. What a joke. Windows 7 should be available as well as Windows 10 when purchasing a new computer until Windows 10 is without bugs and compatible!
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2016
I have spent 90 minutes today trying to order a micro sd card from Best Buy! I have talked to at least 7 associates, two of which were supervisors! I placed the order 3 times. Each time the associate told me everything was great and I would be receiving the card the next day. After not receiving a confirmation email, I decided to call and check and make sure the card was being shipped. I was told the order was cancelled. After 3 times, I was told they couldn't take my order online because of a security problem. Each time the order was placed on the phone and I was given a confirmation number, within minutes the order was cancelled by Best Buy! For no reason. I called my credit card company and they informed me it was a problem on the merchant's end! I am so frustrated with Best Buy.
They had the nerve to tell me that I needed to drive to a store and order or buy it... Even after I explained to them endlessly that that was impossible. I told the supervisor I was unsure how they kept customers. They didn't seem concerned and asked if there was anything else I needed today! I couldn't believe she had the nerve to ask me that question. She couldn't help me with what I needed to start with.
I gave up on Best Buy and went to Amazon. Problem Solved! I will not use Best Buy again for any of my needs. :( I have had the same kinds of problems in their stores. Call first and they tell me they have it in stock. Drive 1 1/2 hours to their store and they don't have it! Done with Best Buy. They need the Undercover Boss get involved with their employees before it goes down the tubes!
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2016
I ordered my refrigerator, range, and range hood on Monday 1/25/16. The salesman seemed distracted by a co-worker through most of the process. Everything I wanted was on back order at least 2 weeks. I had to choose another refrigerator as the Samsung black stainless was back ordered over 2 months. I did go look and choose another but the salesman never got off his seat. He said he knows which one it is and entered in computer, or so I thought. I laid down 33 $100 dollar bills to pay for the appliances, which would be delivered in 3 weeks, Feb 12th.
I get an email confirming my order next morning and see the refrigerator is NOT the one I chose. I called to correct and find out now my delivery won't be until March! I cancelled the entire order. BUT I cannot get my $3258.28 back at the store that day or any day. I have to wait for the Corporate Ofc to mail me a check. It has been 9 days and I don't have my money/check yet. Best Buy is holding my money hostage!!! Absurd! This seems criminal to me!! I want my MONEY BACK NOW!!! They are in Minnesota, I am in Michigan... Seriously, still no check.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2016
Best Buy bought out the local future shop and promised to honour any customers that had warranties with Future Shop. I have a warranty that covers everything, software, hardware, performance guarantee, etc. Every benefit that could be covered I got covered. Under Future Shop I had no problems. I took my computer in, they fixed the defective parts or programs that stopped working, all was gravy aside from the wait times. Then comes the time that I need to take it in and Best Buy is now in charge. So I brought my computer in and they tell me since Best Buy didn't cover hardware warranties when my warranty was made under Future Shop, it is now invalid. But conveniently they recently started covering hardware problems several months ago, so they can fix my hardware defects for 200 dollars.
So we argue and the tech promises to "talk" to his manager about it and call me. I never hear back or see that guy again, as it is a new tech at the desk when I go and try and find out what is going on with my computer. The new guy says they have decided to cover the hardware problems I am having out of the "goodness of their hearts" and not charge me for it. Now since there are also software problems they decided my software warranty is no good either and they want another 200 dollars to fix that. I decided not to bother. I took my computer and am having someone else fix the software problems.
Convenient how Best Buy decided my extended warranty did not cover the problems. They could charge me 400 dollars for instead if they openly lied to my face about it. Their mistake was I had my warranty with me and I showed them what was covered and they still claimed with a straight face Best Buy would not cover it, because in their words: Best Buy never offered this warranty when Future Shop gave it to you, so we will not honour it." My local Best Buy is run by thieves and liars, and I get the feeling this is not a local problem.
Reviewed Feb. 2, 2016
Recently, I bought an iPad cover for my new mini, but the cover kept falling off. I went back to Best Buy, learned I purchased a cover that was for the iPad mini 2 and I needed a cover that was for the iPad mini 4. Customer service recommended I purchase the cover for the iPad mini 4, bring in the cover for the iPad mini 2 and they would refund me for the return. Regrettably, when I tried to return the iPad mini 2 cover, I was outside the return policy time frame by two weeks. I tried calling customer service for help and was told accepting returns outside the return policy window was the store manager's discretion. The store manager confirmed this and refused to accept the return even though I had already bought the more expensive cover, thinking my return would be accepted.
The store manager seemed to have total disregard for me and my situation and told me he could make no exceptions even though I had been sick with the flu and could not make the return earlier. This disappointing experience has changed my attitude towards Best Buy. In the past, I used to get excited about the thought of shopping and getting something new at Best Buy. Now, I never want to go there again, and all over a forty-two dollar item which the store manager would not store credit or refund. It is a shame this store could not be more accommodating to me, a once loyal customer, but now, no longer a Best Buy customer.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2016
I phoned Best Buy in Hixson Chattanooga TN from Dayton TN -- 35 mins away. I ask if they had Orange is the New Black Season 3 -- the electronics guy that answered the phone told me to hold on. About 5 minutes later he came back and said "yes I have it". I then ask "are you sure it's season 3" and he stated yes. I then ask "what time do you close" (Sunday) and he said 800pm. I told him I was on my way from Dayton to pick it up and he said "ok see you soon."
I get to the store, look on the shelf, do not see the DVD so I ask a store employee who answered the phone and he led me to a guy at a desk. When I said "I'm the person who called you 30 mins ago about Orange is the New Black Season 3". He says "oh yeah" and starts typing on his computer. He then says "let me ask someone else". I said "aren't you the one who answers the phone" and he said "well yes". Anyway he talks to someone else behind a wall and has another employee come tell me they don't have it that's it's not out on DVDs yet. My problem is small compared to others on here but wtf.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2016
Went to Best Buy to upgrade two phones which we owned outright. We were eligible for a free upgrade through our Sprint phone company phones. The sales person mislead us, lied to us, and had us sign a 2-year lease so now we are paying about $40 per phone a month, or $480.00 per year for 2 years. Basically WE WILL PAY $960.00 FOR EACH PHONE FOR WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A FREE UPGRADE. Don't believe what the cell phone sales people say! You have to read the fine print on the contract and bring your lawyer friend with you to help interpret what the BEST BUY CELL PHONE SCAMMER asks you to sign.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2016
I bought a Whirlpool washer & dryer from Best Buy in March 2013. They sold me 5 YRS warranty coverage. Recently, I noticed a water leak from under my dryer and have standing water inside my dryer. Immediately, I called Best Buy, the 800 number, that they provided at the time of purchase. After a long wait, I was told within 48 hrs someone from Unitech will contact me to schedule a repair. No one called within that 48 hrs. Then I decided to call their number that they provided but realized no one answer the calls. Then I call back Best Buy. After another long wait I was told Unitech is no longer in contract with Pacific Kitchen and I also noticed the warranty services that I bought from them is contracted to a third party with a name of WarrenTech. I was told our warranty services is with them and Best Buy has no control of them. They just sell their service to Best Buy customers.
Finally after a long time conversation with customer service at WarrenTech I was told they will assign another service company and will call to schedule within 72 hrs. Since this happened already one time to me, I didn't trust and requested to talk to a manager. Manager picked up the phone and put me on hold for longer time then he said the earliest he can send someone will be 12 days from now. I was so disappointed after lost so much time on the phone from one person to another, one department to another... Also being without dryer for 2 weeks with having kids at home.
I decided to go to Best Buy store that I purchased my Washer and Dryer. I talked to the manager there and explained everything that had happened to me. She tried to help me and after back and forth effort, she found A&E with the earliest appointment within 5 days. I accepted and wait. A&E came at the day of appointment to my house, spent 10 min and told me Whirlpool is a very low quality product and I should have not bought it. One electronics board circuit has been burned out also a control valve. He ordered these two parts and said they come back after the parts arrive, but the first available time for them to return will be 10 days from the time he ordered the parts. I didn't have choice but to accept.
Fortunately, I received a survey email from Best Buy in regards to their service then I filled it out completely with my honest opinion of what had happened to my first repair experience with them after I spent over $2600 purchasing whirlpool washer and dryer. Then few days after, a supervisor from Survey dept called me and wanted to talked to me about my feedback and issues with my repair request. I told him all the story. Then he said he was aware that A&E came to my house and fixed my washer and ordered the parts for my dryer. Then I questioned him, "Did A&E tell you to fix my washer?" He said, "Yes. They changed the water pump on your washing machine." I was shocked and puzzled and thought he is talking about another customer so I asked him again the same question and customer's name!!! But he answered "yes", with telling me that he is talking about my dryer.
Then I realized that A&E false reported WarrenTech. A&E did not even touch my washing machine and he was only be in my house for 10 min and I was with him the whole time. Anyway, my conclusion was A&E was not only making money by going to people's house to fix appliances, but they are making money by false reporting to change parts that never ever touched. It was so sad and disappointing that we as customer have to trust these people to come to our house and doing this in front of our eyes.
Today is Jan 30th, I'm still without dryer after spending over $2600. My purchase receipt and names of the people at WarrenTech and Best Buy whom I have talked to in regards to my repairs, are available upon your request. Just want to bring this to people attention to be sure before they purchase appliances from Pacific Kitchen, Best Buy.
Reviewed Jan. 30, 2016
Horrible! I purchased a pair of beats 2 wireless and they didn't work. I sent them back and purchased another pair giving them another chance and after 3 weeks they broke. I tried returning them to the Best Buy store I bought them from and they couldn't return my money because I was out of the 15 day window. The Manager said I would have to go to the manufacturer for a refund. The manufacturer said the store would be responsible. So now I am out $200 dollars on headphones because of the policy of 15 days to return. The store manager said it has been the policy for 3 years. That is fine but 15 days isn't long enough with the world of cheap crap that we live in. Just another way for a big store to take advantage of the little guy. I will never shop at Best Buy again and I'll be sure to let family and friends know about this...
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2016
14 days to return it big -- but as soon as the package is open, they won't return it. Even though I had never opened the computer or plugged it. So, they will not help in any way. Never buy in Best Buy. It's **. Every store has 30 days.
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2016
Stay away from Best Buys. I bought a Microsoft surface tablet from them which did not work. I went back to get help. Got into an argument with the manager. He called the police to have me escorted out of the store. They came, told me I had to leave; I left with the tablet, went home and called the store. The manager told me there was nothing he could do. Do you want to do business with a store like this?
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2016
We bought a HD TV from store on Maryland parkway here in Las Vegas. We were taking it back cause we were not getting those channels on this tv. When we took it back; they take the box to the back and did not take it out in front of us. When they brought the tv out; they said there were scratches on the tv. We don't have kids or anything for the tv to have scratches on it. So, they said they will not return it or exchange it. Bunch of kids working in the store and don't seem to know how to give good customer service. We took the tv home and clean the screen to see there were no scratches on it. I will never shop at Best Buy again.
Reviewed Jan. 24, 2016
I purchased a new Apple Mac PC on December 19th. I contacted Best Buy to inquire about exchanging it for another one just like it. Best Buy has a return/exchange policy that favors people who spend more money with them. I believe this would be considered discrimination. A policy should be the same to all customers. I have been a loyal customer of Best Buy for years. I have spent literally thousands of dollars with them for years.
Not many people will spend the dollars for a Mac PC. I did with Best Buy. Just because I was a matter of days late, to fall into their lower level of spenders for the year, they would not even exchange the computer they sold me, and is not working properly after 30 days. If I had spent 3500 dollars with them in a year's time, they would have exchanged it. Not fair and not a good way to do business. I will no longer buy from Best Buy. I encourage others to seek other options before using Best Buy. There are many other options.
Reviewed Jan. 23, 2016
DELIVERY AT BEST BUY IS A FARCE! Purchased an over the oven microwave. 1st appt for delivery and installation was botched, my appt was for between 10-2, I arrived home at 9:30 and the yellow tag was on my door, they were there and left because I wasn't home. Wasted day off of work. 2nd appt they cancelled day before because they didn't have microwave. 3rd appt, today, I knew was going to be botched because I didn't get phone call last night confirming delivery. Confirmed, no delivery today. And now a 4th appt. DO NOT TRUST BEST BUY DELIVERY. THEY ARE INEPT!
Reviewed Jan. 22, 2016
Ordered washer, hoses and old appliance disposal online. Took a day off of work when I received both an email and a phone call from Best Buy that delivery would be between 12-2 on Friday. Men showed up for haul away and delivery of hoses. NO WASHER!!! Just hoses!!! Of course the delivery guys don't work for BB, have no clue, blah blah. 20 minutes on hold to reach a human and now she has had me on hold 20 minutes plus while she investigates. Tip of the day... pay the extra couple bucks and buy local! The local guy could have had it to me same day but I opted to save $25 at BB. Not worth it!
Reviewed Jan. 21, 2016
I ordered an Apple Ipad from Best Buy. Purchase date was 1/5/16. Delivery Date 1/12/16. This was never received. I called about 1/15/16. Best Buy said they contacted UPS and USPS and had to reship, with me on the phone waiting. They said they would resend by expedited mail. When I asked for the shipping number, they promptly hanged up. 1/21/16 still nothing. My wife's birthday 1/21/16. I called to cancel to buy elsewhere. They said they can't cancel but that they have arranged a store pickup for me about 3000 miles away. I asked what does the law say about cancelling orders. Crystal said "since you are threatening legal action, I am hanging up on you."
At least there is this opportunity to reach some that agree there are better things to do than take a chance and be tormented in a manner such as this and waste hours of your life to buy a $700 IPAD. We need not support behavior like this. Are you trying to avoid tremendous agitation. Think twice before ordering something from a company that may put you through this. What I did not mention are all the others I spoke to... There are many other companies that do not behave this way...
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016
I purchased a laptop just over two weeks ago. 15 days later, it has completely malfunctioned (flashes "No Hard drive installed" on a black screen and won't do anything else). They are saying that I had 14 days to return it (though I did try to return it when I first got it because I saw instantly that it was too big -- but as soon as the package is open, they won't return it. Even though I had never opened the computer or plugged it in even). So, they will not now help in any way.
Doesn't a company have some responsibility for defective merchandise? This was a $1000 computer, bought 15 days ago that is not currently working. The email back says, literally, "Take it somewhere to get fixed". The few dollars you save at Best Buy is absolutely not worth the hundreds or thousands you will eventually lose. They sell defective merchandise and then wash their hands of it. I don't think this can even be legal.
Reviewed Jan. 20, 2016
I got my son a tablet for Christmas. I got it for him so it can help him for school. We are not wealthy a family so I bought it on sale cause it was the only one they had and we called twice and they said it's on. We can return it by the 15 on Jan. We spoke to 2 people they said the same thing. We go to the store the 10th and said there nothing we can do. I was like I spoke to 2 managers and they said we can return it by the 15. They said it was cracked from the inside. There no crack. My son used it once to watch Netflix. There was a problem when we bought it. There no cracks on the screen, nothing. And the service was really bad. I need the issue solved. I have the receipt and like I said there no cracks on and the screen looks like it cracked.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2016
I bought a $400 HP laptop from Best Buy for my wife and I as a Christmas gift, approximately 1 month before Christmas. We wanted a heavy memory device to upload 4 years worth of pics/videos of our family. (Starting from our 4 year old sons birth, hospital pics). We uploaded 3 different micro SD memory cards to the BRAND NEW HP laptop with no issues. Within days of attempting to sort/arrange our files... the laptop would continue to shut down, and wouldn't allow us to access our files again.
Called HP... troubleshooted... still nothing. They said to take it into Best Buy who would sort out the problem. The manager (Emma, at Innes Rd in Orleans Ontario location) told me I'd have to pay $600 to send the malfunctioning hard drive in to get fixed, and to retrieve my personal data that was stored on it. She giggled with her fellow employees (Geek Squad) about how foolish I was not to backup my data. Used immature analogies as to why they're not responsible for lost data. After an hour of being made a mockery of, I finally requested my money back. Along with the hard drive, to hopefully attain possession of 4 years of extremely fond family memories. She told me I'd have to pay $70 to replace the hard drive in the dysfunctional laptop. My 1st experience in Best Buy ever. Definitely my last.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2016
I tried to buy a TV 60" online. They rejected my card online because I was outside America when I bought it. So I've gone to the store 5 days later. When I was in America, the 12th of January, they told me a delivery the 17th. I did not get my delivery. I called the number, they told me that they will give me the good person, and I left on the voice mail. They completely play with me. They are not serious and I don't recommend these kind of big companies, they don't consider customers like they should. I trusted them and also bought in same time 2 games and a PS4. I regret to go with them and want full refund.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2016
I bought a TV from BestBuy.com and it never came. Best Buy was not supportive in tracking the TV. I called several times before the TV was ever found and shipped back to Best Buy distribution warehouse. It took several more phone calls to find out my refund has been delayed. That was in December, today is January the 16 and I have still not received a refund. I feel Best Buy should compensate me for holding my $450 for two months while the TV was lost because they made no effort to solve the logistical situation. Very disappointed in Best Buy and will never buy from this company or recommend them to anyone ever.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2016
I would never expect this from a large store like Best Buy. I purchased a stove within 14 days. I called and said that the stove is damaged. I was given two options 10% and it's a final sale, or exchange. Being that it was the holidays and travels I called a week after to follow up on my exchange and the rep noted exchanged denied?? I asked why? The manager said out of the exchange period. I explained I called and reported within the time frame. They are sooo cheap and unprofessional, they referred me over to the manufacturer. Very sad.
I called the corporate office 612-291-1000 and even worse for a person's title to be customer relation that offers no assistance is sick. I will never step into another Best Buy again. I will only share this sick, fraud experience with all. They took my money for a defective product and ignore the customers request within the time frame. Wow they should not be trust. Shame on Best Buy and the corporate office. That's sick.
Reviewed Jan. 16, 2016
Very very worst answering in the Best Buy store and with Best Buy credit card customer care service. They have not refunded my returned amount to my credit card. Regarding this I visited the Best Buy store and I called to Best Buy credit card customer service, they didn't answer regarding my credit card amount and they are disconnecting the call. I keep on dialing to customer care, they are did the same (disconnecting the call). I nearly wasted 4 hours couple of time on this issue. Very, very, very worst treatment with customer.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016
I had purchased a washing machine from Best Buy and had it delivered and installed in October 2009. I've had problems with the washer in 2012 and recently 2016. I recently bought a new washer from Best Buy and had it delivered. As they came into my house to remove the old washer they noticed that there were plastic pieces, this should have been removed, still in the back of the washing machine which is what broke the washing machine.
I had them put the new washer in the garage and I called Best Buy to see if they would come out and fix the problem since it was their delivery man back in 2009 that didn't install it correctly. They said they would but it would cost me $100 just to look at it. If it was installed correctly in the beginning it would not have broken. I decided to return a new washing machine and never do business with Best Buy again. The delivery guys that told me about the plastic pieces were very honest and tried to help with the problem.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2016
I have bought at least 3 MAC computers from Best Buy in Portsmouth NH, spent thousands of dollars for the powerful MAC. The full blown MacBook Pro I bought last week was out of stock and they ordered it to be delivered today. I live 5 hours away and can not just go and pick it up. Tried to log on to see the status of my order, it tells me no orders. I tried to call the store, after holding 12 minutes for a salesperson, I gave up. Then called again and got thru to a woman who hang up on me after 30 seconds of me telling her what I was calling about. I am tempted to cancel the order on my credit card and let them eat it.
I am so angry at the lousy customer service at Best Buy. I should have gone to APPLE store at the first place, where I have been getting Superb service the last 25+ years. I don't know why Apple has given dealership to such a sloppy and customer unfriendly Best Buy. The receipt I got they printed on a printer that skipped and didn't print legible -- another Best Buy MESS.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2016
After going through many companies looking for a refrigerator, I decided on Best Buy. Their sales on refrigerators were pretty good. So I decided to buy one. BAD MISTAKE!! After going through the paying process, all was well. Now going through the delivery part of it was HORRIBLE! First of all, they gave me a window between the hours of 3 - 5 pm (husband and I are at work). Well, I get a call from their delivery service at around 11 a.m. that they were at my door and that they will wait 1/2 hour for someone. Who the heck told them to show up at my home at that time when they were supposed to deliver from 3 - 5 pm. I got on the phone with Best Buy (after holding for 20 minutes) spoke to this girl who got a hold of the delivery manager (jersey warehouse).
So I spoke to Duane the same day of the delivery and wanted to know why there was such an error. He, in turn, mentioned that they (his delivery guys) were supposed to contact me and let me know about their error (never received a call). So Duane told me that the delivery guys were on their way back to the warehouse and that he would get to the bottom of this and call me back (never did). In the meantime, I asked if I could get my refrigerator that next day and, of course, NO because they were booked until Thursday (January 7th) and he couldn't tell me at what time they would show up but that he would call me back.
I get a call on the 6th from Duane saying that they could not deliver the refrigerator until Friday from 11:30 to 1:30 pm (of course bad timing as we are not home at that time). I was livid by this time and CANCELED my order. I decided to go with someone else who are reliable and able to make my delivery at a decent hour. NO LONGER WILL I DEAL WITH BEST BUY! Then they had the nerve to send me an email stating the following: "Adrienne, we canceled your order. We've been actively working on your order. Unfortunately, we've been unable to verify your information, so we have canceled your order." (WHAT THE HECK DOES THAT MEAN?) Will definitely tell others not to deal with Best Buy. Unsatisfied Customer!
Reviewed Jan. 11, 2016
I would rate zero stars if I could. Was sold this plan from Best Buy and was told that it would be easy to replace any defect phones I have or even use the plan to upgrade my phone. This was a complete lie, which I found out after I had some issues with the battery on my phone which I won't go into. After this I then checked how long I was tied into this contract, I was told 24 months after which point the direct debits would stop. I even checked if I needed to do anything at this point and was informed that I didn't need to. It would automatically cancel.
So on the 25th month I was surprised to see another Direct Debit come out, and rang up Best Buy to be told I was in a 3 year contract with the OPTION to cancel after 24 months but I had to ring up to do this. Basically the plan is worthless, and the Customer Service from everyone involved is dreadful, to the point I will now try and not use Best Buy ever again. Save your money and hassle and don't purchase.
Reviewed Jan. 10, 2016
Purchased a 70 inch sharp TV about 2.5 years ago from best buy along with 5 year protection plan. Began to have problems with it turning off and on periodically and flashing a code. Geek squad tried 2 times to fix with parts but it did not fix the issue. Since they did not have a spec for spec replacement TV I was issued a FULL credit for my old set of exactly what I paid and I turned around and purchased a 75 inch Sony TV with much newer specs. Although there were some delays in the shipping parts for the repair attempts, the process from 1st call to replacement was 3 weeks. I am usually not a big fan for protection plans, but this one saved me a bunch. I figured usually only pissed off people leave reviews, so I wanted to tell my story too.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2016
I came to Best Buy with my wife to purchase her Christmas gift. I specifically asked the representative (very heavy, long-haired guy) to provide me with a laptop in a box that was unopened. That is, brand new in the box. What I received was a box with a black Asus tape over the top (which I thought was sealed from the manufacturer). I then left the State to visit my wife's family in Toronto only to find out that what I was given was anything but a brand new, unopened box.
Clearly, this was the display model or something that was returned by a previous customer. I know this for a fact because the previous day I was told by another associate that there maybe be only a couple left. After charging it, based on the instructions, it appears that it may have some technical and software issues, hence the reason it was probably returned. The feeling I have from this experience is that Best Buy does not care about its customers and the only thing that matters is "the sale". Especially, since I had saved for so long for such a meaningful purchase.
Reviewed Jan. 9, 2016
It's my first time to buy a TV from Bestbuy.com. I selected the first available delivery date during checkout. On the day prior to the scheduled date, I received email and phone confirmation. Everything went smooth till this point. No show on the confirmed delivery day. No one called to explain or reschedule. I booked the next available delivery date on Bestbuy.com. I received email confirmation this time. Still no show and no one called. Then I booked it to a Sunday. Finally the delivery truck came on that Sunday. It looks to me that a confirmed Best Buy delivery date means they may or may not show up. Totally unacceptable.
Reviewed Jan. 8, 2016
Talked to manager about product paid for with cash but never received. Manager named Kay at store #240 location of Village Point Omaha, NE did not want to help us at all! Said there was nothing he could do, end of story! Told us to contact UPS and local post office, which we had, that Best Buy is not responsible, he was not going to help us in any way. I will not go back to that store! I paid for my product in cash and was told by a salesman it would BE ON MY DOORSTEP in three days. It never showed up! Manager Kay told me he wasn't responsible for what the salesmen tell customers, that date of arrival is only an estimate. I feel lied to by the salesman, and like the store does not care at all about me being a valued customer.
And since when is a manager not responsible for the people he is training to work at his store? This Kay has a huge ego, even an apology for his incompetent salesman with an offer to compensate me for my trouble would have been nice but he kept yelling at me that there was nothing he could do and that our conversation was over. He was also a very sarcastic person. He had the nerve to smart off to us with, "Well bring the product back and you can get a full refund." Bring it back, we don't have it, you smug jerk! He said "that's right so I can't help you." Best Buy doesn't want to help me. They are taking no responsibility for selling me a product and taking my money. So now I still have no product and Best Buy has washed their hands of us.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2016
I bought two Nikon cameras (D750) from Best Buy in Fairlawn, Ohio. Both cameras had dead pixels so I returned them. Now when I bought the first one and returned it I explained to them that it was defective and that they should return it to Nikon. Being that I had bought the last one in stock I wasn't able to exchange it so I asked for a refund.
I went back a week later to repurchase a Nikon D750. Got home, took some test shots, same issue as before so I returned the camera. I wouldn't be surprised if they resold me the defective camera that I initially returned. Frustrated with the quality control of the D750, I decided to buy a D810 ($3,000) camera and I asked them to price match Amazon, but they refused.
The sales rep said that since I returned the other cameras that he was told to never price match anything for me again. So I replied back by saying "If you spent $2k on a camera that wasn't functioning properly, you would've returned it too!" You expect me to keep it? There was no way that I was about to spend another penny in Best Buy. I turned around and walked out the store.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2016
I purchased a refurbished Dell laptop from Best Buy. The laptop battery was dead and only holds a 15 minute charge. The system keeps asking me to enter a key for Microsoft windows. I call Dell, "sorry we can't help you take it back to where you bought it, they should be able to verify the purchase and enter a new key." I make a appointment, drive 17 miles and was told "you had 30 days to enter the key." Hugh? No one told me anything about entering a key. Now they want a $100.00 to investigate and enter a valid key. Crooks, thieves and bad customer service - never again. I will never buy a battery for a watch at Best Buy and only recommend to my enemies. Con artist - "bring it in, we will look at it for you and fix the problem, for $100" and 1 month old? Heck NO... Welcome to Micro Center: Detroit/Madison Heights, Michigan for better prices and customer service.
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2016
Recently I bought a tablet for my wife and and took advantage of the 0 interest for 6 months. After 2 months I had not received a statement and called to inquire why. They stated that I had signed up for email statements and that I never paid on the account, thus breaking their rule of the 0 interest. Of which the interest was now over 25%, charging my card on a balance of $189 a $47.54 interest charge. I called and like before they could care less. I had an 820 credit score and have never been late on anything and now it's on my score, as a late payment of which I called it to their attention. I'll never do business with Best Buy again, and have still never received a statement by email of which they said I signed up for.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2016
Nov 10, 2015 I went to the store in Jersey City NJ to purchase PC. The Manager asked me if I want to apply for store credit while they get you the PC. I got the approval. After 2 hours waiting another employee came to me said, "we cannot find the PC in the truck. We about to close, come tomorrow." I asked for the Computer section's manager was helping me before. She said that he's busy. "Can I have his name?" She refused even giving me his name. On Nov 11, 2015 I purchased all in one PC online. A week later they have same PC on sale. I went to the store to get the price match.
They should give me 10% in points if I applied for store credit card which I did. Until now over 2 month ago did not get it. Spoke with Best Buy corporate supervisor (Mary) on December 5, 2015. She said I have to wait 7-10 business days. From December 28, 2015 to today I spoke with Lilian and Lisa also supervisors, Nicky, Jamauria, Anthony and Shannon without any solution.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2016
I never really go as far to write a poor review but after I received such poor service at multiple locations I've had enough. December 21 a friend and I were Christmas shopping, he had purchased a phantom 3 standard. They had price matched an online offer for $599+a free carrying case. They did not have a case in stock so offered an extra battery (which had the same retail price as the case). Later that day I decided I was going to purchase one to help grow my DJ business.
I went to the same Best Buy and ended up dealing with the general manager. I had provided a copy of the receipt from the previous day's purchase, he stated he could not price match a previous sale. He also stated that the price online is a "third party" dealer and he would not price match it, and the deal that the previous manager should not have been approved either. I asked him to explain to me what constitutes a third party and all the sudden he had a call and I never saw him again. After 30 minutes of being given the runaround by a sales associate I had left.
Today I had found that on Amazon the phantom 3 quadcopter was $599 with an extra battery $642. This product was being sold by Amazon. So I had called the Best Buy closest to where I work (different to than original) talked to an associate told him the exact ad, and asked him if it qualified for the price match before I drove all the way there. He assured me that it did. I told him I was on my way and would be there in approx 20 min.
I drive out there, ask for the same associate I had spoken to on the phone. They stated he was gone for the day. I gave them the entire run down and showed them the ad. At this time they told me they would not honor the price match like I was told on the phone. Visibly frustrated I was told there was nothing they could do and I should just order it online it would be easier. I will never shop at Best Buy again. I have never been treated so poorly for wanting to spend hundreds of dollars. This is why online retailers are flourishing and box stores are going by the way side.
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2016
I purchased a $40 Xbox One Controller from them on eBay, and due to the fact that it was the X'mas season, I gave them 2 weeks longer than expected for it to be delivered. However 2 weeks had passed (after the expected delivery date) and nothing... So I contacted them asking what the deal was. Turns out they didn't enter the address correctly. I live on a military base and so part of my address includes a battalion name. Without the battalion name on it, the package won't arrive and is set to be returned to sender. I asked "Best" Buy for a refund and they simply replied with, "UPS tracker says the package was delivered." Yes, it was delivered, but it wasn't to me, and as protocol states, it should've been returned. They basically ignored me and continued to say, "UPS says it's been delivered."
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2016
Best Buy would like for you to think they price match. They say they price match Amazon.com. What they should say is from Amazon/plus shipped by Amazon. They don't price match from Amazon.com. They really only price match for Amazon itself. What a waste of time! Amazon is just the better way to shop -- takes less time, prices ALL over Amazon.com is way better, better return policy than crappy 14 days with Best Buy, and you don't have to walk around shopping with those overbearing sales people (the ones who take every step with you while nonstop talking about everything you look at). Best Buy price match is a joke!
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2016
We had looked at an offer online for cell phone service from Sprint which was really good. Went into Best Buy to get more information and was told by an associate that we could do a 2-year contract for the price we had seen online. The associate even called her Sprint rep to verify this information. We made 3 trips to Best Buy and spent almost 2 hours questioning the ins and outs of this deal, but on our third trip in we were told we couldn't do it. The manager was extremely rude, even interrupting our conversation with the sales associate to inquire about something the sales rep had purchased at Dick's Sporting Goods. I could not believe the audacity of the man, and then learned that he was the manager. Really feel that nobody knows anything about the services that they offer as far as cell phones are concerned. Take your business elsewhere where you can find someone who is at least knowledgeable about the products.
Reviewed Jan. 3, 2016
I was trying to change my cell phone service which was a corporate account to a consumer account AT&T at Best Buy and wanted to keep my company phone number. The company I worked for gave me all necessary paperwork to do so. When the Best Buy customer service rep asked for a SS# I explained this was a corporate account and it had a tax ID # to use. She and her supervisor assured me nothing but a SS# would work. I even got my company's IT personnel and rep from old cell service on a conference call but couldn't convince Best Buy's rep.
After more than an hour of my time plus as much wasted time of other people involved I convinced her to enter the tax ID#, and lo and behold, after 5 mins I had service on my new phone. My problem with Best Buy's reps is all this time they never once tried to go above the floor supervisor to try and help. I basically had to solve their issue to buy a product from them. Don't get my intentions wrong, these people seemed to be knowledgeable, they just couldn't or wouldn't try and think outside the box. Meaning, a SS# has 9 digits and so does a tax ID.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2016
I bought for a refrigerator on Dec. 21st and I was told they would call me the next day to schedule delivery and they never called. After a couple days I called them. They gave me a delivery date of 12/29. Because I had to throw out all of the food I bought for Christmas, I asked if they could possibly deliver it sooner. Again, I was told I would be called back... And again that didn't happen. So I just came to grips with the fact that I won't have it until the 29th. I called on the 28th and they told me it was not scheduled for delivery at all. The delivery was on hold for payment (which I paid for on the 21st).
I go to the store and wait nearly an hour to speak to a manager, just for them to say "I'm sorry, we will schedule it today and you can have it New Year's Eve." At this point, I've been living out of a cooler and buying ice every day to keep the necessities. When I told the appliance manager Mike that I couldn't wait that long, he said that was the best he could do. I canceled the order, went to Lowe's and got my fridge before 10am the next morning. I should have gone to Lowe's first and I wouldn't have had to throw away $200 worth of groceries!
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2016
They advertised a 10% discount on a TV; $25.00 on $250.00. When one is dealing with this outfit, be sure to read the fine print, if there is any. OK; the 10% is a 25.00 reward certificate. OK, good enough. Try to spend it: the purchase must equal or exceed $25.00. This is sneaky, deceitful, dishonest--I guess these are Best Buy hallmarks.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015
I bought a MacBook Air for my daughter for Christmas a couple of weeks ago through the Amex Rewards program. They took my money, sent me an email confirming the order, told me it would ship soon, and then unbeknownst to me, they cancelled my order. I just found out today because I tried to track it. They kept the money. I will need to go through Amex and deny payment. They blocked me from their forum because they didn't like what I had to say. They said they can cancel an order at any time for any reason. In my case, I had purchased 2 MacBook Air on sale from them and they only wanted to sell me one. I was supposed to pay the regular price for the second one. They never mentioned that anywhere though. They just cancelled the order, never said anything, and never refunded the money. I will NEVER go there again!!!!
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015
Bait and switch or lack of integrity? Got a gift card that supposedly could be used online and the information with it and on says nothing about not being able to use it online. Here is the catch - you cannot use it for any "marketplace" purchase - which is a huge amount of items for sale on the Best Buy website. Here is what it means -- when it says "marketplace" - you cannot use either rewards or gift card. I am going to refrain from all purchases at a place that encourages you to give gift cards and then does not honor them when you want to purchase. Bait and switch fraud is what it is!!
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015
On August 30, 2015, I purchased a Samsung electric range from Best Buy. I was cautious about buying a glass top range as they are, in my opinion, rather delicate. However, various features of the range appealed to me. I thoroughly read the manual and began using the range. In early December 2015, I noticed that the rings on the stove were beginning to rise and peel. The rings define the burner size. I went to Best Buy and was told that it wasn't their problem and that I should contact Samsung. I contacted Samsung and after several long waits on the phone, I was advised that this is a cosmetic problem and not covered by warranty. I feel it shouldn't be my problem either. I have religiously followed the manual cleaning instructions and properly maintained the unit, which is only 6 months old. In addition, I seldom cook on this unit.
After paying over $1,700 for a range, I'm left with an unsightly and perhaps dangerous unit. Neither company would even consider having someone come and look at the unit. They didn't even ask for a photo of the rings. My concerns were dismissed by both Best Buy and Samsung. This has been a painful lesson for me. I will never again patronize Best Buy or Samsung. Beware of these two companies. I'm convinced that Samsung sold me a defective unit. It looked fine when installed but within 6 months the rings are peeling. Is this a common problem with glass top ranges. Beware of these products. The model in question is NE59J7850W5. In addition, all documentation must be forwarded by fax or email. This can be difficult for consumers without a smart phone or tablet. There's no street address to mail receipts, etc. #realbadbuy1
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015
There was an advertisement for a Black Friday deal, trade in your old phone and get a samsung galaxy 6 for $1, I received the phone and they explained my bill with Verizon would go up $4 a month, after the 14 day return period I received my next phone bill and it went up $24 a month. After going back to Best Buy and Verizon, both companies pointed the finger at the other and neither company owned up to false advertisement! I will have Sprint buy out my contract and not do business with either company!
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015
I'm writing to complain about your choice of carrier for this product. I ordered it along with two other items for Christmas for my son. The other items arrived December 22. This item is still in transit although it was promised for December 22 also. I spoke with Best Buy customer service and expressed my dissatisfaction and was on the phone for 45 minutes. I was promised a followup phone call by supervisor Ashley. Guess what? No reply and my son still does not have his Christmas gift. I will no longer do business with Best Buy.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2015
Went to Best Buy in Valley Stream NY with my daughter to get an iPhone screen repaired. Geek Squad said we needed to make an appointment. Came back 5 minutes before the appointment as requested and waited on line for 45 minutes. When it was our turn for service, we were told they do not repair phones. Why did we need to make an appointment if they don't perform the service we requested? I will avoid Best Buy in the future.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2015
Hi I ordered DSLR camera and kit online on the best buy website. The transaction was complete and they took the money. But today they send us mail saying your billing address doesn't match with paypal address. I call paypal. They said everything is same from 8 years the time with them. I also confirmed address. I gave best buy is matching with paypal. I think sometime they don't have enough inventory but they put it online for sale, people order and they take money and then they send cancellation which is a clear fraud.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2015
I received the Vanilla Visa Prepaid card for Christmas but now I found out that Best Buy can't accept it because they can't verify my information. The card was activated at Shopper's Drug Mart but you can't enter any of your personal information so that you can't use it for purchases online. The cards are for "electronic use only" so you can't even use it in a brick & mortar store! What a waste of money. You also pay 5.95% to activate a card.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2015
We have been contacting Best Buy from earlier this afternoon trying to find a resolution to the damaged TV we bought last night but only got frustrated answered from their employees. We bought a Samsung 55" 4k TV from local Best Buy store (#1767) in Charlotte, NC last night at 8:49 PM. When we got home and took the TV out of its box, we found a cracked screen, it is at the bottom of the screen and at first we thought it is the plastic wrap but then I realized there is no plastic wrap on top of the screen, so obviously it is a crack.
I brought the TV back right after I got off work today around 3 PM and wanted an exchange. But the store manager said they could not offer an exchange because it was inspected by their inspector before we left the store last night. BUT as we remembered, the inspector opened the TV box but did not even take the wrapping paper off to inspect the TV. It was nearly close time last night, it took him less than 10 seconds to look at the TV, besides, we were not asked to inspect the TV ourselves. The crack is at the bottom of the screen, the inspector did not see it and let us take it home. When I took the TV back this afternoon, the internal crack already spreads to the top.
The store manager said they could only offer a $599 credit back to us and we have to pay over $300 for the damage. We trusted the inspector and the store so we thought it is a good TV, even after we found the cracked screen last night, we did not take pictures as evidence because we trusted the store would take it back. We did not expect the store staff would question us, use our trustfulness against us and let us take the responsibility for their fault.
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2015
Waited 11 days for washer dryer install after purchasing, after purchase, we learned there was discrepancy with delivery date vs install date. We got an email confirmation that stated install date was 4 days after delivery date. When they finally came, they were not prepared for propane conversion which we explicitly stated was needed during time of sale, and could not switch door orientation. The vent kit it came with did not contain all pieces. So install was useless and we're waiting another week to wash our clothes, maybe longer. No special breaks or sales on price of these units either.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2015
Worst experience in my life at my local Best Buy (Gainesville FL, Archer Road location). I wanted to open few AT&T lines and use the promotion that Best Buy was advertising at the moment. I waited over 30 minutes. After waiting, I explained that I would like to open new AT&T lines and create a new account. They run a hard credit check and I was told that I am approved to open a new line. I even saw that with my own eyes.
After a while, the associate wanted to talk with his manager. Then he came back and told that they cannot continue with the new line activation at all. So they run the credit check, I got approved and then they stopped the activation process. This is really bad because this lowered my credit score. They should have not run credit check before telling me this. They just turned me away without any real reason. I even talked with the manager and he said that he does not need to give any reason why they cannot continue the new line activation. His behavior was not professional at all. He tried to offer 50% discount from their overpriced accessories, which I did not want. Stay away from this Best Buy. They do not honor their own promotions.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2015
I ordered a $20 Steam gift card on 12/15/15 with 2 day expedited shipping. No notifications or anything warning me that it might be lost in transit but I keep track especially for Christmas presents. Christmas came and went and I never received the card so after several emails and phone calls (even the robot customer service agent seemed to have an attitude - lol) I asked for a refund but was informed I would have to wait for the investigation? Over a $20 gift card... Can't they track those to see if they are used and again, seriously, a $20 is really worth an investigation? The customer service is horrible. I promise not to purchase from Best Buy again and I will be spreading the message.
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2015
Cheating protection plan! When we buy they will say "protection plan cover everything". Cheating! Worst customer service. Last year I bought a sharp tv LC-60LE644u from this store, and last month I bought a BOSE speaker from Bose. I have tried to connect the Bose speaker with the Sharp tv, it was not working and I called Bose. They tried then they said "nothing wrong with the speaker, call sharp and find out". Then I called Sharp, spend another hour, finally they said "the optimal cable slot is not working in that particular sharp LC-60LE644U model."
I got two years protection plan from Best Buy, then I called Best Buy, explained them all the stories. They said they cannot do anything except sent the tv for repair and it's going to take 20 working days. I said "my kids want to watch the tv. I need the tv." They said they are going to make repair schedule, then transferred me to the repair department. Again repair department. They said there will be charge for the repairs, then I have to argue with them for the 2 years protection plan. Finally after three brief hold they agreed to do the repair schedule. I am on the phone with the brief hold. First and worst experience with Best Buy 2 year protection plan and the worst customer service.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2015
I ordered a new tv online through the Corporate Perks website, to be paid for with points I've saved up for 2 years. First, Best Buy changed my shipping address to my default address (my job), and never called me before delivery, or when they tried to deliver it. Meanwhile, I waited all day since no one ever let me know what time they were coming. I then spent all day Christmas Eve from 7am until 2pm either on hold, or waiting on a call back to fix the issue.
They changed my order from delivery to pick up, and their system automatically refunded my money back to me, and tried to charge my card again. Since I didn't have the money to pay for this twice, my card was declined. I had to wait 3 days for the money to show up in my account to try again. Then, they had me drive 27 miles away to pick up the tv, and the place was CLOSED!!! I then spend hrs on the phone trying to get this fixed, giving them every detail. The lady, Barbara, did it again! She changed the pick up location to a store I had to fight her on to admit they had it in stock, and she refunded my money again!
Now I have to wait yet again for the money to come back on my card, all to try again. If the tv wasn't literally $400 higher everywhere else, I wouldn't waste my time anymore. This was supposed to be the BIG Christmas present for my husband, with my son getting his big gift (our old tv and the xbox 360 in his room), but we got nothing but a headache, wasted gas/miles on my car/missed church for this.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2015
We bought a TV last week for full price. When they delivered it, the box was clearly opened and the delivery guys did not even bother to set it up for us to make sure the TV was ok. I called the store and spoke the manager Raphael. I informed him they delivered an opened box TV and I'll be happy to send him pictures to prove it. He claimed the warehouse never sent opened box items and was not at all interested in seeing the pictures as proof. He then casually took my phone and said he would look into the matter and get back to me. I did not hear back from him after a few days, then when I called the store back they always told me he was with a customer. They took my call back number, yet he never calls back.
I feel this company is somehow scamming customer to charge us full price for the TV, and yet delivered an opened box item. I checked their site and they indeed advertised an opened box item online for $526.99 while they charged us full price of $589.99. I am very disappointed with this company that they so blatantly scamming people in such manner. I now have to work with my credit card company to resolve this issue. I will never buy anything from this store again. I noticed another customer who posted another negative experience with the same manage Raphael at this very location. I would warn anyone potential customers who plan to buy any electronic items from this location, let alone having to deal with Raphael. Too bad Yelp does not allow people to give negative rating - I certainly would give them a NEGATIVE one.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2015
So I bought FOUR MJS 7" tablets from Best Buy online for my four children's xmas presents. Programmed them only to find that none would download any games. We went through Geek Squad and Google only to be told that it's a manufacturer malfunction, to be returned. So we tried to call MJS only to be told they're out of business all of sudden. So called Best Buy only to be hung up on. Finally drove one hour to the closest store to get a refund. After paying a extra hundred bucks to order better products from Walmart and thirty dollars in gas, to see my four kids' faces on xmas was priceless, how happy they was. To see the tears today two days after receiving them is got my blood boiling!
So Best Buy I swear on everything I love, you will never receive a red cent from me or any of my family. You should be sued!!! I understand they're not the company who made these items, but they are the ones who have to stand by a company who went belly-up. To be hung up on by corporate and to be told I have to wait four to five business days to receive my refund is a joke. I'm a single parent of four kids and barely get by as is. So disappointing. I give you 0 stars. BBY01.
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2015
I would like to preface this by saying that Best Buy's reputation for bad customer service precedes itself. When I was looking to buy a washer and dryer, 2 people warned me not to buy from Best Buy because they had had terrible issues with their appliance delivery, which they had bought from Best Buy. For that reason, I decided to order my washer and dryer from Pacific Appliances website. Unfortunately, at the last moment, after going through the whole process, I found out Best Buy ran their website - but by that time I was so exhausted, I decided to take a chance. What a mistake!
I placed the order during Thanksgiving and scheduled delivery for Saturday of Christmas weekend because that was the only time someone could be at home to wait for it. My husband and I are busy working professionals with 2 kids, and we work on weekends, which makes it very hard for us to sit at home and wait for deliveries. We scheduled a lot of things around this and couldn't wait to replace our old washer and dryer. On Friday we got a call saying the delivery window was Saturday 1 to 3 pm, and at 1:30 pm on Saturday someone from Best Buy called and said he was going to be there within 30-40 minutes. By 4 pm, when no one showed up, I started calling Best Buy. I spend a total of 50 minutes on the phone with employees and their supervisor. They said that the delivery person had said that he had come to our house, knocked on the door, no one answered and they left a voicemail on my husband's phone saying no one was at home.
This was just a blatant lie! Imagine my utter shock when not only did they screw up the delivery, but they also had guts to claim they came to my house, when they did NOT. We had 3 adults waiting on the first floor of the house for 3 hrs, and there was no doorbell ring, no knock, and no calls or voicemails on either mine or my husband's phone. Furthermore, they claimed that they now were out of range of our house and would not be able to rectify this, even though this was only 4 pm. Supervisor said they were now in an area which was only 20 minutes from our house! Even though he acknowledged that he was the supervisor and he didn't want his customers to have such bad experience, there was nothing he could do about this.
You know what, mistakes happen, and when you don't want customers to have a bad experience, you rectify your mistakes, even if it means staying at work late. These guys were 20 minutes from my house, and all they needed to do was drive over and deliver the washer and dryer. Even if it happened later that day, that would have been fine, but it was their fault, they were not far away, and they should have come back. I was certainly not going to cancel my work and reschedule everything again because of incompetence and rudeness of their delivery employees. I plan to call Visa to open a claim to dispute this and cancel this order. I have never been lied to, nor treated in this way by any company. This is insulting and unacceptable. DO NOT BUY FROM BEST BUY!!!
Reviewed Dec. 27, 2015
When I went to Best Buy to pick up my son's Apple Watch, it took 6 hours for them just to say it was not there. I had to go to another store, waited 6 hours and they did not have so I would of ordered it from Amazon instead.
Reviewed Dec. 26, 2015
I agree with all the reviews I read but I can say one good thing about them. I bought a new double oven stove and when I bought it I told them they needed to connect it when they brought it out. They told me for them to connect it I had to buy all new connecting parts from them. That I could not use the parts of the old stove. So I bought what they said I needed. When they got here they sit in the middle of the kitchen and started to leave. I ask them were they going to connect it and they told me no. That they could not connect it. I call the store and ask for the manager. I explain that I was told in order for them to connect the stove I had to buy new connecting parts from them. He told me that they gave me the wrong information. That it would cost another 150.00 if I wanted them to connect it and that he didn't know when they could get it done.
After talking with him a few minutes he told me to get it connected and they would pay the bill, so I did and he did give my money back to me. That is about the only good thing I can say about Best Buy. I have bought a lot from Best Buy over the years and the only reason I still use them is because I check prices on what I buy and if they are cheaper I will use them. It's not because of their services because that department is liking. If you are new to Best Buy, beware!!! You will have issues...
Reviewed Dec. 25, 2015
I bought my phone through BB because their protection plan, with no deductibles, provided a much better value than that of the carrier. About a year later my screen got shattered after I dropped my phone. BB replaced it without a problem and I could use my phone until the replacement phone arrived. But the replacement phone had bad pixels in it. So again I went to BB and they replaced it. Then a few months later I noticed the (second) replacement phone would restart itself about once a day. Since I had it encrypted, it would not really come online until I realized that and entered the password. So I went to BB the third time and they replaced it again. By then my two years agreement ended and I bought a new phone. But I gave that replacement phone to a younger relative and so far did not hear any complaints. Unfortunately I believe BB started adding deductibles to their protection plans as well.
Reviewed Dec. 24, 2015
I ordered an item online from our local Best Buy's Store Pickup, and received the order number. When I arrived to pick up the item I was told that the item was no longer available, and "oh by the way - the money was already taken out of your account." Not only was this two days before Christmas, but both me and my wife had been saving up to buy this present for our daughter and now we did not have the funds to just go somewhere else and buy something else. Additionally, I was told by the employees that they couldn't refund the money and they couldn't exchange the item for something else in the store. The only option is to ship it to my house, which should get here mid-January. Of course this doesn't make sense so I called customer service, only to be disconnected after waiting on hold for over an hour.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2015
WORST RADIO INSTALL I had ever seen. Radio did not set flush with dashboard missing screws and non-tightened side plates. The whole radio wobbled when you used the touch screen. Went to another company and they showed me the side screws were not even tightened and the whole radio moves. Also missing 4 additional screws needed to secure radio to dashboard. Radio was factory upgrade I bought online -- Steer clear from these installers. They do not know what they are doing!!! -- I was ripped off for $130.00.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2015
The computer has in for repairs nine times over the year. Best Buy did not send it out to the manufacturer as I was told. The last, it was in 10 days after the warranty and purchased geek squad protection expired. The computer is crashed and not recommended for repairs by the geek squad. My business has taken large financial and lost productivity due to this Lenovo computer. Best Buy washed their hands off me and said it's a manufacturer problem. Lenovo says its Best Buy problem because they are a third party seller.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2015
As Christmas is approaching, my wife and I decide that this year we will purchase a 4K TV for our room as gift to each other. We headed over to Best Buy in search to get a new phone cover for my wife's iPhone and while we were there we saw a 4K Vizio discounted due to a customer return. Well, I'm not big buying TV like this but the box mentioned it was Geek Squad approved. So my wife and I decide we would purchase it and give it a try even though we weren't too big on Vizio 4K. While checking out I mentioned to the associate that the price wasn't showing the discounted price sign showed and he went on to mentioned to me a made up comment saying the discounted price was already added and while saying it he must have realized that his math was wrong and started saying some other number that just didn't makes sense. So he went and looked at the sign and came back saying his manager would honor the price discount.
While look at TV I ask another associate earlier what was the return policy on this kind of TV in case we don't like it and he mentioned to ask at check out which we did. The associate at the counter said January 2016. He later went on to ask me if I wanted to sign up for their rewards program which personally I thought since we spend a lot on electronics and looking to get a laptop in the future why not. All was fine and we went home, setup the TV and really didn't like because it had this fog look that wasn't appealing and decide we would take it back. The next morning I'm going through my emails and received one from Best Buy saying I need to confirm my email address for their rewards program so did the steps needed and what happen next I have to be honest I started to realize smart phones have too much information. My phone was used on the rewards program which triggered a spam that caused 40 calls and text from numbers I didn't know.
After working with my carrier, the email from Best Buy caused the spam and the only thing we could do was change my number to stop it. Thanks Best Buy. 3 days before Christmas I had to change my number, who knows maybe all those contact I had in my phone can reach out to me through Facebook and LinkedIn to wish me a Merry Christmas. So I took the TV back later that night to the store I bought it at in Bellevue WA to return it. While at the customer service counter I told the associate that nothing was wrong with TV but my wife didn't like. I ask him since this was a debt purchase can I receive cash back because it take too long for Best Buy to put it back in my account. The associate goes on say the following to a guy that just got his phone number put into spam and already feels violated that Best Buy doesn't give cash back because it could be identity theft. WTF, are you serious?
I told the guy how can be identity theft when I'm showing you the receipt, debit card and my driver's licenses. He stumbles with his words and went to talk another associates which is a couple of feet away and those ding bats thought I couldn't hear them when the other guy saying just try to convince him we can't give cash. So once he returns I ask to speak to the manager which he did get me. The manager comes up I ask him if I can receive cash instead of it going back on bank card which will take too long. Now here comes the moment that I should have realized no matter what I say he is going to fill me with a line of BS, he goes on to tell me that Best Buy doesn't have that amount of cash ($500) so all he can do is put it back on my card. I told the reason why I want cash is it takes forever to get the money back on the account and Christmas is only a couple of days away. He goes on to say that not Best Buy is my bank fault.
Really? So how come Target can do it instantly and Best Buy can't? Does Target have an inside with my Credit Union that Best Buy doesn't have? So thanks Best Buy. You have made this Christmas great. You have caused me to change my number and you are now holding $500 of my money. I don't think I will be returning to buy a laptop or anything else in the future.
Reviewed Dec. 22, 2015
Seem to be running (IMO) a bait and switch, or just plain false (again IMO) ads. When searching for iPad mini online, New iPad mini Gold 64 GB for $399, but no shipping, store pick up only. When I put in zip codes from west (CA) to east coast (MD) there's never any available "within 250 miles." I should have just asked for a unicorn.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2015
Not a Merry Christmas for my wife. I purchased a Nikon camera from Best Buy's online store. There was an option to either have it shipped or pick it up at a store location. I chose to pick it up at a store location. I was told I would receive an email confirming that I could pick it up at the designated store location. When I received the email stating I could pick up the camera it gave me the option of changing my pick-up location. I changed the location to a store closer to my home. When I did so I never received an email stating that I could pick up the camera at the newly designated location. I assumed I could just go to the new location and pick up the camera due to the fact that I had the other email stating that I had paid and I could pick it up. NO this was not the case.
The new location said that I needed to receive an email stating that I could pick it up at the new location or they could not give me the camera that I had paid for until I had received the email. In addition they said I could not cancel the order until I received said confirmation email. I am currently without the camera, the money I paid for the camera and an email authorizing me to pick-up the camera I have already paid for. I have called Best Buy's Customer Service but the only thing they could tell me was that the sending of emails was automated and there was nothing they could do to send it. I am running out of days until Christmas and running out of money to buy something else. Thank you Best Buy. Another horrible experience with Best Buy. I guess you could say "First time - shame on them, second time - shame on me. Third and fourth time - I'm just being outright stupid."
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2015
What you have done is a complete fraud. I ordered a Surface Pro 4 which you stated would be delivered by 12/23/15. Along with that, I ordered accessories. An hour later, I get a notice that the Surface Pro 4 won't be delivered until January 18. I cancelled the order for the Surface Pro, but your customer service tells me they can't cancel the $500 plus of accessories. This, after my first call to your customer service department assured me the entire order would be cancelled and I would get an email to that effect. When that did not happen, I called back and was told the order could not be cancelled. I want this entire order cancelled and my credit card not billed for this transaction. I will reject the shipment and notify my credit card company to reverse this transaction. Horrible customer service and basically a bait-and-switch sales approach.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2015
I just bought appliances from Best Buy and that was the mistake of my life. There are so many issues with them. 1. Whatever appliances are bought, Best Buy is delivering something different. 2. Installers are big pain to deal with, they came two times already and they went away giving some or other reason not to install the product. 3. Managers are not at all helpful, very frustrating experience.
This was the first time I ever bought appliances from Best Buy, I always buy them either from Sears or Home Depot. My advice to others - better pay more money to other companies rather than buying from Best Buy. At least your appliances will arrive on time and get installed properly. It has been a month since I am waiting for my appliances to be installed but no use.
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2015
I walked in the Evansville Best Buy & was totally ignored by three different workers. I continued looking at streaming devices waiting for someone to approach me. I finally went up to a employee & asked "could I get some help please." He was walking towards the register, he picked up his bottle of water & before answering me took a drink. And replied "with what?" I said streaming devices. He turns around without saying a word & began to walk. I walked to the area where I was looking at the devices but he walked to a different area. He then says "they're right here." I didn't say a word but went to the next aisle where he was. He appeared to be annoyed. But he does say "what do you need to know?" I asked which is the best device? He replied Roku.
I stated I had researched online & read their customer service was awful (just like the service he was providing), he then replies "then Apple TV." He never explained any other devices. Poor salesmanship! I asked is there any equipment I need to purchase in addition to buy the item. He replies no. I said thank you, he walks away. He didn't say another word. I will not shop at Best Buy again. They're not friendly & they ignore you. This particular guy needs some serious training in customer service. I should've asked him his name. He is a tall white male with long black hair that was pulled back in a braided ponytail. What an **!! He needs to be retrained or fired!!! Seriously considering calling the store tomorrow & report him to management!!
Reviewed Dec. 18, 2015
Ordered two Iphone Watches to be delivered to store to save shipping costs (two weeks before Christmas). Received an email saying 1 watch was ready for pick up. Received another email about 10 minutes later saying the same thing. Wasn't sure if both watches were ready for pick up or if duplicate emails were sent so called the store. Waited 12 minutes. Finally transferred to a person who said, "Best Buy, Lancaster. Please hold". After another 15 minutes I hung up and drove to the store. Spoke to manager who said "Corporate policy is to leave people waiting on the phone when there are customers in the store". Dumbest policy ever. Will purchase from Amazon.com before ever bothering with Best Buy again. Best Buy is second only to Verizon Residential Customer Service as far as phone calls.
Reviewed Dec. 17, 2015
***Buyers Beware Notice*** I purchased a TV on the no interest contract and thought is great deal. Well, I messed up and did not keep track of the dates and it cost me over $1,800. Yes, that is $1,800 in interest. Best Buy does not notify that you that the date in getting near with the interest. One 12-16-15, I went into Best Buy to make a payment and purchase. The gal at the desk tells me my payment is $117, due my displays my balance. I respond that my balance should only be around $150 and think that fraudulent charges have been made to my account.
Upon calling the credit department, they notify me I passed my time limit expired on 11-22-15 and over $1,800 was charged to my account. As I stated, I messed up and did not realize the enormous consequences, which cost me a lot... $1,800. However, I think Best Buy should take some effort to notify the customer that the free interest period is about to expire. Due to this circumstance, I will never buy at Best Buy again and make every effort to possible for others to be aware of this happening to them and discourage using Best Buy.
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2015
I visited a Best Buy store, and because the cashier was busy talking to her co-worker, she neglected to deactivate the security device on my purchase. While I walked out the door -- along with 3 other people, the security alarm went off but I did not hear it. I was tackled by a security person on the parking lot and roughed up a bit, but still cooperated. I was treated like a common criminal, and requested the police be called (they refused). I was eventually let go, but no apology.
So I wrote a letter to Best Buy's corporate offices; and in return I got a letter telling me that "people like me" cost Best Buy a significant amount of money. And I wondered -- how? How does paying for an item "cost them money?" So I wrote back asking why and how and received no response. Send 2 more letters to them, and still no reply. While I understand that the security guy was doing his job (although extremely over-anxious), the response from Best Buy was insulting, and their lack of reply shows me their contempt for paying customers.
Reviewed Dec. 14, 2015
I purchased a Logitech G710 Mechanical Keyboard on November 26th. It was never delivered to me. I had to look up the information myself. They sent the box to the wrong address, and will not send me the item. Customer Service said they no longer have the item in stock, yet there is a box in transit to them with my item in it. They refunded my purchase, all it cost was 35 minutes of my time, and my family member not getting their gift for Xmas. I got the price of the item refunded, but I still got to pay for shipping. Never using Best Buy ever again.
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2015
So I had this pre-order that I made 1.5 years ago. When the game finally came out they didn't ship it. After a week I asked customer support what the hell was going on and they told me my credit card had been rejected. Thing is, my order was linked to my Paypal account which already had the required funds in it. So I tried changing the payment method (like they asked me to do) but the error code 0183 kept appearing. I contacted CS and got told that I couldn't change my payment because the order was already in shipment process, HERE AGAIN ANOTHER LIE because the order wasn't shipped nor was my Paypal charged. And now their auto-cancel order kicked in and my order got deleted from their system. Way to go Best Buy. So all in all, their online ordering system is extremely buggy. Their customer service sucks and don't even know what they are doing and they just lost yet another customer. Congratulations for being a ** company.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2015
I called Best Buy because I have been waiting for a product I had ordered and it hasn't moved from the place it has been at for the past 10 days. After waiting for 15 minutes on hold, someone finally picked up. During the first 5 minutes of talking to the CS representative, they told me that I need to contact the post office. When I had contacted the post office three days ago, they told me to contact the seller (aka Best Buy). After mentioning that, the call was dropped on their end. I called again within a minute and was immediately talking to another CS rep. This person told me my package must have been lost in the mail and then hung up on me. There was no goodbye or any alternative to the solution, she just hung up.
I called back again and mentioned what had happened, a dropped call and someone hanging up on me. I then said I just wanted to figure out where my package was. The woman on the other line was silent. She didn't say anything. I said hello three times and still nothing. Next, she hung up. Again no goodbye or solution or answer to my problem. I called back a third time, after saying what my issue was I was just put on hold (no hold on no I'll be right back) and I was put through the prompt that plays music and tells you a CS rep will be with you in about fifteen minutes which is ridiculous because I just waited 15 minutes for the first rep to pick up. Finally, someone answered and this woman was actually helping me. She was answering my questions and providing a solution when in the middle of a sentence the other line started beeping and then it said 'call ended'. I never received a call back.
The last woman who was supposed to be re-sending out my package never sent a confirmation email and there was no update to my original order. I am very dissatisfied with the service I had received and I will not be purchasing from Best Buy again. I have been waiting for this product to arrive for two weeks only to have it stuck at the same place for the last week. While I understand that shipping is busy this time of year, the estimated delivery date has been December 7th and it still hasn't changed. It's now December 11th and the mail was already here.
If the product was lost in the mail, it doesn't matter because CS hasn't helped me locate it or give me an alternative or a refund. There has been no contact from them outside of me repeatedly calling waiting for an operator who won't hang up on me and actually answer my questions. Do not purchase from Best Buy and if you do, purchase in-store because if you need to contact them for any reason, it's going to be stressful just trying to get someone to answer you.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2015
I have yet to resolve my problem. After countless calls, being hung up on, waiting for over an hour altogether. Enough with this janky customer service. What a joke! I am in my twenties and will come in and teach 99% of those so called workers a thing or two on how a paying customer should be treated. Or any customer service. I am over it. I just will not give you my business anymore. Even though this year alone I have spent over $10,000 with you guys. Everything you guys sell especially sale items, my family and I take advantage of.
Oh yeah NAYDEN you are one lazy employee. Slow, beats around the bush and picks battles over the phone! No thanks Best Buy! After I asked to speak with her superior she says ok after playing dumb. So I wait about ten minutes and hangs up on me. Typical like I previously stated. The only one who could speak clearly to me was the young man who spoke Spanish. I actually did better and got further with him. I wish I got his name... Gracias! So now I still need to figure out what's going on with my printers since they are now "Out of Stock." Before I could finish I get a email from Pedram ** stating they cancelled the order. See what I mean they only work when their ass is on the line. Goodbye Best Buy. We look forward to the company that comes and takes over.
Reviewed Dec. 10, 2015
Fraudulently charged interest and late fees - I was told that if I paid for my product using a Best Buy Credit Card I would have interest free payments for 1 month. I was not only charged interest and late fees on that interest.
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2015
Long story short, 1st delivery of the Samsung Showcase fridge resulted in banged up door trims on my new house. Refused delivery due to the damaged also done on the fridge door panel. Called the Lake Forest, CA store which I bought the fridge from and got rude customer service rep basically telling me there is nothing they can do. Called the 2nd time and asked for a manager and was then escalated to the escalation team. Then, 2nd delivery came and this time they banged my front door while moving the old fridge back and caused a major dent/scratch on the main door frame. The crew again accidentally dented both side of the fridge door while installing the water line.
The delivery guy, while very nice, asked me to accept the fridge as is and call later to report the damage so they won't get charged for it. We refused, then was unable to find out assigned escalation agent. It's been 2 days since and Best Buy has not yet called us back to schedule another delivery. The insurance claim # they gave us for the property damage lead to a voicemail and so far no response from them yet. This has been a nightmarish experience thus far and Best Buy's customer service has been non-existent/bad every step of the way. I am an "Elite" level Best Buy customer and will never ever do any business with Best Buy after this. I am stuck and can't cancel the order because I need to somehow find a way to have Best Buy pay for the damages they caused to our brand new home.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2015
I called there 5 times today! My call was dropped! I explained this has happened and if it happens again please call me back! NO one called back and spent a total of 2 hours in the phone with them today! NEVER got the help I needed! Ask to speak to someone in charge. Told I could not because they are too busy! Asked for a complaint department told they don't have one! I have never ever dealt with such bad service in my life!!!
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2015
I recently ordered a modem/router combination online. 2 days later the item was on sale at Best Buy. I called Customer Service to get a price adjustment and was transferred 4 times and on hold for 30 minutes. Utterly ridiculous to wait so long. Finally became disgusted and reorder the same modem at the lower price. When the first arrives, I'll take it back to the store for a refund. Best Buy has the worst customer service. Every rep passes the call onto another department claiming they cannot do a price adjustment. I don't plan on doing business with Best Buy in the future.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2015
I bought a GE built-in oven in Sept, they installed it in Oct. Ever since they installed it we have had problems, and they have not made it right. The oven is not level, and they refuse to come out to make it right. Best Buy does not stand behind their products.
Reviewed Dec. 7, 2015
We purchased a complete LG set of new kitchen appliances in July 2014. Since my husband worked at Best Buy at the time, we got a credit deal on the fridge, oven, dishwasher and microwave. We also purchased the 2 year Geek Squad Protection thinking that we would cover ourselves if anything happened. On 11/12/15 our fridge stopped working. We sought out a repair by Geek Squad. Without even viewing the fridge, they decided to order the parts. We have been without a fridge since 11/12/15. We are a family of 5 without a fridge! Geek Squad tells us that they will replace the fridge. We settled for one that we were so/so on because Best Buy Delivery was another 3-4 weeks!
I received an automated call telling me what time they were going to be at my house to deliver the new fridge. I didn't get to pick the time frame. They came exactly when I was leaving to pick up my son from preschool. The delivery team wouldn't just deliver it into the garage. They flat out refused delivery to me. They were absolutely the rudest men I have ever encountered. I waiting on hold for 45 mins through the Best Buy call center and was disconnected 2x! I will never shop at Best Buy again. We need another competitor to run against them - anywhere to buy is better than Best Buy.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2015
Seller had an attitude, then on delivery they kept giving us wrong info, had to waste 3 days to receive one of my orders. When I called them no one had a clue about it. The worst customer service ever. Never ever in my life gonna shop there again even if it's the cheapest. It's not worth dealing with their customer service.
Reviewed Dec. 5, 2015
My poor experiences with Best Buy date back to 2001 and also involve just yesterday. In 2001 I bought my then-college freshman a stereo system from Best Buy. She is not hard on things. It was not working before the year was over. When I brought it back to Best Buy to see what they could do for me, they said "Did you purchase a warranty?" Apparently they don't stand behind their products - the product was less than a year old. My option was to buy a new one!
After several years of avoiding Best Buy altogether, I thought I'd try it again. I bought a computer tower from them and purchased Geek Squad protection two years ago - two years on three devices for around $99/year. I must have let it lapse last August. So yesterday I asked if I could reinstate my Geek Squad protection. "We don't have that plan anymore, but you can buy protection for one device for $199.95." Apparently if I had come two months sooner, they would have grandfathered me in to my old protection plan. I asked the customer service rep if she could do anything for me. "No." It seems I will be going back to my old policy of not shopping at Best Buy. As I share my experiences with friends and family, I hear a lot of similar things about Best Buy. They must have a big enough market share that they don't need all their customers, I guess.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
TV was ordered and paid on 11/26/2015. I was told it would be delivered on 12/04/15. Waited all day nothing. Called Best Buy 3 times, 3 different delivery dates. CS was no service as no one had the right info. We always buy at the Best Buy in Sanford and their CS is great. We paid $478.00 delivery free. We are not very happy and will no longer use them. As long as they have your money first you can sit down but do not hold your breath and try to get good CS. Too bad Best Buy.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
I purchased a t.v. online so I could pick it up at the store. When I got there, they did not have the order, could not find the order and told me that my charge card was not charged and I had to purchase the item to take it home. I repurchased the item and then found TWO charges on my charge card. No biggie, I will just call and have them remove one of them. OH MY GOD what a horrid experience. The 888 number only takes you to the geek squad. You have to hold on 15 minutes before anyone will answer and then you get whoever happens to answers.
You spend 15 or 20 minutes explaining to them what happened and then they tell you they have to transfer you to someone that can help you, so you sit on hold for another 20 minutes, just to get cut off while waiting, so you can start all over again. This is the worst customer service experience I've ever had, and this is the last time I'll buy anything at Best Buy. I'm shopping small business from now on. They know how to treat customers and know how to take care of issues.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
iPhone 6 64mg for $99 at Best Buy. Asked for an extension to pick up date. New date 12/04. On 12/01 they emailed my order was cancelled. Three days early. Customer service said Best Buy made a mistake, he would contact them (?) and they (?) would honor the email and get back next day. Never heard a word! Emailed and called many times. Could never get a live person. Did I mention that it is paid for. Cannot get to corporate, there is no listings. Emails get auto response. If you can't help, could you tell me who can. Feel powerless frustration.
Reviewed Dec. 4, 2015
I purchased two phone and was told that I would be getting 300 in Best Buy gift cards for the purchase. However, there was a glitch in the system so instead of getting the cards on spot, I had to wait for it to be emailed. It's been 7 days now since the purchase and still no emails. Contacted customer support several times, and no result. Just bs excuses about how busy they are and that I had to wait. Sorry excuse for a business. I will never shop here again.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
I thought I got a reasonable deal for an iPad Air 2 on the recent Black Friday sale. But I made the HUGE mistake of purchasing online (shipment via UPS). Best Buy never explained that they require someone be available IN PERSON to receive the UPS shipment. Not merely a proxy signature on the UPS sticky note, but someone at home! I work during the day and can't take a day off to stay home for UPS. Consequently, after 3 attempts to deliver, and despite my having signed the UPS "attempted delivery" sticky note, my iPad is now being returned to Best Buy. I'm out of luck. I get my money back, of course, but what good does this do me?! The best that Best Buy offered is to "let" me purchase a new iPad from my local Best Buy store at the same Black Friday sale price... but only when they get their item back from UPS... meaning about 2 weeks AFTER the day of my original online purchase.
Repeat: NONE of this about being required to receive shipment IN PERSON is explained on the Best Buy website. Repeat: UPS will NOT (as they said, are not allowed to) accept their signed sticky note as a proxy for Best Buy shipments. I am totally unsatisfied with the resolution.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
Spent $2900.00 for TV and Blu ray. Was told items were in stock. They scheduled delivery for one week later. Would not specify a delivery time. Only said delivery will be between 7 AM and 7 PM. Great! Why a 7 day delay if the items were in stock? Now I am required to take a day off work to sit around the house waiting for a delivery at a time that is most convenient to Best Buy. Customer NO SERVICE said, "That's the way It is." I will think long and hard before I shop again at Best NO SERVICE BUY.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
I went in hoping to buy a Wii U console bundle. As I don't play any games, I wanted to ask questions. I had to go through 4 different staff as they passed me along saying someone else knew about the games. After 30 minutes, a man at customer service told me they don't hire anyone with any knowledge of games but rely on customer's own knowledge to make purchases. If they are not providing any service other than leaving the products on their shelves, they should be pricing them much lower.
Reviewed Dec. 3, 2015
I purchased an item online during a Black Friday special. Got a confirmation for the order. Then FIVE days later received an email stating the order had been cancelled because the item was out of stock. Not only did they advertise an item they didn't have in stock but they didn't even have the decency to inform me in enough time to take advantage of other Black Friday or Cyber Monday deals. Now I have to hunt down another Christmas gift. But hey the $10 in credit they offered for the inconvenience should apparently make it all better. I will NOT be shopping at Best Buy or through bestbuy.com again. Horrible business practices!
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2015
Worst experience. You can't hear what they are saying, they put in all wrong details while placing the order. I had call thrice still I don't see my order in my account. Next day when I called them to check the status of my order, they say it's cancelled. I don't understand how stupid that is.
Reviewed Dec. 2, 2015
Ordered iPad on Nov 26 with delivery date of Dec 3. Since Nov 27 online status has said "preparing for shipping". On Dec 1 called and waited 20 minutes on hold, had a customer service person tell me he will check and left me on hold for next 20 minutes. Called back and after another 20 minute hold got representative name Vibe who was completely inept. I asked if they can either confirm shipping date or have me pick up in store. After 15 minutes he said no to pick up in store but item will definitely arrive Friday. I asked him to send an email confirming that. First claimed he can't send email, then said he would send one. I wanted him to stay on the line until email arrived. After 15 minutes he just hung up on me. Called back today and very professional rep said should ship soon, person yesterday should have done more, but no promises on when it will ship. Website still says "preparing to ship" and I never received any email confirmation.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015
I went looking for a charger for my MacBook Pro, 2 years old. The girl there assured me that there was only one kind and I went on my way. Arriving home, I discovered that it didn't fit. On returning it, not only did I find out that they don't carry the charger for my MacBook under 2 years old, but that they don't even know about it. They kept insisting that my computer was dated, even though the charger box was labeled 2012. After talking to Apple, I realized that it is not my computer that is dated, but the product that Best Buy carries is dated. I am very disappointed that the people on the floor there would not only sell me the wrong product, but insist that they carry the right product without understanding. Next time I will buy direct from Apple or from the local store that I ended up finding the charger that I needed at.
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2015
I went yesterday to Best Buy on John Hancock tower to upgrade my phone & get the galaxy note with the Bestbuy gift card!!! First the lady I believe her name was Sabiana had no idea what was going on with whole thing until I showed her the promotion e-mail that I received. So she went to her manager to ask him if that was true! It's like I was lying!!! So now she came back & I told her that I want the note gold. She went back to ask her manager if that was available & they said "they have 2" & then we start the process at the same time she was talking to other customer & left me for like 15 min. Now she's back finishing my application that she couldn't find it coz I'm not AT&T customer. I was like "I've been with them over 5 years". She was like "here I can't find it".
So I went to AT&T store & asked them about the issue saying there were no problem so I took a valid piece of paper saying that to bestbuy!!! So I spoke to other associates & she was African American lady. We started the whole process again. This time that lady was able to find my account & I told her "I want the gold note". So she went to find it coz like they said they have 2 in the store but she couldn't located it. So she asked me if I want other colors. I was like "no I want the gold". She was like "no we don't have it" & I was like "can I go to their Bestbuy". She goes "they don't have it. I just checked!!!"
I was like "we can do online & shipped to me, I'm not really in a hurry". She was like "you can't get the gift card though. It's only valid in the store. So you want the black or white". I was like "lady I want the gold" & she goes again "black or white SIR?!?" I was like "you know I'm gonna do it online". So I went back home & I did online & I got the phone I wanted & the gift card as well!!! So much for Best Buy customers service.
Reviewed Nov. 30, 2015
I had the worst experience at Best Buy. On thanksgiving day I stood hours in line to get the door buster 49 inch t.v on sale for $149.99, however when I finally got into the store was told it was sold out. They only had 50 in store. If I joined another line they'll place my order for the t.v online and ship it to my address. Took the day off because I was told I should receive the t.v on Sunday. Waited until 6.30 pm so I decided to call Best Buy because my t.v still hadn't been delivered. To find to my great surprise the t.v was out of stock after waiting on hold to speak to an agent that my order was cancelled because they run out of stock on the t.v, so I could either wait 30 days for my money to be refunded or go back to the store for a refund. Although I explain to the agent I didn't want a refund, I just wanted my t.v, she informed me she couldn't do anything her end so I have to take it up with the store.
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015
The 26th of November could not place order on online site. Called into call center for manual ordering. Talked to 3 associates. 1st unaware of allowable number of gift cards (disconnected). Order not complete. 2nd associate placed order; but no confirmation email. Concerning her billing numbers and the verbal product order number (her numbers don't match). The 9 gift cards were drained to zero to pay for purchase. Please see: gift card legal concerns of past. The sense of confusion this caused me required me to call back third time; for confirmation email and to check balance on cards (showed no order # or wrong number in system/money on gift cards was withdrawn).
The 3rd associate promised discount. He took 20% off, tried to place order again and no balance showed on my gift cards. Talked to customer help and have no answers. May just be waiting for order. For legal purposes it is I said they said. They did mention error on servers; how to get reward zone points and the additional 20%. Old TV was to be picked up too. How to proceed?
Reviewed Nov. 29, 2015
Look, I have always been a fan of Best Buy, but my latest purchase has resulted in more headaches than I could imagine. I bought a brand new HP computer, and there is no other way to describe it than a big old POS. It's essentially a paperweight, and I suppose it's good for surfing the internet, but the Start button doesn't work... I can't get to my apps, and every time I boot the computer, the computer crashes! Seriously??? When you spend upwards of $800, you would think your purchase would be a good purchase, but this has been a miserable experience.
So now, I get to take it into the store, and spend 3-4 hours with the Geek squad "hoping" to fix it. Again, when you spend $800 isn't it fair to expect your computer to work, and work correctly? I guess so. I'm so frustrated that I paid a healthy amount, and now I have to go in and spend 3-4 hours "hoping" that they can fix this overpriced paperweight. I have a business to run and don't have time to just sit idly in a Best Buy store, while their "techs" fix a BRAND NEW computer.
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
Was interested in a Samsung TV. Not in stock, no big deal. So I go back online and find an LG. After doing some research I decided to go forward with the purchase. I log into my BB account (log time BB customer). I add the order to cart, select extended warranty. Continue to check out it asked me to select store. It stated not available till 12/9 (no big deal wanted to lock price). Then stated not available at this store. I check others close to home. Not one had it. Then it prompted me to get home delivery (wasn't a fan of that in case of damage) but they said no delivery charge or tax (sounds great!). Not so fast. It said not available for delivery in my area. Called the 800 number, thought there was an issue with website. Operator stated she would do the order for me. Then hits me with if I can't do it online neither can she. What a waste of time. If they don't have the product why advertise it?
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
I placed an order online on Black Friday for a Microsoft Lumina 640. It was in stock and I purchased the item and was waiting to get my confirmation in my email. I received a message that it was a problem with my credit card, so I went back online and made the corrections and submitted the order again. I contacted customer service at Best Buy to see if the corrected information was listed and that the purchase was satisfactory. After placing me on hold for what seemed liked an hour, the rep comes back on the phone to tell me that he cancelled the order to make a new order but unfortunately, the product was no longer available and that it was nothing that he could do!!!
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2015
I have always had wonderful experience with Best Buy and when our appliances went up I immediately said I wanted to go with Best Buy. Boy was that a mistake. We ordered a new refrigerator, stove, microwave, and dishwasher and was given a delivery date of the day before Thanksgiving. My husband took off work and worked hard to get the old, non-working appliances clean and ready to go. About 30 mins after the window came and went we called Best Buy to find out where they were and was told that they were sorry but "we forgot to call you to let you know we are not coming."
After multiple phone calls, with most of them with us getting the run-around, we were told they would try to get us the appliances on Monday. We then have to scrabble to get someone to cater our family Thanksgiving and had to spend big money to do so. The next day I called Best Buy to see what the status was and what they were going to do for our inconvenience and was told a different story and basically was told that it was a computer error and that the earliest convenience would be December 5th. We felt that we were lied to multiple times, the information wasn't consistent, and in the end it was ridiculous that even though we were scheduled to receive the appliances the day before thanksgiving we would have to wait until December 5th. We ultimately went to Sears and will be getting the appliances much faster with much better customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
One hour on phone with customer service call center. Representative did not speak or understand English language well at all. We finally gave up on our $86 due to us and took a partial amount due back. We were to get 10% back to spend in Best Buy for opening a charge card account, as well as our reward points.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
I had a coupon for 220$ for a Samsung 48" class HDTV. When I got to the store, they had the TV with the exact name, description and picture on the shelf. When I tried to purchase it, the customer representative said that although it has the same name and description, it was not made for Black Friday and they could not honor my coupon! I called customer support, and a representative named Matt ** said that it was up to the store's discretion whether or not to honor the coupon and there was nothing they will/"could" do for me!!!
I've been a loyal Best Buy customer for over 20 years despite the fact that online outlets have had better pricing for a while now, which had a lot to do with the extent of my disappointment regarding the company's blatant disregard of the customers time! I was not asking for anything special, and if the store had ran out of the described product, I would understand, however, that was not the case. I feel like 3 hours of my day were stolen from me in a pursuit of Best Buy's "bait and switch" advertising ploy, and I will never spend my money with a company that is willing to disrespect their loyal patron in this way again. I hope that after reading this, you will reconsider it as well!!!
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
I order a fire tablet @ 6:00 am in the morning. The system show that order takes about 45 minute up to 4 hour to get the order ready and will get an email when it does. Anyways, 7 hours went by but I still didn't received an email so I decided to call the location where the item was supposed to be picked up from and they've told that there wasn't even any order in their system. Now I can't do a refund because it takes 3-5 days to have your money back in your account. Do not order from these guys.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
Man, Best buy ordering experience and delivery setup is a mammoth nightmare!! For 3 days, I have been on the phone for over 2 hours and still no delivery setup. Why? Because they lost my order, changed the actual unit sitting in the store I bought to a back order and moved my date 18 days and customer service has hung up on me all 3 times while I was on hold. It take 15 minutes to get through, then you get transferred to someone else, then you explain everything all over again, get put on hold and than disconnected. My suggestion? If you can, your appliance from anyone else anywhere else do so. Do not buy from Best Buy-(Worst Buy).
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
Last Spring, I bought a Lenovo computer from Best Buy. We were happy with the sales price and the computer, but immediately concerned that the one-year security we had been promised had somehow turned into security of only 6 months and came in the form of a disc which had to be installed by us. I didn't buy Geek Squad protection because I planned to install AVG on my machine, but since they had given me the free security we did install that. Immediately, I noticed that something seemed to be wrong and that somehow I had immediately picked up a virus of some kind. I called the store and there was still time to enroll in their Geek Squad protection for $100 which I did and then brought the machine in to be repaired. After looking at the computer and the security I had been given, I was told that the security disc was "out-of-date" and that they had installed the one-year security which I had originally been promised.
In other words, their error had caused my computer to pick up a virus and to have to buy their $100 security. Is this a regular scam at Best Buy? I'm beginning to think so because I was just speaking with my sister in California who had recently bought a laptop from Best Buy where they had installed the security disc for her, but she had not taken the Geek Squad insurance because she couldn't afford it at the time. Very soon she had a virus on her computer which was very seriously damaging and a great concern in regard to private information she had on her computer. She took the computer back to Best Buy who told her that the security they had placed on her computer had not been done properly. Evidently this involved the necessity to remove the original security which her computer came with before installing the security Best Buy was providing and that was not done properly according to their records.
They then offered to REPAIR her computer for $200 if she bought Geek Squad insurance which she had to do. Again, I have to question whether this is some kind of a security scam which Best Buy runs in order to get people to buy their Geek Squad insurance and also to pick up repair costs? I will certainly never shop at Best Buy again and will caution anyone I know who is in the market to buy anything the store offers to NOT shop there.
Reviewed Nov. 27, 2015
I was singled out and told to get out of the line if I was not purchasing a computer. There were more employees in the store not working, just walking around the store, and not taking the initiative to help. I work hospitality every day and the way I was treated, makes me not ever want to go to that Best buy again. It left a bad taste in my mouth and horrible experience for me and my two sons. I started to throw my items in his face but I decided to hand them to a friendlier associate and proceed out the door. My dollar counts but I will not give this store a second chance to make a first impression.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2015
Some months ago I bought a 22 inch flat screen from the Best Buy in Auburn Hills, MI. The base was broken, so I took it back the following day. At the service desk, the clerk heard my story, then called for the manager. His first words to me were " You broke this didn't you?" When I protested, he told me I wasn't a good customer because I had never bought anything there before. This was a lie, because I had purchased my last TV from them. Long story short, he would not exchange my TV or offer any solution. I will never shop there again.
Reviewed Nov. 26, 2015
I am contacting you in reference to my Best Buy rewards account last four #**. I logged into my account today ready off my reward certificate to shop the Black Friday Deals. I was shocked to find out that all of my points and certificates were gone!! I didn't receive a email or any correspondence from Best Buy in reference to this. I have bought 15-20k worth of items over the last few months from Best Buy to earn points just for use during Black Friday. I was advised by Best Buy customer service that I have been flagged as a "reseller." I am a full time police sergeant as well as the owner of ** (**.net). As you can see I don't sell video games on my website.
I have purchased items for VIP customers for Christmas as giveaways and purchased gifts for all my family members. I am not sure why this would be done to a MVP customer of Best Buy. If there was a warning or call asking me to quit buying items then I would comply. The issue I have is that all my points were taken away from me without a phone call or email. I would like to request a reinstatement of my points please. The whole reason I have been buying at Best Buy is for points to use for Black Friday. Can you please issue my earned certificates? If you would like I will not buy anything else, but please let me use the points I earned. I would think that Best Buy would be happy to have a MVP customer like me. Feel free to call me directly, **. I have read the policies prior to buying and didn't see any that I would have violated. Thank You.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2015
I bought a surface pro 4 last month and its software is troubling me, I took it to Best Buy for exchange/help. Instead of helping me, they start asking me if you have geek squad protection, as I told I don't, they were like "we cant help you then." I'll never ever buy anything from them again and I'll recommend Costco or Target. They have way better customer services than best buy.
Reviewed Nov. 24, 2015
September 7th I purchased over $7000 of Kitchenaid and LG appliances with a 5 year Geek Squad warranty and scheduled a delivery date of Nov. 2nd. I called the store a week before the scheduled delivery to make sure everything was good for that date and was told there were no problems. By the 2nd I did not receive a call or a delivery and spent 2.5 hours on the phone with Best Buy customer service, the store, and XPO delivery. They re-scheduled for the 4th. On the 4th, the same thing... No call and no delivery. That day I was on the phone for 4 hours and was told by Fabian, the Bee Cave store manager, that he would work on it and call me later in the day.
He never called. I called him and all I got was "we can re-schedule for the 9th," then it was the 14th, then the 24th. At the end of the day he cancelled my order but still charged me $423. With all the time I spent on the phone I talked to about 8 different individuals with one customer service agent calling me a liar. When I tried to call the CEO, they hung up on me. There was no Black Friday. I had completely paid for my order and had set a delivery date for 2 months out. There is simply no excuse for this type of beyond horrible customer service. The next day I called a Pacific appliance inside a different Best Buy and completely re-ordered everything and they were able to get my appliances to me within 2 weeks. Don't order any appliances from Best Buy in Bee Cave and I would recommend only using Pacific sales if you absolutely need to order from Best Buy.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
We bought an "open-box" computer from Best Buy on 10/25/2015. The associate told me there never were any problems with their open items. I was wary and asked many times whether I could trust this computer, he emphatically told me "yes". On 11/19/2015, we discover an inner crack on the screen/monitor of the computer. To address this I took the laptop in this afternoon to Best Buy on College in Fort Collins and discussed this with Assistant Store Manager, "Kimmy **". We had bought the full warranty costing 99.99 (1yr GSP&S), paid $567.99 for the laptop with "Open Item Discount" and the additional $99.99 for warranty.
The assistant manager, "Kimmy" indicated to me in our conversation, that we would have to have noticed the "crack" within 72 hours of buying the laptop in order to get a replacement for this computer. This does not make sense. We would not have noticed a tiny "crack" that scaled up the monitor by 11/19/2015 within the 72 hours we bought it. You sold us a defective laptop, and even with the cost of a ~$100.00 warranty are unwilling to replace this item.
Now, according to "Kimmy" our only option is to have your "Geek" Squad send this laptop back to KENTUCKY with a minimum eta of 4-5 weeks. This is a laptop used for my daughter's schools at Rocky Mountain High School. We have no other laptops to let her use for this time. This is not only a poor response to an ongoing customer, but an impractical business response.
My #1 issue is that you sold a defective item, whether you knew it at the time or not. We are being punished for shopping at Best Buy frankly. If I had bought the laptop at Amazon or Costco, I know that we would have received a replacement even without a warranty. I know this because I have worked with Costco and Amazon in the past, and they are great companies. This is not a "refurbished" computer even. This is an "Open-Box" Computer, with guarantees by your employee and your company that they never have problems. Whether Best Buy is being disingenuous or not, you have sold me a defective computer, and you say you won't fix it until you send it back thru your supply chain to KENTUCKY.
Finally, I am suspecting that your "Open-Box" item was broken day one when I bought it. In addition, your assistant sales manager lacked knowledge in manufacturer's warranty, the location where it would be fixed (she initially said Chico, California) and she either has her hands tied by a "72 hour" policy or she is just an uninformed manager. Finally, 72 hours is a ridiculous amount of time to even burn a machine in -- I know because I am a software consultant and have been for over 20 years. Also, expecting customers to pay for past mistakes from perhaps another customer with an "Open-Box" item, is legally not supportable. Now, what I expect is complete replacement of this computer based on the information given to you so far. "Kimmy" decided for us that our only option was to send this "Open-Item" laptop to your distant locations for fixing this computer. That is unacceptable for the reasons I have mentioned above.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2015
My ex wife, without consulting me, bought our daughter a Dell Inspiron 2 in one laptop from best buy. The second day we had it the laptop forced me to do what windows 10 calls a system reset, essentially a system restore for us tech geeks. After said system reset the computer continued to crash approximately once every three hours. The computer eventually forced me to do another system reset. Since the computer was new I let dell tech support log onto it to try to fix it, when they got finished it required an additional system reset. After all this the laptop would crash every hour, my daughter of course didn't want to lose her laptop for weeks but the only choice I had at this point was to take it back to best buy, an hour drive from my home.
Upon arrival at best buy in Greensboro North Carolina, customer service directed me to the geek squad. After standing at the geek squad counter for 20 plus minutes the rude gentleman staring at the point of sale kiosk finally found the ability to communicate with me. He took my information and informed me that I would get a text message when they were available, and also I could not leave said laptop on the counter. Finally after walking around the store for an hour and a half carrying this space brick around, I got a text that they were available. I show up at the geek squad counter, wait an addition 20 minutes, watching this rude gentleman stare aimlessly at the kiosk again.
After this period he called me to the counter I give him the receipt for the computer I've been walking around with, at this point he informs me that it is 2 days past the replacement period and that it would have to be sent back to the manufacture for repair, of course there is no compromise on the issue. They also would not ship it back to my home. Three and a half weeks later I get an email that the computer is ready to be picked up and to schedule an appointment with the geek squad. The email also stated that they couldn't identify the true issue with the computer so they replaced all the internals, basically throwing parts at it instead of troubleshooting it, anyone familiar with industry knows this is what technicians that can't troubleshoot do.
I do not believe that this computer went back to Dell; the UPS tracking I was provided stated that it went to a best buy repair center, not Dell. I don't know if dell has a contract with best buy for their computer repairs or what. I called and spoke to another condescending employee at best buy to set up an appointment to pick the computer up, this particular one was a real smart aleck, trying to mask it with cordial words. I inform them that I will be there at 5:00 pm to pick the laptop up. Again I arrive at best buy, only this time with my daughter with me, and as before I stand at the counter staring at yet another geek squad employee staring at the kiosk with no ability to communicate: at this point I believe it is standard operating procedure to make you stand at the counter for 20 plus minutes.
After this period yet again this geek squad employee informs me that my appointment is at 5:30pm and that they will again text me when my computer is ready. Finally at 6:00 pm I get a text that her computer is ready for pick up, by this time we have looked at everything in the store. I show up at the counter and there is no one present, so we wait. Fast forward: at 6:30 pm I am fit to be tied, an employee walks by and I ask to speak to the manager, everyone else that came in behind me gave up and left at this point, and did not receive their electronics ready for retrieval. I was determined to get my daughter's lap top back.
Ten minutes later 6:40 at this point the manager shows up, I inform him that we have been there an hour and a half to pick her computer up, that I had set up an appointment and that this was ridiculous. I also expressed my disdain for best buy and that I will never set foot in another one and that I was going to do this review of my best buy experience. I have never been inconvenienced like this and not been compensated for my time by any other business, through gift cards, free drinks, etc. My employer charges a hefty rate for my time and my personal time is worth more.
Now it is 7:00pm: I finally receive the computer, along with finger prints and stickers all over it, I would be embarrassed to deliver a product to a customer that wasn't even cleaned after repair. I design equipment for the automotive industry, and also have to service said equipment occasionally, if I were to apply best buy principals to my work it would ruin my reputation as it has my perception of best buy. We were able to check the computer out and all was well, so we started our hour trek back home. After this experience God can strike me with lighting if I ever dawn the doors of best buy again.
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
First off... I do not understand WHY you would run a BLACK FRIDAY SALE 2 weeks before and NOT OPEN UP YOUR DELIVERY SCHEDULE. If I heard ONE more time, "I'm sorry for your inconvenience but with our black Friday specials going on we are slammed with deliveries. The deliveries are only open for 3 days per week. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday." Doesn't make sense!!! My situation was the sales associate stated that when the warehouse called to let me know our delivery timeframe we could change it. He did not state that for 70$ you can guarantee a timeframe??? The warehouse called to give a timeframe that did not work for us and would not work with us at all. So after 3 days and still not delivered I was put in an inconvenient situation, which not one person I spoke with would help me in this matter. Not one. The only person that was great in my whole experience was the truck driver!
Reviewed Nov. 20, 2015
I decided to give Best Buy to try and purchased an HP laptop. Within a month it would not turn on at all. When I tried to return it with the receipt I was told that it was outside the 14 day return period. When I advised that I had read the return policy and defective products fall outside that time frame, I was told that because it has a manufacturer's warranty that I would have to go through their geek squad to first try to see if they could fix it and then, if they could not, they would send it to the manufacturer, who then, may or may not, fix or replace it. When I asked what would happen if the manufacturer could not fix it or replace it, I was told I would (eventually) get a refund from the manufacturer. When I asked to see that in writing they refused and sent me over to the geek squad.
The geek squad then asked me to fill out a long form asking ridiculous questions and then asked me to wait in a long line at the end of other customers with their various defective Best Buy products. When I said that I did not have time to wait with all the other dissatisfied customers all day for them to see if they could get this piece of garbage to turn on, they then said my only choice was to take an appointment to come back. Now I have to come back yet again and go through this whole process. In the meantime, in order to do my work, I'm going to have to buy another computer without the funds I had anticipated receiving back when I attempted to return this clearly defective computer.
The bottom line is that Best Buy has absolutely no customer service. It takes your money and your time and wastes both. From now on I will only buy anything electronic from Costco, which returns items that customers are dissatisfied with with no questions asked. I will never buy anything from Best Buy again and if I could give zero stars I would.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
I bought a dryer which was delivered damaged to me. I returned it right away. Driver did not call back with return and when tried to order another dryer no discounted given for time spent and waiting. I am never buying anything else from there.
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2015
Sold me a defective computer (their words) and offered to rebuild it. So I paid full price for a refurbished computer. Putting all that aside in 4 weeks, not one returned call from either the local store OR Corporate Customer Service. We are banning all employees from purchasing any company equipment from Best Buy.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
I bought a 40" flat screen Insignia TV from the Burbank, CA Best Buy Store on 4/22/12. Within 8 months it developed a loud audio buzz. At 10 months, I returned it and the Geek Squad at BB could not fix it. I am 64 years old and have owned tv's that lasted 15 years or more, so, I am thinking this is just an aberration. One bad TV. So, they gave me some credit and another Insignia TV on 3/18/13, costing me $109.88. Ok, That seems to work out. Now the replacement TV has failed, it will not turn on, absolutely dead and I'm told it needs a $300 circuit board.
Today, 11/17/15, I spoke with a manager at the store in Burbank named Weiss (spelling not sure of). He offered absolutely no help, no discount on a new TV, no in store credit for part of the cost, no repair, nothing. Today BB wants you to spend up to hundreds of dollars on "warranties". You only force this on customers when you know the merchandise you are selling is going to fail very soon. Now, I'm holding Best Buy accountable for selling a brand of TV they know has consistent problems. Of not honoring a sales commitment to me that the Insignia was a good tv and would last many years. I would never have purchased it otherwise. I have receipts for the purchase and a dead TV. Please help me solve this issue with Best Buy.
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2015
Ordered complete 4 piece kitchen appliance set on 10-28. Delivery schedules for 11-14. I wasn't happy about the two plus week wait but purchased anyway. I contacted the 888 number and the store twice on the 13th to ensure delivery was scheduled. The delivery driver also called on the 13th to schedule the time window for the delivery. I had someone come unhook the gas range and dishwasher and ice make me line. He hauled off my range to donate to charity. The other appliances were scheduled for BB to haul off.
Well, in the day of delivery the driver called to say the appliances were not at the store. I spent all day that day and hours the next day and more phone calls over the next two days to try to determine when my appliances would arrive. I received four emails from Best Buy with delivery dates for two different dates. The store manager told me the sales person would call me. No call. The 800 number told me to deal with the store even though I told her the store would not communicate with me. I cancelled my order today. I will NEVER shop at Best Buy again.
Reviewed Nov. 16, 2015
On October 25th, 2015 I bought a gold Apple Watch Sport with the VAppleCare protection plan from the best buy on Northen Boulevard in NYC. Since I'd usually come to this Best Buy location to buy my electronics I figured I'd come here to buy my Apple Watch Sport. After purchasing my watch, I enjoyed it for the first 15 days or so. This past week it has proven to be useless and I feel like it has not lived up to what it should be. So, 21 days later I thought it was time to return it. On the receipt, I noticed it said "15 day return policy" and said to myself "this can't be". So I called Best Buy, and after waiting for ten minutes on as my account "loaded" I was told I was out of the 15 day return period (by SIX days) and I could not return this product. On top of that, I was told to get a 30 day "extended" return period I would have to become an "Elite member" (meaning I would have to spent $1,500 on "select" purchases).
I also found out that before March 2013, Best Buy's STANDARD return period was 30 DAYS. As a result, I feel like I have been robbed. It seems like Best Buy made their return policy 15 days so they could stick you with a product you found useless/didn't like or felt like didn't do its job properly and run off with your money. This is absolutely ABSURD as 15 days is almost always NOT ENOUGH to know or feel like you are ready to return something unless it is an absolutely terrible product. Once again, I truly feel like I have been robbed and I'm sure many others feel the same way regarding this. After being a loyal customer for years, it is safe to say I will NEVER shop at Best Buy EVER AGAIN for as long as I am alive. I will also recommend all others STAY AWAY from Worst Buy. With policies like this, it won't surprise me if they shut their doors for the final time within the near future.
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2015
I went to Best Buy in Littleton, Colorado on University Blvd and purchased a $280 TV and computer. When I opened the package, the TV had some damage. When I called Best Buy, they were going to replace it but when we got to the store the manager accused us of causing the damage. He would not replace it. So we took back the computer as well and will never do business with Best Buy again. We've purchased most of our TVs at Sears and have NEVER had any problems taking anything back. I will also take all my business purchases elsewhere.
Reviewed Nov. 14, 2015
Spent $2,250 on a LG Washer/Dryer. They delivered a defective washing machine and their delivery people are unable to perform any electrical work so while they say they will install the machines, they will only do certain things. Since the washer was defective they took both machines back. I tried to reschedule for the next day but they couldn't fit me in. I rescheduled for another day that my husband would be home so that he could perform the electrical work that they wouldn't. They confirmed the appt. but then I received a text message saying that they rescheduled my appt. for the day after I scheduled the appt.
Since I needed a working washing machine I then had to take off of work without pay to be there to receive the new machines. They delivered the same defective machine again!!! Over the course of a week I spent over 24 hours on the phone with Best Buy trying to resolve this. Since they left the machines this time I asked that they send us the parts so that we could fix the machine ourselves & they sent us the wrong parts!! Today I spent over 3 hours on the phone to cancel this purchase and have them schedule the pick up of the machines. I had to spend another $2,000 to buy the machines from another company who is delivering the new machines tomorrow.
Once you purchase from Best Buy you can only speak with the Geek Squad or their delivery service (a separate company). They keep you on hold for infuriating lengths of time only to later find out that they've gotten everything wrong and then there's no accountability, respect shown or priority given to make amends for their errors. Unbelievably bad customer service.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2015
My son purchased a new galaxy s6 Edge from Best Buy Macon, Ga. The store rep told me my phone bill would not be affected. That was not true. THEN a couple days later the phone fell off my son's knee while he was sitting in a computer chair landing on carpet and the screen cracked (the phone was in an otterbox). A few days later the phone screen stopped working. He took the phone back to best buy and was basically told, "you are out of luck." We know the phone cost 700+ dollars but tuff. This happened after the best buy rep told me & my son at time of purchase that the phone was covered by a warranty for 1 year and no other coverage was necessary. Never mentioned a insurance plan. A member of Best Buy's geek squad said the phone had to be defective and should not have been damaged. The Best Buy manager & store Samsung rep has still refused to assist us with this defective phone. I guess "tuff **" is their new motto.
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2015
Today, I was informed that I lost my 10% money back rewards because they expired! 1. Nobody told me they would expire and 2. I feel that I was looped and running in circles causing them to expire. What happened? I wanted the NEW iPhone 6S when it come out. I was told I can wait. I tried to pre-order... I spent an hour trying to pre-order... She was rude and not very knowledgeable... Well, nothing happened. It didn't get ordered... AND I don't know why. On advice from the Geek squad/customer service, I just called the reward department number. YES! Filled out another form online and then was told-- "Sorry, they expired. And that they are past 90 days and cannot be activated. UGH!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2015
I ordered a cd, online, that is not available in stores. THEY NEVER FULFILLED MY ORDER. And, it's not like it's a newer cd, which could understandingly be out of order. What I ordered is about 7 years old. And, when I called the 800 number to check on why it wasn't shipped, the operator confirmed that they had hundreds of this particular cd in stock. So, the bottom line is, if you can't find it on their shelves, go to another store.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2015
I ordered a Samsung - 65" Class (64.5" Diag.) - LED - Curved - 2160p - Smart - 4K Ultra HD TV - Black Model: UN65JU6700FXZA online, everything was great. Later on that day I found it cheaper and a Local store in Maryland where I live so knowing Best Buy have a Price Match Guarantee I called then to let them know It's cheaper and a Local big Chain Store (The Big Screen Store). After the guy did his research he tells me they cannot honor it due to it's not one of their competitors.
So I told the guy that the website states that they honor Local competitors, he tell me that they are not one. I said, "ok no problem can you give me the list for the state of Maryland." THAT'S WHEN THINGS WENT WRONG. He read to me the list of all the online competitors. I told him, "I have never seen an Amazon.com store in Maryland and that it said Local also you're reading from online." He again said he cannot give me a refund so I canceled the order because its a $300 difference and Best buy in this instance did not stand behind their product so they have lost a customer and family and friends behind this.
This is the Guarantee; At the time of sale, we price match all local retail competitors (including their online prices) and we price match products shipped from and sold by these major online retailers: Amazon.com, Bhphotovideo.com, Crutchfield.com, Dell.com, HP.com, Newegg.com, and TigerDirect.com. What is considered a local retail competitor. A local retail competitor for retail store purchases is a retail store authorized by a vendor to sell a new, factory-sealed product with a warranty and is located in the same market area (within a 25-mile radius) of your local Best Buy store. A local retail competitor for BestBuy.com purchases is a retail store authorized by a vendor to sell a new, factory-sealed product with a warranty and is located in the same market area (within a 25-mile radius) as either the billing address or the shipping address on record for the purchase.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
I ordered a movie online to pick up in store that I knew was in stock because there were a few on the shelf the night before. I go into the store to pick it up and was told that it was no picked because there were none in stock or it could not be found. So I went right over to the section that it was in and of course there were 3 copies sitting in plain view where it was supposed to be. I then took them up front and showed them that it was in stock and asked what we can do to reverse the no pick so that I can pick my order up. Because it was no picked there was nothing that they could do. I was told I could reorder it or buy it in the store. Since I paid with Paypal and wanted to pay with Paypal I chose to reorder for in store pick up. Since it was no picked bestbuy.com shows that it is not available any longer in that store, even though I had 3 copies in my hand.
There was nothing they could do in store so I called 1-888 Best Buy 4 times and could not get anyone to help me or fix the problem. I was told I could drive to another location and pick it up there or I could have it shipped to my house. I already wasted my time and gas driving up there and being on the phone for almost an hour so that was not an option. I have been shopping at Best Buy for over 20 years and have been a reward zone elite plus member for years. I informed them to just cancel the order and I would order it from Amazon where I probably will be doing most of my other movie purchasing from. You would think that a company like Best Buy would have a better system in place to prevent this from happening or to correct problems that arise when this happens. No wonder why the company has been sinking for the last 5 years.
Horrible customer service and horrible merchandising. Because I have had 2 issues with orders I have placed for online pick up in the last month and no help whatsoever for either issue I will be signing up for Amazon prime and doing my shopping with them. Best Buy just lost a long time loyal customer. When they realize how much they keep messing up and losing loyal customers it will of course be too late and they will go the route that Circuit City went.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2015
Recently received a few boxes for Christmas giving and all were damaged! One box had a missing item. I don't know if it starts at their shipping facility or during delivery. But something smells fishy!
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015
I went to Best Buy with my son to buy a USB headset with microphone for a PC. We found a set with the price tag of $29.99. We went to the register to pay for it.. the guy says the cost will be $37 + change. I said, but these are only $29.99. So he calls the department over the headsets and gets a price check. The guy in the back says $34.99. So, I go back to the aisle where we picked out the headset, so I can take a picture of the price tag. But, by the time we got back there, they had removed the $29.99 and replaced it with $34.99. Instead of honoring the price they listed, they were dishonest and tried to make me look like a fool. So we left the store and did not purchase the headset. This was at the Best Buy located in American Fork, Utah.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2015
Last year I got appliances from Best Buy; we got fridge, range, dishwasher, stove. Everything was delivered on December, 27th so we were very excited as we started new year with brand new stuff. Later, we noticed that my dishwasher was leaking not every day but sometimes so I just assumes that it was spilled water by kids or something else. When it become happened more regularly I called best buy as I still have my manufacture warranty. I was sent to Samsung company as it's my dishwasher's brand and Samsung technician pointed on wrong installation. I have to call back to Best Buy and Best Buy sent me to the company who installed it. Well, the technician EXPIO came and he reinstalled it; then he pointed on other problem which is damaging dishwasher frame.
So as my kitchen cabinet configuration is wider on front and couple inches narrower on a back the dishwasher did not fit in that cabby hole so the installers just pushed harder and bent my brand new dishwasher frame. I got a claim from Expio technician where it was written that there is no leakage damage and dishwasher was damaged. EXPIO JUST CLOSED my claim as there is no property damage! Well, I had to call again and keep telling the same story which is known as soon as you open my file with order and claim. I called 3 times and last time the agent Jeremiah told me that best buy WILL NOT GIVE ME DISHWASHER FOR FREE.
Well, I don't want anything for free, I just want my brand new dishwasher back and money which I basically (more than 150$) paid for installation back. It's horrible service and I definitely will look for a different stores in future where customers are treated the way how they supposed to treat. If anyone will sue BEST BUY for horrible service/ bad customer service/ installation/ damaging appliances, then count on me.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
I bought a hp laptop in five months ago and I strongly believe it was sold to me with damages. The hard drive got ruined. I replaced it a week ago and it got damaged again, and no one from hp can help me because I didn't pay for warranties when I got it.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2015
Ordered a fire stick from Best Buy on October 16th online. It took 4 days to get here. It stopped working, in 7 days. Emailed Best Buy and they said 2 weeks for returns, and if you count how long it took them to send it, it has been 15 days. So they pretty much said stuff, crap and no refund. I have only had it in my hands for 7 days. Bad people to buy from, I will never buy from again.
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015
We were looking forward to purchasing our major appliances from Best Buy because of your quality products and established and well-advertised customer service but our experience has cost us many unnecessary hours of frustration. I'm writing to express my dissatisfaction with Best Buy's customer service in hopes you can help remedy the situation.
First, we tried to place our order online but received error messages directing us to call our order in (please see the attached images). When we called, we were disconnected multiple times (not a result of our connection) during the conversation. Only on the third time my husband was disconnected did the customer service representative call back. He had to call back the other times and explain everything all over again. Because of different reps accessing our order thereby locking it, each new rep he spoke with could not make changes or even access the account.
They suggested that my husband go to a store to schedule the installation because they couldn't do it over the phone. He did go to the Long Beach store where they weren't able to confirm the installation date because the install department was closed and couldn't get anyone on the phone. I had to call the next day to schedule the install when they told me they would call and they did not. During that conversation, I was told by a rep that we could use gift cards to pay for the installations but in reality could not. We were also told the dishwasher install would be free but the installer charged us $200 because he had to install a different fitting (which was not specified in the product description nor in the required installation kit).
Next, the stove delivery & install were scheduled for the same day (9/26). We were sent an email the night before showing that the install was scheduled before the delivery of the stove!?!? Because of this mistake, the install needed to be rescheduled for days later causing further schedule changes and inconvenience. We've been without a stove for more than 2 weeks.
A few weeks later, I heard nothing back from Best Buy and had to contact their customer support again. I was transferred twice without being informed I was being transferred. The supervisor I spoke with was unapologetic and offered little. I will never shop with Best Buy again and recommend that others stay away. Vote with your dollar!
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2015
I will try to make this complaint brief and to the point. About 5 or 6 weeks ago I purchase an LG top load HE washer. The delivery was all screwed up. They were supposed to pick up three old washers and a dryer. They picked up none. They refused to take any washer or dyer. For recycling. I cancelled the washer and instead of cancelling these I'll mannered. "Adults" dropped the easier in the garage, in the middle. So I had to manhandle the older yellow washer and dryer out to the front of the garage. No service, no delivery, no set up, no recycling. Just two rude guys who did nothing. NO BEST BUY! NEVER AGAIN! Good prices, looks, nonexistent service.
I want the personal email and telephone number of the president of Best Buy to tell them how bad their service is. I paid for service and did not receive the services in paid for. I am handicapped. I cannot walk very far. I had to manhandle the yellow washer and dryer out the laundry door. I tried to get the upright maytag HE washer out the same door. It was half an inch too wide. DO NOT BUY FROM BEST BUY. BUY FROM AMAZON OR WAL-MART OR ANYONE ELSE! This is a sincerely and truthful account of what happened. DO NOT BUY FROM Best Buy. Lousy, rude, incompetent, horrible service!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2015
Over the years I've purchased five computers, a couple TVs, and an iPad along with tons of movies, CDs, and games. I've always had good service with the company. Until today. I called last week because I realized my computer warranty was expired. When I spoke with the representative he found out instead of updating my information, the store made a new account, then sold the computer to the old account. This meant no email reminders about my warranty. He told me it'd be back under warranty in 5-7 days and I'd get an email verification. No email. So I called back and was told, no. They decided since I got a receipt it was my fault. Because a three year old receipt is so easy to read. Why tell me it was their fault only to turn around and blame me? I'll definitely be canceling my Best Buy card and won't be back.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2015
My husband and I ended up needing a new TV after 6 years since it stopped working, so we went to Best Buy to purchase a new one. We are a young couple living in a very expensive city so for us this was a big purchase. We decided on a Samsung 55" LED Smart TV and we loved it! We got a ton of compliments on it and were very happy with our purchase. We also purchased the 5 year protection warranty. For me this was a no-brainer, I had purchased a warranty on a computer in the past and it was a life saver, so I figured we should buy one for the TV as well.
About 7 months after we purchased the TV, we noticed spots that looked like smudges or fingerprints. We ordered a specialty cleaning product but gradually noticed that it was not cleaning off the smudges and they only showed up against a white background so we didn't worry too much about it. A few months went by and the smudges started getting darker and expanding. You could now see them even on darker backgrounds. I called Geek Squad and they sent someone out to look at it. He immediately told me it was a problem with the main screen and would probably need to be replaced.
A day or so later I got a call from Best Buy confirming that it was not fixable. The caller told me to bring our TV in and they would replace it. We brought in our TV and were handed over to a rep in the home theater department. He asked us what we paid for our TV and we told him that it was 1300. He showed us to several Samsung's that were 55" and under 1300 and we selected one that was 1200.
We were really happy, until he called over the manager to process the replacement. She let us know that we actually would not get the full amount that we spent for our TV, we would get a "Comparable TV". Well they didn't have our TV there anymore, it was discontinued... For a reason obviously so they showed us the one TV that was "comparable" well the one they showed us was 55" and it was a Samsung but it was not a Smart TV and didn't have a lot of the features that the one we purchase had. So they told us we could have the value of that TV which was $999 a full 300 dollars under what we paid less than 1 year before.
This made me angry. Why purchase the protection if it does not cover the full cost of the TV you purchased? After a lot of back and forth we figured out that they were not budging so we decided to put the 999 towards an upgraded TV and spend the extra 200. Well the real kicker comes when they asked us if we wanted to purchase a warranty for the new TV... I'm sorry that 250 dollar 5 year policy that I have only used 10 months of does not extend to my replacement TV??? That's crazy!!! Then my husband and I stood there trying to figure out if it's even worth it to repurchase the 5 year coverage.
On the one hand the TV we just bought broke less than a year in so we would be crazy not to buy it. On the other hand we paid for a 5 year warranty when we really should have just gotten the 2 year since essentially we have paid for 4 more years of coverage that we just threw away. Ugh, well the Broncos game was going to be on in 1 hour and we had to get home to set up the new gosh darn TV, so finally we just gave in defeated and shelled out for the 5 year warranty. So we walked in thinking we would get a straight across trade, but in the end we walked out $500 poorer and wishing we could have just dealt with the fingerprint smudge dark spots on the original TV. *sigh*
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2015
Received Keurig coffeemaker for gift. I brought it back to Best Buy with gift receipt and wanted a better, more expensive model and pay difference. They made me pay full price for the upgrade and give me a gift card for the one I returned!! I figured I would be able to get satisfaction from home office but to no avail. Obviously, I will not go back to Best Buy, EVER!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2015
The worst experience!!! So much money spent at this store. Never again! I purchased an additional 5-year warranty to cover my tv. I contacted geek squad 3x and the store 4x. When I attempted to reach the store they intentionally hung up on me 2x! I waited for 10 minutes each time then they answer and I heard them hang the phone back down. I show with geek squad and said they would send a tech out. Not once did anyone come out. They are taking me my tv is not covered by my warranty. I have had this tv 5 months. $1200 down the drain!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
I would like to start by stating that I never write reviews. However, my experience with Best Buy was so horrendous that I felt compelled to let others know of my experience and hope that Best Buy management actually reviews and changes their policies. I went shopping for a new TV for my parents as an early Christmas present this past weekend. I initially bought an OpenBox TV. The sales lady assured me no parts were missing. While I was provided wrong information, I do take responsibility in that I should of checked myself. Turns out that the very important stand was missing. I unfortunately found this out a day later when I was reviewing my receipt. I had paid extra for the TV to be delivered so the TV was still at the store.
Feeling relieved that I intercepted the TV, I purchased a more expensive model that was brand new. I also scheduled the item to be delivered. Please note that delivery was not free because it was out of the city. Delivery day comes and the window was 11-3. Around 1, I started getting nervous. I had tried to call the store this AM but was on hold for over an hour. Finally around I found another telephone # and was told delivery would be before 3. At 2:30 I called again and this time was told there was no evidence of delivery to be made. After speaking to several managers, I actually just left and went to the store directly. The assistant store manager was very unhelpful and basically told me that the TV had never left the store after 6 hours of waiting around for a delivery. They did call without success to see if a delivery could be made but gave up quickly.
I asked if another store closer to my parents could deliver - they reluctantly called and promptly said "no". Meanwhile the assistant store manager was nowhere around. He quickly left the situation and wanted no part of assisting. In the end I cancelled the order and purchased from Amazon. I will never use Best Buy again as the customer service is horrible. I was provided misinformation and then had an item that was charged but never delivered, not delayed, just not delivered. I have already filed a complaint to corporate and plan to follow up with a letter as well. Again I never complain but the attitude of the store manager, plus the level of error deserves follow through. Unacceptable business practices.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
As soon as I pay off my Best Buy Card, I will no longer step foot in Best Buy ever again. The first time I had a DVD Player, Back Seat headrest installation and purchasing took 4 months and headaches that came with it. This time I purchase a refrigerator back in September, it's November and all I wanted to do was confirm that my expected delivery date was still on schedule. So I wouldn't lose an entire day waiting for a delivery that might not even come, so I call the store in Mohegan Lake, NY. The person answering the phone was very hesitant in giving me her name. While I'm trying to tell her my reason for calling etc. She rudely interrupts me, asks me for my order #. I give it to her while she sounds like she's talking with someone else. She says: "Yes it will be delivered" When I ask her to confirm the address on file. She says, "Hold on" and puts me on hold. She never took down my order number. Horrible.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2015
BEWARE ONLINE SHOPPERS OF BEST BUY!!! They have come up with a new tactic to get your money. I recently ordered items online from Best Buy. When I checked my balance on my card, I discovered that had charged my card twice for the items. I called the customer service at least three times and was told the money would be replaced in 8 days. The representative refused to let me speak to a supervisor. I called my bank and was told only the store could release the funds. Thank God it was not a huge amount they took out. I WILL NEVER BUY ONLINE FROM BEST BUY. This left such a bad taste in my mouth. I doubt if I will ever be able to go back into a Best Buy store again. Can you imagine how much interest they are gaining by holding my money and others for 8 days? I paid for the item, why is there a need to hold additional funds? I know this has to be against the law. Can someone tell who to call?
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2015
Best Buy has a terrible delivery team. The first team that delivered my washer was cooperative, but took out my railing in the basement in order to fit the washing machine but did not put it back on before they left. The second team immediately refused to accept my haul away item. It is one for one and does not have to be the same appliance. I had contacted the warehouse and they confirmed they can take my refrigerator for the dryer. The team refused until they spoke to their supervisor. Then they said the measurements will not work. I refused to accept their delivery and asked another team to be sent. The second team delivered my dryer and TOOK OUT the doors to the basement. The refrigerator would fit but they claimed that they do not haul it away.
They also claimed I would have to pay extra if I want them to take that. Once we showed them our haul-away contract, they said ok. Then they again took measurements and refused to lift it up our basement. They had initially taken the door off for the dryer and could have kept it off to move the fridge. However they put it back on and then claimed they cannot damage anything else. Your already took off my railing and doors. What do you mean you are not allowed to?!? The fridge would definitely fit up the stairs. The teams are lazy, unprofessional and uncooperative. Please not to hire individuals who hate their job and clearly show it by refusing to do what their order contract states. VERY DISPLEASED WITH BEST BUY DELIVERY TEAMS.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2015
Back in April of 2014 I purchased a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone at Best Buy. The representative offered me a "protection plan" through their Geek Squad for my phone for 2 years which was $199.99 + tax. He proceeded to explain that there would be no deductible if I had to take my phone in to be repaired or replaced. He said if my phone had to be replaced I would get a new phone that same day and if that model was not available I would get the current model at that time. I've had my phone for a year and 6 months and the charging port cover and volume control button have fallen off even though I keep my phone in an Otterbox case. I went to Best Buy to see if the phone could be repaired to which I was told by the Geek Squad representative that my phone could not be repaired and I had a $162 deductible to pay so they could order a new phone.
Mind you that is not what the Best Buy associate told me when I purchased the phone. The Geek Squad representative then gave me a number to call in order to validate if there was indeed a deductible. He also advised me that after September 2013 their plan policy had changed, to which I was not told when I purchased it. I called and the representative told me there was a deductible. She advised me to speak to the store manager to see if there was something that could be worked out. The store manager did not help me resolve the issue at all, didn't even attempt to. I was pretty upset and did let her know how frustrated I was and she proceeded in telling me that she could not validate a conversation I had with an employee a year ago. As soon as I expressed my frustration she hung up on me. Mind you my husband was there with me when I purchased the phone.
I went to their Facebook page to see if someone could help me and that was a mistake also. They advised me to cancel the plan if I was not satisfied with it, to which I did and they only reimbursed me $54. I felt like I was scammed and their associate basically lied just to sell a plan I feel is not worth $200. I also filed a complaint with the BBB and Best Buy refuses to make things right.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
Purchased a printer and ink 3 days ago for home delivery. I should have realized there was a problem when 3 different sales people were asked questions about the product and didn't know simple answers such as "how many copies per ink supply". I finally went on-line and found the answer I wanted myself. I then opted for home delivery and was told I would receive my order today Monday. I was also told the tracking no. would be sent to me. Still no tracking no. I phoned the 866 number and after sitting on hold for 10 min. was cut off or hung up on. I then phoned the Cambie Store and spoke to the manager and all I got from him was "Oh that Sucks" very professional. Needless to say I am cancelling my order and am off to London Drugs to buy a printer.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
I ordered a keyboard case for my Samsung Galaxy S Tab from Best Buy online and picked it up in the store. It connects via Bluetooth, but it doesn't recognize my device, so it's a keyboard that doesn't work. I called customer service and spoke to two women for a total of 35 min. After I was on hold. They were the most useless people. The second woman did not speak English very well and kept asking me for the same basic information over and over. I could hear her typing on a keyboard and it was painfully slow. Hmmm... perhaps this is not the best position for her?? This is the worst customer service I have ever experienced in 50 yrs. How do they stay in business? I WILL get my money back and head straight to Amazon for a no-hassle purchase.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
Me and my wife and daughter live in New York City housing. We all decide to buy our own refrigerator so we happily go to Best Buy in Gateway. Sale asst. Jessica, nice person. Manager with dread, forgot his name for a reason, he the worst. Felt like I was getting scam from the start, but a happy wife equal a happy life. He's talking extra for everything I paid for. That's one I paid for installation. Why would you charge me twice now? I want my money back cause can get a set time for delivery. It can't be done it a credit card order and product is in transit. Ok, this Thursday, suppose to be deliver on Friday.
Friday come, I'm told my order has been cancel. I go back was given a rebate and told my refrigerator will be there Tuesday. I call today to confirm time. Can't find your order but someone will contact you this evening. Mind you, all my food in the old refrigerator been out since Friday. I got no refrigerator cause live in public housing. I try to schedule appointment but you get whatever time they got for you. We are working people who don't have time. Plus I'm paying you for what I want. Not what you want. Now my wife is upset.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
I purchased an Apple laptop ($1000+) and opened a Best Buy VISA in order to receive 10% rewards on my first purchase. In the process two rewards accounts were opened and Best Buy cannot figure out how to merge the accounts so I can use the points. I've spent more than two hours on the phone with different people each time who cannot help me. The service is HORRIBLE. After three calls they still do not know what to do and REFUSE to make one service representative responsible for seeing this problem through to a resolution. It should not be this difficult to receive a certificate for rewards that have been earned. "In order to use rewards online you must have a certificate #." Bottom line, DO NOT open a Best Buy Visa for a rewards certificate. It will not come attached to your credit card statement like most companies. This company selling "technology" has the worst technology EVER!!!
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
On 10/25/15 I went to the Best Buy in Manahawkin, NJ to exchange a damaged product I received in the mail. They told me they did not have the item in stock and that the Best Buy in Brick, NJ had one left and to call them and they would hold it for me to go pick it up. I called them while in the parking lot of the Best Buy in Manahawkin and was immediately put on hold. I was on hold for 40 MINUTES. When I got to the Best Buy in Brick, I walked into the store while still on hold and asked to speak with a manager because I was so distraught. When the manager came, her only response was "I'm sorry, we only have one person answering the phone. What do you need?" The sheer lack of customer service is appalling. I will never go back to that Best Buy again. I am utterly lost for words at how uncaring those employees were, the manager especially.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2015
Best Buy store in 2300 Petrie Ln Lanham Md 20706 is the worst customer talented store. On 10/25/15 at time 16:48 hours I called an help of a staff that I needed iPhone 5S protector case and my son choose green color which we took to a cashier that scan the pack and I paid $49.99 + $3.00 = $52.99. On way home my son alerted that we bought a wrong thing and in about 20 minutes I retired to the store and waited on the line for 25 minutes at customer service to attend to us. As I returned the pack the lady that attended to us was snapping at me saying "I'm not taking this back". I was SHOCKED that a pack I just bought from this store now telling different story that I swapped the case: false allegations. The man who claimed to be manager name agent ** said the same statement as the first customer service lady said.
I asked for the big in status man that was assisting me and the cashier who ring the pack as an awareness that I bought the pack in the store. If swap how do I know? I'm only in the store to buy and my customer right was abuse. The customer service lady was also yelling at me. Me, my wife and my son felt insulted, disgrace, false accusation and our blessed outing was destroyed. No one is cooperating. Instead all of them were laughing at us, laughing so loud and jubilating while we walked out of the shop with disappointment, disgrace.
I want full investigation on this matter. Surveillance cameras should be observe as at time 16:20-16:48 hours. Investigation on what I picked and what I place to the cashier that rings it out. I'm been deprived on my customer rights. If somehow or someway a product was swapped then should my family in the store just returned from church should be blame for. I have the right of ligation which I will not cease in taking legal action. ** my contact and be kindly drop a message if I am unable to pick up the phone. My future identity should be intact. Thanks.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
Terrible service. Don't use them. They were very unprofessional. They sent me many versions of a contract to sign. All of them had errors, misspelling, no price, no date. Completely unprofessional. They were unable to answer questions about the products that they were selling to me. At the end they refunded my deposit of $5,000. Then two days later made unauthorized charges on my account for $10,000. I had so many wasted calls and emails dealing with them. I lost two months on my AV installation project. Don't waste your time.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2015
I purchased a whole new set of LG kitchen appliances (refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, oven, microwave) from Best Buy. I also had Best Buy deliver, and install the appliances with the install kits that I also purchased at Best Buy. I intentionally purchased and had everything done by Best Buy in order to avoid any finger pointing later if a problem were to occur. Well about 2 weeks after install I discovered water leaks coming out of the dishwasher and as a result kitchen cabinets and wood flooring were damaged. I immediately reported the situation to Best Buy and they in turn had me contact some other organization that handles these situations for them. Well, to make a long story short, Best Buy DID NOT take ownership of the situation, but instead everyone is pointing fingers to everyone else.
Best Buy blames the dishwasher company, the dishwasher company blames the installer, the installer blames the company that made the hose and here I am in the very predicament that I was trying to avoid. Again, I intentionally purchased everything from Best Buy (appliances, delivery, installation, install kits) in order to avoid this very situation. I should have gone with Lowe's because several years prior I had a situation that was somewhat similar but Lowe's stepped right up and took care of the situation immediately. Buyer beware, my experience with Best Buy has been an extremely negative one and I will no longer shop at Best Buy. I recently purchased a laptop from BJ's that I would probably have purchased from Best Buy under different circumstances.
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2015
I purchased a dishwasher and received an $80.00 rebate. I tried to make a $37.00 purchase using the rebate and was told my purchase had to be at least $80.00. I said give me the balance in the form of a store credit. They said that can't be done. This is my money and I should be able to spend it as I please. I contacted customer care and they will not change their policy. Ridiculous!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
I bought a nice Whirlpool Fridge 3 years ago and had it delivered. The thing worked fine up until several months ago when I started to notice water on the floor. The freezer pan would fill up with water and freeze until it would start to leak out. I tried to get Best Buy out to look at it and couldn't even locate a store with repairmen. All I found was Geek Squad for electronic issues. I'm using a local repair shop who came right out and are fixing it. It is a drain issue and very common. I'm a little put back by the repair cost, but at least they came right out. No more Whirlpool or Best Buy appliances for me!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2015
Saturday I lost my wallet with $250.00 in it. I wasn't quite upset at losing the money but more on my carelessness. Yesterday, my daughter called me and said that her manager asked her if she had lost a wallet, and she replied, "No". Then she asked if she knew someone with my name and she replied, "that's my mom". Her manager told her, "Well, a wallet was found with your debit card and hers and $250.00 in it". When my daughter told me this, I felt like crying because never has God failed me and because I had not a hateful heart he gave back to me what I had lost. I am so grateful for the manager at Best Buy, but mainly the employee who found it, although I was not told her/his name, God please bless her/him abundantly for their good deed.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
I will write a review on every site I can to ensure that every single consumer knows not to give Best Buy any business. My husband and I purchased our kitchen appliances through Best Buy in August of 2015. Two months later, we have experienced four installation attempts with a different excuse every time and are still missing our double ovens. They outsource installation and have incompetent middle men. They have incorrectly measured, incorrectly scheduled, and dropped the ball on work order forms.
We were naive enough to let them buy some time by telling us they'd send Best Buy gift cards in the mail and refund our installation fee. This was weeks ago. We have not received the gift cards and have had no refund on our credit card. At this point, we've taken four days of PTO for installation appointments. Please spare yourself the frustration, time, and money. Take your business elsewhere.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2015
On 10/19/2105 at 2:50pm my daughter and I went into Best Buy located on Blue Bonnet next to the mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge. When we walked in there were two door greeters, which did not say a word to us, and watched us as we walked over to the Mobile center to look at cell phones. I approached the girl behind the counter and asked her about a phone that I saw online, and she checked to see if they had any in stock, and her phone rang, it was the door greeter/Manager. The girl answered the phone and started laughing and then told the Manager, "Yes she asked about and she named the phone I wanted," while laughing. I thought it was so strange, rude and unprofessional. I didn't understand why the Manager would call her to make her quit waiting on us to talk about us and laugh. There was NOTHING funny.
Suddenly a man started laughing VERY loudly. He was also a worker and I looked around and noticed that all of the workers were African American and we were treated badly because we are Caucasian. There was another Caucasian customer that couldn't get waited on either. Anyway the girl told me that the phone I wanted was out of stock and I asked her if she could check to see if they were available at any other Best Buy locations, she said she called but there was no answer. I was upset about how we were treated, so I went home and called Best Buy's main office and spoke with Vincent at 1(866) 650-7110 ext ** which was the worst thing I could have done because he gave my phone number to the Manager Amber - the very same person was laughing at us and wouldn't let the girl wait on us because we were the wrong race and yes she did call me to fuss and say she was trying to help us.
I will never step foot in that store ever again and would not advise any other Caucasians too, as all of their staff was African American and Caucasians are NOT welcome. And if you call the main office they give your phone number to the person you reported along with all of your personal information. NOW AMBER THE MANAGER AT BEST BUY HAS MY NAME AND ADDRESS. I WONDER WHAT SHE'S GOING TO DO NEXT.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2015
I used Best Buy to purchase all my household appliances in the last 8 years. I bought 65 inch Samsung TV 8 years ago close to $2800 purchased extended warranty $400 paid, Washer and Driers front load in 2011 (paid additional 300+ for 2-yr extended warranty), wall microwave oven 2011 (500.00, paid somewhere around $170 for extended warranty), Samsung notebook ($800) didn't buy extended warranty because family member fixes laptop for living I didn't see a need. And finally I bought Samsung refrigerator French double door with bottom freezer close to $2000.
Next day after I made the purchase online I went to store to see if they do price match - I found same fridge cheaper. The sales person pulled my order adjusted the price and asked me if I want extended warranty. I said sure. So he told me as it turned out the price adjustment that I got back paid for my 2 years additional extended warranty. I was happy about that. The worst part of this was I had good trust issue with Best Buy employees. The sales person said after I make the adjustment, "We will send you a receipt by mail." I never bothered to follow up.
One year and 5 months passed no issues with the fridge other than very loud noise when ice is being made. Now a month later I noticed the bottom freezer door is not closing all the way in. I pulled the freezer drawer. I noticed over an inch thick ice build under the bottom freezer drawer. I called Best Buy geek squad (mind you in all these years I never used their extended warranty yet I paid them lots of money). The lady tells me "you have no warranty on the fridge, your one year warranty is up". I argued with her for over an hour saying I have warranty. Finally she asks me to call Best Buy manager and explain to him that someone at the store messed me up by not adding the warranty on the fridge. She said "the manager needs to authorize adding the warranty for you." Of course she said this after she confirmed by reviewing my account to see everything I bought from Best Buy previously I bought extended warranty as well.
I called the El Cajon store, spoke to Jessie the manager for 30 minutes. He pulled the account and said no one added any warranty on this purchase. "I am sorry I cannot offer it for you because it is not showing we charged you." I told him about the price match deal that went on and perhaps the sales person didn't complete the adjustment since it was not showing that the cheaper price. It still showed the original amount that I put on line. He said "I am so sorry I don't see anything documented." I called back the next day and spoke to same manager. I said "I will pay again just add the extended warranty back on." He said "I can't do it. The system will not allow me."
This is very bad service for a customer that been with them for 8 years plus. Not to mention what a defect product they are selling. I came to a conclusion that the reason the product that I bought with them before never had a need for geek squad was because when a customer buys extended warranty they send you product that are not damaged and inspected well from manufacture. But on orders that there is no additional warranty - they send you things that are sitting in their warehouse that had issue and got fixed and repackaged to make it look brand new. SHAME on YOU BEST BUY! And Shame on Samsung for designing such ** refrigerators. Today I saw so many write-ups about same issue - it is not even funny. I think there should be a lawsuit filed against Samsung to pay consumers their money back.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2015
I bought a prepaid virgin mobile cell phone. The phone had a problem and wouldn't hold a charge so I went back in 6 days to exchange it but they didn't have any more in stock so they are like "We can order you a new one. But if it doesn't arrive in 7 days you'll be past the 14-day return policy so you won't be able to return it". I'm like "there is no other ones and the phone is broke - that's not my fault". The guy was so rude - he's like "Well get a different phone. There was only one VM cheap junky phone there". I'm like "I don't want that".
Then he's like "return this phone and come back when new one arrives." I'm like "I need a phone I don't have a landline". They looked on their computer and saw they had 4 on their truck so I had to wait for them to go locate it. I transferred everything myself. I will never buy from Best Buy again. It's like "ok you bought something. Good luck cause if it's broke we're not helping you". After reading all the other complaints I don't know how they stay in business. I also know of other people who had same troubles returning a defective item. They are rude and don't want to help you.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
We ordered a washer and dryer from Best Buy - models (WCVH4800KWW) and (DCVH480EKWW) along with a stacking kit and power cords. August 20, 2015 - Order Placed and Confirmed. Sept 1, 2015 - Original Scheduled Delivery Date. August 31, 2015 - The day before the delivery, I called to confirm delivery and was told that the items were backordered - specifically the dryer so the new delivery date was now going to be Sept. 18, 2015. I should note that no one had reached out to me to confirm the change in date - had I not checked, I would have been waiting around at home. I also had to book a contractor to install a dryer vent in advance so there was a scheduling dependency on this appliance installation.
Sept 17, 2015 - The day before the 2nd attempt at delivery, there is no call to confirm delivery. Sept. 18, 2015 - Day of 2nd Attempt Delivery - the delivery person near the end of the day calls to confirm they are going to be delivering however, they notice that the dryer is not present on the truck. He's not sure where the dryer is. He tells me that he will call the depot and they should call me back to let me know when a rescheduled delivery will be as it's best to delivery both washer and dryer together for ease of installation. Sept. 19, 2015 - no call from the depot or Best Buy to update me on where the dryer might be or when or how long it will be on the backordered item. Again, I have to call Best Buy and be placed on hold. The operator cannot definitively tell me and has to call the depot again. She herself is also on hold. She tells me that they should get in touch with me to reschedule.
Sept. 19, 2015 - an automated message is sent to my email box indicating that delivery is now rescheduled for Sept. 23, 2015. Sept. 22, 2015 - I call Best Buy to confirm delivery for the following day as I need to take time off work and I want to confirm they are in fact, arriving with the ordered items. They tell me once again that the dryer is actually still backordered so they're not sure why the appointment was rescheduled. The operator I talk to has to contact the depot yet again to find out what's going on as she cannot see the inventory or when a dryer will in fact arrive. Sept. 29, 2015 - an automated email is sent to me to indicate that delivery is not slated for October 7. I call to try and confirm that this time, they will have BOTH the washer and dryer in stock before arranging another automated email to schedule delivery.
Sept. 29, 2015 - I get another automated email now suddenly stating that delivery for the washer and dryer are now moved up to October 2. Again, I call the Best Buy Service to try and determine/confirm that both washer and dryer will be on the truck. Operator cannot confirm and is placed on hold herself to try and confirm with the delivery depot/warehouse. October 2, 2015 - 3rd attempt at actual delivery - The driver calls to indicate to me that he has the dryer but the washer is not on the truck. He indicates to me that someone should have called the day before to confirm the appointment. I indicate that I had called prior to this to try and make sure that BOTH washer and dryer are on truck. Despite this, the delivery is botched up yet again. He says he will call the depot and warehouse and someone should be able to call me back to confirm yet another delivery date.
Oct. 2, 2015 - I receive an automated email - Delivery is reset again to October 20, 2015. If I were to wait again, this would place the 'potential' arrival of the washer/dryer at nearly 2 months after I have ordered... assuming they get the order correct this time around. Oct. 8, 2015 - I call to try and confirm if the washer and dryer are going to be in stock and again, the operator cannot confirm and has to call the depot/ warehouse. In frustration, I elect to cancel the whole order and ask for a refund. The operator indicates that the order has been cancelled and the full amount of nearly $2100 should be forthcoming in a refund to my credit card. She indicates to me that a full refund should take 3-5 business days.
Oct. 17, 2015 - I check with my bank and no pending refunds have been issued to date. With my knowledge of customer service, I am worried so I call Best Buy Customer service to find out what is happening. The operator indicates that a partial refund has been made in the amount of 985.49 however she can't say why they only refunded part of my order. I ask if there is anyone else I can talk to and I calmly say that I understand it's not her fault however there is no recourse to elevate the urgency of the matter. No other person I can talk to, no other phone number, no other department. She puts me on hold to see what she can do. After about 10 minutes on hold, she returns and states that a full refund was actually issued and that it might take 7-9 business days (note that I was originally told 3-5 business days from the prior operator). I state that I will wait yet again to see what happens.
Best Buy's Motto: Expert Service. Unbeatable Price. Note the lead words: 'Expert Service'. Based on my current situation with no washer, no dryer, and still no refund - I would argue that this is false statement. I cannot overstate what a horrible transaction and purchase experience this has been. I genuinely hope that someone from Best Buy Executive Management sees this. As a company owner with 50 employees myself, I cannot believe this company is still in business. For those that are reading this record of events - I would strongly recommend you look elsewhere to purchase your items.

Reviewed Oct. 17, 2015
I purchase a refrigerator from Best Buy #952 in Baytown Texas on Garth road. I ask if they had one in stock would I be able to get it loaded and tied down. They told me if I had some rope they would help me tie it down. But after the two boys loaded it they started to walk away. I ask them to help tie the box down and they refused to. I thought they were being very rude so I told them to take the box off of my truck if they could not tie it down.
I told the customer service to give me my money back and I would go somewhere else and purchase my refrigerator. She told me the refund would go back on my account immediately. Then I went to another store to buy a refrigerator but did not have no money because my refund was not in my account. I think I was treated very unfair. While at Best Buy today I was told over six lies just so they could make a purchase. So now I have to wait 3 to 5 business day before I will get my money back from my cash refund. Ref #**
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I know exactly why I don't shop at Best Buy anymore. First, the last time I bought a laptop I paid cash for it. I decided to return the unit within the 15 day window (unopened). I soon found out that because it was more than $600 dollars I would have to wait up to 10 days to receive a refund check. LOL! This is supposed to be a Multi Billion Dollar company. They can't even refund you by the same method you pay for merchandise. What a joke!!!!!
Also, I had purchased a Warranty Plan for a Computer a while back from a previous purchase. When it began to malfunction I tried to exercise my Warranty and Best Buy gave me every excuse of how the Warranty did not apply to my situation. Again, LOL, it was a faulty unit. In my opinion, Best Buy is a joke and I will never shop there again. The internet is so much better for Tech shopping anyway! I will, however, continue to buy my Computers from Costco and Sam's... Those companies have amazing return policies and they never question your refund and give you cash on the spot. Best Buy could learn a few things from Costco and Sam's Club. Goodbye Best Buy... Terrible Customer Service to say the least!
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2015
I bought a laptop from this store, 9-30-15. On Oct 14 I called and asked if I was able to take the laptop in and get my money back due to malfunction. I was told yes that I had until Oct 16, 2015. I went to the store on the 15, the next day after the call, and the assistant store manager made me get store credit instead of giving me my cash... Although I told him that his associate the day before said tomorrow the 15 was okay. The manager I was talking to basically said his associate would have never told me that... Pretty much he should have just called me a liar.
I then called the 1888bestbuy number, whom then I spoke to Eyan, who said that I should have received my cash back. All in all Best Buy has made me get the store credit on a card. Now I am forced to buy products from there. DON'T SHOP AT BEST BUY IN NORTHGLENN, CO. THE GUY RYAN I TALKED TO... REFERENCE #**. THIS NEEDS TO BE ESCALATED.... I felt discriminated.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
Do not give these dishonest incompetent thieves your money. They messed my car up and refused to do anything about it. They treated me like garbage for years trying to resolve it.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2015
I purchased and expensive Bose device. I started having problems with the connection since I purchased that device. I had to travel many times therefore I did not get the chance to return the item on time. I took back the item after a year and they did not take it back. The item was discontinued. Apparently there were problems with that device in general. It was obvious that I did not break the device!!! They still told me that since it was over a year ago they would not exchange it or credit me. This is the last time me or my family will purchase anything from Best Buy. No wonder their ratings are so low. Their customer service is horrible.
Reviewed Oct. 14, 2015
We ordered a DVD on September 27, 2015. The website states that in Alberta we will receive our DVD in 2 days. A week later, we still had not received it, so we tried to track our order. Every time you click on "track order" whether it be on the Best Buy web page or from the link on your confirmation email, it would take you to a page that says "This page is no longer available". As well, when we clicked on "cancel unshipped orders", it also took us to a page that did not exist. We ended up getting the DVD today, October 13, 2015... so the 2 days actually took 16 days!
Please read everyone else's reviews, as this is the same for every customer. Sometimes the delivery time is extremely important, and is usually tied to the sale price that people are willing to pay. Please order from elsewhere because Best Buy needs to know that this kind of treatment of its customers will mean no more customers!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
You mention in your response that in April of 2015 you received a "request" to stop the automatic payments, and that resulted in my default and deferred interest penalties. At first blush, this may seem to legitimize your actions. However, you fail to disclose that such request to stop auto-payments did not come from me, and, most importantly, it was not authorized from me. I do notice, however, that you fail to include in your letter that such a request indeed came from me.
You also fail to include that your Best Buy emails continued at the time of, and subsequent to, my "default", reminding me of my monthly payments and including a link to the Best Buy website. And, of course, you fail to include that the Best Buy website link that I clicked each and every month (repeatedly), as contained in your email, which read "Pay Your Bill Now" continuously defaulted to an error screen reading "We're very sorry but an error has occurred on our side" and directed me to call the number on the back of my card if the problem persists.
This, of course, started in April 2015, and continued thru every subsequent email bill for which you now claim I deliberately did not pay my bill. Moreover, I tried to pay each and every time, including this month. However, each time that I called the number on the back of my card I was re-directed to an outside collection agency, who you sold the Best Buy credit accounts to. However, that group claimed that they were then entitled to full payment of all the debt, including 3 years worth of deferred interest, since I "defaulted" on my auto-payments and they then referred me back to you to take off any late payments as they were "unauthorized." Now, of course, that the debt has more than doubled thanks to the late payments and three years worth deferred interest added on, I note that coincidentally, the account is now "back" in your possession.
Accordingly, your curt and overly dismissive response, which was likely well-crafted by your in-house counsel, is misleading to me, the public and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. At the very least, your management of the accounts, online accessibility, and investigation of my complaint of your error, is lacking to an unacceptable degree. There must be a thousand other Best Buy cardholders caught in your little catch-22 on-line runaround; that is, those without the resources to resist your assumptive and negligent financial maneuvers. This is how class action suits come to be. Perhaps, I will be left without choice but to file suit on my behalf and I hope my letter reaches others that are similarly situated.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I decided to return a notebook I bought at Best Buy because it wasn't what I hope and I also found best prices elsewhere. The point is that I read the return policies of this company, citing: we will refund your Money in the same way you paid the item. If you pay more than $800 in cash or more than $250 with a debit card without the logo of a major credit card, we'll give you a refund check Within 10 days. In my case, my mom paid with a Visa credit card but they decided to "send a check" and I'm still waiting for almost a month I returned the item.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
Get emails on a store sale I don't know how many times a week. SALE only for four hrs. I don't give a ** for a four hour sale. Next it be "Hurry 4 minutes to get here for the four minute sale." Whoever thought of this should be fired and not allowed in a store.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I upgraded my phone because of a great quote they gave me. It turns out they were wrong and my bill went up by almost $40. When I went back, they admitted their fault but said they could do nothing about it. What a shame! They should not be in business if they are giving people the wrong information! Now AT&T doesn't want to help either and by the time I found out about my bill, Best Buy wouldn't even take the phones back. It is sooo frustrating! How irresponsible on their part!
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I bought a product for a gift a couple of months before I gave it to my wife and the piece of ** Lenovo ThinkPad did not work. It is a pile of ** and the customer service is even worse. I would highly suggest you never shop at Best Buy. They will ** you.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
I ordered 5k in appliances from Best Buy. They called me at 10 pm the night before delivery and informed me they did not know when my order would be delivered. This was after I received an email guaranteeing a delivery time. I asked the rep about canceling the order and receiving a refund. She said she would check about canceling. After a few minutes she came back stating she cancelled the order, but it would be 4-5 days for a refund. When I questioned her about the time, she told me that's just the way it was and hung up the phone.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
My wife and I just returned from Best Buy in Brentwood, CA. We had been instructed by Geek Squad to take our recently purchased printer (HP Envy 7640) to that store and it would be returned to HP for repairs that would take two to four weeks. When we arrived, we were told that the computer was giving "cryptic" instructions -- whatever that means!!! The customer service clerk indicated he would consult with his "manager" - a guy named Jose.
We were told by the manager that his hands were tied and he could not return the printer to HP. As an alternative, he offered to sell us a new printer at a deep discount. He quoted us $79.99 when the printer was already on sale for $103.99. We bought this printer six months ago for $199.99 and were doing precisely what Best Buy personnel had instructed us to do. Please advise consumers to shop at Best Buy at their own peril. Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2015
Ordered washer and dryer, delivery came on 3rd week on a Saturday 7 a.m. Missed it cause they said no one answered the door (who wakes up that early on a weekend?). Didn't try to call so then had to reschedule but not on my convenience but theirs. I wanted it early like that one Saturday but now it's at the afternoon. (Got me thinking why didn't they just drop it on the afternoon that Saturday?). Just saying people have other things to do. Never will I use delivery service from Best Buy. I will let all my friends know and write as much bad reviews that I can regarding their delivery time, schedule.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2015
My recent experience with Best Buy. I was excited when Best Buy finally got the Gear S2 classic in stock, so I went to order it with my PayPal, and the Best Buy site says, "PayPal cannot authorize, please use a different form of payment." So okay, I enter my card and finish my transaction. Moments later I am charged by PayPal for the total. Moments after that I receive an email saying Best Buy failed to process my debit transaction (because PayPal took all my money XD). So I call Best Buy and they say that my item will be delayed until they have my debit payment. I tell them PayPal already took the money and is awaiting Best Buy approval. Best Buy support then tells me they have no record of me using PayPal with them and they would be unable to change the payment type.
So I call PayPal to get my money back, and they tell me that they are unable to give the money back until Best Buy authorizes the return payment. I told them Best Buy has no record of a PayPal transaction. PayPal tells me the transaction will automatically void in 30 days if Best Buy doesn't claim the money. So I call my bank to have them just cancel the entire transaction. My bank tells me only Best Buy can cancel the order. When I say Best Buy has no idea about the PayPal charge, they say it will take about 10 days to dispute the purchase. Every single time I have ordered a limited quantity item from Best Buy the order disappears, cancels, or double charges. I'm willing to bet that it will be sold out before I get my money back. This is the last time I use Best Buy for anything.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
I received a damage item and requested that item to be replaced. That replacement order was cancelled. Best Buy customer service did not know what was going on. They said they were going to call me back the next day. No one called back. I called again and was sent to the "BACK" appliances department. I was put on hold for more than an hour! When they got back they told me they found out the item was no longer in stock. Cue: long pause. I had to ask what do I do now? Then they proceeded to tell me that they will have to cancel my order because there's no inventory and they can't do anything about it. This is after they have wasted 2 hours of my day. The next day I find out they have inventory now. MORE PROBLEMS TO BE CONTINUED!!! Best Buy have not resolved my issues and have not offered me anything for my troubles but more troubles.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
This location has several sales professionals who are great but there's a real problem with some of the operational processes. We are in the process of doing a remodel so I went to Best Buy to buy several items. I bought eight items on Sept 7, 2015. One of the items was a Bosch microwave. I was told that if I wanted the Bosch microwave and trim kit to be delivered with the other items it would delay the entire order by several weeks. The solution which I agreed to do was pick up the microwave when it came in. Based on that advice I paid for the entire order and was told to call back around Oct 7th to pay for and schedule installation of the microwave.
I called the west Nashville store on October 7th and was told I was required to come into store to pay for delivery and installation. I went to the west Nashville store on October 8th and paid as instructed. The customer service person informed me that I could pay for installation but if I also wanted the microwave delivered, I would have to cancel the order and re-ordered so that the delivery and installation would be on the same ticket. I thought it was strange but she informed me otherwise it will take a few weeks for the delivery and installation. I paid for installation.
Today, October 9th I received a call from the west Nashville store informing me that I would have to cancel the microwave and re-order because when I originally ordered the microwave someone else was in their system ordering the same microwave. They ordered before mine so they were shipping the item to the other person. I then asked to talk to the store manager. The gentleman who identified himself as the store manager was Bob **. Bob told me he received an email earlier today saying that I had to re-order the microwave and it would not be here until November 12th. I told I received an email saying the item would be in Nashville for pick up Sunday, October 11th. He said that might be correct but his email said November 12th.
I asked to speak to a district manager at which time he said to call 888-237-8289. As I was talking to Bob the order was cancelled. I called the number Bob referred me to and was told that they did not have any manager or supervisor's number. I was able to find three managers who I believe are at a district level who I hope can step in and assist. **. If these gentleman can offer an explanation I will certainly review this rating.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
Two weeks ago I bought a dishwasher online and was told there were two in stock. A delivery and installation time were confirmed between 4:00-7:00 PM. I was not happy about having something installed this late but decided to just go with it. At 6:00 the installer called and said he was on his way to pick up the appliance. At 6:30 he called again and said there was no appliance to be picked up. The next day I went to the store to sort this out and expressed my displeasure.
I repurchased another dishwasher with the understanding that this not be installed at night. We received the installation time of 12-4 which was great but today (the day of installation) I received an email stating that it's been changed to 4-7 because it's more convenient for their routing system. In my opinion there seems to be a lack of customer service brewing in our country and I refuse to be subjected to companies that no longer provide it to the consumers that keep them in business. If I was an exec at Best Buy I would check out why they are getting such bad scores and FIX IT!! Sounds like a no brainer to me.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
When we brought our t.v. Home there was a thin line across the t.v. We called Best Buy and they said we had to return it. My husband and I are both in our late 60s. When we brought it in the box it was very heavy and an employee helped bringing to our car. When we called Best Buy they said we would have to return it. If it broke on the way there we were without a t.v. and the money. After so many frustrating phone calls they finally agreed to replace the t.v. but not the frame. When they finally came to our house they opened the new t.v. It was cracked in pieces. I said "Now that's what we were afraid of." After that, they brought us another t.v. Too frustrated to deal with them again.
Reviewed Oct. 9, 2015
On September 20, 2015 I placed an online order for two wall air conditioners units. I kept receiving emails giving me updates with the date I should expect my order. After about 8 emails (they kept changing the delivery date on October 8th 2015) I get a final email that Best Buy cancelled my order. I was furious as they should have told me from the beginning that this was a possibility. So much wasted time went by. I called Best Buy only to have a representative let me know that they couldn't do anything! I will never buy from this company again - extremely horrible customer service. They are uncaring, unprofessional and it seems not important to them to keep customers happy. What a waste of time!
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
Tried to buy an oculus rift VR headset. The staff couldn't get the downloaded software to work and didn't seem to care. Took me an hour, left empty-handed.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
I have purchased more than ten computers for the family and business over the years. I should have known not to buy again. Arguments with the managers at the Auburn California, not in my business. Nobody in the store knows what the hell they are talking about. I spent 2 hours explaining what I needed for two new business computers and they failed in a month to perform to my needs. It took me hours to return and explain and days to receive and upgrade the computers at my expense of course, and they still fail to meet my needs every single day. Failure at the performance level I require which is not that demanding is daily, frustration daily due to this is at a high, and I make sure to tell every client who comes in not to buy from this store. I will be very happy to see them finally shut their stores for good.
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2015
I purchased a WIFI Sound System from Best Buy on a Friday and spent $631.79 on it. When I took the system to my business and attempted to set it up it would not turn on or function in any way. I then took it back early the next week to simply exchange it for a new one hoping that the one I purchased was just a "dud." The young girl at Customer Service struggled for about 20 minutes at the computer and then finally informed us that they had no more in stock. I then asked what the next step was. She went and asked someone and came back and said the next step was for them to order us a new and we could pick it up later that week. She then proceeded to ask for my business name, phone number and address and plugged everything in the system. She told me I could pick it up in 2 days.
I went back to pick it up today, now close to a week since they sold me a broken one and they would not let me pick it up. The young man helping me stated that because it was logged into the system under a business name and not a person's name that NO ONE could pick it up. So, they informed me that it was physically impossible for me or anyone else to pick it up yet they are the ones who set it up under the business name. I had all of the proper paperwork needed to pick it up and I even had my business Debit card with the business name on it along with my name and my license. He refused to look at any of them and would not even consider that it was completely obvious that I purchased the sound system.
The young man helping me at Customer Service was very blunt, rude, unapologetic and would not admit that it was their mistake that I could not pick it up. He continued to say there was no way that he could help me and the only option was to return it and buy another one therefore having to purchase 2 sound systems for the time period that it would take the bank to refund my money into my account. NOT once did he ever apologize for THEIR mistake or show any sympathy to me at all. I am a professional dentist and I know how important customer service is. I nor my business will EVER purchase another item from Best Buy again and we have a lot of technology purchases in our future.
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2015
The purchase at Best Buy was great. The initial installation was on time, but when they left I found that my new dishwasher would not work since it would not drain the water. My LG Gas Convection oven made a loud noise when I tried to make cookies. I had purchased the 5 year Best Buy warranty so I called them to get it fixed. I was told at least a week before they could get back. I said that they could pick up their appliances outside when they come since I will be getting my appliances from another company.
Best Buy called back saying they will be at my house the next day. I was told they will bring new appliances in case the ones I have now need to be replaced and not fixed. Well I took another 1/2 day off from work, they came out fixed the dishwasher as it had a plug and the stove needed to be replaced, but they were not notified to bring an extra appliance so now I am trying to get a hold of Best Buy to schedule yet another time for them to come out again. Also, my call wait times trying to get a hold of a live voice have been as long as 58 minutes according to my cell phone. Very frustrating to contact Best Buy via phone. Still waiting to get a hold of them to set up an appointment.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2015
On Aug 1 we went into the Buford GA store and purchase a LG French Door refrigerator. We paid cash; the refrigerator was delivered on Aug 4. The delivery team seemed to do a good job installing the appliance so I gave them a good tip. On Aug 6 we saw water pooled around the floor, when we pulled back the refrigerator we saw that the delivery team used electric tape all over the water line which caused water to leak and damage our floors. We immediately called the store and talked to the manager who started a claim. A few days later we got a call from Andrew ** from Best Buy Resolution Department he stated that we needed to contact Danny ** at Spirit Delivery as they are the ones that would be responsible for the damage caused by the delivery. When I called Spirit I never got a response. I left numerous messages without a return phone call. I called Mr. ** back and let him know what was going on.
He sent an email to Spirit and I got a call back. I explained the issue. They told me to send over pictures and a report of what happened. I did this. A week went by without any word so I called back and they told me that they did not know about this issue and that I needed to send over the pics again. I did it and still no reply. I called them again and we got a call back and the lady told my husband that we needed to resend the pics and the report. I did it once AGAIN. Two days later I received a claims report form to fill out which I did and mailed it back to them. I got a call from Mrs. ** from York Risk Services. She informed me that she would send out an adjuster in about a week or so. The adjuster came out and inspected the floor and looked at the water line that the delivery drivers installed. He took pictures and sent his report back to Mrs. **.
Two weeks after without any call back I called Mrs. ** who informed me that her delivery team is saying that they did not do the delivery and she could not pay on the claim. I called back Best Buy to inform them of this and Mr. ** is saying Best Buy does not do delivery and so they do not know who came out because all delivery is done through Spirit delivery. I found something very wrong with this. So you are telling me that Best Buy sets up delivery with people and send them out to their customers’ home without knowing who is coming out.
He started getting an attitude with me and told me there was nothing he could do to help me so I needed to call back Spirit Delivery. I called back and spoke to Mr. Danny ** and he told me he was the manager and would check on this because he does know that it was the delivery team that went out so he is not sure why they are saying it is not them. It is now October 6, 2015 and I have yet to get a call back to see who will take care of my damage floors.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2015
Paid for a refrigerator, stove, and dishwasher. All three were suppose to be installed 3 weeks later. The day before the installation, installer said they did not have the appliances. Best Buy tried to call later that night and reschedule for a day we were not even going to be around. So 30 days after they had the money, they said they could not guarantee a delivery. I cancelled the order on all 3 pieces of appliances and will also be taking back the microwave to the store. Poor service. Poor attitude.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2015
I was placing an online order with a special product 28,000 BTU air condition!! Only to find out this was a nightmare straight out of hell... I purchased from Best Buy. On one order three units over $3000 and they gave me the middle finger by not standing by their product and giving me the worse Service ever. The units all were shipped damaged, never received a new unit. Best Buy online service persons told me just to return the item, it's out of their hands. And guess what. I did just that and purchase them from Home Depot.
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2015
Two days ago I purchased a stackable Bosch washer and dryer for my condo in Florida. I explained to the salesperson that I was only down for the weekend and needed the delivery Saturday before 1:00 pm (as I needed special permission to have delivery on Saturday at all). He said, "No problem, they are both in stock and can be delivered Saturday morning". I paid the $2,321.00 in full and walked away happy that I was getting two good machines.
As our time is very limited in Florida (we can only come down for a short weekend once in a while), each day is precious. I received 2 automated called on Friday with the time frame for the delivery. Today, Saturday, we waited until 1:30 pm. No one showed up. We called the trucking company, they told us that they did not have the items in stock. I called the store, they said that someone deleted my order, and another salesman sold it to someone else. Not even an apology, no return call from the salesman that sold it to me. Nothing at all!! A waste of 3 days, no one cares, and still no washer and dryer!
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2015
I run a small computer repair business and I do a lot of business with Best Buy and have a substantial credit limit with their credit card. As a result, a number of my clients are more comfortable with me purchasing what they need on my credit card and then adding the amount to the final invoice. They are a bit nervous about identity theft and stolen information. There is more than one occasion when I have to bring stuff back to Best Buy either due to a defective product and/or the product not meeting their needs.
On 9-25-2015, I had to return a tablet back to Best Buy and although they did return that tablet, they also had me sign an electronic statement saying that I would not be allowed to return any product for a period of 90 days. I spoke with a Rep from Best Buy and they said that they understand the issue but once the flag has been set, there is no way that they can remove it. I find this outrageous and find it a little insulting to be treated in this manner. I would like this restriction removed so that I am not forced to use another vendor and prolong my repair time. I am not comfortable buying a product and being worried that it might be defective and then have no recourse.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I ordered security cameras from Best Buy, and was overcharged for shipping. Took 30 minutes to explain this to 800 number customer service rep., transferred to "supervisor", then promptly disconnected with no return phone call.
Reviewed Sept. 30, 2015
I received an email from Best Buy advertising among other items a portable dishwasher. It looked like something that I would be able to use. I ordered the GE - 25" Convertible Portable Dishwasher-White-on-White along with the required Smart Choice - Dishwasher Water Line and Power Cord Kit. The items arrived on April 27, 2015, and the box seemed to be in okay shape but when I started to open the box later that evening I was in for a heck of a surprise. The dishwasher appeared to be crushed.
I looked at the records that were sent along with the package and found no instructions on how to return a defective product. I looked for something in my email as were and couldn't locate anything either. I called the online customer service number and the woman I spoke with said that all returns for this particular item have to be taken care of by the customer. I explained that the item came crushed inside of its crating and I wasn't even going to unpack it. She again restated that there is nothing they can do. I had to find a way to get the item back to the store.
I told her that I can try to find someone to help me but I had no idea how I can get it there. I tried a second call, but got the same answer. I eventually hired a person to help lift the thing and a friend to help load the machine into the back of a minivan I rented. The thing is huge and poorly made. It obviously split under weight of having several machines stacked on top of each other. At the store it also took 3 employees to unload the machine. One asked if it was in car crusher. It was still in the crate and had everything it shipped with. The store said that they only accept returns up to 15 days from the delivery. I was flabbergasted.
They shipped me scrap metal, refused to pick it back up, and then refused to take it back. I was offered to let the company to remove the item from its pallet and refurbish it, or I could take store credit. Neither option seemed fair to me so I did what they did to me. I left their junk in their store and left. The harassment from phone calls was something that I didn't expect to the point of mind numbing headaches. I disputed the charges against the card with citibank and the calls continued. They briefly stopped when I complained to the State Attorney General office. I am getting Bills again but has been a pattern I can't log in.
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
I got an apple watch as a gift for my birthday 10 days ago, but the product kinda disappointed me. It was nothing that I was expecting. There is nothing wrong with the watch but I did not like the functions and it is not very useful for me. So as a gift I did not have the receipt which one I got last Sunday 09/27 and went to best buy to try to return it and the people in Best buy did not want take it back because it had passed over 15 days of the date that was bought (it had passed only 18 days) but of course was a gift.
First of all I got the gift at least 7 days after the product was bought and then I did not have the receipt because was a present. TOTALLY disappointed with Best Buy. For me was the worst waste of money that someone could have ever done. I'll surely never buy at best buy ever again. So my advice is if you're looking to buy any product mainly apple product is, buy it directly from apple store because I am sure there you won't have this kind of problems. I am sure at apple store they would do anything for you to feel happy about the product you bought! But not in Best buy. Now I have a product here worth $400 that is totally useless to me!
Reviewed Sept. 29, 2015
We made our choices based on compatibility. The camera and laptop were to sync wirelessly in order to place pictures on our computer. Turns out it does not sync to Windows 10 which became the operating system of the laptop. Also the instructions for even wired transfer were flawed. (Not Best Buy's mistake.) But were frustrating. We call our experience getting BB'd since the people who work there talk a good line but really don't know the product.
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