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    Reviewed Nov. 23, 2012

    On Nov. 2, I purchased a Nabi tablet at Best Buy for $199.99. I am a premier silver member and as such have a 60-day return policy on items I purchase. On Nov. 18th, I received an email from Best Buy advertising a pre-Black Friday sale for Premier members. One of the items on sale was the Nabi for $129.99. I went to my local Best buy store with receipt in hand to get the difference between the $199.99 I had paid and the now sales price of $129.99. I was told that it was an online sale only and the store would not match the price. I could return the $199.99 Nabi, get a refund and buy the $129.99 Nabi online.

    I went online and placed 2 Nabis in my cart, one for me and one for a friend. At checkout, I was informed that there was a limit of 1 per customer. I purchased 1 for my friend and kept my $199.99 Nabi. Then on Nov. 23rd, Black Friday, the price on the Nabi was reduced to $169.99. Again, with receipt in hand I went to my local Best Buy to get the difference. This time I was told that Best Buy will not price match on Black Friday sales prices, that I could return the previously purchased Nabi and obtain a refund and then buy the one on sale for $169.99. So why not simply price match? The end result is exactly the same, only the process is different.

    One, they honor me as a loyal customer, a Premier Silver and simply refund the $30 difference and they have a satisfied and happy customer. Or, they make me bring in the original item, return it, and then fight the crowd in the Computer dept. to obtain a new Nabi box from inventory and then stand in line at checkout to get the $30 back. This is wasting my time and theirs to get the refund. In the 1st instance, I leave a happy customer and have contact with one Best Buy employee in Customer Service. In the 2nd instance, I must deal with at least 3 employees: customer service, computer/tablet sales and the checkout cashier, wasting not only my time but everyone else's.

    For me, this is a ridiculous situation, one that could have been easily taken care of by price matching and not putting as many obstacles in the way to ensure an unhappy customer experience. Best Buy wants to compete. They say they price match, but only on certain days and at certain times and not online. This customer is not going back. I know from experience that before my 60 days are up, you'll reduce the price again and I'll qualify for the price match and I'll get the $30 back. Once I get that, you won't see me back.

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    Reviewed Nov. 17, 2012

    On 03/01/12, I purchased a cell phone from Best Buy #2933 of Henderson, Nevada from Sales Lead, Walter. Walter told me that if I were to purchase the Best Buy insurance, I can bring my phone back to any Best Buy if it were to ever get damaged and get a new one. Sounding too good to be true, I got his business card just in case it does not turn out like what he said.

    On 10/30/12, my phone dropped and the screen cracked. I went to Best Buy #349 of Elk Grove, California to exchange my phone. That is when I found out that what Walter had told me was false. I was very upset. Luckily, Kevin helped me out. He had great customer service and a good sense of humor which really calmed me down. Kevin went ahead and helped me out and got me my loaner phone.

    After getting home, I realized the phone was not working, so I went back to Best Buy and Kevin went ahead and helped me out. He said that it would be about 5 min. before it would work. I left, not upset at all because of Kevin's great customer service skills. After I got home (again), I checked my phone and it turned out it was still not on. I went ahead and called Best Buy and it turned out I was not going to be able to do anything to make it work besides bringing it back. I went back and Kevin helped me out. This time he got it to work. I was not upset at all. His sense of humor made me totally forget about my frustrations. He apologized for the inconvenience. I left the store happy.

    On 11/06/12, I haven't got any news on the status of my phone. I decided to go back to Best Buy. The customer service representative who helped me was a young man. I do not recall his name. He was the one who rang up my receipt on this day. His attitude was horrible! He got mad at me because I didn't bring in my receipt when I thought my ID and loaner phone was more than enough. The way he acted really showed that he did not care about his customers. He moved around sluggishly with no concerns for the customers. All I wanted was my refund on the loaner phone but he couldn't find it. Instead of asking someone for help, he kept doodling on the computer. After waiting for almost 30 min., I got tired and asked another sales representative for help. The gentleman was able to find the box for the loaner phone in less than 1 min.

    I was glad that this horrible day was going to be over soon but it did not end here. It turned out that someone had already turned in my loaner phone which was impossible because it was still in my hand. That was when I told him, "How is it possible for someone to return my phone if you need validation of my ID?" He kept insisting that I did return my phone and got my refund. I got very angry by now. I asked for the manager. His name is Don or Von. I'm not exactly sure of his name, but I know he is the general manager.

    The manager went ahead and looked up the loaner phone on the computer and told me the same thing. He said someone had already returned the phone, so he couldn't really do anything. I got extremely irritated. I was at the point of walking out. He then checked the name of the person who returned the phone and it did not match mine. "How is this possible!?" was what I asked him. He did not reply. Instead, I was given a choice to get my refund by pressing "OK" on the pin pad. Before I pressed "OK", I looked and noticed it had someone else's name on the pin pad. I told the manager about the name but he insisted it was okay. I went ahead and pressed okay, knowing that I was not the person showing on the pin pad.

    Finally getting my refund after almost 2 hrs, I said, "Thank you," and left. I did not get an apology for the inconvenience or the accusations. This is my worst experience ever at Best Buy. I am extremely upset. My refurbished phone has a defect on the camera and I do not want to go back to your store to exchange it until this issue is resolved. I do not appreciate the poor customer service skills and the false accusations that the employee and manager showed me. I will stop shopping at Best Buy until this issue is addressed and resolved.

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    Reviewed Nov. 16, 2012

    My 80-year old mother-in-law purchased a new TV from the Garden City, Winnipeg location of Future Shop. She had along with her my brother-in-law for assistance. She chose the specific unit because they were told the warranty was a replacement warranty. If anything ever goes wrong, just bring it in and we will give you a new one. No questions asked. Well naturally then the TV failed 10 months later. She is not able to drive so waited until we could arrange to take her TV into Future Shop a week later. We were then told that we were mistaken about the warranty and would have to wait for the TV to be repaired. We left it. We then followed up and found out they don't repair the TVs in Winnipeg and it was shipped out of province.

    We are now one month since taking in the TV and after several phone calls to the manager of the overall store, have received nothing approaching respect for the customer. We are now told, "Best case 5 more days, maybe one more week." I have asked numerous times for this store manager to stand behind the promise their staff gave about a replacement warranty and he simply said they are following their own in-store process. I intend to escalate to Future Shop Canada, if I can ever make it through their voice menu hell.

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    Reviewed Nov. 14, 2012

    Kindle Fire was purchased 11/19/2011 from Best Buy with a warranty for 2 years. The Kindle fire died two days ago. I returned it to Best Buy for a new Kindle Fire, which they gave me. I need the charger chord that plugs into a wall outlet for travel purposes. When I bought the original Kindle Fire, that type of charger came with the Kindle Fire. The new models have a charger that plugs into a computer. However, when traveling, this type of charger does not help me. I objected but they would not listen to my needs. I also was angry because the 2-year warranty was now voided because I got a new Kindle. I had to pay another $40 for a 1-year warranty.

    When I contacted Amazon regarding the charger and the warranty, they told me that all Kindles come with an automatic warranty for 1 year. When I called Best Buy they told me that there was no warranty. I disputed this because Amazon told me that there was a warranty. The manager told me that they put the information into their own computers that there is no warranty because the Best Buy warranty (which costs $40 per year) is better. But that is a bold faced lie and a fraud on the general public. I did get a refund for the $40 1-year warranty. In addition, I wanted the charger that I had originally got when I purchased the Kindle, which is the charger that satisfies my needs. This new charger does not help me during travel. Traveling was the reason I bought the Kindle to begin with. Now they want another $20 for this charger. I feel this is not honoring the 2-year warranty that I paid for.

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    Reviewed Nov. 13, 2012

    I bought the iPhone 4s for $99 and bought a lot of accessories, too. When it was time to pay, I was floored when I found out that I had to pay tax on the original cost of the phone -$599! They said it was Apple's policy not theirs. I talked to a manager and said I had shopped for years buying things on sale and always paid tax on the true purchase price. This feels like a scam to me. I do not believe this gets paid to the state. And why would it?

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    Reviewed Nov. 12, 2012

    On June 23, 2012, I purchased an electric range and a 42-inch TV and other miscellaneous items for a total of $1380 plus tax. I also signed up for 2 years of DirecTV services. I was told and given a form to fill out, that I would receive a $150 gift card for Best Buy. I filled the form out and with a copy of my receipt mailed it on July 5, 2012. Where is my gift card?

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    Reviewed Nov. 11, 2012

    My husband and I bought a laptop from this Best Buy, Sunday. It was an open item - which means someone returned it or it was a display model. I was hesitant to purchase it because of that, but the guy who sold it to us said it made no difference and it wouldn't affect the laptop at all. We used it throughout the week. It was having problems connecting to Wi-Fi. I thought about returning it but wasn't sure if it would make a difference. On Friday night, I got home from work and opened my laptop to prepare for a business meeting. I was shocked when I opened it to find that there was what looked to be a huge crack in the screen. No one had touched the laptop all day. It had never been dropped or anything and I am super careful with my belongings.

    I turned off the screen and there was no damage to the actual screen just inside. I googled that and tons of forums came up starting the same issue with the same brand. When we went to Best Buy today to exchange it, the girl at the counter agreed there was no physical damage and it was an issue with the PC. The actual sales guy we purchased it from was there and walked us out to see what we could find. They didn't have the same one so we asked to see his manager to see if there was anything he could do for us.

    As soon as the manager walks, he started saying that we broke our laptop and it was physical damage and that you can see exactly where it broke and all this stuff. He was extremely rude from the very first sentence he ever said. I responded strongly because I couldn't believe he was trying to blame us and there was no way there was physical damage to that screen. He threatened that no one else would exchange it and that our only option was to do this and if I say that they caused the physical damage they would not exchange it at all.

    We had to pay $100 more because they didn't have anything comparable. When we went to the checkout where our defective laptop was, he opened it and started pushing on the screen extremely hard where the screen was messed up and created breaks in the screen. He acted like he was showing us where the damage was but there had been no damage there before we left to look for a new computer. The damage he was showing us was completely different than when we left it. He was so rude he actually made me cry which isn't something I do often.

    I have never ever been treated so rudely by any company anywhere as I was at this store by the manager, Chris. Oh and also, when we bought the laptop, I asked the sales person about the warranty because I was concerned about the fact it was an open item and he just told me they have a one year warranty. He never offered any sort of extra protection at all. It occurred to me later when I was home that I should have specifically asked because most places have their own protection plans.

    While I was speaking to the manager, the sales person was there and I told him that we were never offered any extra protection plan. The sales person just kept saying "I never told you it was a one year warranty and you would have to pay shipping and handling" (stuff that he told us). I told him yes, you told us that but you never offered us any extra protection. He never specifically said he offered it, because he knew he either wasn't sure or he didn't do it. He just didn't want to get in trouble for not offering it.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 9, 2012

    This after trying with several people passing the buck at Best Buy. Go to the Internet, there are 100 pages of people just like me that have been screwed by Best Buy.

    A TV that lasts only 11 months is a piece of junk and you should replace it. No questions asked. I don’t know how Best Buy indoctrinates their employees but on those pages you will also see people with morals quitting their jobs because of the greed Best Buy displays. Undoubtedly you have the worst policies and customer service in the country. Now you are still trying to extort me for even more money. Good after bad.

    The geeks already looked at the TV in the store on Colorado Blvd. and then tried to extort $35.00 from me just to ship it somewhere where they fully intend to charge me even more money and cause more delays and pain. I bought four (4) flat screens TVs at the same time. One broke down and you will try anything to screw me even more. So, here you go to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. They deal with the likes of Best Buy and they will make sure I get satisfaction from you. They helped me in the past and so has the Special Victims Unit. You will not get one more dime from me but rather a series of agencies contacting you telling you to do the right thing since you refuse to do it on your own.

    I am a disabled senior and that puts me in the "at risk group" and protected from predators like Best Buy, with a whole set of enforceable laws. I am a doctor and I've helped people all my life. Best Buy helps itself to customers’ money and then doesn't have a care in the world. CFPB, BBB, Senior Protection Agency, SVU Denver, Colorado AG - just for starters.

    There will be a time in the immediate future when you wish you had taken care of at least one customer.

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    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2012

    I ordered Windows 8 Pro to upgrade a convertible tablet/netbook computer. After receiving the software, I had questions about the difference between Windows 8 Upgrade vs. Windows 8 Pro vs. Windows 8 Pro Pack. I was at Costco after already ordering Windows 8 Pro from Best Buy. Costco had Windows Pro and Pro Pack both for $66. I paid $69 to you for the same software, but $3 is no big deal. Besides, I get the professional assistance from the Geek Squad with my purchase. You even sent me an email proclaiming the great assistance I could get from the Geek Squad if I needed any help with my Windows 8 purchase.

    Well, I did have questions, and I called the Geek Squad to find out what the difference was between Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Pro Pack. The first person I spoke with could not tell me. I was transferred 3 more times and none of the other 3 people could tell me either. I was on my computer while waiting on hold with the first person and searched to find the answer. None of the 4 people I spoke with could explain this to me. I wasted close to an hour before I hung up and called Microsoft. The answer your so-called professional techs could not answer was what I thought the answer was - It is an add-on pack that completes Windows 8 Pro. A lot of the goodies that you had with Windows 7, the games, a new media player, etc.. You have to buy the Pro Pack to get it.

    I would now like to offer you some friendly advice. Train your people before you let them take tech calls, especially when it is something as big as the biggest new software roll out of all time. Certainly you did not have your Geek Squad sitting around during the summer playing with Windows 7 when the newest software upgrade was available as a test download that whole time. Did you not have an available computer at hand that you can download it to so they might train on one? You do sell them, you know. I also wanted to know if Windows 8 Pro was compatible with the convertible netbook/tablet that I wanted to load it on. They could not tell me. Sadly, it is the netbook/tablet that I played with in one of your stores 11 months ago. They had no clue what I was talking about. That's when I uncorked the wine bottle and began to drink and think back to the days when Circuit City unloaded their wage-heavy experienced Tech Support employees to help their bottom line.

    A smile crossed my face because I knew when they made that mistake, it was the beginning of their demise. Nice shopping with you, Best Buy. Bye bye. P.S. This complaint is being posted on Pissedcustomer and soon every complaint board I can find.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Nov. 8, 2012

    On Sunday, November 4th, I went with my wife to Best Buy in Irvine to see some stoves and ranges. We liked the Frigidaire that's listed as $699. One of the appliances department agents approached us and answered our questions regarding the stove. Then we asked him if the price will go down in Black Friday. (This one was on sale. The original price was $999.) He said, “I do not know but we guarantee lowest price for a full month so you are covered anyway if you buy it now.” So we bought the range and we paid using department card and gift card. We scheduled delivery for November 9th. On Wednesday, November 7th, I saw the Black Friday ad online for Best Buy and the same Frigidaire was listed for $629.99 on November 8th. So I called the 800 # customer service agent named Travis. He checked my PO number and told me, “No problem. I will match the Black Friday ad but that will be effective once you received the item tomorrow November 9th,” and he told me that he opened a case for me and everything should be fine.

    Same day, I was expecting a phone call from the delivery company to schedule exact time and they did not call! So I went to the store to make sure that the delivery will be on time and to check exact time. I met with Dane. I think he is assistant manager. He was a very unwelcoming person. I asked him about the delivery and he told me, “They will call you!” Then I asked him about the price match to make sure that it happens. That’s when he spoke to me in a very rude way telling me, “No, no, no.” He was talking to me in a very unprofessional manner so I asked him about the store manager. Two minutes later, one of the associates approached me asking if he can offer any assistance. So I gave him a quick idea about the problem and he told me, “Sure, we can match your price with whatever for Black Friday.” That is when the store manager approached us. You cannot tell he is a store manager! He’s unprofessional-looking, unshaven, etc.

    Anyway, I explained to him what his associate told us when we were buying the item. He cut me saying, “No, no. I do not think he said that.” So I am a liar? Then I told him about the Best Buy customer service agent who he told me that. He said, “I do not care about what they said. You can cancel your order. We always get people like you before Black Friday.” So I explained to him that I trashed my old range and I have no range. He replies, “That is not our problem.” All his conversation was in a very bad, rude way. I cannot believe that it was customer service. Finally, I asked him about his business card. He answered, “I do not have one,” and cut a piece of paper from the office trash and wrote his first name and gave it to me! His name is Hesham. I asked him about his last name he told me, “You do not need that.” He was so rude and I cannot explain how I was shocked. So all I want is not just the price match but I want an apology from this guy. He insulted me with his actions.

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    Reviewed Oct. 23, 2012

    We have three cell phones with Sprint service, all three purchased at Best Buy. The rep told us not to buy the Sprint protection plan because the Best Buy plan was better. They said everything was covered and if my phone is damaged, I can bring it in and have it replaced. When one of our phones got damaged, we called the store and they said to bring it in for replacement. When we got to the store, they refused to replace it. They said that because the phone fell from the car roof (my daughter laid it on the roof while strapping her baby into a car seat), they wouldn't replace it. Then they showed us where the protection plan says that replacing the phone is at their discretion because of how it happened. This is a rip off. Best Buy employees lie to make the sale and then you waste $10 a month for nothing.

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    Reviewed Oct. 4, 2012

    My girlfriend and I went to the Best Buy in Macon, GA on September 26, 2012 to look at different televisions and Blu-Ray players. I was contemplating a future purchase to install them during a den remodel and to replace my outdated (2000 model year) television. As we walked around the store, several salespeople asked if they could help and we told them we were just looking to get an idea of what was available and how the televisions and pictures on them looked. Later, after we had zoned in on a particular model, a young salesman explained some of the features of the model we chose. I was not ready to buy at that time, but would research the television and Blu-Ray player online before I bought. I wanted to buy through Best Buy because of the 36-month free financing.

    I had researched different makes and models of the televisions, Blu-Ray players, and television mounts and had put together a list of what I wanted. I had printed out a 10% discount coupon issued by Best Buy, and also had $100 in gift cards. I was ready to buy. And what I was going to buy would cost around $2000. A week later, I went to the same Best Buy store with my son. We walked in and headed to the television display. There was not a salesperson in sight. We looked at the Blu-Ray players, the television mounts, the cables, etc. which were in various aisles in the store. No salesperson asked to help us. We saw one saleslady who looked at us, then turned the other way. After fifteen minutes, we left, thoroughly disgusted.

    We ended up driving down to the Best Buy in Warner Robins, GA, about 20 miles away. As I said I was ready to buy. A salesman asked if he could help. I gave him my list and he proceeded to load me up with what I had asked for. The sales transaction took longer than getting waited on because of the gift cards, discount, etc., but we were still out of there in about 30 minutes, much better service!

    You hear rumors about Best Buy going out of business - now I know why. When you just want to browse, salespeople pester you. When you want to buy, salespeople avoid you.

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    Reviewed Oct. 2, 2012

    I bought a refurbished iPhone 3G and the salesperson asked if I would like to pay $16.32 to cover the phone. I said yes because that one time fee was a pretty good deal. Of course, he did not disclose that I would be billed every single month for it! Since I went "green" with my Best Buy billing statements, and was unable to view them successfully online, I trusted that all was well, until I found out that I had been paying that same amount for 20 months, for a cheap refurbished phone! They say they cannot reimburse me the back months and not even from 2 weeks ago, I can just stop the charges as of today! Best Buy represents itself in a fraudulent manner and now I realize why they have earned such a bad reputation!

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    Reviewed Oct. 1, 2012

    I purchased the software at Best Buy for $300.00 for payroll and it requires a membership purchase in addition to your purchase. Without the membership, you cannot do payroll. When I tried to return the software, they gave me the wrong address. Then they said that, "Sorry, we will call you back." They never did. Then, they want me to send the software again through the mail. It has been 3 months and I haven't received my money. I have spoken several times in the phone and for hours. This is a scam. Do not buy the software.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2012

    I was trying to upgrade my mp3 adapter. My husband and I come in to Best Buy at least 3 times out of the month. My name is Denise ** and my husband is Kelvin **. We both have accounts there. We just purchased a 72-inch screen 3D TV about a couple of months ago, not to mention all the DVDs my husband purchased within a month’s times - at leas 10 to 15. I had been waiting in the iPod department about 15 minutes or so and no one was there. I went to another department and found ** who at that time overheard of that department person again. I still waited about 15 more minutes. When the guy finally came, he seemed upset that he was called and I asked him about the upgrade iPod info. He snapped at me when he replied, "What is that you wanted?" He was very nasty and belligerent and hostile.

    I asked him if I had done something wrong and why is it that he’s upset with me. I told him he has a very bad attitude. He told me, “No, you have an attitude and what’s wrong with you?” So, I was not going to argue with him and I said if your attitude is so bad, then you don’t have to wait on me. He told me, "I won’t," and walked away. He never returned. At this point, I’m so shocked and almost in tears. He really upset me, so I went back to ** who called the manager **, who was very apologetic and gave me 10% off of the merchandise. He said he would talk to him, but not on the floor and believe it or not I was purchasing a table and everything that went with it. I have never been talked to in that way. My name is Denise. This happened on 9/10 at store 271 at 1417 Golden Gate Blvd.

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    Reviewed Sept. 28, 2012

    I was in line waiting for some information on an upgrade to my cell phone. I was in line for three (3) hours. This is not customer service at all. First of all, I was in line for 1 and a half and noticed that a sales associate (Mir) brought another customer up to the desk in front of me. I did not notice that this customer was behind me until another customer informed me that the young lady was behind. I was supposed to be the next one in line to get service; however, that was not the case. I guess Mir (sales associate) thought he would try to impress this young lady and was trying to hit on her. Mir (sales associate) worked with this young lady for 2 1/2 hours. I did inform another sales associate and manager about this matter. Nothing was done because I was still in the store for 3 hours. I do not believe this will be a store that will get my business and I will inform others of the poor customer service that Best Buy has.

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2012

    On September 23, 2012, at 1:48 PM, my sister Elizabeth ** bought me an iPad 32GB with its 1-year insurance for my birthday at the Best Buy located in 12118 Lakewood Boulevard Downey, CA 90242. I opened my gift that same night and noticed that there were a couple of damages on it such as an off tint color on the screen and a pixel that had blown. I retrieved the receipt from my sister and decided to have the iPad exchanged because of its damage as soon as I possibly could. On Thursday, September 27, at 10 AM, I presented with the iPad in its case along with the receipt to the customer services desk and requested the exchange. The clerk at the desk stated to me that the serial number on the iPad and the serial number on the box did not match. I didn't comprehend what he meant by this so I responded okay. He then stated that he would have to get a manager approval for the exchange.

    He then called his manager ** and ** stated to me that the iPad I had was not the iPad they sold us because it did not have the same serial number. I reiterated to the manager that this was the exact same iPad that my sister was handed on September 23rd at that same store with all the same packaging. He then went on to say that the iPad I had in hand was not even the 32GB iPad that my sister had paid for - but that it was a 16GB iPad. I demanded an explanation of how this could have happened. They stated I had to present with the right iPad because this was not it! I was completely flabbergasted. I couldn't believe they had fraudulently handed us a damaged 16GB iPad wrapped in a 32GB iPad case! Their demeanor was that I was trying to get away with a new iPad! And that is not the case at all! I just want what was paid for!

    Once I actually looked at it, the iPad we got from Best Buy says 16GB in the back; when the receipt clearly states it was supposed to be a 32GB. Elizabeth called her credit card company and filed fraud charges against the charge. This is complete and utter fraud - to be sold something and receive a completely different and damaged item! And then, when we actually spoke up about it, we were pointed as the ones that are trying to get away with something! I am completely astounded by the situation and how dismissive of my complaint the Best Buy personnel were. The serial number of the 32GB iPad we were supposed to receive is: **, and the serial number of the damaged 16GB iPad we actually got is: **. I am demanding an investigation from Best Buy to track down the serial number of the iPad we were supposed to get. Every time an iPad is activated, it is tracked down by its serial number so I want to know where that iPad we supposedly got actually is.

    As a consumer, this is incomprehensible. I can see how this is a perfect crime from someone in the inside, to swap out a damaged 16GB iPad for a brand new 32GB iPad, and sell it to an unknowing victim. However, this is not a street corner sale, this was a sale done at a supposed reputable trusted corporate company. Elizabeth called Best Buy Corporate headquarters to file an investigation; however, they were not helpful at all and stated they will call the manager whom I spoke with and get his take on the situation. This is not a $5 or $50 transaction - this was an over $700 transaction. I do not know where else to turn and I hope that you make this wrong into a right. If I wanted to get one over on Best Buy, I would not go to these lengths to expose what they have done. Apple would have all my information recorded with the correct Serial iPad number, but they don't. They have my information with the fraudulent iPad that was packaged in a new box. Please help us!

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2012

    I bought my very first smartphone this week, the iPhone 4S because it was priced at $99 for my Verizon plan. Best Buy price matched other retailers when it came to the accessories so I was pleased with them at first. Imagine my surprise when the girl rang in a sales tax on the phone of $45.50! She explained to me that Apple requires them to tax the value of the phone ($649.99) and not what it is being sold for! I buy all sorts of products on sale everyday and never get taxed on the before sale amount. How can this be legal!

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    Reviewed Sept. 27, 2012

    On January 30, 2012, I bought a laptop totally costing me $1,271.12 which included tech support for 2 years, 2 year ADH $500. Within a matter of 6 months, I have had to change 3 laptops.

    1. Asus - The hardware was in bad shape and according to Geek Squad required $1200 to repair. It was determined that this damage was not due to mishandling from our end but a defective piece sold by the store.
    2. HP - This was exchanged for an HP by Geek Squad in July and we were informed that it was a great piece. Eventually I noted the buffering, programs not opening and freezing. It was scanned for any viruses and none was found.

    3. HP - This was handed over for another HP, same model and the same thing is happening. We are now told that the operating system is not good.

    Since February 2012, we have spent ample time with these laptop purchases and are extremely disgusted. We called up Tech Support several times and were always disconnected and no resolution offered. Complaints were taken down and that was it. No call back or assistance was provided. We have gone to the store several times. The last time was on Sunday, Sept. 22nd, and whilst checking the laptop in the store, it again froze.

    Please note we purchased the laptop with the following in mind and informed Sales and Geek Squad accordingly: Video streaming and playing music. Based on this, we were sold a laptop that we were told would cater to the above. Moving forward, we are now asked to get another laptop. We were informed that Apple Mac Pro would not have too many problems. I am sick of being sold higher-end laptops at every stage.

    I am also told that I will not get a price break which I requested because of all these problems I have gone through and most importantly the time I am wasting on a mere laptop. I am told I will get a price break on an open box which I, at this stage, am not interested in at all and I am sick of this, as Best Buy seems to be famous selling open box pieces. I have suggested two options: 1) full refund for my money which please note the amount I have paid, I can go straight to Apple and buy the Mac Pro, and 2) price break on a new Apple laptop. Since I have been told none of the above is possible, I am stuck with a lemon.

    This is the first time I have purchased a laptop from Best Buy and I have not had a good experience. I want this matter settled as early as possible. Besides, if I Best Buy is trying to sell me an Apple Mac Pro, what am I going to do with the Microsoft Office that I have purchased? Also, when I first bought the laptop, although I was told that it came with a free antivirus, please note it was not installed and I had to go to the store who then handed me a disc for me to install. The wireless internet software was not installed, which my son had to do himself.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 24, 2012

    So on August 30th 2012, I bought an Evo 4G LTE in Kentucky at my local Best Buy Store on the Outerloop. I signed a two-year contract after the rep that sold me the phone said I had 30 days to return the phone and I would get my refund back if I was unsatisfied. It's the 24th and now the Best Buy Mobile in store reps declined my return. However, when I called Best Buy's hotline, they backed me up 100% of the way stating that nothing on the website or receipt states I have a 14-day return period, but instead 30 days, mobile phones included. I'm more angry and irate at the fact I was told incorrect information and as a customer, that puts me down in the dirt and am apparently stuck with a contract agreement with Sprint, because Best Buy has incompetent workers and employees that can't answer my questions correctly. If Sprint has a 14-day return policy, cool, great. That's not what I was told.

    After three hours on the phone with Best Buy customer support, I got hung up on four different times which made the process even longer. I then called Sprint and they told me they are a third party retailer and it's their fault if they don't enforce the rules (but as we all know, Best Buy will not own up to their actions and pay for my cancellation fee). The phone is the HTC Evo 4G LTE in Kentucky. We were told we would at least get 4G and we didn't. Why would I want to have a phone service with Sprint that boasts 4G and LTE and pay extra $10 month for service lacked? Where's the disconnect here? Why are they not understanding? If it was them, they would want the same thing here.

    Best Buy phone reps assured me of something called public defenders that ensues me as a customer gets my way by someone yelling at Best Buy telling them they have no right to deny me as a customer considering I was told a fallacious statement and no return policies describe 14-day returns. I hope Best Buy gets what they got coming to them and wish the CEO of Best Buy would own up for mistakes of mongoloid employees that don't know what they are doing. Anyone can have a job these days. Thanks for that because you screwed me over. Beware of Best Buy warranties and contracts! Do not enter or shop!

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 23, 2012

    I purchased 2 plus extended warranties for both and other products in June 2012. Before the purchase, I specifically asked the saleslady, "Does the extended warranty cover everything? I have three toddlers at home and am moving in a month." She responded, "Yes, it's everything." I was hesitant to make the purchase before her reassurance at Best Buy as all my electronic purchases have been at BJs Wholesale with great service, including extended warranty service. I had previously dropped my television and caused impact damage. BJs replaced, no questions asked.

    Today, when turning in my television for repair or exchange, the customer service rep informed me "It's impact damage, we won't repair it." She handed me a Geek Squad pamphlet. I told her I never received this when I purchased the extended warranty, and also told her that is not what was told to me upon purchase. The manager by the name of Chris told me the extended warranty is only for surge protection. Nowhere in this booklet does it say it does not cover impact damage. That's why you purchase extended warranties. Best Buy lied to me in order to make a sale! I cannot afford to buy another. I was told this was my only alternative with a 10% discount.

    I am unemployed at the time trying to survive on $900 a month for my family as a single parent, helping raise my grandchildren also. We no longer have a living room television to enjoy with our family time together. I am giving you the opportunity to do this right. I was refunded a prorated amount of the extended warranties today upon the manager's refusal to honor the warranty. I will take this to the media and wherever it needs to go. I'm more upset about being lied to than anything. Needless to say, it will be years before I'll save enough for another television due to the lies and fraudulent representation Best Buy had me.

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    Staff

    Reviewed Sept. 22, 2012

    4" cut at the top of my head - I was having a good day until I went to your sore and tried on some Dr. Dre headphones. I didn't know they were broken and had a blue zip tie holding them together. The zip tie was cut at a 45 degree angle and when I put them on, I felt them cut my head. I immediately told your employee. He said okay, then took them off the shelf. After that I heard laughter and the guy in the yellow Best Buy shirt said, "Half off then." I was floored that your employees thought it was funny. I don't! It's not a big deal that my head was cut, I guess. Just hurts a little. I just didn't think I was going to be cut and laughed at. I feel like this could have been prevented by taking the broken product off the shelves. Thanks for the cut Best Buy.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 19, 2012

    On 9/19/12, I called regarding two complaints at Bridgewater store. I asked for a supervisor. Even though agent wanted to take complaint, I asked for a supervisor and was hung up on.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 16, 2012

    On 9/15/12, I purchased two ASUS laptops from Best Buy. I also purchased Microsoft Office with three loads. This was at 12:03 pm. When I went home, I had difficulty registering one of the computers. I called the store and they said to return it, which I did. I brought the new one home and it’s the same thing. I contacted ASUS and they were absolutely worthless. The rep couldn't figure out the problem and told me a rep would have to call me back in 24-26 hours. I loaded one of the three office programs on the other ASUS and it took forever to download and then the computer froze.

    I tried everything and have to remove the battery to restart it. I was totally annoyed. I took everything back to Best Buy and they refused to take back the office software because it was penned. I thoroughly understand this policy, but when there are special circumstances such as these, they should make an accommodation to the customer. I was back at the store twice totally dissatisfied. Now I have no laptops and have Microsoft Office software that I don’t need because I am buying Macs. I hate Best Buy. What a crummy day.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 15, 2012

    I went to Best Buy for the 3rd time due to my Sprint phone not working properly. I asked the Sprint employee how many times I have to come and exchange my phone due to it not being fixed right. I told him that it was an inconvenience for me because I use my phone for everything, including work. He said that their policy was that they need to send it off until I get a good phone or they just don't make that model of phone anymore. I asked to speak to a manager, and a gentleman by the name of Joe came with a very unpleasant attitude. He would not allow me to speak to explain to him what was the situation. He kept on interrupting me until I said "Can you let me speak."

    According to him, the policy is that the phone needs to send out 3 times and on the 4th time, they at the store level would make a decision on replacing the phone there. I told him that the same problem had happen with my son's phone but that on the 2nd time, it got sent back. They went ahead and replaced it there at the store level. According to the manager (Joe), the process is the same for all customers. But then I asked then why it was different for my son. At this point, he got aggressive and would not let me speak. I had to tell him to let me speak.

    Overall, I have been a customer of Sprint and Best Buy for several years, and I even have 3 phones with both of you. I had never had such a sour service provided to me, and honestly, I am very disappointed and really thinking of not dealing with Best Buy anymore. I go there for the convenience, friendliness, and fast service; but tonight, all that great service vanished. This Joe was very unprofessional for a store manager, rude, and uneducated; and his poor customer service reflected not only on him but his employees too! I highly recommend that he goes back and gets retrained on Customer Service and Professionalism.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Sept. 12, 2012

    I bought an RCA flat screen. After 6 months, the picture was going out. Waco TX store said, "Bring it back." We drove 30 miles to the store. They plugged it in and said, "Yes, it is not right. Take it home. We'll send out a repairman." Ten days later, he came. Yes, TV needs to be replaced. We were to leave the next day for the summer so we would make decision when we come home.

    My husband dealt with Scott (manager) at Best Buy in Waco. They took the TV. We went without a TV for over 2 weeks. My husband ended up with a 46" Insignia. Before 30 days was up, the sound went out. We took it back to the store on September 6. After more than an hour of trying to get our money back or compensation, Scott (store manager), who would not give money back, gave us a more expensive 46" Panasonic Smart TV which Scott said he took some monies off the price.

    Our Panasonic LED TV does not have HD picture. The store said they would send out a repair person on the morning of September 12th. It is now September 12 afternoon and no person has called. We called Best Buy. They said they would get in touch with a repairman and call us right back. So far there has been no word. After 3 TVs and Scott who only says, "On your next large purchase I will compensate you," we can't even get a working TV. And I feel we are getting ignored because of all the problems we have had. We are senior citizens and this has been very stressful. Please help us solve this problem. They said we can't have our money back. What do we do?

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    PricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 11, 2012

    I called the store for the prices of an inexpensive GPS for my automobile. The employee told me the prices and had only one in stock. I proceeded to commute all the way across town (30 minutes or so) to purchase this last one. After talking with the sales people there, and about 20 minutes later, they told me they were sold out. They've probably sold the last one within the last 24 hours and the system hasn't updated yet. I am still out time and money for travel, time away from the office, and no GPS. All I got was a stupid look and an apology. They should have given me one of the models on hand for the quoted price. In short, calling first was a waste of time. I should have just gone to Wal-Mart.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2012

    Last year during the holidays, my husband and his friends walked into the Tuscaloosa location of Best Buy for a digital camera for me and a laptop for our teenage son. While looking around and holding the laptop, he was surrounded by a swat team of police officers and accused of stealing. Long story short, they were taken by handcuffs, embarrassed in front of crowds - and after seeing the tape, there was no evidence of stealing. My husband and his friends are hard working men at BF Goodrich and do not have to live that kind of life.

    The store never apologized to them or anything. We deserve an apology and they were told not to come back in that store again. We are tax paying citizens, we have never broken the law and you tell me that he can't shop in his favorite store anymore? We submitted a complaint last year and we have not heard from you all. All your store managers saw that day is black men and you thought they were stealing. We deserve an apology and the right to shop in your store.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Sept. 10, 2012

    We bought a washer, dryer and dishwasher from Best Buy about a month ago. They sent me an email the following Wednesday saying they would call between 7-9PM Friday to set up delivery time. Then, they sent me the same email on Thursday and again on Friday. I waited but they never called. When I called the store on Saturday asking when they were going to deliver, they said it would be between noon and 4PM that day (Saturday). I asked what happened to the call on Friday and they said that they had left a message at noon that day. The idea of this tactic is that when they tell you the time, you will have no input into if you are going to be able to be there or not. It is that simple - you are either there or you don't get it.

    When they showed up to deliver and install the appliances, the installer was in a bad mood and swore the entire time. During the installation, they managed to crack in half the drain pan that the washing machine was sitting in, scratched the face of the dishwasher, cracked the pipe from the drain to the sewer for the dishwasher connection, they did not install the venting from the dryer to the outside of the house correctly (I am afraid to use the dryer for fear that it will catch the house on fire), and the dishwasher dryer cycles do not work. We have called the store several times to complain and to get this issue resolved and they keep saying that the manager will call me back and he never has (it has been 3 weeks). They keep putting me in touch with the salesman who does not have the authority to do anything.

    I finally found out about a division they have called the Public Defender, who I was told has the authority to do all kinds of magical things (another lie). When I called, he apologized (as they all do) and then he set the wheels in motion (as he put it) to get the issue resolved. The problem is now that he is off for the next 2 days (I hope it was 2 days and not 2 weeks) and that nobody else is allowed to continue on with resolving my problem on getting a delivery time set up until he gets back on Wednesday. I can only guess that because he is off, they are going to close all of the stores and offices until he gets back. He must be the only one with any authority to do anything.

    The entire company must be waiting on him for everything. When he does get back on Wednesday and tries to set up a delivery, they will already be booked solid and they will schedule me for the end of the day. Also, they give you a 4-hour time window and expect you to be there waiting on them the entire time! We have done this for 3 weekends now and still have not had any results. I can only imagine how bad a shape Best Buy must be in when he goes on vacation!

    The second mistake I made was putting this on a Best Buy charge (the first was buying it from Best Buy). You have no rights to dispute this with the credit company if it is on a Best Buy card. Normally I would just tell Visa (or whoever) that I am disputing the charge and Best Buy would not get a penny until the issue was resolved. It is not worth a 10% discount when they destroy your home. Anything that I saved and more will be spent fixing all the problems they have caused and trying to get the bad appliances they supplied replaced. If you look at the investors report, you will see that their number one goal is to expanding into China, not to improve customer service. This is because they have ruined their reputation in this country and are hoping that the people in China will be stupid enough to accept their policies and not question their authority.

    I have no idea what I can do to resolve this issue promptly since the guy handling my case is off for the next couple of days. The store manager refuses to call anybody back at any time. They will not assign my case to somebody else to resolve and they will not get a general manager or district manager involved or allow me to contact them. I am guessing they want me to pursue this as a legal matter. I know why Best Buy is having financial difficulties and will soon be following the same path as Circuit City. My fault is for not buying the appliances at Lowe's or someplace else to begin with.

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    Reviewed Sept. 7, 2012

    I bought an Olloclip 3-in-one photo lens on 9/1/2012 at the Baltimore airport. I had to open the product to check if I liked it but I did not think it was what I expected and decided to return it. The package is very easy to open. I carefully returned everything to its place. I called the phone number provided and they told me because I opened it, I could not return it. I do not think that rule is fair for the consumer; the product is undamaged and in order to know if you like it, there is no other way but to open it. I have the right to return the item if I feel I did not like how it worked. It did not fulfill my expectations I had about it. I am truly dissatisfied because Best Buy is taking advantage and being unfair to the consumer.

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    Reviewed Sept. 2, 2012

    Washer was delivered on Saturday. I went to do a load of laundry on Sunday and the control panel on the machine broke. I called Best Buy. They had no more of this washer in stock, so I had to settle for a 3-day wait for a repairman. Hopefully he can fix it or I will be waiting another week or more for another machine. This is the second time this has happened to us. Next time I will shop at Sears or an appliance store. This is just plain stupid.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 31, 2012

    I removed a security paper from a movie I rented at a kiosk because it was impeding the playability on my PS3, not knowing the machine needed it to read the disc. I was totally overcharged for the movie. The purchase price at the kiosk was $8.99 and they charged me over $30 for it.

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    CoverageSales & MarketingPricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 30, 2012

    I went to a local Best Buy to get a new TV in July of 2011. The sales reps were helpful but I already knew which specific TV I wanted (a Samsung LED), so I was in and out pretty quickly. Well, less than a year later, a handful of LED pixels (I think that's what they're called) went out on the screen and I had tiny black dots all over the place! It was not too bad at first but it got worse almost weekly. So, I finally called up Best Buy in May of 2012 and explained the situation. They told me to bring the TV into the store and they'd either fix or replace it. Well, once I got there (with the giant TV mind you), they turned it on and looked at for less than a minute before telling me that dead pixels weren't covered and I was out of luck! Then, they tried to sell me on their LED repair service that cost nearly $700 - that's basically what I paid for the TV itself! Do not get a TV from here.

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    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2012

    Now usually I feel like sales reps at Best Buy (and other retailers) hound me as soon as I walk in, but not so this time. The situation was that I was in a hurry. I had my 3-year-old son with me, and he isn't well suited to wait a long time. My goal was to purchase a Skype-enabled TV for a meeting that was going to take place the following morning. And I hadn't really researched the product ahead of time, so I needed some help in getting the right product. So, I walked in Best Buy and located the TV department. I stood near the front of the department where another representative was helping another customer. My son and I waited for a couple minutes and no one arrived to help us; I interrupted the representative who was helping another customer and asked him to get a representative to help me (bummer for the other customer I imagine). It took another 5 or so minutes before someone showed up. I then explained my situation and my goal. The representative looked clueless and had very little knowledge regarding the product. It ended up that he had to use his computer to look up the products and verify that, ultimately, they didn't have what I needed. Lesson learned: Don't go into Best Buy unless you know exactly what you want and you've got a spare 15 minutes to wait.

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    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed Aug. 29, 2012

    I went into the store to purchase a GoPro Hero 2 and waited a bit longer than I should have, standing next to a $300 camera. I then was helped by Megan and I informed her that I wanted to purchase this camera, but needed an SD card. She said she owns a Hero 2 and recommended me an SD card. I then went to work for the day not opening what I bought. Now 9:15 at night and the store is closed, I have the wrong size SD card. The instructions say not to turn it on or use it until the card is in. I'm leaving for vacation Saturday morning and only have tonight free to figure it out. Now sitting here looking at my new camera useless is just great and may just return it now that I have to go back. Looks like I may have to use my old camera that hardly works for my vacation. How disappointing. I wouldn't recommend Best Buy.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed Aug. 27, 2012

    My wife and I have iPhones through the company Best Buy on separate accounts which we set up for automated payments in the amount of $16.04 for insurance coverage. Now in June, they charged my accounts 4 payments of $16.04 so I contacted this company and they acknowledged the overcharges and that it was an error on their end. They stated in June, it would take thirty days which I felt was extremely too long but that's their policy which I didn't know about.They credited my overdraft fee but it is now August and I am just now receiving one of my credits back for $16.04 on Friday, the 24th, but still waiting on the other credit of $16.04. So this is a problem that I am having and I checked my account on the 25th and saw that not only have they not credited my account for the other $16.04, but they have now overcharged me again for what they just credited back to me. I've been on the phone with this large company for months now and I continue to get nothing but the runaround. This is very frustrating and affecting my financial needs because it's set up automated which causes NSF fees. It's poor customer service and I am very angry. Is there any further action that can be taken?

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2012

    I was at your Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs store on Saturday August 25, 2012 at approximately 1:30 to purchase a Nook or Kindle for my son. When the women asked if she could help, we asked what the differences were between all the models and we were told there were 2 colors and the rest were the same. Needless to say, she was no help. We then found another gal and she was much more helpful and we decided to purchase the Kindle Fire. Finally at 3:15pm, we got to the checkout, she sold us the insurance plan, lock and found, and Invisi-Shield, then she turned to the tech and said it should be ready to pick up within 1-2 hours correct and he hastily said it will get done when I get too it.

    I stated that we were 60 miles away and didn't want to have to drive back to get it and his reply was it probably wouldn't be done today. The gal who helped us told us that they would call my husband’s cell phone when it was done or with any problems. We wasted the rest of the afternoon and evening in Council Bluffs waiting to see if they would have it done. At 8:00pm we decided to go back to the store and see if it was done. The gentleman (not the one that was there earlier) told us they had a problem and needed an e-mail address which the clerk had already taken from us. Why did they not call and ask if it was a problem? He then asked if we had a few minutes and we said yes. We were there until 9:15pm and nothing got accomplished on this Kindle. We were told we could either come back tomorrow or take it home and figure it out.

    Needless to say, we brought it home but still cannot get the free Webroot that we purchased with the plan to install. We are not familiar with how the product works and wanted a little explanation after purchasing but couldn't afford to drive another 120 mile round trip at almost $4.00 per gallon gas. I hope that you will try to find some better help that makes the customer feel like they are important and that the employee knows what they are doing or talking about. I am not sure I will be returning to your store as we are terribly disappointed in the service we received. Thanks for your time.

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    Price

    Reviewed Aug. 26, 2012

    I bought 3 DVDs online because a special price was offered. They did not have the third in stock, so they charged me the regular price - for them not being able to fulfill the order! And I was never emailed the $10 code that they claimed they would!

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    Reviewed Aug. 25, 2012

    Beware of Best Buy & Gardner White. I recently got a TV from Best Buy via Gardner White. After 2 months, the TV went out, so I called the service department (Geek Squad). They said they couldn't order my parts because I got the TV through Gardner White, that they first had to come out and verify my receipt from Gardner White, and afterwards they would order the parts to fix it (2-week wait for Gardner White customers). They fixed my TV and one month to the day later, the TV went out again with the same problem.

    I called Best Buy again and they set me up with another appointment for a week and a half later. Well I thought my TV would get fixed on that appointment because we already knew the problem. No, that week and a half appointment was just to send the tech out to see what the problem was? The day of the appointment the tech called me because he was the same tech from the last repair, and asked me what the problem was and I told him and he didn't even bother to come out because he said it was the same issue. He said he would go ahead and order the parts needed. Well, it was already a week and a half at this point, now I have to wait until next week, right?

    No, Best Buy only has one tech working that week (to save costs) and I would have to wait till the following week, so a week and a half is now turning into three and half weeks, bringing my total loss of my three-month old 55" Toshiba TV to one and a half months. No one at Best Buy could help me, and forget about Gardner White. They never called me back (I guess once the sale was made, it was out of their hands). It is also not like I'm a new insignificant customer. To date, I have spent over $15,000 with Best Buy, and my first and only purchase with Gardner White was over $12,000. Never again.

    Now I'm on a mission to reach 1 million people to advise them of the nightmare I have been going through with Best Buy and Gardner White so that they will not have to go through the same frustrating and stressful situation that I am currently experiencing. Please repost and help me show these large companies that the customer is the one who is responsible for their successes. It used to be the customer is always right. Now the customer is just another number.

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2012

    We bought a $900.00 laptop from Best Buy here in Kenosha, WI. They told us it was the best laptop they sell (HP with Beats Audio Intel Core i7 processor). We got it out of the box and started to use it, then these messages started popping up saying it could not process the memory. So we put it back in the box, took it back to Best Buy and exchanged it thinking it was just a lemon. We got the second one home, took it out of the box and started using it. The messages started popping up again, so I called Best Buy and talked to a guy on the Geek Squad. I read the message word for word to him and he told me that it's an operation systems problem, so we took the second one back to Best Buy.

    I told the girl that we just want our money back, that we do not want to exchange it again. She took the computer over to a guy on the Geek Squad, he started messing with it and said, "Well yes there is a problem with it, but we can exchange it for another computer." I said, "No thanks, I just want my money back." Well because we paid with cash, we cannot get our cash back. We have to wait for a check. Anyways, when I questioned the lady about why we can't get our cash back, the guy stepped back in and said, "Well the reason the computer is having problems is because you downloaded something to it" which I had not done!

    Anyways, it has been 9 days and I was like where is my check? I called Best Buy and asked the girl how long it usually takes to get the check back and how I can find out any information on it. She put me on hold, came back and said there is a number to call on the receipt. I asked her where it was at. She again said I'm not sure and went to her manager. She came back on the phone still not knowing and said her manager will call me back, that he is going to look into it! I got a call back from Tony and he said he has looked into it and he cannot find any information on my check. That if I do not receive it in a few days, to call back. I have been given the runaround from this store since the first time I stepped in. I will never ever step foot back in that store!

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    Reviewed Aug. 23, 2012

    The deal of the day on 08/22/2012 was sent to my email. I tried to buy it online but it was sold out. So, I called around different Best Buy stores and I was fortunate to find one in store at the Best Buy location in Glen Burnie. The address is 6722 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, Store #290. I spoke with ** who tried to ring the mouse which was on sale for $8. She could not ring my purchase because she had a problem with the register. So she put me on hold to get the manager to help her. I was on hold for 45 minutes and she never came back.

    I hung up and called again because I really wanted the mouse. I asked to speak with the manager and I was put on hold for another 35 minutes. No one came on the phone. I hung up again and called back and was fortunate to get ** on the phone. I told her I was very displeased of her putting me on hold and never came back to me for 45 minutes. She told me they are short staffed that when she put me on hold, she sent to take care of the other customers and she forgot about me. But she never apologized or anything.

    I told her I want that mouse I want to pay for it so I secured it even though I don't live in Glen Burnie. I was willing to drive the next day to collect the mouse. She tried again and couldn't ring me again, for some reason she didn't know what she was doing. She put me on hold again that the manager was right there; she was going to get him and I should just wait for a second. I waited for and other 30 minutes and the manager never came. I had to hang up again.

    I am a very unhappy customer and I believe that I deserve the mouse because it was not my fault that ** couldn't do her job. And I also felt undervalued as a Best Buy customer. I have been with Best Buy for over 3 years and after today, the way I was treated by ** and her manager, I am beginning to consider other stores than Best Buy to fulfill my electronic needs. Because of them, I have missed a very good deal and I didn't deserve to be treated like this. I am a customer, a very good one. I pay my bills and I buy a lot of electronics from Best Buy. I am very disappointed. Words can’t describe how I feel, thank you.

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    Reviewed Aug. 22, 2012

    I bought an HP laptop (that completely died a year and a half later) and only a laptop. I have been charged $5 a year since then for Kaspersky Antivirus. When I purchased the laptop, I was asked if I wanted a free antivirus. I said no, yet I've had $45 stolen from my account for three years now. If this isn't fraud or theft, I don't know what is. Even if I had said I wanted this free antivirus, how would I have been charged $45 a year for it?

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    Reviewed Aug. 17, 2012

    I went to go open my Blu-ray Tommy Boy, as I have bought it brand new from Best Buy. Come to find out, there was no disc inside the case. Pretty much, I blew my top. I noticed that they were even damaged products on the shelves but I did not even say anything at the location from where I bought my Blu-ray DVD. This is probably coincidence. But I feel by not saying anything, this was the consequence for me not having a new Blu-ray DVD Tommy Boy in the case.

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    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2012

    I checked my online checking account on 8/13/12 and found an unauthorized transaction that was done using my debit card on 8/11/12. Since my place of employment is close to the Gainesville, FL Best Buy store, on my lunch break I went there. I explained the situation to a Customer Service (oxymoron where Best Buy is concerned) representative and was told that they had nothing to do with the situation, going so far as to refuse to look up the electronic transaction in their ERP/Accounts System. Consumers, beware at this big box retailer!

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed Aug. 13, 2012

    I had a renewing subscription for the Kaspersky anti-virus software which was purchased at Best Buy in 2009. My first 3 attempts at canceling the subscription in July 2012 were cumbersome and unsuccessful. First, a customer is unable to cancel by e-mail or online. The cancellation must be done by phone to 1-888-Best Buy. To cancel by phone requires a circuitry of menu prompts followed by what appears to be a 50% chance of then being disconnected while placed on-hold. I finally called Amex and requested that the charge on my credit card be denied. Lo and behold, Best Buy 457 in Rockaway, NJ efficiently provided Amex a photocopy of the 2009 receipt. Amex could not remove the charge and instructed me to cancel by the only approved means, which is by phone to 1-888-Best Buy. This process is either an exploitation of a contract by deviant merchants or a comedy of errors by idiots at the Best Buy home office.

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    Reviewed Aug. 12, 2012

    After many attempts at trying to fix a problem, I finally got a hold of someone at the Best Buy store in Cape Girardeau, MO. The manager fixed the problem and even went a step further, which restored our faith in the company. We are now happy with the results from Best Buy and they have exceeded our expectations.

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2012

    I went to the Best Buy in Fayetteville, Arkansas today to buy a new laptop. My grandma and I were greeted when we got into the computer area of the store and the man asked if we needed help. I replied with a no because I knew what I wanted, so he walked off. When I got everything I wanted, we went to the check out and the man that was there was very rude when I would ask questions about the anti-virus stuff and warranty. My grandma and I were both very unhappy about their service. On the up side, I love my computer and the things I received with it!

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    Reviewed Aug. 11, 2012

    We purchased our computer about 6 months ago. It has never charged completely. We dropped it off at the store in Cape Girardeau, MO. I was told we should have it back in about 2 weeks. After 10 days, we received an email saying it was still at the store because they had no box to send it in for repair. What a bunch of bunk. I have spoken with 4 different managers and supervisors, and I have sent 2 emails. Now my computer has been sitting there for 13 days, and I cannot get anyone to return my calls. I told them to send it back to me, get it fixed, or let me get another one that they have by my location. I still haven't heard from anyone.

    What do I have to do? I'm a very unhappy customer. Best Buy used to have great customer service. What happened. Last week, we purchased another laptop. I hope we do not have to deal with this again. My husband spent 27 years in the Marine Corp for 27 years, and we have always bought everything from Best Buy. We will certainly think twice on the next purchase.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2012

    In 2008, I went to Best Buy in Roseville looking to purchase a new computer and just discovered I was sold a used computer and that was not disclosed to me at the time of purchase.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2012

    I was looking at DSLR's. New to all of the features and benefits of the digital camera world, I went to my local Best Buy in Murrieta, California. I was helped by Christian in the camera department. He took the necessary time for me to feel comfortable with each of the cameras I was interested in. Thanks for your help. This is why I shop at Best Buy.

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    Reviewed Aug. 10, 2012

    I attempted to return Rocket Fish TV mount. I did not have the receipt and only asked for store credit. Honestly, I informed them I've had it more than 30 days when I was asked how long I've had it. Product was in original, undamaged package, no parts missing, and hardware in unopened packages. First young lady, Ashley I think, was very impersonal, impatient and informed me no products were ever accepted after 30 days. I told her I did not know this and was told to read small print on the receipt, and on chart behind desk (again, too small to read). I asked to speak to another manager and he showed no interest in helping, compromising, or even listening to how I was feeling at that time. I could have understood if product was tech, seasonal, or impaired in any way, but product was not and not outdated.

    This manager then pointed to a larger poster, among other hanging posters up front, which did simply say 30-day limit to return. No, sorry, I did not see it. All they were concerned with was policy and implied I should have known policy by viewing these very not visible policy. What concerned me the most was their lack of caring, understanding or trying in any way to make me feel better. My husband was not warned or informed of policy when he made the purchase and was made to feel that not understanding this policy was my problem. I've never filed a complaint before! I really never plan to purchase from Best Buy again and with two kids in college, I was planning to buy at Best Buy. No problem, I was told.

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    Reviewed Aug. 8, 2012

    My husband went in to buy a new computer on 8-5-12. We were stopped by a salesman offering to help us. He is associate **. We shopped at Store #295. We had already looked at the ads and had made up our minds about what we wanted. The person 'helping' us told us that we were buying crap (his words) and that he didn't care because he did not work for commission. We were not offered the upgrade that was advertised, and the price quoted for the restore disc was $50 more than the price we just got over the phone. The manager came in and took over, and we were still not offered the upgrade. We spent over $800 in cash. I think we deserve to be compensated in some way because of the way we were treated. It was totally unacceptable. There are so many people out of work who would be happy to have a job and we had to deal with this yahoo. I will think twice about shopping there again. We have already bought large ticket items, spent over thousands of dollars. We, at the very least, deserve respect.

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    Reviewed Aug. 2, 2012

    My boss gave me a $50.00 gift card to Best Buy and I went to the local store to purchase something. When I got to the register, the cashier told me that the card was not properly activated when it was originally purchased. So I called my boss and he told me he did not keep the receipt, but he gave me the debit card number with which he used to make the original purchase and a copy of his bank statement proving that they debited his account for the purchase. I went back and provided them this information and they told me they had no record of this and there was nothing they could do about it. So basically, my boss threw $50.00 out the window.

    Now $50.00 isn't that big of a deal, but it is the principle of the matter coupled by the fact that the customer service employee was rude and acted like he could care less and made no attempt to even try and speak with a manager or someone else regarding trying to help me out. This is not the first time I have had issues with them and for that reason, I will not shop there. However, in this case, I didn't have a choice because it was a gift card. Bottom line is the customer service is lousy and employees there treat you like you are bothering them if you ask for assistance.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2012

    Over the weekend, my wife went to Best Buy in White Marsh, MD in order to return a Play Station 3 video game. She had started birthday shopping for her nephew about a month ago and bought him 3 PS3 video games of which he had already the 21012 Tiger Woods Golf. When she went to return the $29.99 game with her receipt, she was told by Customer Service that Best Buy would only give her $7 for the return. This is an unopened 2012 game with a receipt from less than a month ago and they would not give her full credit for it, unbelievable.

    Needless to say, my wife refused their deal with full knowledge they would give her $7 and put it the video game right back on the shelf for some other poor sucker to pay $29.99. What a great scam. The great thing is that I have bought a PS3 console as well as a plasma television from them and we are ready to buy a 60 inch LCD TV for our new basement. Well, it won't be from Best Buy and as for video games, I am sure we can go somewhere else also. What a big mistake for just $23, Best Buy. Again I must say ** believable.

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    Reviewed Aug. 1, 2012

    I took my camera in because shutter would not close, and I was told they could not fix it. I bought the extended warranty and it was still in effect, but the store no longer has the same or one compatible to the one I purchased for the same price. Customer service told me that I had to be given a store credit and not return my money onto my debit card that I bought it with. I am not happy because there is nothing that I want to purchase in this store. I only purchased a camera there. I don't have any reason to go back and purchase anything from Best Buy. This is unfair and I will never shop at your store again and I will make sure that I tell my family and friends not to shop at Best Buy ever. I am not happy with your store.

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    Reviewed July 23, 2012

    I purchased a 55" LG 3D television on July 7, 2012 for $1,800. Additional purchases with the TV brought the total to $4,835.00. One of the items I bought was the home delivery and setup. The set was delivered on July 11 and set up on July 12. The individual from the Geek Squad, Matt, did an exceptional job. When he left, the TV was working fine. Three and a half hours later, the TV picture blurred and the writing on the screen became unreadable. Additionally, the shapes would sometimes wobble. On the 13th, my wife called the store. The assistant manager told her to bring it back in. Now the trouble begins. I am 69 with bad knees and back, and my wife has failing health and you want use to bring a 55" back to the store?!

    My wife finally got to speak to the manager. He agreed to send out a new TV and set up, however, there were no like TVs in stock. He would order one. The new TV was to be delivered and the old one picked up on the 20th, and set up on the 21st. We were to be called on the 19th to set the time. All was well and good. On the 16th, the set gave a snapping sound and the picture cleared. My wife called the manager to let him know, he stated that he would exchange the TV anyway as there appeared to be something wrong. That was good decision because later, the TV again became blurry and now there was a large static line across the top of the screen.

    The 19th came and went with no phone call. The 20th came and went with no TV and the 21st came and went with no setup. On the 22nd, I called and spoke with the assistant manager and was informed that he knew nothing of the situation and that the manager would not be in until the 24th, that I could bring the TV back to the store or wait until the 24th and speak to the manager. I asked if he had a replacement TV at the store. No, he did not, but he would give me like value. I asked when he would have a replacement TV available, he stated he did not know and had no way of finding out (Be serious. In this day and age, your company has a logistics system so inept that it cannot tell you what the warehouse has and what you have arriving!). Again, he stated to bring the TV in or wait until the 24th.

    If your store's assistant manager cannot tell me today when a similar TV will be available, I am then expected to wait until the 24th so the manager can tell me he does not know when a TV will be available? As my 30 days are rapidly approaching (coincidentally), this 69-year-old with bad back and knees will deliver a 55" LG TV to the Prattville Best Buy. I do not want "like value" or credit it will be for a refund. If the store assistant manager wants to give me more grief, he can have the rest of the items back also. I will not buy from Best Buy again. Further, every senior citizen's gathering I go to, I will ensure that I relate my experience. Also, I am a retired military and every meeting I go to, I will recommend that they buy somewhere else. I am willing to work with others who are willing to work with me in good faith.

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    Reviewed July 19, 2012

    Calling about a code for a game - My brother called Best Buy today to ask a question about his game and they didn’t even help him or answer his question. Then they kept on sending him to different people, a total of 7, and at the end he still didn’t get an answer.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 19, 2012

    My brother is on military duty in Kosovo. Last year, he got me a laptop. A year later, I was having problems with it. I went back to Best Buy. They told me they needed the receipt. I told them that it was a gift from my brother. The lady, Grace, asked me for my number (they didn't have it o the system). Wow! That was back in May. Finally, my brother sent me the receipt. I went back and spoke the store manager. He said, "Nothing I can do because the warranty is expired." So, I told him, "Sir, I came here two months ago. Best Buy didn't have it on the system." He said, "That happens sometimes." We bought everything from computers to appliances, phones, etc. at Best Buy. We spent a lot of money and over a 2-day expiration, they treat me like ** and also have no respect for the U.S. military. I am very unhappy about Best Buy especially their customer service. "Nothing they could do," I need better service after spending all that money every year.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed July 16, 2012

    I was told by Best Buy in Lee's Summit, MO that if I purchased a Clear Spot wireless internet device, I would not be held to the agreement for the 4G after the first month, which was $50 dollars per month, and that I could drop to the 3G after 1st month which would make my monthly payment $30 (I had no problem with the $30 per month). I have tried to notify Clear Spot 3 times about wanting to switch to 3G and on my last chat with Clear Spot. They said they had not offered 3G since 10-30-11! This is not what their providers (Best Buy) are telling the consumers. I’m very, very unhappy with Best Buy in misleading customers to believe they can switch when the service is unavailable! Best Buy and Clear Spot in my view are falsely advertising the Clear Spot product!

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    Reviewed July 15, 2012

    I was told because I was a veteran, I could come back on the 15th of July and receive 15% off of the large purchase I was making. Wonderful. Well on July 15th, I drove over 20 miles to get my 15% off and was told I could not do so. I was only given $7.49 on a $600 purchase. This was very misleading. I am very unsatisfied and if this purchase was not a gift, it would have been returned.

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    Reviewed July 15, 2012

    I went to Best Buy to return phone that I purchased a few days ago there. Store manager started yelling at me for no reason and said he will not take a return and never explained why. People at the store were shocked, so do I. He said, "I'm not going to take it, period." Thank goodness, the other store rep was a good guy and he took my return.

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    Reviewed July 12, 2012

    I opened the credit card account for Christmas purchases and used the 6-months zero-interest plan, which meant the balance had to be paid out in 6 months. Statements had payments due on the 19th of each month, and I paid the balance off on June 19. I got my bill, and they charged me $65, saying that I was supposed to pay off by the 14th of June to avoid interest charges. But they don't tell you that; they tell you the 19th. They are crooks, and we will never do business with Best Buy again and will tell all of our friends about our problem. The account has been closed, and I will pay the interest balance.

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    Reviewed July 11, 2012

    A person stole my card and was able to make an expensive purchase online. That same person was able to walk right into the store and pick up the purchase with only signing for it. It's your guest pickup policy. So pretty much, no questions asked. Now a thief is enjoying an item at my expense, thanks to Best Buy's inadequate identity security.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 9, 2012

    On Sunday, July 8, 2012, I received a call at 6:05 pm to confirm that an installer would be here between 1-5 pm the next day. On Monday at 4:45 pm, I called the 1-800 number and was on hold for 20 minutes, then 15 minutes, and then another 30 minutes while they tried to find out why the installer had not called or showed up. They were unable to get into contact with the installer. After 25 more minutes on hold, a supervisor answered and said that they were running an hour late. However, I am certain this was a guess since no one was able to get in touch with the tech. Then I was put on hold again. Then I waited another 10 minutes to talk with another supervisor, Mona. She said that Katina had confirmed that the tech would be an hour late. However, Katina told me that she could not contact the tech and when Mona tried to contact him, she also could not get in contact with him by his cell number and the business he works for was close.

    Now it is 6:09 and I have not seen or heard from the installer and Best Buy really has no idea when he will show up. This is really poor customer service. I understand that at times people are put behind, but it is just courtesy to call and give customers updates as to what time you will be arriving. I rearranged my schedule to be at home for the installation. I am going to send this email once the installer shows up so you will be aware of just how much time was wasted waiting on an installer to arrive at my home. The installer just arrived at 7:27 pm. I never received a call from him. So to put my experience into perspective, I waited from 1 to 7:27 pm for an installer to arrive and over an hour and a half on the phone. I never received a phone call from the installer stating that he would be late, although he did agree and verify that he had my phone number correct. Needless, to say I am very disappointed.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed July 9, 2012

    To start, we got a written price agreement from your store on Wilma Rudolf blvd in Clarkesville, TN for a Samsung refrigerator. We made the agreement and told her we needed to measure to make sure it would fit. We went to the Rivergate store in Madison because it was closer to us. The manager of appliances would not honor the agreement and said the sale ended on Saturday the 7th of July. Now the store in Clarkesville never said there was a time frame or there was a sale, only that if the Best Buy credit card was used, it would be 5% off. I got there and went to customer service and they called her over there. Then she said she would meet us halfway.

    We have bought a lot of things from Best Buy in the past, even paid off a washer and dryer early recently, but I feel like we are getting the shaft. I got a printout price sheet and even gave that to her and she still wouldn't honor it. What gives? Someone could give you a lesser price and you match it anytime, even if you are not having a sale. Again, I am not happy. I guess I have had my trust in the wrong chain, but I can fix that. I have personal, business, and charitable purchases to be made, but I guess that will have to change unless...

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    Reviewed July 7, 2012

    I recently purchased an air conditioning unit from Best Buy at 517 E 117th st, New York, NY 10035 on June 22, 2012, along with their installation services. Due to the high volume of customers needing installation, I had to wait for more or less 2 weeks for the installation of my product. I have paid the full amount on the day of purchase which was June 22, 2012 and they have scheduled me for installation on July 7, 2012. Two days prior to installation, the installation services contacted me and confirmed the date of the above service.

    One day before my scheduled installation date, the installation service again contacted me telling that they have to reschedule my installation because the unit was not available. On that same day, I went to the Best Buy Store at 86th St. & Lexington and found out that they have the ac unit which I have ordered. I was also trying to call their Best Buy 800 number; however, they just put me on hold for a long time & no one has answered the call. I just thought, Best Buy could have set up or could have communicated with other stores (which was about 30 blocks away) for the sake of customer service.

    I was very disappointed and annoyed. I have been a good customer of Best Buy for the last 5 years and have purchased more than $5000 products from them to date. Yet, I could not decipher how inconsiderate the company is dealing with their customers. I could not ever imagine how come a unit that I have purchased more than 2 weeks ago, now is not available for delivery & installation?! This has caused me so much agony knowing that for the past 2 weeks, it's been very hot in New York City. I was truly sorry for myself. Thinking back, I could have bought an item from a different store nearby. I guess, my loyalty to Best Buy has stopped me from doing so, but now knowing that they really don't care, I have promised that I will never ever purchase from this store again. I will continue to speak about this ordeal that Best Buy have caused me to all I know, including my family, friends and to everyone. It is really a shame for this company to have done this.

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    Reviewed July 6, 2012

    I ordered an SD card online. After checking availability, the site said it's in stock in the warehouse ready to ship. I ordered the card and after 5 days it still had not been shipped. I called customer service and was told item was on backorder and was expected to ship in 2 or 3 weeks. I said this was unacceptable and wanted to cancel the order. After over one hour on hold and asking to speak to a supervisor several times, I finally spoke to Tonya and again was told order could not be cancelled for 10 to 14 days. I stated again that this was the fault of Best Buy, not me and Tonya kept saying policy was I had only one hour to cancel.

    Since I ordered an item that was in stock, why would I want to cancel? This error was not mine and therefore should be cancelled right away. I argued with Tonya and told her, "How can you tell me I have to wait until you cancel with supplier before you can cancel my order?" She stated that this was a special order and could not be cancelled. This was not listed as a special order and was in stock in the warehouse and ready for shipping. She finally said that she could cancel the order in 48 hours. I again stated this was not good enough and was told she could not cancel before then.

    This is the worst customer service I have ever encountered and I will never buy anything from your online store again. I will also tell everyone I know and will post on every blog and post on the internet about your lousy service. Maybe this is why you are losing customers and having to close stores. Maybe the public is getting tired of your bait and switch way of doing business.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed July 6, 2012

    I bought a kindle for my husband's 55th birthday and was told by the salesman that the Kindle would be able to download music and books. I even asked at the time I purchased it. My husband works away from home so when he got it in a pre-sealed cardboard box, I didn't know that it was not in the right color and could not download music. If I was told the right thing at the time, I would have bought the Kindle Fire. I went back into the store (Hot Springs, AR) to purchase a laptop for my son for his birthday and asked another salesman (Daniel) about the Kindle, just like I did the first time. He said no, it does not download music. I related my story to him and asked if I could bring the Kindle in and have the books that my husband had bought already switched to a Kindle Fire since this was what I wanted and was told no. Of course, I would pay the extra price for the Kindle Fire.

    He said he would go ask the manager, Greg **. The manager said it was fine as long as I bring it back in within the next week. I said I couldn't because my husband had it out of town and would be able to the next month. He went back to ask the manager and the manager related that was fine. I went back to the store on Tuesday, the 3rd of July with the Kindle and talked to Katelynn, salesperson, behind the customer service desk. I related my story again to her and she looked at me like I was crazy, said neither Daniel or Greg was there today and she would have to call one of them. She did call the manager Greg and no answered (supposedly). She said, "Can I get your number? You can bring it back in when they are here." I said, "I do not live around here and do not come in to Hot Springs everyday, can we talk to another manager?" She said, "Well, they will tell you the same thing that I am. We don't do any exchanges after 30 days."

    In the meantime, while waiting for the manager to call back, there were 4-5 customers behind me. She put me on hold, talked to the first one, which also had a complaint about what he bought. She was rude to this customer. I was put on hold while she waited on 3 more customers and kept running off. This went on for 15-20 minutes at least. The other customers had complaints and she called others sometimes to come help her. Finally, she told me she talked to Greg (supposedly) and he did not say this to me to bring it back in and will exchange. I said, "What?" She repeated that, "He said he never told you that." I said, "Well, he is lying and I will not do any more business here again" and left.

    While waiting for the manager to call back, my husband was there and had planned to buy $150 worth of merchandise and put it back after that. The salespeople are all young and they do not relate to older people. They just want to make a sale. My son also brought a computer there last year to have the Geek Squad try to analyze his problem with his computer. They ended up making it worse than what it was. I have filed a complaint also with the Better Business Bureau. Either the salespeople are too qualified to deal with non-tech people or they aren't trained well at all and are just making sales. I will not buy anything else from there and my son told me not to go into the store without him or someone technical? So what does that tell you? I was lied to.

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    Reviewed June 30, 2012

    The rep on the phone said, "You have been a stellar customer for all 3 years you've had the Best Buy Reward Zone Mastercard." So I asked why they cut my credit limit in half. Their response, "You use it too much. You need to reduce your frequency." What? Did I hear that correctly? I have $1800 available credit on a $2500 credit limit card that I pay early each month and way more than the required monthly minimum payment and I am punished for using it too much? This is outrageous. I told the rep I was paying it off this month and cutting up my card. Do you think she cared? Nope!

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    Reviewed June 28, 2012

    I recently purchased a 42" plasma flat screen from Pasadena Best Buy store location. I was moving in to a new apartment so I purchased a TV. After 12 weeks or so of normal use of the television, well I misplaced my receipt and the Geek Squad and all other associates from Best Buy cannot find my purchase on their system so I can at least get the manufacturer to repair the TV since I fall under the one year warranty policy. But without a proof of purchase, I'm stuck. You would think Best Buy would be able to track a purchase especially if it was with a Mastercard. Well, the TV is sitting like a $700 door stop in my living room. Shame on these people at Best Buy. Remember, when they ask you if you would like to purchase a warranty plan, it's because they know their products suck and if something can go wrong, it will. Oh and hang on to your receipt because the crooks are all about money, not reputation. Buyer beware.

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    Reviewed June 28, 2012

    When I purchased my Kindle Fire, I was told that I could come back and take a class/seminar to show what the Kindle could do. This was a selling point for me because I have no knowledge about computers or how these things work. When I came to ask about the classes, I was told that nothing like it was available and that I should have paid a fee of $30.00 at the time of purchase for a ten-minute demonstration. Then, I was offered for someone to come my home for a $129.00 an hour. What a rip-off. I was in the market for a computer for both of my grandsons, but I won't be buying them from you - not with this kind of service.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2012

    I heard through a friend Best Buy was offering the deal of two-yr extension of an AT&T contract; you were offering iPhone 4's for $49.99! So, I went on the website to check this out, entered my phone # into the "early renewal checker" along with some other info. Let me just say my phone has not stopped ringing since (solicitors)! As a matter of fact, in the little amount of time it has taken me to type this paragraph, my phone has rang 4 times (out of area solicitors)! I work in retail. I deal with silly complaints all day, but you guys are multi-billion dollar company and you need to do a better job of this! You have lost a customer!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 24, 2012

    I paid Best Buy credit card bill online and saw that my available limit was decreased by $600. My available credit went from $613.51 to $13.51, making it appear that I'm now using nearly 100% of my credit with them, which is not accurate. I received absolutely no notice that this was going to happen from Best Buy, HSBC/Capitol One (who has now taken over the accounts) or from any of the credit bureaus. I sent an email inquiring about the decrease and received this response: "We can certainly understand your concern regarding the credit limit decrease. We understand your concern with the decrease of your credit limit. We have made a business decision to reevaluate our current credit limit structure and found it necessary to make this change."

    I called customer service and was told that I need to call the bureaus to find out why this change has occurred. When I asked why my available balance decrease, I received the same answer. I asked to have my credit limit restored or the available balance due to a good payment history. I was told that I need to pay down my balance and it may increase, and how quickly I'll do that will determine when that may happen. The bottom line is, I received no notice that my limit was decreasing and no actual explanation of how my available credit disappeared along with it. How is anyone who is trying to rebuild their credit and make every effort to pay down their balances get ahead when credit card companies come in and wipe out all of their effort, making their credit look worse?

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed June 23, 2012

    I purchased a new computer at Best Buy and part of the purchase was for me to bring in my old computer so they could extract the photos from the hard drive.

    When I took it in, they said it was not part of the purchase and the sales person did not include it on the receipt. Even if he had forgotten to do so, it was part of the sales pitch which eventually helped lead to the purchase. I am a customer service supervisor where I work and would have honored this mistake paid for or not. I certainly believe that the minimal task for the job was not worth the ending result of where I take my business. It is a total loss for Best Buy.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed June 21, 2012

    I have never been treated as disrespectfully as a consumer as I have through my experience with Best Buy. I am due with my second child any day, and I have spent more time arguing with customer service than I have preparing my bag for the hospital. I attempted to purchase a product online that would act as a big brother gift for my first son and was sent the wrong item not once, but twice. Even my attempts to return the original botched item were made impossible by Best Buy. I was told I would be e-mailed a UPS return label which never happened.

    I then spent over 30 minutes on the phone, while a team of people created a return label because apparently you need a team of people to create a return label. I was told I could place the package in a drop box, which turned out to be incorrect. I had to drive many miles to the nearest UPS store to mail the package back to Best Buy in 100-degree heat. Again, let me point out that I am 9 months pregnant. I was also unable to receive the new item, because Best Buy stipulated that someone must be here to sign for the product without mentioning that to me. Again, another trip to the UPS facility.

    Imagine my surprise when I received the wrong item yet again! It's even the same mistake that was made! Unbelievable! I have just spent the better part of the last 2 hours on the phone with customer service. Each time, I was promised that I would be transferred to a manager, who would correct my issue; and each time, I was either disconnected or rerouted back to the original automated message. And on top of all of this, my son will now not have the one gift that he was looking forward to. I have spent money on the item itself and multiple accessories that were ordered on Amazon (which all were mailed to me correctly and in a timely fashion, mind you).

    I have never in my life experienced such horrible customer service. I can assure you I will never shop at Best Buy again, whether online or in the store. How Best Buy stays in business is beyond me. I will make sure to publicize the horrendous practices at Best Buy to anyone who will listen via Facebook, the blog that I write, or any other way I can think of. I would rather pay twice the price at the Apple Store and be treated like a normal human being. They should be ashamed of their selves.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 21, 2012

    On May 24, 2012, I purchased a Samsung smart phone from Best Buy. It was unable to work with my MS Hotmail account. I took it back to the store two times and they tried unsuccessfully to set up email access. The third time, I said that since they could not get the phone to do what they promised it would do, I would like to avail myself of the Best Buy’s thirty-day return privilege. That was when the manager told me that I could get back the small amount that I had paid to Best Buy for the phone. But since Verizon had a 14-day return policy, they would hit me with a huge cancellation penalty. It has been 16 days since I purchased the phone. I then went to Verizon and in a few minutes we had found a way to work around the problem. Clearly, Best Buy store employees need to be better trained on how to solve technical issues and how to properly explain their return policy.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 16, 2012

    I went to Best Buy Rivergate on June 4th to update my Sprint phones. My son got a touchscreen which he likes. I wanted a flip phone which they were out of so I tried the touchscreen. The gentleman told me if I didn't like it, to return it in 2 weeks. I hated it so I went back to Rivergate on Saturday, June 16th at 11:00 am. I don't remember the lady's name that waited on me, red hair, large diamond wedding ring. I told her I wanted to return my phone that I updated on Monday, June 4th, and I wanted the flip phone. Neither salesperson told me that they could get the phone sent to them from another store. Instead, the saleslady on Saturday told me she just called the Sprint store in Mt. Juliet and they were holding one for me. Mind you, she said the Sprint store. I drove to Mt. Juliet to the store, only for them to tell me if I bought it at Best Buy, I would have to go back to Best Buy.

    I went to the Best Buy in Mt. Juliet. They gave me wonderful service, solved my problem. They didn't just blow me off and tell me they couldn't help me. I wasted my time and gas going to Mt. Juliet when Rivergate could have solved the problem on the 4th of June. I have been a long time customer. I bought my computer there but I will not be coming back and neither will my family and friends. I was very unhappy. Nobody wants to be blown off.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed June 16, 2012

    I went to buy phones and could get no help. I bought a tablet and paid to have it set up. I had to go back to the store and wait for one and a half hour for it to be done. And the thing I am angry about is I did not ask for a penny to be returned. I asked to exchange a tablet cover that cost $59 for a $39 one and your sales person would not mail it back to Toshiba for me. He was making a $20 profit. I was treated rudely by him, the phone service, and one of the Geek Squad staff.

    I have just spent over $2,000 with you and have been a customer of yours for 10 years. I still need two more computers but I will never shop with you again. I am 68 years old and have shopped with you for service, which in the last year had steadily gone down at 280 store. I will pay more rather than be treated as your staff treated me yesterday. You not only lost me but my family who also shopped with you. With this type of customer service, you may be one of the 50 stores to close. I intend to send this complaint to your headquarters.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 16, 2012

    My reference number is **. Yesterday, the head office of Best Buy refused to repair my laptop. Sony also refused to repair my laptop under the manufacturer's warranty because Best Buy sold me an illegal recovery disk. My Sony case is **. Under the Sale of Goods Act 1979, I request that you repair my laptop at no cost to me. Please respond within 14 days of receiving this email.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 11, 2012

    I ordered online (Express Lane) an out-of-stock cell phone at Best Buy in Phillipsburg, NJ on June 1. My order was mysteriously cancelled on June 4! I called customer service to see why the order had been cancelled, and they couldn't see why nor could they resolve the issue! After speaking to a CSR supervisor, I was told to call the carrier as to why my order was cancelled, even though it was ordered through Best Buy. I was told by the store manager to purchase another phone and that when a new gift card is reissued, to come in the store and they would refund me the monies owed!

    After providing my self with customer service, out of the 6 people whom I have spoken to between June 10 and June 11, only one person actually took the time to resolve the issue, when she realized and explained that a gift card had been sent to me as a refund because my order was cancelled! The most frustrating part of this whole situation is that this was supposed to be a graduation gift for my daughter, who is graduating on June 14! Now, I have no gift to present to her on her graduation day!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed June 7, 2012

    I bought a dryer with $250, 5 year warranty and had installed by Best Buy at new home residence. After about 2 years with no problems, and dryer never being moved the dryer suddenly wouldn't turn on. I called Geek Squad to set up warranty repair. They sent out third party call to On Track Appliance. They showed up in mini economy car. I showed tech the unit and explained issue. I left him alone with unit. About 30- 45 minutes later, the tech said he was done. Dryer would now turn on but was making a loud noise. The tech said that he had to submit a report and pressured me to sign a work order so he could leave.

    I made it clear that the dryer was not fixed. Immediately after he left I called their office and spoke to a service rep. She stated they had to submit a report to the warranty repair company to see if they would honor repair. I contacted them the following day to learn that they claimed to have found and photographed a letter opener in motor/blower that caused damage therefore warranty repair was denied. They claimed that they do not show pics nor inform client to avoid confrontation when found. I was never given the said letter opener or shown pics. When the pics were requested to be sent to me, I was also denied saying the claim is closed and to request through Best Buy directly.

    I was never given the said letter opener or what resembled it. Did he take it with him? When I called Best Buy, they said they would file a complaint with service center. My dryer was not misused. In fact, it was never moved since was installed by Best Buy. How something as big as a letter opener or something similar would get into the unit makes no sense. Nowhere large enough to get in. I feel that the warranty was a scam and I feel hustled. I am prepared to call prepaid legal and take to small claims court. I will never buy anything from Best Buy again and would tell everyone I know.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed June 3, 2012

    I received a text message that I won a $1,000 gift card and to enter the winning code ** after clicking on the link **. After entering the quote, "needed info to claim my prize", I come to find that I can only receive my free gift card after spending money on your sponsors. At this point, all my personal info has been scooped and passed on to whoever and now I receive texts and emails that otherwise were not solicited. At the point of entering this info, there was no backing out. This is an invasion of privacy and a downright scam to collect my personal information. I have been a longtime customer of Best Buy and have spent hundreds of dollars at your various stores. It is now going to be hard to walk in the front door of any of your retail outlets.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 1, 2012

    I noticed a crack in my plasma TV. I called Best Buy and was told if the crack was internal, it would be covered under warranty. I waited for a technician to come out and was told that the crack was internal and that we would hear from Best Buy in 2 days. After a week, we never heard anything. I called customer service only to be informed that the crack was my fault and I was out of luck. They refused to give me anything in writing and I was told that their word was enough. This was not acceptable to me so I was forced to spend the next three hours with multiple insincere employees stonewalling me and flat out refusing to give me any kind of report.

    Panasonic said they could not discuss the issue with me without a case number. Best Buy again failed to provide me with any information. Finally, after several unpleasant conversations, they agreed to send me a report. This report was incomplete and did not even have a signature on it. All the report said was ‘screen cracked’ and did not mention the fact that the screen was cracked from the inside. Obviously, I am not the first person that has had this issue as I have found reports of multiple consumers with the same problem. The consequences are these: I am out $2,000 for a faulty TV and Best Buy took my money for a warranty and left me high and dry. And the customer service is rude and unprofessional. In the last two years, we have purchased 2 Macintosh computers, 4 TVs, 2 iPads, 2 iPods, an Xbox, a set of speakers and many other items. You are losing a very loyal customer who will never come back to your store again. Wonder if I could get my money back for all those useless warranties.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 30, 2012

    I was charged a late fee but my payment had been paid on time. Then, I am not charged interest and charged $5 increase on payment.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2012

    I purchased a new Lenovo computer with Microsoft Windows 7 on 12/03/11. The computer now has a pop-up stating the parts are not genuine Microsoft and will shut down in 25 days unless I make a purchase of original parts and pay for it. My computer stopped operating and was in for service in April 2012. I was told the main board was replaced and the computer was now considered brand new again. I am taking it back to Best Buy and I want my money back because I purchased the computer with supposedly genuine parts.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed May 24, 2012

    I wanted to get a new dishwasher for about 10% less and asked the salesperson if there's any way to get the price down. The salesperson said that I could get 5% off my purchase if I opened up a Best Buy credit card and then place my purchase on it and I would also receive an additional 4% off in rewards points for in store credit if I paid off the balance due in full when I received the bill. So that is what I did. When I received my bill, I went into the store and paid the balance in full as agreed. An associate named Nick helped me and then explained what I must do to get my double reward points worth 4% of the purchase price.

    I complied with all of Best Buy's terms which took about an hour worth of computer time and then only got half the points promised. The response to my query of why I only received half of the points was that I was given 18 months of free financing instead. This after I already paid off the balance in full on the first billing. I have since filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and will be going to the BBB next to file. I would recommend to everyone who is cheated to do this also. The FTC complaint took only about 5 minutes.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed May 22, 2012

    Two reasons that I've asked everyone I know to boycott Best Buy: These were both instances at Best Buy Tuscaloosa, Alabama. My husband bought me a $400 digital camera for Christmas. It worked fine and I loved it, but all of a sudden it would say "Card Error" every time you turned it on. Despite trying a new card and new batteries, it wouldn't work. So, off to Best Buy with my receipt and one year warranty. I was told that they would not return or exchange my camera because it had been over 90 days, even though my receipt clearly stated that I had a one-year warranty, and it had only been seven months. They told me to try the manufacturer's repair center, which was a joke because they in turn told me that Best Buy should honor my warranty and repair or replace the camera. Needless to say, this went back and forth until my warranty was expired and I still have a brand new $400 broken camera.

    My mother bought my grandparents an electronic that plugs into the computer and TV and displays pictures or videos from computer to the TV. We opened, installed, and it didn't work. We even called over a friend who is Genius status at the Apple store, and he said it malfunctioned. He uninstalled and re-installed and even troubleshot. Anyhow, back to Best Buy my mother went with the device and her receipt. They refused her a refund, exchange, credit, or return because it had been over 14 days. My mother stated that of course it had been over 14 days. It was a Christmas gift! So does that mean that anything bought as a Christmas gift, wrapped, and put under the tree is nonreturnable? Then don't sell merchandise at Christmas time! Tons of people buy gifts 14 days before Christmas!

    Anyway, it's broken. It isn't like we don't want it, we just want one that works. So my grandmother tried her hand with Best Buy for the return. After being rudely told no by the associate, she asked to speak to the manager. The manager of the Best Buy store in Tuscaloosa, Alabama told my grandmother "There's the door ma'am," and walked off! How can you even say that and still have your job? They want to bend over backward to sell you a $400 camera or a $99 picture slideshow device but they tell you to hit the door when you have a problem. Never ever again will I shop at Best Buy. And we have a very large family who all have been told who in turn said that if that's the way she was treated, they will no longer shop at Best Buy. We have also put it on all of our Facebook statuses, which caused quite a buzz. Many of those hundreds of friends stated that they will no longer shop at Best Buy. We can get electronics elsewhere.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 19, 2012

    We purchased four appliances: stove, microwave, washer and dryer. Once washer and dryer were delivered and hooked up, within the first week, we used and found the dryer did not work properly. We called Best Buy and four times getting the runaround before we could get the Geek Squad to come to our home and test the dryer. They confirmed it was faulty and told us we should request a replacement. We did make the request, was promised a call back but did not receive one. We called multiple times over the next two weeks and could not get anyone to talk to us or call us back. Finally, we were promised a new one to be delivered but it did not show up.

    On day 30 of my warranty, I went to the store to get my money back. The customer service scheduled the pick up of the washer and dryer for three days later and explained my money would not be credited back to my credit card until after they take possession of the machines. Staying true to their past performance, they never showed up to pick up the machines as scheduled. Not even a phone call. Best Buy's customer service has, without a doubt, ranked as the worst customer service experience I have ever had. I expected so much more of a company like Best Buy. After more than a dozen phone calls and a visit to the store, we are still living with a faulty dryer, backed up laundry, and Best Buy holding on to our money a month after we filed the warranty complaint.

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    Reviewed May 15, 2012

    Nobody would wait on me so I stood on top of a display table and watched as people looked and walked on by. Finally, a man came and asked me to get down. I finally got some assistance.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 15, 2012

    I recently placed an order with Best Buy on 4/6/2011. I received an email from them: “The item below was shipped on May 12, 2012 via UPS and will be arriving soon.” I was very pleased when I received this email seeing I paid for one day air. But when I checked with UPS, they said they never received the package and to contact Best Buy. So I contacted Best Buy, they said it was never shipped from their warehouse. After all it was said and done, I just got the tracking number and it now says it was shipped 05/14/2011 and that I will get it either the 15th or 16th. **!

    The best part is their costumer service told me that UPS doesn't work on Saturday. I corrected him and said they do work on Saturday, not Sunday. The 12th was a Saturday, the package should have been shipped and then I should have had it on Monday since UPS is closed on Sunday. I will never order from Best Buy again, the point being if Best Buy is willing to send me out a false email saying my item has been shipped yet it hasn't, it's downright unacceptable service!

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2012

    On 05/09/2012 at Best Buy's Monrovia/Duarte, CA, the following happened. During a purchase procedure of entering personal info into their card reader signature device, a male individual was standing close behind me, sitting and making sales transaction. He had a camera phone to his right ear, but not in the normal to listen position as I'd seen it when turning to see who was breathing down my neck. When I mentioned he was too close for my liking, I pointed my finger at him so as not to implicate anyone but him to my comment which was "You, please stand back while I secure this sales transaction and keep that phone below my shoulder level." His action to move was not happening so I rose to my feet and said pointing, "Yes, you, move over there please."

    His reaction was one of someone guilty of whatever. He immediately went into the role-playing mode and went off seeking rebuttal of his actions. The response to my request was warranted and called for. Anyone of normal upbringing and common sense, and any education, would react to that please request with an "I'm sorry. Sure, I can move. I didn't realize I was doing that. Again, sorry." It's called respect and a common acknowledgment of one's wishes to maintain some kind of security to his identity and good credit. At this point, why don't I say and being a senior citizen, he could have shown that respect which he didn't.

    Now this person went to the store's security desk and returned with an individual who was just as disrespectful with his opening line which was, "Excuse me sir, but you can't go around pointing at customers telling them to move!" Well with all the gall, I returned and told him I reacted to what I believe to be a situation of someone being a security risk to my personal info and that anytime I feel that way, I will point my finger so as not to involve those that are being curious and only identifying the one that is not any time I feel like it. I repeated, any time I feel like it with just a touch or a shade, as in minor volume increase, nothing to draw attention to an already **.

    And here we go with the inexperienced, not management-trained, never to be said to a customer in the middle of a crowded store comment, "Don't you raise your voice to me sir." My return comment, "Excuse me, that was not a volume increase to be considered loud. Let alone, your inability to get all the information needed before making your rude inaccurate remark." At this point, I saw the expression of joy on the complaining individual's face, who seemed to think this is funny. Well excuse me, my actions were only brought about by Best Buy's inability to supply a secure transaction process and all results of that being not a secure situation at that time will be a financial burden on Best Buy's part.

    I did not receive any receipts of the transactions made. I never received any goods or any material things. I asked the salesperson if we were good to go, she stated yes. I then turned to the person responsible for this meeting and asked if he needed a lesson in good manners, courtesy or normal behavior, that I would make myself available outside. There was no comment, so I walked out of the store directly to my vehicle with no further actions on anyone's part. I resumed my day with no further upsets. This complaint is to be considered a log of events and handled as a security violation so as to correct the situation of allowing predators the access to people's credit of personal information. This is a problem that is costing everyone and is getting worse. Stop it at this lower level before you allow it to become what you already know it is. Go ahead, point your finger at the predator!

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 5, 2012

    I went to Best Buy in Lake Geneva, WI to purchase a camcorder for my daughter's play. I found one on sale with a price I was comfortable with. I was very excited. Then, I found out they didn't have any in stock, and they don't make them anymore. One salesperson told me they couldn't sell the floor model; another one said they could. So she checked and couldn't find the battery for it. I ended up purchasing one from Illinois in Addison that my sister-in-law has to pick up for me and get here on time, so I know how to operate the camcorder for my daughter's play. Why can't the store keep more up to date on what is in stock and what is discontinued and not advertise a product that they don't have and not give people like me a false sense of happiness?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 29, 2012

    I purchased a floor model 40" Toshiba television from Best Buy on Feb. 20th along with an extended warranty. We were told because it was 40", the store policy states if there are any problems, the TV can be returned and or exchanged for anything in the store for equal or lesser value. Because it was a floor model, it was not placed in a box but wrapped with bubble rap. It did not include a manual or the remote control for the TV. We were given a remote control, but it didn't work. Shortly after the TV was placed on the wall in the brackets, there were several white lines on the screen.

    Someone from Nexacur (contracted repair entity with Toshiba) came out with a replacement screen, but because the work order only mentioned the white lines and not internal damage, he was not authorized to change the screen. It was therefore returned to the store and we were told that we would have to go through the Geek Squad to fix the TV because we had a store warranty and not a manufacturer's warranty. We were also told we needed an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) in order to return the TV. I've spoken to several representatives, obtained several reference numbers, and now the store is saying that there's physical damage and not internal damage and there's nothing they can do.

    While speaking with one of the reps, she indicated that physical damage can be caused by either someone hitting the screen with a Wii remote console which was not done, or it could occur from burnout which is when the TV remains in pause status from a DVD player which was also not done. Bottom line, store is not honoring their policy. Clearly, the TV is damaged, but from no fault of my own. I attempted contacting the corporate office but they refused to provide a phone number and stated if I choose, I can contact them through their PO Box. I've taken off time from work, placed on hold for extended periods of time up to 53 minutes and am at my wit's end. I'm frustrated, basically out of $559.59 and looking at a sore spot on the wall where the TV hung and don't know what else to do. Please help.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 28, 2012

    Between December 2011 and February 2012, we spent nearly $5000 at Best Buy which has been charged to our BB credit account. Although our reward zone account has been activated and a minimum of 4 calls have been made to request all the missing points, the points have still not appeared. BB explanation: points were posted to another account and each time I call, I am told the error has been corrected "but it may take several weeks for the correction to appear". Several phone calls and multiple weeks of waiting and I still have no points this morning. This program is a joke and the customer service representatives are no help!

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    Reviewed April 24, 2012

    Considering the Reward Zone program is free in which it gives certificates for the money you're already going to spend in a great incentive. Upon being activated in the store, it is the consumer's responsibility to also activate the card online. Reward Zone is a third party company. If a customer is having a problem with points or retrieving certificates, a Best Buy employee whether at customer service or a supervisor can not help with these situation because it is a third party company that gives points for shopping at Best Buy and therefore the customer must call 1-888-BEST-BUY and select touch tone #2 to get a hold of all problems concerning Reward Zone.

    I am a Reward Zone Silver member for 5 years and I love the program. As far a coupons being used at Best Buy for Reward Zone, they cannot be used on items in which a company has set a price for that item and cannot be changed even with a coupon (i.e. Bose, Apple, etc.). It's not that Best Buy is trying to be mean, it's that the company itself does not allow the items to be marked down which is the same reason those items are the same price everywhere. Not Best Buy's fault. And also, the Reward Zone coupons cannot be used in the Magnolia, Pacific Sales or Geek Squad, portions of Best Buy because again, these are all third party companies renting out space at Best Buy therefore, only their specific coupons are required if any.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 24, 2012

    On February 29, 2012, I placed an order on the phone with one of your sales representatives for 3 DVDs as a gift for my step-father's birthday. For some unknown reason, even to your well trained staff, their system automatically reversed the order the very next day. I called in and they opened case number ** in order to ship these DVDs. To make a very long story short, I had to call in and speak to a "supervisor" several more times as I'm sure you can see by this case number. They had closed the original case and subsequently opened two more cases: number ** (case also closed without resolution) and number ** (also closed without resolution).

    The last person I spoke with told me it could be something with my info or with my ATM card. It’s hard to believe as I use it all the time and it has never been turned down. He suggested that I go into a local Best Buy store to purchase these DVDs and they would ship them as they aren't in the stores (old Frasier DVDs for my step-father’s collection). I did that, they swiped my card and I signed for it. I got my receipt and a few minutes letter I got an email cancelling my order again for no reason!

    I cannot believe that a company of your size cannot handle a simple online transaction in today's market. Your method of opening a case just to turn around and close it without a resolution is a waste of your time and mine. There’s not even a return call or e-mail as promised. At this point, I am going to have to go to eBay to purchase these items. That is what I should have done after the first issue and saved myself the grief of trying this several more times. Please be advised that these issues have, at the very least, convinced me to do my shopping elsewhere.

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    Reviewed April 23, 2012

    On 4/5/2012, I cancelled my subscription online to the Webroot SecureAnywhere Anti-Virus with a one year renewal price of $39.99, which I purchased from Best Buy with my card ending in **. I never gave any authorization to anyone to use my card to renew this account. I called and spoke to a Best Buy rep about cancelling this process and crediting my account. I also asked that they please not use the card ending in **, as I am closing that account. The rep assured me that the card information would be deleted from my account. The reference # for the phone call cancelling this transaction is **.

    I received an email that the subscription had been cancelled. However, the amount of $39.99 was still debited to my account. On April 11, I received the following email from Stacey in Customer Care: "I hope you are doing great today. Michele, I have looked into this and I do see that you called and spoke with someone on 4/7/12 to have this subscription canceled. This was canceled and a refund was issued to your credit card. However, please keep in mind that it can take 7 to 14 business days for this refund to show up on your account depending on your credit card company. Not to worry though as the credit has been issued and you should see it in your account soon. If I can help with anything else just know that we are an email away. Have a great Wednesday! Thank you."

    The charge of $39.99 was finally credited to my account on April 18; 11 days after it was applied to my account without my permission. However, Friday, April 20, I checked my account and found, to my horror, that $39.99 was charged back to my account! I called and was transferred to the billing department where I spoke to Yolanda who assured me that the charge would be credited back to my account. She also told me that no one had deleted my card information and proceeded to rectify that omission. I want that new charge reversed now, not in 14 days or whenever Best Buy feels like it! I am sick and tired of Best Buy's mistakes and illegal activities. This ends today or I shall be forced to take legal action against your company. I have already contacted my bank about my options and am reporting these charges as fraudulent activities. I will check my bank account again tomorrow, April 24, and I want to see $39.99 credited from Best Buy.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2012

    Best Buy decided to abruptly, and without considering me as the excellent customer that I am, just cancel my two pre-orders. An order was placed on 03/23/12, and another order was placed on 04/08/12, for 2 each order, totaling 4 of the Dark Shadows Limited Edition DVD collection of 2500 copies (a signed and limited edition numbered one). I had plenty of chance to pre-order from Amazon.com at the same price or at Deepdiscounts.com for $360.00 instead of Best Buy's price of $419.99.

    Since I believe that Best Buy was a reliable and trustworthy company, I wish Best Buy respected us, its customers, a lot more. Best Buy sold this same limited edition set in big quantities to scalpers who now are selling them 3 times as much in secondary markets such as eBay. Best Buy practices false advertisement and plays this pre-order trick to customers who trust Best Buy to prevent us from pre-ordering from their competition to then just tell us they are sorry and that the pre-order had been canceled.

    This is a very dirty trick from Best Buy, and I will escalate it to whoever I have to until I get what I pre-ordered. They believe that just by telling us to order the other set, the one that is coming out in 07/10/2012, that will be mass produced without signature and limited edition number? What kind of customer policy integrity you have? I had the chance to pre-order it somewhere else, but I decided to order for the "trusted" and "reliable" Best Buy. You need to get me what I pre-order. I hope somebody at Best Buy Corporate gets this message and takes ownership accordingly! Thank you.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 18, 2012

    I bought 2 new HP 564 ink cartridge from Best Buy. The first one was all right. The second one gave trouble from the second page onwards. After speaking to 4 people and waiting an hour and a half, they were supposed to send me a new one; and they said that the HP printer was no good and needed replacement.

    I have used 2 other 564 ink cartridges, and they were working fine.

    The following are my frustrations. First, they said when I bought the HP printer Photo Smart, which I paid over $300 for and bought less than 1.7 month ago, that it would print 250 pages and it has not even done 150 pages. The second call was about the replacement on the bad ink cartridge. Now, they are no help. Yes, this will be the last time I will ever spend money on HP. Please help.

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    Sales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed April 15, 2012

    I was notified of a promotion that I had won a $1000 gift card. I was directed to the website **. And after following the information, I was directed finally to a site end that requires you as an individual to "sign up" or "order" a product or service, supposedly free, or at just the cost of "shipping", all for products or services that have nothing to do with Best Buy. Well, sorry, but that's nothing but a sales scam. I used to shop at Best Buy and have bought cameras, appliances and other game products. But if this is the way you "advertise for gimmicks," then I'm done! Too bad your reps can't produce a true you've-been-selected-for gift card without all the other **!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed April 12, 2012

    I made purchases of $2,200 in January and February 2012 on HSB credit card. My rewards site will not allow activation of account. I have tried twelve times on twelve days to no avail. It kept telling us that our email address was not valid, phone number was invalid, zip code was invalid, or to try back later. It is impossible to "activate" our account to claim $88 of rewards. If we complain at the BB store, they tell us that BB does not "manage / control" the rewards program. There's no help whatsoever.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 10, 2012

    First the salesman talked me into buying a more expensive computer (Sony Vaio) instead of the Dell I actually wanted, and from the beginning there was problems with it. He convinced me that the processor was faster and I thought I could have more work done and be able to make more money, so I went for it. After struggling with it for two weeks, I took it back, very unsatisfied with it. I don't have transportation and could not get back to the store for two and half weeks to take it back, and they refused to accept it. The problems it had were small at first but right before the year was up, it got so bad that I could not even turn it on.

    I am very experienced in computers and know quite a bit about them. But the hard drive error will not allow it to work at all now. I spent $1500 for a computer that is completely useless. I invested the money for a computer to be reliable, because I use it for work. I thought it was an investment in my future, but Best Buy screwed me up. I lost a lot of money the last year because it took me three times longer to get anything done because the computer was always messing up. Now I can't work at all and will probably lose my home because of it. I will never step foot in Best Buy again as long as I live and I will try to talk everyone I know out of going there to buy anything unless something is done about this.

    I would like to think that there are people and businesses out there who are not cut throat and I would like to have my faith in people restored, but this is breaking my heart to think that I could have had a future and I may end up on the streets because I can't pay my bills now. I am sitting here at this moment with a friend who just took his computer today back to Best Buy and traded it in after 33 days. Why couldn't they treat me the same? I am upset! Is it because I am a woman? Because I have manners? Because I did not raise a stink about it like he did? Because I may have a little class? I want an explanation.

    I can't afford this, I am on a fixed income and it took me forever to save this money and I'm trying to start a business. My whole future that I had planned is destroyed that quick. It hurts to think that could happen to a woman just trying to make something of herself at 56 years old. By the time I save the money to try to start over again, I will probably be too old. And I owe it all to Best Buy. I bought my Sony Vaio a year ago and brought it back in perfect condition, just the way it was sold to me, in the box, with a receipt. I don't understand why I was singled out to be treated this way.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 6, 2012

    I called and talked to Jeff ** in customer service (a supervisor, by the way) in the middle of February about a refund on an extended warranty of Kaspersky software. This software is lousy and always locked up my machine. I was told by Jeff that I would receive a $50 refund by February 27. To date, I have not received any call backs (I have left 10 messages.) from him for the check. Best Buy employees are liars and thieves, just like the company. I will never buy from them again and will tell everyone who asks what thieves they are.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 5, 2012

    At approximately 5pm, on 4/5, I entered the Best Buy on US 121 and Josie in The Colony, intending to do two things; first, pick up an update for my Garmin Nuvi and second, look at laptops with intent to purchase a new one in the next couple of weeks. I was expecting to spend between $1,000 and $1,500 for it. As I entered, a man at the front door asked what I needed and told me to go to the car electronics section. An assistant would be in a couple of minutes. No one came. However, I did notice that when a young woman (mid-20s) came in approximately 10 minutes after I had, she received instant service from two male clerks.

    When I approached a clerk in the TV section near the electronics car area, he said he was busy (doing what I'm not certain) and walked away. He did not attempt to help me to get help. At about 5:25pm, I gave up and left. In all that time it was as if I was invisible. I never looked at what you have to offer for laptops and at this point, I have no intention of shopping in your stores again. I just wanted to let you know that you are losing business with this type of behavior by your staff.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 5, 2012

    I was looking for a charger for my camcorder so I called Best Buy in Mechanicsburg to ask if they had what I was looking for. I was put on hold and the recording told me that one other customer was ahead of me. I was on hold for 10 minutes when it finally hung up on me. I called back right away and was told that there were 4 customers ahead of me, so I hung up and decided to just go in and talk to them in person. I walked in and asked the first employee I saw if they had what I was looking for and instead of answering this very simple question he directed me to another employee in a different department who was already busy with another customer. I stood by for approximately 10 minutes while the customer was being helped. I finally was running short on time and had to leave.

    I just had a very simple question of whether or not they had what I needed. I just needed one employee to take 30 seconds to answer it. I will go elsewhere for my camcorder charger and will not return here since I did not feel like they were very helpful at all.

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    Reviewed April 4, 2012

    I purchased a Sharp 60" LED TV. Problem is it’s an LCD TV. I didn’t realize it right away but when I did, I called Best Buy about it. They really didn’t seem to care.

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    Contract & TermsCoverage

    Reviewed April 3, 2012

    I am a student and have been recently looking for a fast, light notebook to use for school. After a lot of research, I decided on the Asus Zenbook UX31E due to its size, speed and another hugely appealing feature to a university student, Accidental Damage Warranty, a one year warranty provided by the manufacturer covering against any accidental damage, included in the sale price. So I bought it from Best Buy and after trying to register for the warranty once I set up the laptop, I discovered that this feature does not apply to laptops bought at Best Buy due to an internal agreement between Asus and Best Buy which tries to force Best Buy's warranty on customers.

    For this, for voiding part of a manufacturer's warranty in attempt to sell your own coverage for something that was free in the first place, I am disgusted. For a student with no extra money, and as a customer in general, I find this appalling beyond belief. I have been a customer of Best Buy's for years and this really crosses the line in terms of customer treatment. I can't afford a Best Buy warranty, so therefore I should not receive the coverage that other customers buying from different stores get for free as part of the manufacturer's warranty? Is that the kind of customer appreciation I expect form Best Buy? It certainly is now.

    I will be returning the laptop to Best Buy within the week and will buy it from another store, where the manufacturer's generous inclusion of accidental coverage has not been greedily voided in attempt to make a few extra bucks at the expense of customer satisfaction. Furthermore, I will not be buying any products from Best Buy from this point forward and will take my future business elsewhere. Thank you for your time.

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 31, 2012

    False advertising - On the internet with a Google search, Best Buy showed the price for a new 500 gig hard drive for $52.41, plus tax: $3.59 + free shipping $56.00, $52.41. I clicked on Best Buy order and their site came up and the 500 gig hard drive was $93.51. I tried it again and got the same situation. I am through with Best Buy for any purchases.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 30, 2012

    We purchased $2,000 worth of your products TV LED 55" and a blu-ray player DVD, plus few other things. The rep said it comes in 3D as well. I said, "would you throw a pair of the glasses in for what we just got done spending?" He said no, laughing. I said it's not funny, we just spent over $2,000 and if we like the glasses, we would come back and buy for our children and our grandchildren. He said we don't do that, there is a charge and that was that. You think we would be spending that much and we were still not done needing to get the surround system after Easter and 2 more TVs.

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    Sales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed March 30, 2012

    In February 2012, I purchased a laptop. I subsequently received a $15 reward coupon, which I printed out and brought to Best Buy in Mission Valley on March 30, 2012. I needed to buy a new dishwasher. When I provided my coupon to the person, I was told she is with a company called Pacific Sales and they do not honor the reward coupons. This is a disgrace! What a joke! I just bought a condo and have to replace all the appliances. If I can't use the rewards coupons, I'll go somewhere else. If you check my record, you will see I also bought a washer and dryer two years ago for another property. Are the rewards coupons a gimmick to bring people into the store and then not honor the coupons, hoping they will buy the product anyway? Well, I guess you will make money because I bought the dishwasher anyway, but I can tell you that I won't buy anything else unless you change your policy. And I still need to buy a fridge, oven and microwave, etc. So, in the long run, Best Buy is out. I plan on bringing the subject up on the internet to see if anyone else has been cheated in this manner.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 29, 2012

    On 3-23-12, I returned an item (camcorder) that I had recently purchased at your Brainerd, MN store. The reason for the return was that the shutter was not closing properly. I went to the customer service desk where I was helped by a clerk named **. First of all, I could see that she did not appear to be happy to help me as there was no greeting or smile that I'm used to receiving when I come into the Best Buy store. I got the feeling that the clerk thought I was a nuisance right from the beginning. ** was very matter of fact to me and when I asked her a question, she proceeded to give me a lecture on interrupting her. She went on to tell me that if I would stop interrupting her, she would explain to me the procedure that she was going to tell me until I rudely interrupted her. At this point, I asked to speak with a supervisor, though no supervisor showed up. So after ** was done giving me a lecture on interrupting, she proceeded to explain to me the procedure.

    During this time, I asked her if I could just return it for another camera as we are taking a trip and I need the camera. ** again became very short with me. I then told her that as a customer I did not like her rudeness. She then told me that she was done talking with me and that she would get someone else to talk to me. ** then left and left me standing at the desk for about 5 minutes. At this point supervisor ** came out and said ** has told me about what is going on. At this point, I said did she tell you about my complaint about her rudeness. Supervisor ** then said, "**? I don't' think so,” or other words to that affect. When I tried to explain to supervisor ** how I felt about the rude treatment I was getting, she said, “I'm done talking to you. I'm not going to talk to you anymore,” and she left. ** then came back out and completed the transaction. At this point, I was afraid to say anything or ask any questions. Your clerks made me feel so humiliated by their rude attitude towards me that when I left the store I had the feeling that I had just been chewed out for bringing an item back.

    Of all the purchases that I have made at the Best Buy store in Brainerd, MN, this was the only time that I have been treated like this. Those two clerks made me feel like I had done something wrong just by coming into the store and trying to return something. Every time I would try and ask a question, I was shut up very rudely. I felt I had no say so in the transaction at all. During the time while I was there, I never once raised my voice or acted in a way that would warrant this kind of treatment. I'm a retired deputy sheriff where I worked as a detective. I have had many years of public relations and have never been treated by anyone as rudely as I was treated by these two clerks. Now I know that it’s my work against theirs, so the only course of action I can take is to stop shopping at Best Buy. Your actions in this matter will determine where I will shop in the future.

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    Reviewed March 29, 2012

    I purchased a $2500 TV at Best Buy #299 in Raleigh, NC. When the store delivered the TV, the TV screen was cracked and the store manager and sales manager would not exchange the TV. Not only that, but the two managers said that myself, father and sister were lying and that the damage must have occurred after the TV was delivered. We were treated with extreme disrespect by both the store manager and sales manager. I have contacted consumer relations, the corporate claims department and plan to file in small claims court. The horrendous way my family members and I was treated by Best Buy store #299 was absolutely unacceptable and inexcusable.

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    Reliability

    Reviewed March 28, 2012

    I purchased 6 of the same model PC from Best Buy, Gainesville, GA. One of them crashed, it is under warranty. I removed the drive and RAM from one that runs fine and put it in the bad PC. It still crashes. I took it in for repair, Geek Squad called and said it had a virus, $199.00 to cure. I told them that couldn't be the problem. He insisted there was nothing else he could do. I spoke to his supervisor. He said the computer had no virus, just adware but still, nothing he could do. Since I wouldn't pay $199.00 to fix the virus that wasn't there, nothing he could do. "Sir, it passes all manufacturer tests" about twenty times from 3 different people.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed March 26, 2012

    Banned from trading in - I went to the Ocala store on 3/26/12, to trade in some games. At the register, I was given a sheet of paper that states: "Cannot proceed with this transaction. Best Buy Asset Protection for violation of Best Buy Policies has placed a person with this name and DOB on a list of persons prohibited from conducting secondhand transactions. If the customer believes this is an error, they can contact customer service at 877-310-4227 or email tradein@bestbuy.com."

    I immediately came home and called the above 877 number and spoke with Ahmed, who told me I had violated Best Buy's policy. I explained to Ahmed that I am not a Best Buy employee, I am a customer, and not familiar with Best Buy Policy. Best Buy employees are to be familiar with and responsible for adhering to Best Buy Policy, not its customers. He couldn't even tell me what the violation of Best Buy Policy was nor when it occurred and further stated that he was going to investigate the matter further and that someone would get back to me by the close of business (6:00PM) the next day (3/27/12).

    I got the call back today (3/26/12) at approximately 5:15PM and was told that it was due to the overall quantity of games I traded it which they believe pointed to me being a 'dealer'. She then proceeded to state that this is the way it is and their decision is final. The only way a customer can trade in any and all games is through a Best Buy employee at a Best Buy store. If Best Buy Policy was violated by anybody, it was violated by a Best Buy employee who accepted the trade ins and processed the trade ins. I was never informed by the Best Buy employee or any other person connected with Best Buy until today.

    The only Best Buy Policy I was ever informed of was, "3 copies per title per platform per year". The person who called me back today and stated that the decision is final even agreed that this is not the policy which had been violated. She stated that the policy which had been violated was "the overall volume of games" that had been traded in. When I stated that it was the Best Buy employee's fault for accepting the overall volumes of games, she stated that they have already contacted the store in this regard. I asked her where is this "Overall Volume" policy posted and she said it's online.

    There, if I'm going to the Best Buy store to trade in games, why would I possibly look at the Best Buy website? If it is also a Best Buy Store Policy, it needs to be posted in the Best Buy store or verbalized by a Best Buy employee in a Best Buy store. She also stated that the Best Buy game trade ins at actual stores "used to be three copies per platform per year, but it is now only one." I have searched and scoured the entire Best Buy Game Trade-In Website and found Policy only pertaining to trading in games to BestBuy.com. There is absolutely nothing pertaining to the volume of games in any manner whatsoever when physically going into a Best Buy Store to trade in games.

    The only mention of Best Buy Store game trade-ins is that some Best Buy stores may require you to have a receipt. That is it - nothing more, nothing less. Meanwhile, I (the customer) am being penalized for Best Buy's lack of training and relating their policies to customers (how can they relate the Policy to customers if they, the employees, don't know the Policies themselves), following procedures, and being downright rude to me. Never once was I informed or given any inclination of there being an issue which involved me in the slightest. Over the years I, and my family and friends on my recommendations alone, have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars at Best Buy stores across this country.

    I have been a Best Buy Reward Zone member for six years, since the store opened in my area. I was even a Best Buy Reward Zone Premiere Silver member in both 2010 and 2011, which requires spending at least $2,500 in a one-year span. Therefore, they have full knowledge from my spending history, that I am not a 'dealer'. Caveat emptor sure fits in this instance. How could I possibly beware if I was not aware of nor made aware of this so-called policy and of any possible wrongdoing on my part. Now it is just way too late and Best Buy's decision is final. I am not the least bit surprised that there are rumors abounding that Best Buy will be going out of business in the near future.

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    Price

    Reviewed March 26, 2012

    I bought a laptop at Best Buy on 3/4/2012. It stopped working on 3/23/2012. I took it back and they don't want to give me a new one. They want to send it out to get it fixed and I have to buy a recovery disk that cost me over $30. I have to wait for three weeks before it come back to the store. It needs the hard drive in order for it to work. Is that fair? I say no. They're not giving me another one when it's not my fault that it's not working.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 26, 2012

    First of all, there's been very few times where I was treated decently by Best Buy employees. They've always acted very smug, arrogant and overly confident. I purchased a bluray player from them and it didn't live up to my expectations so I took it back two days later on a Saturday evening. The next morning, I realized that I'd left a 3D bluray disk from the rental store in the drive. I called them immediately to try and retrieve the disk but they claimed it had already shipped off. Yes, I had a big part to do with this error but that isn't the point. It's the service I received later that made me not want to do business with Best Buy anymore. I was put on hold several times. The worker refused to put me through to a supervisor, hanging up on me and forcing me to be put on hold again! The two customer service agents I talked to had absolutely no interest in tending to my needs. Each time I talked to one, when I wasn't being put on hold, and then hung up on, they pretended to check into where my return was but they lied and claimed that it not only would take hours to find it but that it had already shipped out on a pallet.

    This is not true! This is a small town and they don't carry enough stock to make shipments on Sunday! Something is up with them and I won't be shopping or recommending them to anyone! Costco, one mile down the road, is 20 times better than Best Buy! I'm surprised in how unprofessional these people are. They don't appear to have any interest in helping their customers. I think they just want money and more money. They acted unethically with me and this wouldn't be the first time; however, this runs through to a deeper level. I called the Best Buy cooperate office and was given the same runaround. You'd never see such irresponsibility from Costco! They are an ignorant business who cut corners to reduce cost. They are poorly trained, unfriendly and naive. All they really accomplish to do is to destroy the smaller businesses around them but we wind up paying for it anyway!

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    Reviewed March 24, 2012

    My husband and I bought a 46" Slimline Westinghouse TV for $599.99 for our college-bound son on 6/14/11, together with a four-year protection plan for an additional $99.99. The corners of the raised part of the base that attaches to and is a part of the TV itself, broke off (it has 4 screws in it). My son is home this weekend, and I just loaded the TV in the car and went to our local Best Buy store, certain that this would be handled to my satisfaction, which is why we have purchased so many products from Best Buy over the years.

    However, this is one time that I feel we've been taken for a ride. I was told that the part needed is no longer even available. I'm wondering why we were even sold a 4-year protection plan, if parts for this less-than-1-year-old TV are not even available. It doesn't make sense to me. I wish we had gone to Wal-Mart! We will, next time.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 24, 2012

    I ordered a surround sound receiver on the 4th of March and was promised I would receive it by the 13th. When the 13th came not receiving it, I checked order status. It said it is at the warehouse waiting to be shipped. So after numerous emails and phone calls, they constantly gave me the run around and changing their stories. First, they said it was a special order. It was not I always make us it is in stock. Then they tried to blame the manufacturer saying they won't give then the product. Then why when I ordered it, it said it was in stock.

    They offered me a $30.00 coupon on my next purchase. I told them there will never be a next purchase from them. I will give them until Wednesday to receive my order or I will cancel it and want my money back (funny they made sure they had gotten their money from me on the 5th, if it was a special order wouldn't you think they would not withdraw money until item was shipped?). They told me I cannot cancel my order and get a refund. Only thing I can do is to wait until I get my order and then return it.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed March 23, 2012

    BB accepted our car into the audio install about 9/2007. They had an agreement, which we signed, describing what would be done. The car was kept in doors and dismantled until 7/2009 (about 22 months). The installer made numerous changes that are not normally allowed by BB. When it came time to pay, the management forced us to take the car, would not accept any payment and would not provide copy of work agreement. Many of the items that were modified fell apart and other items were discovered damaged, both before the car left the shop and after the car was towed away because it would not start.

    BB refused to make arrangements to correct the problem. Department of Consumer Affairs has a lengthy report about this incident available by subpoena as does the BAR and BEAR of California. The car is unsafe to use because of the changes BB made. Many departments within BB have been contacted but will not assist, claiming no money was transferred. Is BB required to warranty changes to a car under agreement, even if they refuse to accept payment? This and other obvious questions are looming and need quick resolution pending statute of limitations restrictions. Please respond. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 21, 2012

    I purchased a Toshiba laptop and virus protection less than 6 months ago. One evening, it just started blinking, the Toshiba logo and wouldn't shut off or do anything else. I took it back to Best Buy and they said it would have to be sent back to the manufacturer and would take 2-6 weeks. After less than two weeks, I was sent an email to pick it up and that it was ready. My daughter picked it up brought it home but it’s doing the same thing, not fixed! I called. They said they can't do anything. It’s a software problem! And that will require another warranty purchase for $280.00! Quite a scam for a new computer I would say! I go to school, I need my computer fixed, it’s not that old, and it should last longer than 6 months without additional purchase. Please help me! Thank you!

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    Reviewed March 20, 2012

    I returned a product & was given in-store credit that cannot be used to order product from an on-line store of a retail location using said in-store credit.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 20, 2012

    I have had an account with Best Buy for quite a while and have been a good customer who pays my bill on time. This being said, I purchased a MAC and PlayStation, among a few other things, back in July of 2010. I purchased this with my Best Buy account because you had a promotion at that time where no interest would be charged for 18 months. I needed to pay off my account by January 29, 2012 so as not to be charged the deferred interest charges of nearly $800.00.

    As of my January statement, I owed $1612.15 for the promotional payoff amount. So on January 11, 2012, I paid $1000.00 and then the remaining $612.15 on January 25, 2012. Then on January 26, 2012, I received my February statement showing that I owed $636.03 for the promotional payoff amount. Because I had paid the $612.15 already, I went online to pay the remaining $23.88, of which I paid $24.00. Confident in the fact that you have been such a great company to buy from and work with and with no issues ever before with the financial institution, HSBC, that you use, I was shocked when my March statement stated that I was charged $784.09 in deferred interest!

    I was irate at these charges! So I let a few days pass until I called Best Buy customer service on March 8th, 2012. I first spoke with Jasfar of whom I relayed my plight. He said he was sorry, but he was unable to help me and referred me to an account manager named Soli. Upon speaking with Soli, I once again relayed my story. She said that I was charged the interest because I had not read the wording in the box labeled “Promotion Expiration Alert!” underneath the payoff amount numbers, which says: “To avoid paying deferred interest charges, pay your promotional payoff amount of $636.03 by January 29, 2012. In addition, minimum payments due must be paid by the payment due date.”

    I told her I had read that, yet I took that, as I am paying more than the $29.00 minimum payment, I was paying off my promotional balance. She then said that I had needed to pay the $636.03 plus the $29.00 minimum payment. I then said that that was not clear to me as a customer and that I think that it should be worded different so as to let customers know that they must pay both. I then asked her about the $40.00 minimum payment due from December and how I had paid $1000.00 toward it. I asked her how that worked and how the money was allotted for that, seeing as the next statement reflected the $1000.00 payment being put towards my promotional payoff amount.

    I then asked her if she could please help me out by reversing the interest charges. Soli then told me that because the interest was already added onto my account, she was unable to remove all of the interest charges; yet she could remove 30% of the charges if I could pay the $29.00 minimum payment from February, as well as the $39.00 minimum payment from March, in the next two to three business days. I told her that I would and did so on March 10, 2012, making a payment of $70.00 on bestbuy.com.

    The reason for this letter is to see if I can get further assistance in fully removing these deferred interest charges. I was perplexed that Soli could only remove 30% because she said that the interest was already added onto my account. Yet if she could remove 30%, why couldn’t she remove the entire amount? I am trying to be a good, upstanding customer. I needed to pay off that promotional payoff because I do not have an extra $800.00. And if I had known that I needed to pay the additional $29.00, then I would have just paid it! But I didn’t know that because that wording was not clear to me. I think that it is crazy to charge someone $784.09 in interest charges because of odd wording! It seems to me that this was just a ploy for me to get charged the interest.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 16, 2012

    We have spent over $4,300 dollars in their store. I have had issues from the first purchase with my dryer. I was not told it had been discontinued. I had to keep calling. They would leave me on hold or tell me they would call back. I had to go to store to get assistance. Their customer service at store #237 is very, very poor.

    After all the trouble I went through, I needed to purchase a large stacking kit for my washer and dryer which I purchased the dryer on display and got a 10% discount. This is all I was asking for since we had to remove the stacking kit ourselves and a manager by the name of Jesse ** was refusing to assist us with a discount being very rude stating what else did we want. And at the same time, we are witnessing a senior citizen being kicked out of this store. I advised Mr. ** I could not believe the type of customer service I was going through and witnessing at the same time. He was yelling. I was appalled at his response to me.

    I don’t think someone should be treated the way this senior citizen was treated at their store on 3/11/12 at 14:46. I’m sure they have this recorded on their cameras. I had never had this type of customer service at any other of their store locations but today I go again to the same store #237 to pick up a PS3 remote which I ordered on 2/29/12. Their cashier states she cannot find it unless I provide her with my receipt being very lazy and rude. I lied and advised her I lost my receipt. She was upset but then stated she found it.

    I would recommend they address store employees on the type of customer service they provide but unfortunately, it starts from the management they have at this store. I’m a very unhappy customer. I prefer to go to another Best Buy store in my area for any type of purchase where I had never experienced such bad customer service.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2012

    I bought the Sharp LC-42SV49U television at Best Buy on last year's Black Friday sale. The television cost me $200, but the television was worth $600. I purchased the extended 4-year warranty for an additional $30. Now 4 months later, I went to plug in my desktop computer via HDMI cable, and I got a shock while touching the connector. I found out that my main display board is now fried in the television, "so says the Geek Squad." After I contacted them and explained the problems I was having, they told me that they were going to send me the replacement part and then have a technician sent over to put it in my television.

    The day the "tech" was due to arrive, I got a call from Geek Squad to see if I was home and ready. I told them I have not received any package. They looked it up and verified that no parts had been sent to me. So they said they would get it sent out that day, rush shipping, and rescheduled the technician to come back a week later.

    I got a package in the mail yesterday, 3/15, and today, a woman from Geek Squad called and told me to open the package and verify its contents. I did so, and she told me that it is the wrong part. They sent me the wrong package, and she scheduled somebody to come by tomorrow to pick up the package that was delivered to me. Also, she told me that the part I need was no longer available and that I will have to return or exchange my item at the local store.

    So I took my television to the Best Buy I bought it at and talked with the customer service. They told me that I can only exchange my television for another that costs $200 or less because that's the price I paid for while it was on sale. My television is a $600 model, 42" HD 1080p. A $200 model television is not the equivalent of this television.

    I waited outside Best Buy on Thanksgiving Day for 13 hours in the cold to get this item on Black Friday. I want a television of equal value or to have this television repaired as my warranty qualifies me for. I do not feel that Best Buy is treating me fairly. I purchased the 4-year extended warranty, because I wanted to have this fantastic deal last me 4 years. it's only been 4 months!

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    Reviewed March 15, 2012

    Purchasing Norton Antivirus twice: About 1 month ago, I purchased a new computer from Best Buy. I was told that the computer already came with Norton Antivirus protection for 6 months. I also purchased the Norton software with a 2 year protection program. I recently received an email from Best Buy telling me that I needed to download my 2 year Norton software as its usage began the date of purchase. This, of course, means that I actually only get 2 years of protection rather than 2 years and six months, both of which were paid for. Why do Best Buy and Norton get away with this? A purchase is a purchase and I expect to get what I pay for.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2012

    I made the mistake of buying an item at Best Buy, then returning it because it was not the correct item. I used my reward certificates in the amount of $55.00. When I returned the item, they said they would put the rewards back into my account. This was in November 2011. Today, 3/14/12, 3rd calls in 1 1/2 months and guess what, no rewards certificate. I am on the phone waiting to speak to a supervisor in which I asked for 25 minutes ago. His name is supposedly "Antonio”. What a joke! Best Buy hires idiots, beware.

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    Reviewed March 13, 2012

    I bought this printer (HP Printer 7510) on Sunday, March 11, 2012. I got home and plugged it in like they told me to and nothing. It would not come on. So I boxed it up and drove back 45 miles and exchanged it. On Monday, March 12, 2012, I brought it home and this one would not come on, so I boxed it up and took it right back and exchanged it for the last one they had. I brought it home and it didn't work so I took it back and got my money back. After $60 in gas, 200 miles and six hours out of my time, all they could do was say I am sorry! I went to Best Buy to buy another and they would honor the price $149.99 if they had them in stock. Well, they did until I went through the three they had so they didn't have them in stock and I had to pay $199.99. Very angry!

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    Sales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 13, 2012

    I bought a Kabam $50 internet card on 3/12/12. It was on sale for $10. Well, I go back back not even 24 hours later and the sale is off. To me, that was a scam. I was going to buy five of them but since the sale was off, I was only able to buy one! It is just wrong to have a sale on these cards for less than a full day! I believe this is a scam and not right at all. My daughter is really sick and she plays games online to pass her time. When I came home, she was really upset because she had her mind set on getting five $50 cards to play her game. I would really appreciate that this matter get looked into. My receipt #s are ** and **. Again, this is very wrong! I don't have a lot of money since my daughter is sick and I thought since they were a bargain, I would make my little girl's day but it totally back fired and now she is very upset! Please do something about this. All I ask is to be able to purchase the five $50 Kabam cards for the sale price. Thank you for your time. I hope to hear from you soon.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2012

    I bought Smart Touch at the local Best Buy a year ago with preloaded Office. One year later, when I needed to start working on my post graduate papers, the Word did not respond to any operations. Nothing was highlighted and a message on the top indicated "unlicensed product".

    I came to the same Best Buy and explained my problem. The sales assistant (a young man) kept leaving for answers to another assistant (a stout woman). Finally, I was explained by the assistant, a young man, my computer was preloaded with Office for one year only and I had to buy the Office again. I expected to spend money. Along with that, my computer kept giving me messages that anti-virus software was about to expire. I told about it to the same sales-assistant and he advised me to buy their product. So I ended up buying Office 2010 and anti-virus program.

    At first, I tried to install the Office but it kept showing invalid key. I came to the store and they replaced the open key product card with another one. I tried to install another one with another product key, but I was shown the message "program reported unsafe".

    The next time I came to the store with my complaints, I was asked to bring my computer that they would look at it. When I brought it, the woman-assistant offered me to install the program for $30.00. After I told her that I was capable of doing it myself and the reason I came was to find out why I could not install it myself. She told me that my computer had too much antivirus protection and rejected Office2010. For $199.00, she offered to fix the problem.

    I was outraged. First of all, I understood that for exception of couple of professionals, the store hired computer-illiterate (it means below my low level of computer literacy) people, whose the only job is to sell as much as possible without getting into a customer's need. The reason I feel like that is that the same assistant-young man asked me why I bought the Office if I had it on my computer. I responded, "Because you told me the program was preloaded only for one year!” Why they did not tell me that too much protection will cause the problem with the Office 2010 installation, when I was advised by them to buy the antivirus protection! By the way, I installed the newly-bought antivirus after I failed to install the Office so my computer did not have too much protection at the time of installation.

    I feel very upset. I came to the store and I was determined to buy whatever was necessary to buy. Now, I left with non-responsiveness to installation of Office 2010 and lost money! In the end, I found out about their return policy. Well, stupid me. I should have read customer reviews first! I am cancelling the Best Buy credit card and tell good bye to the store.

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    Reviewed March 12, 2012

    We bought a TV in 2009. We were told if we open a Best Buy credit card, we will have the low interest promotion for 3 years. I asked if the interest would accrue and was told by the salesman, “No, it doesn't accrue; it will just start with the high interest rate if not paid off.” That was an out right lie. We just got hit for a $2,000 accrued interest added onto our bill. Before this, we found on our bill some charges for ID protection and account shield. We had our account on auto pay as we were taking care of my dying mother-in-law.

    After she passed, we noticed our bill was higher a year later after we bought the TV. We got a credit for the account shield, but the ID protection said too bad, we signed. I called the credit card company and offered to pay the whole bill off if they waived the 3 year interest that we didn't know accrued. They are taking 60 percent off. Thank God, but we have bought all our appliances, TVs, cameras, etc. at best Buy. The sales person outright lied to us. I called Best Buy customer service now and got a man yelling at me that it was all written in the contract and was a smart ** to boot. I have no job and this is devastating to us. I will never buy a thing from this lying store and I am going to the Attorney General. Yes, it was in tiny writing somewhere I'm sure, but I trusted their salesman. Never ever will I step foot in this store.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2012

    On Saturday, March 10, 2012, I went to the Best Buy store #507 at 3667 Walton Way Ext in Augusta, GA 30909. I received the poorest customer service I had ever encountered. My wife and I went to get the Black Tie Protection plan to which we were entitled upon the purchase of our new laptop computer on 3/5/12. We first encountered a problem on 3/5/12, in which there was a problem and even corporate got involved. Then, we were told by Best Buy local office that they would send us an email for a gift card to bring to the local store #507. However, we never received that information as promised. The modem purchased at Best Buy #507 was not working at all.

    We went to the Best Buy store #507 personally, only to be told that they (Best Buy store #507) did not have that info available. Our initial associate by the name of ** was requested to come up front to address the problem numerous times. It didn't happen! **, a customer service specialist, stated (after we had been there for a hour and a half), "Let me know if you intend to continue with this transaction to let me know, because you will be wasting my time. We talked with **, the manager on duty, who stated that he will addressed the problem. You can call corporate if you want to. He also stated that he was sorry but the gift card was in the office all along."

    If this is what Best Buy call excellent customer service and to have a CSS, who called them a professional, I promise you that Best Buy will not receive any further business for me. And by the way, I spent almost a $1000.00 in one day at Best Buy store #507. Have a good day.

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    Reviewed March 10, 2012

    On visiting the Best Buy store in Murrieta, CA, on March 9, 2012, at 8:10 pm to purchase a laptop computer, I was in the computer department waiting over ten minutes for assistance by the customer service in that department. While there, I was never asked one time for assistance. A few customers came in several minutes after me and got service immediately. I was even standing in an aisle and one of the workers went the other way to avoid me.

    Another representative left the area after seeing I needed assistance on a purchase. I had to ask for assistance by a worker that wasn't a part of that department. He called someone over and the worker was nonchalant with the assistance she provided. My overall experience with the service was very unprofessional or borderline racist. I don't understand why I was treated in such a manner.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    My AT&T account has a password to further protect my privacy and to prevent any unauthorized transaction against my account. Not long ago, I found that my daughter was able to go into Best Buy and change the terms of one line even though 1) the account is not in her name and 2) the account is protected with a password that not only did she not know but that she didn't even know it was protected.

    I called AT&T to complain, and of course, it wasn't their fault. Then they sent me to talk to Best Buy. I insisted that Best Buy was doing business on their behalf and that the computer systems are AT&T's systems and that my account was protected by a password that I set in the AT&T system. They insisted that they were not responsible for any of it and even went as far as saying that Best Buy has their own computer systems that they use to sell AT&T products and service, which is not only a lie but flat out impossible.

    I proceeded to ask him "If that is the case, how come I can see a transaction in my account?" I asked for contact information from their Consumer Affairs department, but he refused. I asked for his name; he refused, claiming that his name was company property, bla bla bla... So they claim to have a commitment above obligation to protect my information and my privacy, and yet anyone can walk into Best Buy and add and remove lines from my account without even my knowledge.

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    Reviewed March 9, 2012

    I'm very dissatisfied with waiting such a long wait at pick up from an online order. This was even worse than the wait at Christmas time when there were actually customers in line. I was the only person picking up and there were only a few customers in the whole store. I felt I was being ignored, even as employees knew I was there waiting to be helped. Only one employee already helping another customer in a nearby department seemed interested in helping me by trying to contact someone else to help me. He had noticed how long I had been waiting. He was the only employee who seemed to care and seemed to be the only one there in the area who was actually working like they should.

    It took 20 minutes before I was helped then 10 minutes to get the product I had ordered. It had to be located. Then the employee had to go to the back of the store, get it, and bring it to the front of the store. I was ready to walk out and go to Wal-Mart, just from waiting for so long. They had one more minute left before I would leave, and that was even before I was actually helped.

    I feel I should have left anyway. I could have gone to Wal-Mart, chose the product I wanted, put it in my shopping cart, checked out, and left the store in less time it took at Best Buy pick up right at the front door! I'm completely dissatisfied. This will affect future purchases.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 7, 2012

    I made several purchases at Best Buy and never received my points. I called many times and was told in 3-5 days, the problem would be fixed many times. Then today, I called again and they told me points were expired, points I never received which I don't think Best Buy ever planned on redeeming my points and for that I am never stepping foot in there again. Maybe it's no big deal to them but it might be after I tell everyone I can. I would bet I am not alone and if enough people like us stop shopping there it will send a message to their pocket book.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2012

    I purchased a Sony 13.3" VAIO Laptop, 6gb memory, 504gb hard drive, silver at Best Buy in November of 2011. I was initially impressed with this machine's sleek design, speed and ability to play music wirelessly to my entertainment center. After a short time, I noticed that the computer started to crash each time after it woke from sleep. As this problem started after the two-week Best Buy return period, I pursued the issue through Sony's manufacturers warranty. I have since been told by the manager of the Geek Squad in Bellevue that this was the proper channel.

    As of March 1, the computer is back at Sony's repair facility for a second time after having already been serviced in February. During the first repair, the motherboard and docking station were replaced. I have yet to hear what Sony plans to attempt during repair number two as repair number one did not resolve the issue. After reading reviews from other people who also purchased this computer, I decided to pursue returning the unit completely to Best Buy. I have been told by the manager of the Geek Squad department in Bellevue that my options are trade the computer in for a new machine, knowing that I will likely only receive up to half of the purchase price of nearly $1,000; and bring the computer in so that his team can run a diagnostic and send that information to Sony. It seems pointless as Sony has already run those tests themselves and determined hardware issues. Also, Best Buy can only address software, not hardware issues.

    I previously thought decently of Best Buy but am beyond frustrated after being told that nothing can be done to remedy a situation where a customer bought a brand new $1,000 laptop and after only a few months, it stopped being fully functional. And really, it doesn't matter if it was a $500 laptop, when you purchase something new from a store if should last longer than a few months. Bottom line, don't waste your time or money on this Sony Vaio laptop or Best Buy.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2012

    I purchased a one-year extended warranty on my iPod because I was told if I don't use the warranty, I will get a refund. The year is almost up and I called to get my refund and was told I am not a rewards member so I cannot received the refund. I was not told by the sales clerk that I had to become a rewards member. I was deceived into buying a warranty and now I cannot get my refund. My warranty with tax was $54.42.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2012

    When I arrived at the electronic department, I stopped one sales rep (Jarvis was his name), I asked him to assist me with one of the TV's I wanted to purchase. He replied "I am helping someone else at the moment". I then replied, are you the only one working or can I have someone else assist me? He replied, there are three of us working here but we are all busy. I replied, well, do I have to stand here and wait only to be told that you are out of stock with the TV I want to buy? He then replied back, saying, "Well it's up to you if you want to be 'impatient!" At this point, I realized that this sales rep did not really want to assist me. I than asked for his supervisor and he did not seem to care. I went and found the supervisor and upon talking with him, he seemed to have an even worse attitude than your sales rep.

    Well, needless to say, I exited the store without making a purchase. I will not spend my hard-earned dollars in any establishment that does not respect me during the process of making a buy. I feel it is extremely inappropriate for any of your employees to make sarcastic, flippantly tossed comments as if to say **, I am too busy to care about you since I have so many others to deal with at the same time.

    Expect me to share this bad experience with all my many friends. I hope they get better service than I got, that should they ever return to a Worst Buy Store again. Oh by the way, all this happened after purchasing a 50 inch TV that I had to return within 10 days because the TV was defective in the first place. That is the only reason why I was there today returning the broken TV for a Working TV, but your employees all seemed to be "too busy" to care. I hope you do look into this concern since it will only improve the overall service and bottom line sales numbers.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2012

    Above is a service order number (1 of 3) related to this repair (Denon Receiver avr-5308). The receiver was purchased in 2010 with extended Best Buy warranty for 4 years. On approximately Jan. 2, 2012, the receiver broke down. The receiver was taken to a nearby Best Buy store located at 555 W Roosevelt St in Chicago, IL for repairs. I received a call that the receiver was ready for pick-up. Upon arrival, I noticed that it had minor damage to volume knob. I took delivery of the receiver, but informed the Geek employee that the volume knob has to be replaced. Upon connection to home theater, the receiver was unable to display menu correctly. Also, no sound from the tuners. The receiver was taken back to Best Buy and I explained what the problem was. The receiver was shipped to service center.

    Two weeks later, I received a call to come and pick up the receiver. Upon arrival, I was informed that the receiver was damaged during shipping again and it has to be sent back to the service center for repair. I was also told that computer records show that the receiver was damaged on the way to service center. Why was the receiver sent back to the store damaged and not fixed and why was I called in to pick it up if they knew it was damaged? I explained to the Geek supervisor that I will not accept damaged product of this value and need replacement or store credit/gift card of value. I was informed by the Geek agent that there is a dispute between service center and store on who should take the blame for it (the service center blames the store for improper packaging).

    This is not my problem and I do not want to be in the middle of it. Provide me with replacement or give me money so I can buy new one. The supervisor disregarded my wish and sent the receiver for service again anyway. Two weeks later, (today's date is Mar. 6, 2012) I got a call that it's ready for pick-up. Upon arrival, not only the receiver was not fixed but also the volume knob that was replaced once before is damaged again and the receiver has numerous scratches on it. I'm angry and tired on this and need resolution as soon as possible. At this point, I'm asking for a new replacement receiver or a check for $5499.99 for a new one if Best Buy can't order a new one, or store/gift credit for audio of the same standard. It has been two months of this. My time and money trips to Best Buy and no resolution any time soon.

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    Reviewed March 6, 2012

    I'm subscribed via email to site that forwards free sample and coupons for various companies. There was coupon for free Rocketfish Stylus from Best Buy valid 1/23/12 to 7/31/12. It has bar code and says valid in store and in stock items only, one per coupon, per household and cashiers instructions.

    I took it to store and cashier says it accidentally got on 3rd party website that published it and they were told to not accept them. Don't know if true, but even if it is, shouldn't they by law, have to make good on it even if it was an error on their part somewhere along the way and someone in their company sent it where they shouldn't have? I wasted time and gas and printer paper and ink and don't see how they can simply reject it.

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    Reviewed March 5, 2012

    My 2 year old 50" TV, failed and I contacted Best Buy to get it repaired with my 3 year extended warranty. I was told that someone would contract me in 48 hours. After 48 hours no one had called, so I called the repair person that BB gave me. There was no answer. I then contract BB and they said they would contract the repair company and have them call me. After 24 hours, I called BB again and they said it would be 3-4 days before they would have it resolved.

    I then tried the repair company again; they said they would have a technician contact me in 24 hours to schedule an appointment (this is now 4 days after I called BB). BB stated that they schedule the appointment and that the repair company should contact me to schedule the appointment. So they assigned another repair company who showed to be available on Thursday. Needless to say, the repair company contacted me and stated they could not help on Thursday, but could do Friday. I agreed. The company showed up and said they did not have the part to fix the TV and needed to take it back to the shop. I am now 2 weeks after contacting BB and no estimate on when the TV will be fixed.

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    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 5, 2012

    I purchased a Canon Powershot G11 digital camera on 2/20/2010 at the Best Buy Florence, SC store (price $499.99) and an extended 2-year warranty (W/ADH 400-499.99; DSC BTP; $69.99; expiring 2/20/2012). February 29th, 2012, I tried to extend the warranty again and was denied. I feel that I have been a dedicated customer for several years spending more than several thousands of dollars with Best Buy in Florence, SC. I refuse to believe that Best Buy can deny me purchasing a renewal on this warranty nine days over the renewal date.

    I never received a notice that it could be renewed as I feel Best Buy would send a notice if I was late on payment. I always paid by card and never applied for a Best Buy credit card until last year. I have always paid on time and paid in full after two months of purchase to avoid interest. If you take a look at my records, you will see how much I have spent with Best Buy. I believe that I deserve an opportunity to renew this warranty. I explained to the sales person Alex (a lady) after she talked to the manager and she said the warranty could not be renewed. I told her I would not ever purchase another product from any Best Buy again if the warranty would not be renewed. I have another warranty on the purchase made on another camera at Best Buy on 5/21/2011. It’s for a Canon EOS Rebel (T3i DSLR W/ 18-55 IS KIT) for $899.99 with extended warranty for one year ($89.99). Another purchase was made with extended warranty on 11/10/2011.

    I would appreciate it if you would examine my purchases records and reconsider allowing me to extend the warranty on the Canon Powershot G11 digital camera. This rule seems very unfair since I did not receive a notice it was time to renew. If a customer is late submitting a payment, I feel sure they are notified. This should also apply to remind a faithful customer concerning a warranty renewal. If this will not be considered, I will discontinue purchasing from any Best Buy ever again. My records show I pay on time and quickly pay full amount. I ask that you look at all of my records. This was a human error and not intentionally overlooked. I would appreciate a reply to this complaint, please.

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    Reviewed March 3, 2012

    Sending a text message about a prize - Don't even send any text messages to me ever, you **! You don't pay for them, I do! I'm not even going to give you my phone number. Apparently, you found it! If I wanted a prize I buy it myself. What the ** is wrong with you people? Don't you have anything better to do than to waste my money on dumb ** like that? You should pay for that message you sent me. I'm pissed and if you don't fix it, I will tweet you and let the public know what you did and how many others you are going to pull this on.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed March 3, 2012

    I rarely use my Best buy card (perhaps three times yearly) and pay it off within days of purchase to avoid interest and hidden fees. After nearly five years of this practice, I received a letter stating my account had been suspended due to inactivity. Since my husband needed a new Bluetooth, we bought one using my Best Buy card. Under two weeks later, I attempted to pay off the charge online at Best Buy, only to be informed that due to the ongoing evaluation of my account, I could not make a payment. This is simply outrageous. While they evaluate, I am being charged interest and fees. I find this both shady and wonder if it's downright illegal. I feel I am being shaken down for not holding an account with an ongoing balance. I have tried calling Best Buy credit card services only to be told they are within their rights. The customer service reps are beyond rude, to include hanging up while I'm mid-sentence. I have read hundreds of similar complaints about Best Buy HSBC and it appears nobody is experiencing any kind of resolution. What can I do?

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    Reviewed March 3, 2012

    I wanted to make you aware that my purchase of a 3G iPad at your store on Richmond Avenue in Staten Island, NY was a nightmare. I purchased my iPad with my Best Buy HSBC credit card. The employee took my license and information to look up my card because I did not have my credit card on me at the time. It came to my attention when I checked my credit card balance online a couple of days later that I had a zero balance. I looked at the receipt and the credit card numbers did not match my account.

    I immediately went to the Best Buy in Manhattan on 14th Street because I currently live In the city and found out that an additional HSBC Best Buy credit card was opened in my name on the day of the purchase. Your employee conned me into thinking I was signing and giving information to him to look up my existing account and in the process, opened up a new account, exactly the same as the card I had. They then told me that I had to return to Best Buy to fix the problem. In addition to this, I was getting service on the iPad where there was no wi-fi signal. The Best Buy Geek Squad representative in Manhattan alerted me, that I need to also see from them if he had opened up an AT&T account. The 3G iPad had a prepaid service which the employee had told me that when I call up AT&T, it would be activated and there would be no monthly fee and that every month, if I wanted the service, I would just have to purchase additional data which was what I wanted.

    Well, as I said, I went to the Best Buy in Staten Island where I purchased it and after over an hour of argument with them, they closed down the newly opened account and repurchased the iPad on my pre-existing account. Upon closing the account, the representative told me that my credit score will be affected. This is not something that I wanted to hear especially when I am trying to buy a home with my fiancé. The Best Buy employee basically said; screw this girl as long as I get my sales for the month. I can't believe that this can happen to me and I'm sure it has happened to other people. With one's credit being affected, it can inhibit them from many things and cause a great deal of higher interest and insurance payments.

    Going back to the AT&T account, me and fiancé also inquired about the service that I was getting and they assured me that because I never called to activate it there should be no problems. Well now, I got an email a couple of days ago, stating that I should sign up for their paperless service. I called up AT&T and there was an account activated on my iPad. I went back to Best Buy as suggested by AT&T and when I walked out of there, I was left responsible for something they did. I had to call up myself even though your employee conned me not once, but twice. He now opened an AT&T account in my name. When I spoke to AT&T for the second time, they told me there is a separate department for prepaid and I shouldn't have had any service on the iPad unless I ask to have the data card activated through that department. I would like something to be done about this. Now as AT&T said, I would have to purchase a new sim card for my iPad. This has caused me my time, credit and money problems.

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    Reviewed March 2, 2012

    I purchased a television in Springfield, Pa. This took 45 min because the sales associate was not certain as to how to complete the transaction. Although I was annoyed, I continued to wait while help was located. Upon the finalization of the sale, I purchased; a 42 inch television, mounting service and delivery, and a 4-year additional warranty.

    With a delivery and mounting date of March 2, 2012, I requested the day off from work. However, when the gentleman from the Geek Squad arrived, he did not have the TV. I was given a contact name and proceeded to call the store. A sales associate, Troy, answered the phone and told me he knows no one by the name Matt **.

    I explained my situation, and was told by Troy, that he had just spoken to the supervisor of Home Theaters and the supervisor said I am more than welcome to receive a refund but they can not help me today. The supervisor did not even have the common courtesy to get on the phone! This is an unacceptable response and if this is the solution that this supervisor is offering to your customers, Best Buy will be soon out of business!

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    Reviewed Feb. 29, 2012

    I am both angry and dissatisfied. I purchased my first Westinghouse 37" LCD TV at Best Buy. The employee dragged the box the TV was in from somewhere several isles over to the counter where I was standing. I noted to staff the package looked as if had been opened and only had one band, but the box had indention where 2 bands seem to of been on it at some time. They said it’s new not resealed. I still commented it looked like a lot of clear tape on it more than seemed usual. I commented I hope its okay and no damage and works. They said it was fine and wouldn't be any problem. I got home, laid it on our carpet and my wife unpacked it. The screen had been broken. I left the film on the TV, placed it back in the box and went right back to the store. I asked numerous times what they were going to do about it and they said nothing and added that when I left the store with it that it was in perfect condition.

    I asked if he could testify in a court about that and he said yes. I asked how, because the box was closed and he had not checked it before I left with it. The sales clerk also said it is impossible to open the box without cutting the band. He got another TV and I showed him the band came right off without cutting it. Then he said I meant you have to take the tape off to get the TV. Well, no kidding. They would not replace it as I had no interest of damaging a TV that I was so proud to buy. I am a Vietnam vet, a retired firefighter, an honest citizen and would accept paying for another TV had I dropped it or damaged it in any way at all. I do not lie about such.

    I treat my customers like I want to be treated. I have run a business for over 25 years with state licenses. This company has done me wrong and I will never buy anything there with the way they do their Westinghouse customers. I will recommend to all friends and associates to include all the web pages I can about this wrong and never buy from Best Buy again. Further, this is a reflection on Westinghouse as over the years I have bought thousands and thousands of dollars in Westinghouse name parts and equipment. I am a licensed electrical contractor and an HVAC contractor for over 30 years now with zero complaints on my state licenses.

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    Reviewed Feb. 28, 2012

    I took my 42-inch LCD Westinghouse TV purchased at BestBuy to the BestBuy store for warranty repairs and the employee did the paper work. No problem. I was then asked why did I not call the Geek Squad number for warranty repairs. I had. This is my BestBuy wonder warranty nightmare story. After three transfers repeating all the information over again, I was informed that BestBuy will not come to my home because it was a Westinghouse brand. After a request for a supervisor, I was informed yes, he will see what can be done and call around 12:00 noon the next day. Around 9:30 that morning a message was left in my voice mail that the cost would be around $400.00 for repair from a private repair person 60 miles away and no supervisor did call back.

    I did a return call informing of my warranty and the rep stated their local records were not up to date and will take a additional 5 days and to call back then. The next morning another voice mail was left informing that no repair person will be coming to my home and I will have to take my 42-inch LCD Westinghouse TV to a BestBuy shore, which is 60 miles away for me one way. I had to travel a total of 240 miles to get this problem resolved, one round trip to deliver and one to pick up. The BestBuy store did their job, but making a call as per the BestBuy warranty contract to the Geek Squad, I felt that the BestBuy Geek Squad was trying to get out of their commitment.

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    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    I bought a TV to replace my old one. My old TV also had 32 screen, had a built-in DVD player (not blu-ray) and had failed prior to the extended warranty I purchased. There were difficulties in receiving warranty coverage which consumer affairs and the BBB resolved, thank you. I love you guys! I learned a lesson. Be weary of larger internet purchases and subsequently, internet extended warranty programs. I went to a Nationwide, reputable store (Best Buy) and got their best extended warranty program (Geek Squad Black Tie Protection). I replaced it with a better TV. I bought a 32 Insignia LCD TV/Blu-ray DVD combo on 4/28/10. It's better because while it also has a built-in DVD player, it is a blu-ray player (I don't have room in my entertainment center for a player). It also has 1080p resolution, Energy Star rated and had a 2-year manufacturer's warranty. It had everything that I wanted. The total purchase cost me $709.

    It's been a good TV overall, except that the built-in DVD/blu-ray player stopped ejecting the discs. My girlfriend and I could hear it try to eject, but nothing. We would push the eject button (either on the remote or TV) again and sometimes it would do the same thing, sometimes we would read on the screen that it's loading it again, it would start to play again. Then we would push the eject button again and most of the time, the process would start over. This would go on multiple times until it would successfully eject the disc or sometimes, it would partially eject the disc but we could get our fingers on it and help it out the rest of the way. Often, we would go through this process multiple times (especially if it's a rental and needs to be returned) until it ejected. Other times, we would lose our patience and try again later.

    Eventually, we got fed up with it and decided to pursue the warranty coverage. According to the warranty information on the last page, I called 1-888-bestbuy for their in-home warranty service (2/1/12). I talked to Christie and she had A1 Factory Service (303-722-3333) contact me to schedule a day for repair. A technician came to my home on 2/6/12. Fortunately, at the time there was a disc that was stuck. He watched as it attempted to eject the disc. He said that he would have to order a part and come back to fix it. I waited for the call to set up a time to have it fixed. Instead, I got a call from Shirley with Best Buy (left a message, not sure of the date) saying that the part is no longer available and to take the broken TV into my local Best Buy store along with confirmation #** to get a brand new TV. I did just that maybe a week later, excited that I wasn't a ** for getting another extended warranty (according to my friends) and that I would be getting a brand new 32" TV/DVD/blu-ray player.

    They had difficulties when looking up the confirmation number, which was fine, but the visit did take a long time. The customer service associates (one was Alyesha) said my TV had been discontinued and printed out a list of five other TV that they called "comparables". I took the list back to the home entertainment area and found that none of them had a built-in DVD player, let alone a built-in blu-ray player. I talked to a sales associate and he told me that Best Buy no longer has any TVs with built-in blu-ray players (maybe not even DVD) and that this had happened before and the customer instead left with a TV and a separate blu-ray player. Although not ideal, given the circumstances that sounded reasonable to me, assuming the TV itself was on par with the original.

    I went back and waited in the customer service line and told them that none of the TVs on the list had built-in blu-ray players. I asked what the current price was of my (discontinued) TV, $399, and was considering store credit for that amount. She could not issue store credit based on a TV that was not a comparable and got the store manager (Mark **). He took me back to the home entertainment area and we looked at the TVs on the list again, then showed me a TV that was on sale for $399, said he could issue me store credit based on its SKU and that the TV had better technology. I was temporarily satisfied and went back to wait in the customer service line. Before it was my turn, I realized that this still was not a fair deal and I went home to think about it all and researched the replacement/comparable TVs. Three of them were brands I had never heard of, three of them were 720p instead of 1080p. I'm not sure if any were Energy Star rated and all of them only had a one year manufacturer's warranty.

    The TV that Mark suggested (not on the list) was 1080p, Energy Star rated, but still only had a one year warranty and of course, it did not have a built in DVD or blu-ray player. My girlfriend (Katie **) recently moved in with me and as it turns out, she has a blu-ray player. Although not ideal and still not entirely fair (circumstances aside), I thought I would keep my TV, use her blu-ray player (have to put it on the floor in front my entertainment center or get a new entertainment center or build a shelf or something) and negotiate store credit, say $300 instead of $399 (the TV portion is fine and I would soon be in the market for a new cell phone and laptop). Keep in mind that this would be mutually beneficial. I called 888-bestbuy and proposed this solution. I talked to Donna on a Thursday, she said she would have to talk to her department and would get back to me later that day, if not Friday.

    I got a callback the following Monday and was told that they could not, but that the store I bought it from could. I went back to the store, there was a long line at the customer service desk again so I asked the security guard to call Mark ** for me. I waited 10-15 minutes and Rex (assistant manager) came and talked to me. I told him the situation and my proposed solution. He said they cannot do anything without getting the broken TV back. To which I replied, the store should have more freedom than that and asked to talk to Mark. Mark said basically the same thing, I told him that 888-bestbuy told me that the store could. He said that if he did, it would be insurance fraud. I then mentioned that a salesman told me about a time a customer in my situation received a new TV and a separate blu-ray player. He said that shouldn't have happened and he felt the need to tell me they run into this situation often, that a customer will pay (bribe) a service technician to falsely diagnose a product in order to get a free replacement, and that would be insurance fraud on your part.

    I shook his hand and left the store feeling about 2 inches tall. I believe that was on a Wednesday, 2/22/12. And here I am. Please help me to make this right. I still feel that keeping the TV and receiving a $300 store credit would be fair enough (still mutually beneficial) or store credit for a good blu-ray player, given that my extended warranty is not affected (in terms of the TV portion of the unit). Feel free to call or email anytime.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 27, 2012

    I had shopped around for a couple days for a dishwasher. I really did not want to go to Best Buy in Winston Salem because I have always had terrible customer service there but my husband made me go. We looked and found the one we liked for a good price told the sales clerk we wanted that one (Whirlpool stainless steel dishwasher priced at $399.99). He looked it up and says it’s unavailable. When we asked him when it would be, he said in these words: “I don't know.” So we asked how we can find out. He went and asked someone else and came back with the same answer: “I don't know.”

    Then we asked if we could buy the floor sample. He said no because it’s an active SKU. Well, then we said if it’s an active SKU, then you should be getting another shipment. I guess he got tired of us and pawned us off to the customer service desk where we stood for well over an hour waiting on some answers and they kept saying that no one there has the authority to make that decision about the dishwasher. They finally said they found one in Greenville, South Carolina and would have it shipped but it will take about a week or more. My whole problem is I have worked retail and we were always told that we had to make the customer happy if we wanted them to come and shop with us again. Well, I was not happy standing in that store for almost the entire afternoon with a hungry 7-year old child when it should have only taken about 15 minutes since we knew what we wanted. Do not have the sale price on things you can not get!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2012

    Just a note to say I bought a Lenovo Edge laptop and a big screen TV from Amazon today. The order was $2600.00. I'm sure you won't care in the slightest like you didn't care when you did my warranty service on the HP laptop I purchased from you and messed it up by losing my operating system disks and refusing to give me a new Windows 7 disc. I told you then I would never buy anything from you again and wanted you to know I'm still mad as hell. I'll tell everyone I can not to buy from you and they'll listen. I think like Circuit City, you will disappear because of poor customer service.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 26, 2012

    I came into the store on Feb. 8, 2012, bought a Dell laptop and when I bought it home,I had nothing but problems with the computer. It won't stay on. I brought it to Geek Squad twice and waiting in line for hours and got nowhere. When I went home, I called the store and asked for who is in charge of Geek Squad leader and he told me to come in and ask for Dave and he lied. Never go in again. I'll never go in the store again.

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    Reviewed Feb. 24, 2012

    I ordered a Canon PowerShot SX230HS digital camera (SKU 2030078) on BestBuy.com on 6th of February, including an extra DigiPower CN5L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (SKU 7802844) as a promotional bundle. At present, I have received the order, but the extra battery that was included with the purchase of the camera was the incorrect model and will not work with the Canon PowerShot SX230HS.

    I have returned back the incorrect battery (CN7L). The Bestbuy staff promised me that they will ship a correct battery for this camera, which is a DigiPower CN5L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (SKU 7802844), to the address on my original order free of charge. Unfortunately, I have not received the extra battery (CN5L) so far. For this matter, I made contact with the staff of Bestbuy Customer Service many times, including at least 10 emails and 1 telephone call. At the moment, the problem has not been solved. I am very angry with this matter. Please help me.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2012

    I just want everyone to know how bad the management and customer service is at Best Buy. I purchased an open box TV on February 11, 2012 at the Glendora, CA store which is about 45 miles from home since the local store was out of stock of the original TV I wanted to purchase. I asked the sales associate if he can open the box and inspect to make sure nothing was missing as it was printed on the box. I got home and took the TV out of the box only to find out that the stand and power cord were missing. The next morning, I drove back to the store and ended up buying a brand new one since it was on sale, but the quality of the speaker system on the new TV that I purchased (Westinghouse 42" LED) was horrible.

    On Sunday, February 19, I decided to return the Westinghouse TV yesterday at the Ranch Cucamonga, CA store. I ended up buying the TV that I originally wanted to buy Toshiba 40FT2U 40" 1080P since it was on sale due to the holiday weekend, I finalized the returned and I waited at the front door for one of the sales associate to bring the TV from the stock room to the front of the store. I looked towards the back where the stock room doors were located and I saw this kid dragging the TV across the store. The TV was heavier than this kid. I didn't think too much of it. I took the TV home, took it out of the box only to find out that the screen was cracked right out of the box.

    I immediately drove back to the store to exchange the TV. I explained to the customer service girl the problem I had. She didn't ask to see the receipt. She immediately grabbed one of the guys from the Geek squad. The guy came over, looked at the TV, and walked away. He came back a few minutes later to take the TV away behind the counter to make sure it turned on. During this time, I guessed he called a manager was, "we can't do anything; the TV has physical damage and we are not responsible." He didn't bother asking for the receipt or ask me what happened.

    I tried to be as calm as possible due to the circumstance. I tried to reason with him and explained to him that was the way the TV was when we took it out of the box; it had only been 1 hour 30 minutes since I bought the TV. He kept repeating that they weren't responsible since it was a physical damage to the TV. He insinuated that I broke the TV and I was trying to pull a fast one. I just couldn't believe he was accusing my wife and I of doing that. I just couldn't believe that we were throwing away $500 down the drain.

    I have been a loyal customer of Best Buy for over 10 years. I'm also a Silver rewards zone member, but after last night, I will make sure no one from my friends and family buy anything from Best Buy. I will post this on every website possible. What upsets me the most, is that I could have bought the same TV from Costco, but I decided to give Best Buy my business. What a mistake that was. Hopefully after this, no one else will buy anything from Best Buy. If they continue treating their loyal customers this way, they might end up like Circuit City.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2012

    In December 2011, my wife and I decided to buy each of our children an iPad for Christmas. At my urging, my wife agreed to purchase them from Best Buy as opposed to the many other outlets that they are available for purchase. I am a fan of your organization. We visited the Best Buy located on Daniels Road in Winter Garden, Florida and purchased two 16-GB iPads. The representative who waited on us suggested that we purchase the protection plan.

    Generally, we are wary of buying protection plans as the manufacturer's warranty usually is sufficient. However, the representative was quite persuasive, and after he explained that the plan would provide replacement coverage for the iPad for the term of the plan, I commented that it makes sense to get coverage as who knows how many things could happen over that period of time. The representative agreed, and he added that there were 1-, 2-, and 3-year plans available. Based on the cost of the plans, we decided to purchase the 2-year protection plan (times two, of course).

    On the day after Christmas while on a vacation in Asheville, NC, my daughter dropped her iPad and shattered the screen. I cannot tell you how happy I was at that point in time for purchasing the protection plan. We visited the Best Buy in Asheville later that day. I went to the Geek Squad Desk, and after waiting in line for at least 10 minutes, I was told by the Geek Squad rep that since it was going to be a simple replacement, to go over to Customer Service.

    After waiting another 10-15 minutes in line, the Customer Service rep tried to send me back to the Geek Squad Desk. Obviously, I objected. She walked away from me and went to speak with the Geek Squad Staff. There was obviously tension between the respective departments as words were exchanged, and it appeared to me that neither really wanted to service me.

    She finally came back and somewhat reluctantly waited on me. She radioed a co-worker to get a new 16-GB iPad. As she was conducting the exchange, she asked if we wanted to purchase the protection plan. I was somewhat confused, as I advised her that we already had purchased the two-year plan. She proceeded to inform us that the plan is null and void once it is used and that if we wanted to continue the protection, we would need to re-purchase. I advised her that I was told that the coverage was for two years. She said that it should have been explained to us at the time of purchase. But if I wanted coverage to continue it would be at least another $100. I have now spent $440 on protection on an item that costs $499.

    I am thankful that we had purchased the plan, but your representative in Florida did not fully explain the details of the plan. And if we had known that at the time of the original purchase the parameters of the plan, I can pretty much assure you that we would had only purchased the one-year plan. I feel that we were intentionally deceived to purchase the plan and to buy a multi-year plan. Furthermore, we were completely appalled at the lack professionalism and customer service at your Asheville store. I will be hard-pressed to get my wife to trust Best Buy again based on this experience. I look forward to your response.

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    Reviewed Feb. 22, 2012

    I purchased a Toshiba satellite laptop 3GB with Windows 7. It came with a 6-month free version of Kaspersky security system. When it came time to remove it with its own removal tool, apparently it corrupted my Windows installer. I tried for almost 2 hours, with a tech, to install another security suite. That's where I was told what was wrong and who to call to fix it. When I contacted them online, they said that I had to pay to see what's their answer to my question! It was your system that corrupted my computer. I feel that your company should fix it for free. I've already explained in detail what happened to the Geek Squad or getanswers.com. It would be a real shame if this matter couldn't be resolved. I'm disabled and I have a lawyer also. I could ask him what to do, but I don't think we need to get them involved. Hope to hear from you soon.

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed Feb. 20, 2012

    3 weeks after I purchased a brand new Lenovo V570 Computer from Best Buy, the motherboard died. Best Buy would not give me a new one. Instead, they gave me a new motherboard. Best Buy tried to make me pay to back up my system which would cost me $200.00. I know about computers and if the hard drive crashed then I would need to do it.

    Then after them having my computer for 3 weeks, they called and told me my computer was fixed but that there was a problem with the operating system, Windows. I keep getting a blank screen when I use the computer on batteries. I am so mad at myself for buying my computer which cost $600.00 at Best Buy because computers only have a 14 day warranty.

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    Reviewed Feb. 19, 2012

    I took my PC in to Best Buy Long Beach, CA, to have them remove a virus. After getting it home, and attempting to look for all my info of my business files, I come to find out they erased my "D" drive. All my files there are gone. I can not recover them, and I am furious. When I brought the PC in, I told them I had a "C" drive and a "D" drive, and that I would call them in regard to how to handle things. I advised them that although files named on either drive share some of the same names, that they are completely different. To head with caution, and not to save them together as the new ones will override the old files. Instead of handling my problem professionally, now only the "C" drive shows up under the my computer icon. Among the files are family photos, music, documents, etc. that I can never recover.

    I remember when I called in to give instructions, also I got 2-3 different people who claimed that they would be handling my computer, rather than one consistent person. One of them told me in order to save info, they would create a yellow folder on my desktop, and place 1TB work of info off the "D" drive there, which would theoretically combine both drives, and be near to impossible to do, as the "C" drive could only hold 3TB of info, and by putting an additional 1TB on the desktop (which they claimed they would take off of the "D" drive), it would be impossible, and therefore files would be deleted. When I picked up the PC, there was no such yellow folder. I was extremely sick, and with 3 family members, hospitalized between Dec-Feb 10th of 2012. I had yet been able to sit down and search my PC to even attempt to see where my "D" drive items where. Upon a call about a work project, I was forced to search, and after so, looked under my computer, and came up with nothing.

    A search through Windows, also came up with nothing. What in the world did they do with my files? I paid $ 281.74 for virus removal and data backup, and had purchased an external HD from Best Buy, for $163.11, which incidentally was bad, and they had to do an in store exchange for another HD, before they could attempt the service of backing up data. So, here I am, no D drive, and out $444.85. Would you be angry? Would you buy things or get tech service there again? Spread the news. Poor store, I will contact them, and see what they will do and let you know.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Feb. 18, 2012

    I bought a kitchen oven range. I was told that I need to have pre measurement done, before they would take the oven range back, if anything happened. I agreed, and I had to pay $39.99. I gave them Saturday, February 17, for the pre measurement. I called the store. I bought the oven at 10 AM on Saturday, February 17, 2012. I spoke with Nathan, and was asked two very insulting questions. I told Nathan (he told me that is his name) no one called me concerning my appointment time. He continued to ask if anyone called me, and if I checked my voice mail. I told him I won't be calling you, if I heard from them. An hour later, no one called me back, and I called the store and asked to speak with the manager, Jeff.

    Jeff said that he would check and call me back. He did call me back as promised ,and told me that they were trying to call me for 6 times, and no one answered. I told Jeff, I am answering your phone now, nothing is wrong with my phone, this is a land line.There was someone in my house all day on Friday and Saturday. No one called, and don't blame the customers for not being home and not answering the phone. I was then told that I have to wait for them to come, and my window of service is 1-3PM. After sitting at home waiting for service, and now I have to wait for another 4 hours. I am not happy with that at all, and I told the store manager. Jeff said "I can refund your money". I said, "is that what you tell all your customers?" He then said he is going to call the contract company back, and check to make sure they have the correct phone number. Yes, they have the correct phone number.

    I am spending $1,900.46 with Best Buy, and I was insulted, and was told to go somewhere else to get the oven. The contract company said they have 60 calls they made a day. I told them I am one of the 60 calls they forgot to call, and now I am blamed for not answering my phone. I asked if they can come earlier. They said they are not in Dallas and in Fort Worth. That's one insult after another. What would you do if you were me? I am very frustrated!

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    Reviewed Feb. 17, 2012

    I bought a camera after Christmas 2010 and bought the extended warranty. I started having problems with the camera in November 2011 but if I turned it off and on it worked. I didn't think much about it cause it worked. After Christmas this year it quit working and when I took it to Best Buy in Bismarck, ND they told me the shutter wasn't working. It was about two weeks after Christmas and I found out my warranty expired on January 5th. The gal in Bismarck told me to call 1-888 Best Buy and maybe I could renew my warranty as I had not received any notice that it was expiring.

    I called and talked to Angela on January 18th. She was very rude and couldn't tell me anything about renewing the warranty and this was after not finding me in the system for some time. We hung up and I called again several days later and talked to Liz. She very rudely told me my warranty expired on Jan 19th and would not be renewed. When I questioned her about why I was told it expired Jan 5th she got very defensive. I finally asked for her supervisor and then spoke to Kevin. I work on a customer service help desk eight hours a day for five days and I can tell you I have never treated a customer as rudely as he did. He hung up on me when I said I will not buy at Best Buy again.

    I am not looking for any kind monetary reimbursement but want you to know how poor your customer service is and I have told my friends also. Thank you.

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    Reviewed Feb. 16, 2012

    I purchased a Sony Vaio laptop 1.7 GHz, 6GB RAM, 15.6" with Blue-Ray DVD player, on 11/16/10 for $1,280 plus $179 for Microsoft Office. Since it was less than 2 years old, I went to purchase a faster computer yesterday which I did, but Best Buy said my computer was worth $130 of trade in. Heck, I paid more than that for the software on it which does not ware out. I realized once I checked the policy when I got home, that they were supposed to tell me the trade in value of the new computer when I purchased it. Now I'm scared to ask.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 15, 2012

    I just recently decided it was time to upgrade from my old 32 " "box" TV to a 40 inch flat screen. I went online, and searched for good deals and read about the unknown name brands. I came across Dynex. This product is sold in a couple of stores, but Future Shop had it the cheapest, and offered free shipping for orders over $20.00. I hummed and hawed about purchasing online, but then decided to go for it, because they ship, and I am a single person, living in a low rise building with no elevator. Even though there is a store 10 minutes away from my home.

    I received the first email, thanking me for purchasing. I also received a bunch of newsletters I did not sign up for. I received an email stating, "if you ordered a major appliance or a big screen TV, your order may require a scheduled delivery. All 'scheduled delivery' items require delivery, because of their size and weight, (for example appliances and large screen TVs). When your order is processed, we schedule a delivery date and time, and email you the details (for store purchases, well schedule this with you at the time of purchase). Please allow extra time for delivery during busy periods, as delivery slots fill quickly. We also require delivery of product in a reasonable time frame after you have completed your purchase.

    I emailed the customer service people, informing them of the time I will be home from work, so they can deliver, and gave my cell number. They replied with a generic email, where they didn't even bother fill out the information. In the email, they say, "this order will ship via Canada Post, and if there is no person at the delivery address to sign for the package, they will leave a door knocker with the address the parcel can be picked up". I emailed again and explained that I work during the day, and the reason for online purchase and delivery is, because I can't do it myself. They emailed back, "please be informed that Canada Post is delivering the shipment, we are unable to tell them when is good for you. Once Canada Post has provided a tracking number for this shipment, you will then be able to look at the expected date for delivery". By the time I got home, there was an email from them stating Purolator was the shipper. I called Purolator, and they said they will deliver between 8AM and 6PM, and either someone is there to receive and sign, or they take it back to the depot. I asked for an evening delivery, and was told they don't have evening deliveries.

    I then called Future Shop Customer Service, where the female I spoke to was very understanding, and said she is noting the entire conversation. I told her that nowhere on the website does it specify what constitutes a big screen. I thought 40 was a big screen. She made me punch in a bigger model, where it did specify Scheduled Delivery. However, how would I have known this, unless I ordered something bigger? And why would they send me an email stating Scheduled Delivery without the specific measurements? I told her I could have walked in and tried to pick it up myself. I also told her that I should just go somewhere else, and purchase. This lady actually agreed with me, and said that I should ask for my money back, and go somewhere else, because Future Shop does not seem to care or listen to the complaints, or try to solve them.

    The next day, I called again and spoke to a different female, who kept saying there's nothing she can do, it's left the store and "I do apologize" repeatedly. I don't even think she was listening to me. I asked to speak to someone else, because I called in with an issue, and she was doing nothing to help. She transferred my call to a male supervisor. I explained the reasoning for ordering online. I also told him I was expecting a call for delivery, set up and relocation of my old TV, as the email states. He tells me that it's only for TVs, 44 inches and bigger. He apologized several times, and said he can't do anything about it. I asked him to point out where it says that. He said it doesn't, but because the product didn't offer it, I should have known. I told him to take the charge off my credit card, and I'll go somewhere else to purchase. He told me I should go somewhere else, and that he can definitely take the charge off my card, but the TV has to get back to them first, and then 7 days later, the refund will be on my card. I asked him how he can charge my card without me even receiving the product, but he can't refund. I ended up hanging up on him.

    In the end, since now I am stuck with the charge and my credit card maxed out from new purchases to accommodate the TV. I drove 45 kms to the Purolator Depot, waited 3 hours for the truck to get back with the TV. While chatting with two different Purolator ladies, they both said that "yes, Future Shop could have requested a late delivery, between 6PM and 9PM, and they also told me I could have called the Purolator customer service, to arrange late delivery. I told them, I did call, and was told they don't offer late deliveries. One of them got angry, and left to make a call. I then drove 45 kms back home (wasting my time and gas for something that was supposed to be delivered). I had to knock on several doors, before I could find someone that was home to help me bring it up the stairs.

    I've heard the horrible customer service stories, but thought "hey, they don't work customer service jobs, how would they know". But guess what, everyone I've spoken to have said the same thing about Future Shop. They are horrible. They have no manners or people skills, and they only care about commissions, not about the paying customer. Seeing as, pretty much everyone price matches these days, I will not be going to Future Shop for anything ever, and will be telling everyone.

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    Reviewed Feb. 14, 2012

    My son purchased 50-inch television from your Utica store. Employees of Best Buy put the television in his car and when he unwrapped it the next day the screen was cracked. He took the television back to the store where he purchased it the day before and they told him that since it was carried out of the store they would not replace it or refund it. Nothing in writing indicating that this is store policy. No signature by my son. Seriously, has your store management heard of the Uniform Commercial Code, Article 2, Section 316? This store has not heard the last of this complaint. This will be escalated to civil litigation. In this down economic time when money is being spent on very few luxury items, it is shameful that a large corporation like Best Buy can't stand behind it products. I see a class action lawsuit here if there ever was one. No disclosure, no signatures--just Best Buy making the laws as they go along. Bad business.

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    Reviewed Feb. 13, 2012

    I went to the Vauxhall, NJ location to purchase a washer and dryer on Saturday, February 11th in the early afternoon. The washing machine I was interested in purchasing did not have a price tag. I found an employee and he looked up the cost of a Whirlpool top loading washer and it was $449.00. I was also interested in the matching dryer, which was also on sale. He went through all of the features on both machines and we discussed the 18-month free financing, installation of the gas dryer, etc. I told him I had to check with my husband that evening and I would be back tomorrow (Sunday, February 12th) to complete the purchase. I returned on Sunday when the store opened and saw a different price of $509.00 on the washer.

    The sales person I found (after much searching) told me that was yesterday’s price and all prices changed on Sundays. I asked to speak with a manager and in a most condescending manner, he advised me that there was nothing he was able to do and I should know that Best Buy’s sales run Sunday to Sunday. I explained that on Saturday at no time did the original sales person indicate that the price would be changing within hours. Had I know this, I would have either come back that evening or purchased the two items at their sales prices online. His response was that he would have to speak to his staff about this. I am amazed at the difference in the experiences I had in the same store. I purchased a computer with all the trimming, iPod and found my sales person to be knowledgeable, helpful and extremely polite. This time, it was I like being in another store.

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    Reviewed Feb. 12, 2012

    This morning I wake up to boot up my new computer which was purchased 6 weeks ago, it worked just fine up until last night. However this morning it would not boot. I take it back to Best buy and they tell me there is a 14 day return policy on laptops (only wanted to exchange it not refund it).

    I was treated like a total idiot and worthless human being. I was told they have products right out of the box that do not work. I was also told if I did not like their policies that it was my choice to shop elsewhere.

    Needless to say I am without my new computer for 12-16 days while it get shipped and thrown around by the carrier companies and who knows if it will work then. I am not very happy. I have been a manager in retail and I was receiving lip service from all of them. What a joke.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2012

    I am absolutely repulsed with the service that I received at the Best Buy Mobile yesterday. I originally purchased a phone a few weeks ago. The sales guy talked me into purchasing the insurance. The phone screen cracked right before I was going to return the phone and cancel the contract. When I went in to the store (on a Sunday), I was told that I could use my plan to replace the phone and then I could return it. They were out of the phone that day, so he told me to come back in 3 days. I came back on a Thursday afternoon and the salesperson returned my phone and told me that he had cancelled my contract. No problem. He even gave me a copy of the receipt. 20 minutes later, his manager calls me, and told me that she voided the transaction after I left, and that I had to come back to pick up the phone.

    What? I am so upset. Best Buy needs to swallow that loss and train their employees better. The manager was sitting there as he processed the whole transaction. But she expects me to come back to the store to pick up the phone on a contract that I had been told was cancelled? I cannot believe she voided the transaction after I left the store. That is bad business. Now they want me to pay $325.00 to cancel a contract with AT&T. Do not do business with Best Buy! They are clearly undertrained.

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2012

    I purchased a Compaq Presario notebook from Best Buy and was paid a extra $69.99 to have what I thought was a warranty. It is not. They charged me that price to setup my computer. Hp will setup your computer free of charge and you can purchase the extended warranty for $69.99 to cover any repair including virus, damage. etc. Nowhere on my receipt does it state I declined any warranty coverage yet when I took my product back to them. They told me I only purchased the PC setup and they can charge me up to $500 to fix my computer. I only paid $297 for the computer and $69.99 for the service. How can they do this, ripping people off?

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    Reviewed Feb. 10, 2012

    I needed my cell phone repaired and they said they fixed it. It wouldn't charge. A month later, it wouldn't charge again and I travel for a living. So for two days, I have no cell phone and no cell phone email too. I am back for one day and the Best Buy is two hours away. I send my son over to take the phone in and get a loaner phone and they won't give him the loaner phone. He had to wait two hours to find out that the phone is all messed up and they won't give him the loaner phone. I speak to a supervisor and she is rude and gives me the runaround and now I travel again without a phone. I will never do business with Best Buy again. They can't fix the phone and they don't provide service. I want to cancel my account and they tell me I can't even though I have no phone now and they won't give me one to use.

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    Reviewed Feb. 9, 2012

    I collect DVDs. On January 29, 2012, I pre-ordered the Twilight DVD for $22.99 which is set to come out Friday night (2-10-12) at midnight. The order was placed but my account doesn't get charged until the item is available and ready for shipment. On February 6, 2012, I checked my account to see why I was paying almost $26.00 for a DVD that's currently on sale for $18.99 and not $22.99. I called customer service for a price adjustment and explained to her that it's not fair how they charge customers the pre-order price as opposed to the sale price especially when the money comes out of your account only when the movie is available. The rep told me I had to call back once I receive the item and she couldn't give me a price adjustment. I then asked her if I can cancel my order and she said yes. She put in the request so the proper department can process it and issued my a ticket number. Today I got an email that the DVD shipped! I am highly upset and this is such an inconvenience!

    I think that they are ripping customers off because they have a chance to adjust the pricing before it actually ships. I feel that they know most likely customers won't call them and that's why they continue to charge customers the regular price.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2012

    I have over 2000 reward points that I have not been able to redeem. Customer service told me to check back tomorrow and the certificate will be available. No such thing. If I talk to a service agent, they tell me that the points are there and will check to see why I can't redeem them. The next thing they say is that I will be able to redeem them in 24 hours. I accepted this four times but it did not happen. When I asked to speak to a supervisor, he read a script from another manual that instructs him to say that the reward will be available in 24 to 48 hours. That didn't happen either. If problems like this continue, Best Buy will go in the same direction as, Circuit City. I am very disappointed in in Best Buy and do not recommend doing business with them.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2012

    I ordered a Acer Iconia 8 gb Tablet PC for Thanks Giving to gift it to my daughter for Christmas. I got a mail just before Christmas stating that they do not have the item in stock and wanted to replace me with a Iconia 32 gb tablet and assured it will be at the store for pickup before Christmas.

    Waiting... Waiting and on Jan 24, they sent me another mail stating that they do not have the replaced item in stock and wanted to replace the Iconia 32 gb tablet with a Asus Eee Pad transformer 32 gb tablet. I called and ordered for replacement and they assigned me a case number. Till date i.e. Feb 08 2012. I did not get the confirmation nor the item, when I called them the service representative says he doesn't know how long this would take. But for the last two months, they kept the money on hold on the Credit card, as it shows me on my pending transactions; only recently it seems they removed it.

    I even posted this on their community and some moderator used to reply saying that my order will be taken care of very soon & please be patient; but after Christmas no one is even bothered to answer your concerns on their community.

    Could some body assist me in this regard and stop Best Buy from doing all this spoil sport. I would have bought somewhere else and would have gifted my daughter on time rather than waiting this long.

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    Reviewed Feb. 8, 2012

    I went into the Rochester Hills store to purchase and open box washer and dryer. The prices listed were $799 and $899. Also listed on the item description was a lowest price in the last 30 days which was $652 and $877. Upon asking which price corresponds to particular items, I was told that the higher of the prices were accurate.

    I then asked a manager why a lower price would have been listed on the set and I was told it was an error, then he turned to the sales associate and said there was a memo put out that the lowest price in the last 30 days was to be blacked out with a marker. I was thinking about stopping the delivery and taking my business elsewhere if customer relations refuses to honor the lower prices.

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    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012

    For at least two weeks, and perhaps longer, Best Buy has been advertising a sale price on a television that is not available online or in a local store. The demo of this 37" Insignia television sits prominently on the sales floor with a "sale" price on it of $349.00. When I tried to purchase it two weeks ago, I was told that it was no longer available. I checked online, and voila, there it was, at the same "sale" price - and also no longer available. Today, I was stunned to see that the TV is still on the sales floor of my local store (San Rafael, CA), still with the same "sale" price sticker. When I expressed my dismay, the local staff said that they were not allowed to remove either the demo or the "sale" price sticker. Thanks for accepting this complaint.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 7, 2012

    I was told and reassured by Best Buy that a licensed electrician would be coming to install two outlets as well as hook up my new microwave and 240v oven for the pre paid fee of $340.00. The installer admitted to me over the phone that he was not an electrician. I called as well as drove to see Terry ** of Best Buy to explain my concern but she continued to insist that he did have a license.

    When the installer arrived he again explained that he was not a licensed electrician and that even if he was, he did not come with the necessary materials and hardware to complete the job. He did however tell me he could reconnect the new oven to the existing hardware (something Best Buy told me isn’t allowed). He also had to go to Home Depot to purchase the necessary hardware to install the outlet for the microwave at my expense. The items he bought to complete the hookup were not to code. The wiring in my home is BX wire and what he purchased is a plastic box designed for Romex cable. A trained electrician knows that the microwave would not have been grounded with that installation (I have photos and receipts). I declined and asked them to leave.

    Best Buy had the owner of the independent installation company Darious Washington (Washington Installation) call me and assured me that the installer was licensed. Darious however offered to come to my house today to do the installation himself. My concern is Mr. Darious Washington and Terry ** of Best Buy are continuing to insist that the installer was licensed to be working with breakers, 240v wiring and outlet installations, inspite of the installers admittance that he is not. I have all receipts, photos, and the hardware the installer purchased as evidence that he in fact was not qualified nor trained and licensed to do the work safely or to code. My issue with Best Buy is that they apparently cannot produce any documentation as to the qualifications or licensing required in the state of Delaware of the supposed electrician to be doing electrical wiring in my home. I suspect that Best Buy and Terry ** are more than aware of the situation and are trying to do damage control.

    Going forward, what evidence do I need other than photos, receipts, and the items the installer purchased? I am merely asking Best Buy to adhere to the agreement to have a qualified licensed and insured electrician perform the agreed installation at the agreed prepaid price. Should I allow Mr. Washington to perform the installation this morning? The breaker is shut off I have no oven or microwave for cooking at this time.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2012

    I purchased a washer and dryer open box models on Jan 20 2012. They told me there were in perfect shape except maybe a small scratch here or there. He started to show me and marking any scratches. I noticed 2 screws in the front of the washer and asked why they were there (didn’t look like they belong). They said that’s the way it came.

    I talked to the manager and we agreed on a price. FYI, I found out open box could mean anything. I thought it meant the box was opened, display or maybe a scratch. Boy was I wrong.

    I found out from LG that the washer never should of had screws there and they checked the serial number and found out it was purchased used and returned, the store did a major repair and had to put screws in it to keep it together.

    I called the store and told them it was not acceptable. They did take it back and gave me a new model one step up for an extra 75 bucks for all the hassle (cool deal). When they installed the new washer, they did not balance it. It was jumping all over so I called them back and they were supposed to return in an hour. 4 days later, they come to balance it. They still leave it not balanced.

    Then came a third time 3 days later and that guy said the drum was messed up and dryer legs were broken off. I called them and said if the washer needs major repair, I wanted a new one because this one was a week old and barely used. They said, “Let’s just call it a day and we will refund your money and you go buy somewhere else.” (They did not want my business.)

    I spoke to a bunch of managers because of the incident and they all said if I wanted a new washer, I would have to pay more money because they discounted that one (remember this was a brand new unit). There policy is return or exchange for any reason in thirty days. I do like to get a deal but this was all their fault but they're mad at me because I want them to make it right.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2012

    I purchased a big screen TV and spent over $3000.00. I had the TV for three weeks and it broke. The screen turned black and would not turn on again. When I called the store, they kept transferring me and hanging up on me. I finally went to the store and they told me that I could not get a replacement for a week.

    When I bought the TV, it took three days to get it. Now, it's taking a week. I have three small children and the babysitter needs this to keep them all occupied.

    With the money spent on it, I expected it to last a little longer than three weeks and better customer service to get it replaced.

    I, as a business owner, would never run a business this way. I am reluctant to buy another product from Best Buy with the service I received.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2012

    I am very disappointed with Best Buy. I tried to return a CD from Christmas and because it was after January 24th (I tried February 2nd), I was told I could not return it, exchange, or even get a store credit. Of course, I asked for the manager and he explained he could not override and that is corporate policy. The CD has never been opened. I feel Best Buy should honor my return. They are making me think twice about shopping because of their return policy. I could see if it was at least three to six months or more, but this is unacceptable in my book. Someone needs to get their head on straight! All I want is just to get another CD or store credit and they can't even comply with that. I want an answer and explanation. I will surely pass the word onto others about this strict policy. Now what am I to do with the CD? They're making the money and I'm losing mine.

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    Reviewed Feb. 6, 2012

    I bought a new Dell desktop from Best Buy last fall. The computer shuts off randomly all the time. I brought the tower in. In January, they sent it to the factory. They had it for two weeks, and it's doing the same thing. We want to return it. Please advise, we are getting nowhere. They put in a new hard drive.

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2012

    I attempted to return the wrong optical cable the Best Buy agent recommended to work with the Apple TV. It was not compatible, unfortunately. The other cable he recommended on the same receipt worked great with it. I own a business, and very rarely get the time to shop. I would have simply received store credit, and respect the money that day, and even more. That was not approved by the store manager. The cable in question is only $19.99. Today, is 41 days past the purchase date. According to the back of the receipt, if you are a silver Best Buy member, you have 45 days. Please contact me to receive store credit. I just want Best Buy to do what is right, and return it for store credit, and I will continue to shop there. I am looking forward to you contacting me ASAP.

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2012

    A family member gave us a Satellite Radio for Christmas. We later unexpectedly purchased a new car, which came with a satellite radio. We have the receipt from the family member, and we went to Best Buy Feb. 4, believing we would receive a store credit. The response of the personnel in customer service was cold and condescending, as was the response of the manager on duty. We discussed our situation with the manager, and pointed out a number of reasons why we couldn't believe Best Buy would not allow us to return the item. All of our pleading fell on deaf ears.

    We basically felt, the manager we interacted with, obtained some sense of power from being able to deny our request, even though he saw we were straightforward with our problem, and knew for 2 parties to give up the cost of this item is not easy. Furthermore, the two customer service clerks we talked to were laughing about us after discussing behind closed doors, our request to talk with someone who might be able to help us more. Best Buy's business must be so good they can treat customers in such a way.

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    Reviewed Feb. 5, 2012

    My husband purchased the incorrect size flat screen arm (approximately $100) for me for Christmas and couldn't find the receipt. I attempted to return and purchase the correct arm within return time, but they were unable to locate the arm purchase and said he needed to come in with his credit card to confirm the purchase. I proceeded to buy the correct arm (approximately $85.00). My husband attempted to return the arm several days later. The agent asked when it was purchased and my husband answered a few days before Christmas. The agent said it didn't qualify for return anyway since it was past return time; there was nothing he could do. I asked if I spoke to the manager, would there be something they could do, and he said no. I told him that I will be taking my business elsewhere. I understand the need for a return policy, but if you have a customer with a rewards card you may want to at least offer some sort of store credit. I will be sharing my bad experience with friends and family. I will also be happy to shop for my new flat screen and sound system from their competitors.

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    Reviewed Feb. 4, 2012

    I ordered Lenovo laptop on-line to pick-up in store at Pasadena location. Showed it was in stock. Money was taken out of my bank account. I was informed they did not have the laptop. I cancelled the order and find out that I have to wait to get the money put back in my account. Bad business. Now I have the weekend off to shop and Best Buy has my money for a computer they did not sell me. This is thievery!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012

    I received a weekly ad via email, featuring the 8 GB iPod touch on sale, so I went to pick one up at store #1146 (West Jordan, Utah). I was with my son, and we were shopping for his birthday present, so we decided to test one at our local Best Buy. Unfortunately, the display iPod was not powered, and so we decided to get a store employee to help us power it up.

    I looked around, and did not see anyone, except for a Sprint representative, who waved down a Best Buy employee by the name of "House" to come assist me. I asked House If we could power up the display, but he quickly interrupted me and let me know that the power cord was broken, and there was nothing he could do. He then informed me and my son that we could look at the video playing on the display board, if we wanted to see what it could do. Frankly, he was rude, abrupt, and disinterested in helping me!

    If I wanted to see, "what an iPod could do", I would just YouTube it from the comfort of my home! I insisted that maybe he could change out the power cord, but he blatantly asked me, "what do you want me to do?" I thought to myself, gee, I guess it's not your problem. What was I thinking when I asked him to go the extra mile to find a power cord, and help me power up this display, so that my son could try it out! I was not there to window shop, I was there to buy, and I just wanted my son to try it out, to see if that was the Mp3/media player he wanted.

    I did speak to Tori, the manager on shift, and she quickly apologized, and I also quickly received help from another rep by the name of Jeffery, who was amazingly able to plug a new cord into the iPod for me. I really hope someone reads my feedback, and gives Jeffery a pat on the back, and inform House how unprofessional he was!

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    Reviewed Feb. 2, 2012

    I went in to Best Buy on 7/16/11 and bought a Toshiba laptop. The guy I bought it from told me if I had any problems, I could return it within a year. And I bought viroid protection and the geek support along with it. The computer crashed like 2 times already. I brought it to Best Buy to fix, in which they tried to send it off and got the hard drive changed. Now they want another $40 so they can finish it. But when I bought the computer, the guy said that the backup disc was supposed to come with it and it didn’t.

    So, I went to the store and wanted to return it, but they wouldn’t let me. I called customer service and got transferred about 20 times. Then, one lady told me that she was going out of her way to get my money back. Then, she called the Lafayette store and it was going to be up to them to see if she could. She put me on hold, and I got disconnected.

    I called back and another lady told me that the other lady lied and she gave me false information and that she was going to give a $40 gift card. I told her that I didn't want that; I wanted my money back. Donate said she would call the Lafayette store to see if they would. Then, some girl picked up and transferred me to the manager. After that, I have gotten the worst customer service ever! He told me that nobody called the store for him when 3 of your employees said they called and talked to him and the geek squad guy. And he kept talking to me as if I made everything up, after I just talked to a girl and told my story and she said the lady from customer service did call the store. Then, the girl transferred me to him.

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    Reviewed Feb. 1, 2012

    I received a digital picture frame from my son for Christmas. However, I also had gotten on not long before that and felt I did not need two of them. With my son's blessings, he told me no big deal, just to return it to the Best Buy store in Cranberry Twp, PA and he explained he probably did not have his receipt but said they can probably look it up online as he used his rewards card. I took it back and explained it to the girl at customer service. She did look it up and found the purchase. However, because it is past 30 days and she explained they do extend for Christmas purchases and was able to return it up to January 25 but after that, they would not be able to do so.

    I find it so hard to believe that missed by 1 week past the return date that they still cannot give me store credit, etc. The package is still sealed, not opened, etc. I realize the item was no longer available on the shelves, but I looked and they still sell these and have them on their shelves. Also, are still online. I would have loved to have returned it earlier but we are dealing with my mother who has cancer and is on hospice care and had a lot of family come in the past 2 months to see her as we were told she would not live much longer, she is not on hospice care 24 hours round the clock. I know that a sales associate does not want to hear my personal story. However, I am very upset at this.

    All I ask for is store credit to buy something else in your store. We purchase many things from your store, all of my sons, from big screen TVs to all our computer needs, etc. You would think that being a good customer, they would also take this into consideration, apparently not. We will no longer be shopping at your stores and plan to take our business elsewhere. Shame on Best Buy for such strict policies.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2012

    When buying my Verizon phone from Best Buy, I agreed to the $9.99 monthly payment for the Best Buy Extended warranty instead of the insurance provided through Verizon. I chose this because I was told that in the event of a non-repairable phone, I would be given a new phone, not a refurbished phone. I specifically clarified that I would get a new phone, which would be better than the refurbished phones from Verizon's insurance. It has been a little over a year of making the monthly payments and my phone has stopped working.

    When I went in today, I found out that I will not be getting a new, but a refurbished phone. After speaking with the manager of the store, he swore that the employees were told to tell you that you will be getting a refurbished phone and that there was nothing I could do. I have spoken with several people that were also told that they would get a new phone and are planning on canceling their extended warranty.

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    Reviewed Jan. 31, 2012

    I recently purchased a 60 inch Sharp LED television during your Super Bowl promotion for $999.99. I purchased this television over a week ago and the television was charged to my credit card. I received a confirmation email over a week ago and then I received another confirmation phone call today (1/30/2012) at 12pm EST.

    During my confirmation phone call today, I was assured my television would be delivered tomorrow (1/31/2012) between the hours of 11am and 1pm. I made arrangements to be available by taking off an entire day of work during this in order to meet your accommodation’s time the television was supposed to be delivered.

    On top of all this, I had planned a Super Bowl party after receiving my confirmation email and being guaranteed by one your representatives that it would be delivered before the Super Bowl. At 7:52pm today (1/31/2012), I received a voice message that my order had been cancelled. I sat on the phone with representatives from 8:12pm-9:02pm, trying to resolve the issue and did not receive any help.

    The representatives were not able to give me a clear answer as to why the problem occurred, and offered nothing in return, only a refund of my money. I will never purchase another item from Best Buy after this experience. I will make every effort to have my story heard all over the internet so others do not have to suffer through a similar experience.

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    Reviewed Jan. 30, 2012

    I, like many others during these tough times, make purchases based on what we can afford. A little over a year ago I purchased a Dynex 22-inch TV/DVD combo. Less than a month after the manufacturer's warranty expired, my set went blank, leaving the sound with no picture. The online customer service had procedures that were ineffective and indicated that this may happen often with their products. The total cost for repair is almost twice than what I paid for the set initially. Are there any other options I can pursue to get this resolved?

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 29, 2012

    I and my mother had received a bill from Best Buy stating that we had purchased something from Best Buy for $490.00. We than call Best Buy and they tell us to go to the closest store to deal with the issue. We went to the South Edmonton Common location closest to us. We proceed to customer service, where a young blonde haired girl greets us, we then tell her of our situation and then ask why we were charged and for what. She then says she doesn’t know and it’s not our problem. My mother was shocked that they did not know and didn’t want to take action towards our issue.

    We then go to the Geek Squad and ask them. The young East Indian gentleman addresses us to customer service; we then go back to customer service. They still did not have an answer and seemed like they didn’t really care about our issue. 35 minutes have passed waiting to get an answer, which soon became a nightmare. We walk off simply furious knowing nothing will happen to our issue. I then get approached by a bigger East Indian. I believe his name was Rooshil or something. He then stated that we were not respectful to his team in a very rude in a threatening manner all in my mother’s face, he then was restrained by a department manager and we were rudely told to get off their property, which was absurd! We will never ever buy anything from Best Buy ever again!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed Jan. 28, 2012

    At 4:17am on a Friday, I placed an online order for pickup in a store. The advertisements on the website and on television said in-stock items can be picked up in as little as 45 minutes. I confirmed on the telephone that the item was in stock at the store I selected. I entered the name of the person who would be picking the computer up. The charge was approved by my credit card provider at 4:17am. At 8:00 on Friday night, my daughter who we designated to pick up the computer was unable to pick it up because the order was still pending. At noon on Saturday, I spoke to several persons on the phone who said the order is still pending and there is nothing anyone can do about it and nobody knew why it was "stuck in processing".

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 27, 2012

    This letter sums it up. The events happened on 9/12/2011. My claim is based on the following facts. We purchased a Nikon DSLR camera on 1/28/11 and a 3-year warranty for a total of $1,850.87. The camera is covered under Nikon manufacturer's warranty for 1 year from the time of purchase, and the Best Buy warranty was never utilized. On 9/12/2011 we took the camera in for some electrical malfunction problems. The Geek Squad employees casually stated that they would probably not be able to fix it and I would probably come in a new camera. The camera was sent back to Best Buy and returned on 10/3/2011, stating for us to charge the battery. I went into Best Buy on 10/4/2011 to ask if there was any way I could just exchange the camera because it was obviously not fixed. The Geek Squad employee talked to his manager and came back and said it had to go out one more time before they could do anything for me "in store" and asked for me to bring it back in with a battery so that he could confirm the problem.

    It went back to Best Buy on 10/5/2011 and we were then asked to include a lens and a battery because they could not diagnose the problem there at the repair facility, refusing to send a lens we sent a battery and it returned 10/26/201. In the mean time we called Nikon about their manufacturer's warranty after being told by a Best Buy representative that if the camera was to be junked out it would ultimately be up to Nikon to authorize that. Nikon stated that Precision Camera (the place the camera was sent to 3 times to be repaired) was not authorized to work on DSLR's and were their authorized place for simpler camera's, such as point and shoots. Nikon also stated that since the camera was still under their manufacturer's warranty it should be sent there and would be repaired and returned at no cost since the camera was not neglected in any way. My previous experience with Nikon validates that response.

    On 11/10/11 the camera returned to Best Buy yet again for the same issue but was never returned to us and was "junked out" upon our request because they obviously could not repair the camera and I needed it to be reliable as any professional photographer and client would expect. We were finally eligible for a replacement and were notified on the Best Buy forums. We went into Best Buy on 11/22/11 a few days after being notified to order a new camera of the same model. We spent an hour and a half there and were told that the camera would arrive in about a week. On 11/26/11 I received an email stating that the order did not go through and to reorder the item. However, after a few hours on the phone with different people we finally tried to see if we could even order the camera. It was now out of stock. However, no one from Best Buy would tell us. We figured it out on bestbuy.com. We called Nikon to confirm and they stated that the camera was available from Adorama and was not out of stock. We still have not reached a resolution after several months and many attempts of different communication efforts and several people within Best Buy including talking to several employees, managers, 1800BESTBUY, a few people who "could not say" who they were or how to contact them again, Precision Camera, and Best Buy online forums.

    On 1/13/2012 we received a check for $1,501.14, which is not even the total for the camera itself. Since none of this would have happened without the purchase of Best Buy's warranty and the complete run around that we were given since September, we are asking for our purchase price back in full. Which leaves a remaining balance of $348.73. Please send me a check or money order for $348.73 on or before February 9, 2012. If I don't receive payment by that date, I'll promptly file this case in small claims court for the amount owed, lost wages, the cost of renting replacements, court costs, and the time spent trying to resolve this issue and exhausting all possible options.

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    Customer ServiceSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed Jan. 26, 2012

    From a customer who will no longer shop at Best Buy. Not sure I will even receive a response to this email, but I thought someone at Best Buy would like to know that they have lost "another" customer for life. I believe that CEO Brian Dunn, whom I actually met in 2000 while working for Best Buy when the Whitehall, PA Best Buy was a part of the SOP2 expansion, would like to know about this type of experience.

    Up until this past weekend I have always enjoyed working and shopping at your store. As my life and career has evolved, I have continued shopping at Best Buy while using my Best Buy card as my primary means of purchase. I have purchased many things, computers, laptops, TVs, phones, etc. This past October, I paid off my entire Best Buy Credit Card (HSBC) balance of over $2000 in full. I also spent approximately $500 this past Christmas as I had some open credit to now play with, leaving my with about $1400 of open credit available.

    The reason for this message is because just as I was about to spend at least $1400 on a washer and dryer at your store using the available credit on my Best Buy card (and 18 months financing) to include the purchase of a new TV in the same $1400 price range (with out of pocket cash), I found that my credit limit had been reduced from $2000 to $605. I found this interesting considering I just bought a home with a $417K loan to include my Jared Credit Card having its credit limit increase from $2K to $3000K.

    I am amazed that when I called about why this decrease occurred, I simply informed I will receive a letter in 7-10 business days informing me of why this decrease occurred. How is it that my bank was more than happy to lend me almost half a million dollars for my new home, yet Best Buy decided to decrease my $2000 credit limit to $605, a mere $20 over my current balance, especially considering my track record of paying off this very Best Buy card in full just last October (a $2K payoff)?

    With that said, this unwarranted decrease in my credit limit has resulted in Best Buy losing over $1400 in appliances sales and yet another $1400 in TV sales, purchases that were literally set to be this weekend. Unfortunately for Best Buy, all of my future purchases will now go elsewhere. I have tried to stay loyal throughout the years, but I apparently will have to join the growing trend of consumers who window shop at Best Buy and then make my purchase elsewhere at a lower price.

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    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2012

    We ordered the package deal of the Nikon D7000 with 18-105mm VR Lens and it came with extra Lens: Nikkor 55-300mm. The total was $1,749.98 on our receipt. We received the e-mail that it was ready for pick up. However, when we got there, the store sold it already. They are offering the money back as it is not in stock anymore. We priced out this equipment on the Nikon Store website and it comes to $1,999.85. We will have to pay $249.87 more because the store sold what we had already paid for.

    We feel that Best Buy needs to order the equipment directly from Nikon as they have it in stock and said that is what Best Buy would have to do and they would send it to that particular Best Buy Warehouse for us. Also the 3-yr. warranty on the camera and two lenses were $279.99 and it will be much more elsewhere. I am going to a camera store and I am trying to find the comparison in warranty for all three pieces of equipment and the difference in price of the warranty. We feel Best Buy should guarantee the price even if we get it elsewhere or have a special order from Nikon and get us the equipment that we paid in full for. We feel robbed. And why should we spend hundreds more for a mistake Best Buy made?

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 25, 2012

    Purchased an IBM desktop computer for $1679. A month later it went bad. I was told it was the memory. Three months later I went back and they said they could not get the part and nothing else would work. No resolution and computer was trashed. Purchased a 22" AOC monitor for $223. A month later the picture began to shrink. Took it back to the store and they could find nothing wrong with it. Then the picture began to fade. Took it back to the store and they showed me how to turn up the brightness. Then the screen went black and I took it back to the store 33 days later and they told me tough luck I was out of store warranty.

    Purchased an Advent 26" high definition progressive TV for $700. While using a converter box I didn't notice the difference till a friend hooked it up and told me it was not a high definition TV. Went back to the store and the manager told me I should have read the fine print. I did and it said it was a high definition TV. Then he blamed it on the poor training of the sales guy. The television died a year later. Bought a $199 Sony DVD player and the extended warranty for another $99. A year later the Sony would not work and I took it back with extended warranty papers and they gave me a $29 Sony DVD player. The department manager insisted it had all the same features and that is what happens with technology.

    I do no more business with Worse Buy.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2012

    Initially, my daughter purchased a Viper remote starter, for my Christmas present. She asked the sales person if the part she brought will be the only thing needed to install in the car. She was directed that nothing else was needed. I then made an appointment to get the Viper installed. The first incident happened on my first appointment, which was on January 15th 2012 at 3:00 PM. I arrived at 3:15 PM, and I was told that someone called, and there was no answer. Even with the claim, which they didn't know, why didn't someone leave a message, stating they needed to reschedule the appointment, instead of me taking a 40 minute ride for nothing.

    After checking, they never had my number on file, so I don't know who they called. So I left my correct phone number this time, after setting up another appointment for Saturday, January 21, 2012, at 2:00 PM . Before riding out to Secaucus from Linden. I called to confirm my appointment, which I called at 12:00 PM, and I was then told again that someone called me to reschedule the appointment again. I asked him to give me the number they had on file, once again an incorrect number.

    When I gave them the correct number on my last appointment of Jan 15th. I then asked to speak to a supervisor, which I was never transferred to. The installation guy tells me he could fit me in Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 PM. So I arrived at 2:00 PM, to be told that the Viper my daughter purchased could not be installed, without purchasing the remote Viper starter, and the part, which my daughter brought was an attachment to the Viper starter. I ask then why wasn't this told the last visit. When they viewed the product, there was no answer.

    Lastly, I bought the system the tech stated I needed to complete the purchase, to wait 4 hours for them, to tell me they could not finish the job, due to a part that was not good, and was faulty. My question is, why would they not have multiple parts in stock, in the event something like this happens. So, I then was told to come back on January 23rd, to complete the job. I could only make it, if I got off work at 6:00PM, and the tech stated he would wait for me. This was the last straw. I received a call at 5:30, to be told that the part did not come in, and he would put it on the calendar for Thursday at 6:00 PM. How can you run an operation like this? Who is going to compensate me for the time I put aside, each time, depending that this was going to be taken care of? I want to speak with a manager to address this issue.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 23, 2012

    On January 3, 2012, I went to Best Buy, to buy my first computer. I looked around and decide on the all-in-one. When I got home, I didn't open it right away. When I finally got a chance, my computer wasn't in there. Someone put a coat, some boots, and two cans of corn in some wood. When I took it back, they laughed at me like this happens all the time. My husband went to costumer service, while another person just went in, and got the new one in. They just handed it to us, with no apologies. You can't imagine how it felt.

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed Jan. 22, 2012

    We purchased a remote start for my husband's 2006 Honda Ridge Line, which we were told totaled $159.00. It was to be installed since 3 weeks ago. He has spoken 3 times to this Ray person, who was to install it today. He drives 28 miles to the place, and was told it will cost another $150! This is insane! The reason given is my husband's 4 year old truck is a newer truck! We chose this remote start, because it was compatible with his truck. This is ridiculous! He cancelled it, and they refused to charge the card back, instead they insisted on giving him a gift card. We wasted more than 3 hours of our time, and we now have no remote start for his vehicle.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 20, 2012

    Well my girlfriend bought the extended warranty on her Asus G60VX laptop, and the laptop alone was $1000s not counting this is her 2nd Asus laptop in 18 months. This one is overheating to the point of 200 to 210 degrees F with just windows media player running. We went into Best Buy Toledo 2 times and they called within 3 to 4 days, saying our computer passed all of their stress tests and it runs fine.

    All they did was blow it out and it does not overheat anymore. Well we left it in the caring case for 2 weeks and ran it for 5 days off and on took it back and got the same thing. I left it in the caring case again for a month and a half fired-up system randomly shuts down, it might go into windows if you are lucky. I took it to Perrysburg Best Buy and well the tech at the desk said, “Well, your overheating might be caused because the cord is missing the grounding.”

    Six days went by and my girlfriend got a call saying that they blew it out and ran stress test on the system and it stayed on the whole time, then it started randomly shutting itself down. Well they have finely agreed to send it out for repair. These people have no idea about computers, you might get the guy that does know something but for the fight we have been having, just stay away from them. Go to newegg.com or tigardirect.com, they honor their stuff.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPriceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 19, 2012

    Several (not all) sales staff, including manager on duty (unprofessionally greeted me), were unrefined on how they approached me-e.g. "hey guy ya need help", "what can I do for ya boss". What happened to sir/miss how can I help you, etc...? A few of the sales staff were not knowledgeable on the product in which they were charged (causing a latter return/exchange with the manager's apology..."ya that happens, sorry `bout that". When asked for product location some were unable to locate (mainly games).

    At one point, two sales associates were in conversation about the weekend, I interrupted them and asked for assistance. After locating the product on the computer simply pointed to the location and did not assist me. When I asked if they could help me, one rolled her eyes and said it could be in two spots which she pointed to and said it depends how much the product was, then went back to their conversation.

    I purchased several items from the store that day totaling approximately $950. One of the Items I purchased earlier in the week and realized I did not need it. It cost approximately $45. I returned to the store with-in 2-5 minutes (dropped off purchase in car) and attempted to return the item and was not allowed without I.D. I had the receipt with date and time on it and was still told no! I found and still find this a ridiculous policy. I would understand if you don't have a receipt, I would even accept the policy if it was on opened items. Seriously, all one has to do is ask someone to return the item for you.

    Basically poorly operated/ managed store. I have shopped elsewhere for my electronics since and moreover have more often than not found better deals.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed Jan. 18, 2012

    I was very disappointed with the treatment I received from a few of the store clerks at the Best Buy in Aurora. I had just bought a computer that cost $500. As I was walking out of the store carrying the box, it broke. When the box broke, I dropped the computer, my wallet, my bill, and I then asked the worker standing at the door to help me. Not only did the worker not help me, he just stood and stared at me and did nothing.

    As the result of the box breaking, I slightly re-injured my shoulder. I was not rude to the worker nor did I yell at him for not helping me. But it is very disappointing that after spending so much money and clearly being in need of help, not one staff would assist me (even though there were at least 3 that saw the incident happen). It was shocking that these staff lack the common respect and courtesy to help someone who asked for help politely.

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