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ethernet cables
I am an attorney looking to speak with individuals who have purchased a Best Buy-brand Cat6 Ethernet Cable (Dynex, Insignia, Rocketfish) from Best Buy. I believe they may be committing fraud in the marketing of these cables and charging an unjustified premium.
Message me here or shoot me an email at [protected]@glapionlaw.com .
won't refund for brand new defective product
I used to be one of Best Buy's biggest fans but it only takes one really bad incident to do a 180 and turn completely away from Best Buy. My 70 year old mother ordered a brand new (not refurbished) LG tv from the online best buy store. The TV arrived 6 days after the order was placed and then it took her another 3 days to have someone come get it set up for her. The TV was defective. Seriously defective. It has big lines going across the screen and sometimes the screen goes out completely. About a week after getting it set up, she contacted Best Buy to ask about an exchange. She was told that she has to deal directly with the manufacturer - LG. LG wanted her to take pictures, send them to her computer and upload them through a pretty entailed process that she didn't know how to do (not just a simple email of attached photos). So on my day off I went and got all of that done for her. LG responded a couple days later that they would send a technician out to look at it. She then contacted Best Buy again and asked if she could bring the TV into the local store and exchange it. Even though there is a one year factory warranty, she was told she had passed the time frame of 15 days to do anything about it. They started the 15 days from the date of transaction even though it was a week later she even received the TV. What it boils down to is that Best Buy will not do anything about the fact that they sold her a product that was defective right out of the box. It has been a huge hassle to communicate with them. They suggested she recycle the TV - A BRAND NEW TV! No exchanges, no refunds! It's ridiculous. At this point she would like her money back to buy a TV somewhere else. This family has changed our opinion of Best Buy. Won't be doing business with them anymore. [protected]@gmail.com
You have a one year factory warranty which means you need to deal with the manufacturer. Based on your complaint it appears you have begun this process so what exactly is the issue?
fraud
On March 12 2015 late afternoon, my Husband and I went into the store BESTBUY WIRELESS 566, 7th Avenue New-York NT 10018 Telephone : [protected] I bought a USB charger for my iPad. I gave my Visa card # **** **** **** 2036. The Clerk A (since the clerks didn’t give their names, they will be identified with the letters A and B) showed me what seemed to be a...
Read full review of Best BuyGeek squad protection plan
I purchased a brand new iMac almost 3 years ago, and a Geek Squad Protection plan (GSP) for 4 years ( cost me $400 for the protection plan), that included hardware failure with the GSP. When my wireless keyboard would not open to change the batteries I took it to the Geek Squad, they said they can't fix it and wrote me an order to have a new one shipped to me. after a month and a half I looked and the order was no longer "processing". I called and found out someone had cancelled the order. I called the store and they blamed the parts store. Then the parts store sent me this letter:
Dear (removed),
I apologize for the inconvenience, unfortunately we do not have the keyboard you need available to order. However, under your Geek Squad Protection Plan if you were to buy the part from any other retailer – online or in person, or direct from the manufacturer - we can provide you a reimbursement.
After you have made the purchase please send the following required information either by Email, Fax or Mail.
--Email Address – [protected]@bestbuy.com
--Fax – [protected] (Attention Reimbursements)
--Mailing Address:
Best Buy
Reimbursements C-8
7601 Penn Ave South
Richfield, MN 55423
Required Information:
Legible copy of the receipt for the replacement part.
Current Mailing Address
Phone #
Valid Email Address (we will email you confirmation once your claim has been processed.)
If you have any questions on the reimbursement, please feel free to contact 1-888-BestBuy [protected]).
Thank you,
Mary
Part Store Support
I had all ready paid $400 for the warranty, it plainly says they will repair or replace, at their option... it does not say a word about "if they decide to they can force me to pay for my own replacement part. Best Buy sells the keyboard, Apple sells it, and chances are good any Apple retailer also sells it. I can only figure that it is their way of trying to sweep me under the rug after I have been trying to get a replacement keyboard since 12/31/14 ( the day that letter was sent was 2/06/15). I firmly believe I can not be the only person Best Buy / The Geek Squad / the Parts Store is trying to sweep under the rug like this.
I have wasted nearly a full 8 hours of my time between visiting the store, emails, and phone calls to resolve this issue. But after a month and a half, 8 full hours of my time fighting for a $70 keyboard that should have just been something I picked off of the shelf in the store the day I was first there, or shipped to my home from GSP, I wonder if it was worth it.
I did get the new keyboard as promised. All though I have lots of reservations about ever purchasing another Geek Squad Protection Plan. Even if I made $10/hour, I spent 8 hours of my time, 5 trips to the store ( wear and tear + fuel in vehicle) all for a $70 keyboard. without doing the math, I probably made less than minimum wage adding up all expenses involved. All while Best Buy was probably banking on the fact that I would just say "it ain't worth it", and stop pressuring them to make good on their warranty.
refusal to repair after purchasing insurance
I was refused service today by the Geek Squad at Tuttle Crossing. My iPhone 5c home button is malfunctioning and I bought the extra insurance at the time of my purchase in November 2013. Despite my assurances that the insurance would cover "all repairs and replacements except if the phone was lost or stolen", they simply refused to repair my phone! He actually told me to take it to Apple! So I just spent $150 in insurance that was not honored. This changes my perception of your company completely. I will be sure to tell everyone I know of the Geek Squad's incompetence. Most likely all they had to was clear and clean the area around the home button of debris. When I purchased the insurance, they did repairs on the iPhones, but they have recently changed their policy according the customer service representative without notifying us. One of the worst service experiences I have had.
samsung refrigerator
I tried to purchase a Samsung refrigerator (model no. RF26HFENDSR | SKU: 8815004) from their website bestbuy.com, but kept getting a reply that they "do not deliver" to my area. I tried to order via phone, but they found the same problems. Also said zero stores for pick up, too. When I know best buy has stores in my area.
The zip codes I used were for Portland, OR and for Vancouver, WA, ! Please.
The fridge was advertised at $999.99, a savings, per bestbuy.com, of 50% when I tried to buy it.
That was until today.
They changed the price from $999.99 to $1619.98 now, and Lo and behold, suddenly my zip codes work for both delivery and store pick up. At five stores! Amazing BS, right?
Fraud? False advertising? Bait & Switch?
Best Buy needs to be strung up for this kind of blatant illegal activity.
sale cheating (credit card cheating)
Hi,
I had a very unhappy shopping experience at new york city. The shopping time was 10 :23 am, nov 16, 2014.
I bought one iphone6 64gb.
Shop name: bestbuy wireless (The name is printed in the receipt, but the shop name is cellular phones)
Address: 566 fashion avenue new york ny, 10018
Phone: [protected] (I tried several times but nobody took the call).
As discussed, I need to pay $762.13 (iphone:$699, tax: $63.13)
But I found I was charged much more money;
Charge#1: credit card#1 *****1768 was charged $2150;
Charge#2: debit card#2 *****6332 was charged about $1492 (Rmb 9150.31) ;
Charge#3: debit card#3 *****3913 was charged $762.13.
—below are my very unhappy shopping experience at new york—
I was so upset that time. I felt I was trap by the shop seller.
I quoted the price and the seller told me the price was $699.
When I decided to buy one iphone6 and paid by ****1768, the shop seller charged me $2150.
He told me that it was the charge of three iphone 6. I told him that it was not true, I only need one iphone. Then he asked me to input the pin# of the credit card 1768 to refund the $2150. But I never had to input the pin#. So I do not know the pin# and I was never told to input the pin# at usa and china.
Then the shop manager came here and said he can handle this. The manager told me to pay $699 and tax by debit card *****3913 via unipay channel. The process was finished.
Then I asked the shop manager to refund the $2150 to me. The manager told me to take out another debit card (*****6332) , then he swiped the card and asked me to input the password. I input the password in order to take my refund. He told $2150 was refunded to the card (*****6332) within 48 hours.
Then I took one iphone6 (64gb) and left the shop.
I took a long walk on the new york street and was thinking about this. I felt a bit trapped. So I returned the shop and asked the manager whether I can trust him and get the money back. He said sure. So I left new york city that afternoon.
I flight to china the next day (Nov 17). After 48 hours, I checked the *****6332 and found it was not refund the $2150. Furthermore the ****6332 was charged about $1492.
—my request below—
-refund the $2150 +$1492 to my account ****6332.
—my contact information—
Email:jonit. [protected]@philips. com
Tel: (86) [protected]
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
I am also one of the victim from this shop. I went to this shop to bought the Nikon Camera and I lost almost $1800. It's very dangerous shop. There people are having weapons too. Try to avoid going there to buy any small products too...
STAY AWAY FROM HERE!
This store is formed by a gang. I asked for an iPhone 5s and the thief told me $299, 00 UNLOCKED. Ok, I ordered 3. Then, he swiped my 2 credit cards 3 times and the total amount was incredible $3300! One of the gang intimidated me to sign the receipts. I searched the police and them told me that nothing couldn't be done because it was not criminal. I came back in the store 3 times and they told me that was my fault and no refunds will be returned.
They are using the name BEST BUY WIRELESS to confuse the costumers.
My worst experience in NYC ever.
misleading information
Bought three cell phones at Best Buy and included Geek Squad insurance for each phone. Was never told there was a 150.00 deductible although I was told I did sign an acknowledgement. Don't remember that at all. My daughter also bought a phone at the same time and she does not remember anyone saying anything about the deductible.
Found this out when I took one of the phones in to have a cracked screen fixed. I would need to pay 150.00 to repair the screen when I can have Samsung replace it for 162.00. I am paying 10.61 a month for insurance that will only save me about 15.00 on the repair. I have another daughter who bought a phone at a different Best Buy who evidently was told about the deductible but was also told if she brought it back to the store they would wave the deductible. Of course they didn't. Does something seem to be wrong with this picture?
read the fine print
you go in and buy on promotion an item then you go buy another item 3 months after the first item, well you pay 50 -300 dollars over the minimum payment thinking your going to pay off the debt. Then you get a statement saying your promotion ran out and you own 175 dollars in interest. I call and say how can that be i am paying well over the minimum amount and the promotion was paid off months ago. Well now you must tell them every payment that you want the money to go to the promotional item. so read the fine print. it will say on your statement that you owe x amount or your promotion will run out, will again i paid more than enough to pay off the promotional item above and beyond the minimum payment and i still get screwed. i owed 219 dollars left on my balance and now i owe 409 dollars. well they will get there money but never again will i buy another item from any best buy. read the fine print because they are waiting to screw you over. even know you think you are doing the right thing.
I remember the last big store just like bust buy and i will be waiting to say bye bye to bust buy also..
returns clerk
I like shopping at Best Buy, Samsung has built some junk in the past and I was at the receiving end of bringing an item back!
I just want to say there is a b**** that works at the 'returns' who will not make eye contact because she is too busy doing something on her clip board and making you feel you are not important (the customer).
Won't name the person but if you go there you might run into her lovely personality, no friendly demeanour at all, oh she'll listen in on your conversation and throw a comment out but won't look at you until she puts the clip board down...but you have to wait until she is finished then she'll say, "What do you want"! F M
credit card charged twice
My friend bought a laptop samsumg chrome in overland park (ks66210) oct 27th, 2013 which cost 248.46$ in total.
first of all, my friend tried to use her daughter’s credit card (card number: [protected]. owner: wei shi) to pay for it. after she sucessfully pressed the password of the credit card, her signature is stopped while the salesman told her that he thought she’s not the real card owner and he requested to use another credit card. thus there’s no signature on the first receipt with credit card **3245. my friend immediate to use another credit card (card number is [protected], the card owner is peiqing yu) to complete the purchasing.
Suprisingly, my friend received bills from both credit card with cost 248.46$ for each ! we soon called the bank credit card department of credit card**3245, the credit card department replied that there is signature on this receipt (see attachment img 0017. jpg). that’s quite unbelievable that we clearly remember that we didn’t put any signature on the receipt and the current signature is a english name not a chinese! the signature is definitely not done by my friend since she’s old lady that don’t know any of english!
we called bestbuy and send them many e-mails, but so far one month past already and we only got one sentence simply reply that ask us to local store to look it over! it's quite impossible for me while there's no local store of best buy in china and I was told by telephone service of bestbuy in china that this case is not covered by them while this happens in us!is that means that my friend can only pay twice for one laptop in such a big well known amarican it store?
We have no friend in us can help us to the store in us to make it clear. i've never been us before and I was told to help my friend for this case because my friend don't speek english and we all belive people in us is worth trust.
Pls conncet me via e-mail [protected]@qq. com or my phone number in china [protected]-[protected] if you can help me!
Thank you all in advance!
My friend bought a laptop SAMSUMG CHROME in OVERLAND PARK (KS66210) Oct 27th, 2013 which cost 248.46$ in total.
First of all, my friend tried to use her daughter’s credit card(Card number: [protected] . Owner: Wei Shi) to pay for it. But her signature is stopped while the salesman told her that he thought she’s not the real card owner and he requested to use another credit card. Thus there’s no signature on the first receipt with credit card **3245. My friend immediate to use another credit card(card number is [protected], card owner is Peiqing Yu) to complete the purchasing.
SUPRISINGLY, My friend received bills from both credit cards ! We soon called the bank credit card department for credit card**3245, the credit card department replied that there is signature on this receipt(See attachment IMG 0017.jpg).That’s quite unbelievable that we clearly remember that we didn’t put any signature on the receipt and the current signature is English not Chinese! The signature is definitely not done by my friend since she’s an old Chinese lady who know nothing about English!
I called BestBuy and send many e-mail to then thinking that they can help to confirm the wrong charge. So far, I got only one simple sentence that ask me to take the receipt to local store to look it over. It's quite impossible for me while there's no any local store in China and the telephone service in China confirmed that they will not cover this business since it happened in US. It's quite interesting why the on-line BestBuy service can not help me to make it clear while they already saw all evidence I provided.Is that means my friend can only pay twice for one laptop in such a big well know IT store? Pls, any one help me on this!
could not purchase
I wanted to buy my grandkids a Mac Pro apple computer my daughter lives in Oregon and I did not feel it would be safe to send so I found a store which was about three hours away from where my daughter lives we ordered the laptops. I called my credit card as I have perfect credit and I pay off my bill every month. We thought it would just be a matter of picking them up. Well after they drove for over 3 hours and got to the store even though it was ordered on line and we got an approval they refused to give her both of them saying it was my credit card. Well I found that hard to believe as I have had this card for years and never had a problem. Also I have a 20, 000 limit and this was only a 2, 000 purchase. So I called my credit card three times, spoke to the person at Best Buy was put on hold and was hung up on twice. We spent almost two hours going back and forth. Finally I gave them a card that was actually my cash on it and they took it. My bank said Best Buy keep refusing the order. Now I think 2, 000 is not a huge charge for a store like Best Buy but I will never buy anything from them again. We were going to buy a home theater system after Christmas from them with a large screen tv and sound system. But I will pay more if I need to but I will not step in that store since my money is not good enough for them! I am disabled and I have to do most of my shopping on line so I always call ahead of time and let my credit card know, I give them my personal codes and I have never had a problem before. So what should of taken 15 minutes to pick up an item that was already paid for ended up keeping my daughter out for 12 hours until she got home. So buyer don't waste your time at a place like this. I am posting my experience on my Facebook page and Linkedon, twitter and any other place I can tell people to not shop there. If they don't want to treat people decent then go somewhere else!
commercial fraud
Dear sir,
I’m a consumer from china.
On november 26, 2013, at 7pm, I went to best buy (Montebello, ca90640, [protected]) to do some shopping, we told the salesman we want to buy the ipad air and he introduced us to buy ipad air (16g). I was pleased with it at that time and I bought it and its special pad pasting, but the salesman took advantage of my poor english and my little shopping time, he gave me the ipad 2 at last, and the pad pasting was for ipad air. Because of the time and my poor english, I failed to realize it. I paid for the product the salesman gave me, the ipad 2 and the pad pasting for ipad air, I didn’t realize he gave me the wrong product at that time, and I thought that I bought the ipad air that shown in the counter (The ipad 2 wasn’t shown).
When I came back to my country, I found that the screen display was not clear, and less clear than the display in best buy. I went to the apple store and finally realized that I bought the ipad 2. And I looked at the receipt and found it was ipad 2 on the receipt and realize that I was deceived by best buy, I bought an obsolete product.
It’s my complaint about the process that I was deceived in best buy, and I hope you pay attention to it and help me retrieve the loss. (I bought the pad pasting in the best buy, and bought the case for ipad air and another pad pasting through internet when I didn’t know I was deceived. )
I hope your good company investigate this matter and best buy can give me a sincere solution.
Your soon reply will be highly appreciated. Thank you very much.
My email : [protected]@126. com.
Yours sincerely
Long xuebo
i'm not a fan of best buy...for years they ban the word "christmas" in their stores, which reeks of fringe nonsense. They want my christmas shopping, but wont actually say the word. Maybe they will wise up this year...we'll see...
Lies / false promises - best buy can't deliver a simple preorder
My Story of Trying to Get my Batman: Arkham Origins Pre-Order
Firstly, let me state that I fully understand that mistakes happen. The imperfect human condition means that no person, company, or system will ever operate without at least a few hiccups. However, it seems to me that Best Buy’s atrocious handling of the shipping issues that have impacted the delivery of pre-orders for the PC version of the new Batman: Arkham Origins game goes far beyond the “unexpected error” realm and into the arena of utter incompetence in business operations. Here is my short story of trying to procure my pre-order:
1) I pre-ordered a copy of the PC version of Batman: Arkham Origins several weeks prior to the game’s release. My order was processed on bestbuy.com and I requested store pickup at the company’s Reston, VA location (Store #297).
2) I received an email confirmation one day prior to the game’s release date indicating that my order would be ready for store pickup the following day. At this point, bestbuy.com also indicated that my order had arrived at the store and instructed me to pick up my order as soon as possible.
3) The following day (October 25th) I drove to Best Buy Store #297 to pick up my order as instructed. I did not go to the store until later in the day – around 7:00PM. When I arrived at the store and provided the clerk with my order information and confirmation email, I was given nothing more than a puzzled look. Store staff proceeded to ignore my presence for about 30 minutes whilst various employees looked through their computer systems, paper records, and physical store shelves. I was given no information regarding what was going on and was simply forced to wait until someone returned to speak with me. I ultimately got the impression that the store staff was simply waiting for me to become frustrated and leave as they eventually gave up on trying to locate my item and went about completing other tasks and helping other customers. I eventually had to re-approach the employee to whom I had initially spoken upon entering the store to inquire why no one had returned with my order. He simply stated that my order could not be found and no one had any idea where it might be located. Ultimately, the best that the store could muster was to take down my phone number on a sticky note – they indicated that they would call me if my order showed up on a truck the following week. For the record, I have not heard anything back from Store #297 to this day.
4) After returning home from the store and reviewing my confirmation email, I became concerned about my ability to pick up the game from the store if it arrived the following week. I was scheduled to be out of town on business during the next week (i.e. this past week) and as such I would not be available to retrieve the item from the store. This worried me as my confirmation email indicated that my order would be cancelled and forfeited if I did not pick it up within 8 days after it had arrived at the store. Given that Best Buy’s systems were indicating that my order was ready for pickup, I could foresee problems looming in the near future and thus reached out to Best Buy via their customer service phone line.
5) After explaining my situation to a very disinterested-sounding phone representative and having little success in terms of getting him to understand my problem, I asked to speak with a supervisor. After waiting on hold for a protracted period, I was eventually able to speak with a customer service supervisor on the phone. After explaining my situation to the supervisor, she ultimately indicated that all she could do was to “suspend” my order in her system. She indicated that “suspending” the order would prevent it from being automatically cancelled by the system and thus would assure that my order would be held at Store #297 until I returned to town and was able to visit the store. Additionally, she noted that I would need to call back prior to picking up my order as it would need to be “unsuspended” by a phone agent before the staff at Store #297 could release my order to me. I agreed that this arrangement sounded fine and the supervisor further indicated that she would immediately send me a $30.00 gift card due to the trouble with my order. I thanked the supervisor and, after reconfirming that my order would not be cancelled (I adamantly wanted to ensure that I received the pre-order bonuses to which I was entitled), ended my phone conversation.
6) I then proceeded to wait throughout the week to see if I received a phone call from Store #297 indicating that my order was ready for pickup. As I previously indicated, no call ever came from anyone on Best Buy’s end. During this time, I ignored repeated automated emails from bestbuy.com indicating that my order was awaiting pickup and in danger of cancellation. Researching the issue online, I ultimately discovered a post on this forum (from “Matt-BBY”) indicating that store pickup pre-orders for the PC version of this game would not arrive in-store until “around November 2nd”. Given this information, I decided to simply wait until I received confirmation that my order is ready for pickup.
7) I returned home this weekend and have since continued to wait for a communication from Best Buy to confirm when I would be able to retrieve my order from the store. I have received no such information to date via any channel. Rather, even after going to great lengths earlier in the week to assure that my order would not be auto-cancelled by Best Buy’s terrible order systems, I received an email from bestbuy.com this evening indicating that my order has been cancelled and is no longer available. It is simple astounding to me – my much-awaited and paid-for pre-order has been lost, supposedly due to my lack of timeliness in picking up my order, even before the store actually received the product that I was seeking.
8) Just to add insult to injury, I have also not received the $30.00 gift card that I was promised as compensation for my troubles. A simply incredible display of stupidity, carelessness, and disregard!
Overall, I want to make it clear that my primary complaint against Best Buy is not the shipping delay that impacted their stores’ ability to fill pre-orders, but rather the company’s complete inability to effectively respond to and remediate the issue. It is just ridiculous to think that the company’s order fulfillment systems are so broken that they cannot manually suppress automated emails with incorrect information, update order statuses on customers’ accounts, or prevent orders from being automatically cancelled when the product is not yet even available for pickup! Perhaps even worse, why is it that Best Buy’s store, phone, and web support personnel are not able to get on the same page in terms of being aware of the situation and providing the customer with a consistent picture of how the problem will be solved?
My question for the BBY forum moderators is this: why should I (or anyone for that matter) ever attempt to order anything from bestbuy.com or one of the firm’s brick-and-mortar locations again?
Update #1:
Why is it that Best Buy’s order fulfillment systems have now automatically cancelled Arkham Origins PC pre-orders? Is no one at Best Buy competent enough to override the automatic 8-day store pickup window given the shipping issue and the fact that the orders are still not ready for pickup? THIS IS INSANE! Despite the fact that I received an email earlier this week confirming that my order would remain valid until picked up at the store (i.e. when it eventually arrives), my order was cancelled this weekend due to “non-pickup”. HOW CAN I PICK UP MY ORDER IF THE STORE DOES NOT HAVE IT? I visited the store earlier today and was told that they know nothing of the problem and that there is nothing that they can do. They tried to sell me a copy off of the shelf, but this is completely unsatisfactory and I pre-ordered the game and insist upon receiving the product that I was promised (including all pre-order bonus materials – case, codes, etc.).
Update #2:
A further even more infuriating update. I just spoke with a supervisor from 1-888-BEST-BUY. He informed me that at this point there is nothing that Best Buy can do – my order has been cancelled and I will NEVER receive all of the bonus materials that I was promised. He went as far to quote the bestbuy.com terms and conditions that Best Buy reserves the right to cancel orders at any time and for any reason. WHAT KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE IS THIS? Even worse, I was told that because the steelbook case is in the mail being shipped directly to me, this “partial order” was still valid and I will be charged $50.00 for the case alone! WHAT?!?!? I NEVER AGREED TO PAY $50.00 FOR A CASE! All that he could offer me was to place a new order for the regular version of the game and discount the price to offset the cost of the steelbook alone. This is completely contrary to what I was told in the store today by the MoD (he assured me that I would not be charged for the cancelled order even though I would still receive the case via USPS). The phone supervisor simply shrugged this off and informed me that, “Best Buy stores have no idea how our online services operate.” COMPLETE INSANITY! Is this company so siloed at the corporate level that they cannot even handle a simple pre-order shipping error? Ultimately, what Best Buy has done is cheated me out of the product that I ordered, charged me $50.00 for a product that was explicitly listed as free on their website, gone against their written word that their shipping woes would not affect the delivery of my product, and finally committed bait and switch in sending me the regular version of the game with no discount to speak of contrary to my confirmed order. This is the absolute last time I ever do business with Best Buy and everyone that I know will hear this story!
best buy bullied, harassed and blackmailed me until I called the police to get my repair back, and then they stole a component in-store!
I am now seeking both criminal charges as well as compensation. They bullied and blackmailed me until I called the police, then they humiliated me too. I took my computer in for repair at the best buy store at kings plaza on avenue u and flatbush ave. In brooklyn, ny. They sent it out under warranty and I also told them in addition to hardware, the recovery...
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I am now seeking both criminal charges as well as compensation. They bullied and blackmailed me until I called the Police, then they humiliated me too. I took my computer in for repair at the Best Buy store at Kings Plaza on Avenue U and Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn, NY. They sent it out under warranty and I also told them in addition to hardware, the recovery...
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We've all seen the new kiosks Best Buy has installed in many locations from Airports to malls. I've always been intrigued as I've seen them at Best Buys way to try an reinvent itself. A sort of re-engineering of the Block Buster debacle. During many occasions I've perused the mobile accessory items sold in these machines. And much to my surprise the prices were/are the same as you would find at a store. Then on May 28, 2013 while heading out on a business trip through the Orlando International airport I had a few minutes to spare before boarding and gave in to the impulse buying urge and purchased a set of headphones. You know, the retro Dj style expensive kind that are all the rage these days. Chose the merchandise, swiped my card, opted for the email receipt and moments later I get my package. Well, I wasn't extremely happy with the headphones and decided to return them thinking I can go to my local Best Buy store and simply exchange them for a better set. Not true. When I printed the receipt and read it, I then realized these kiosks are managed by a third party (Zoom System), which has a "return the item only if it has a manufacturer defect" policy. To quote the receipt " Best Buys Express will refund purchase price and accept the return of the defective or unopened merchandise if the item is returned within 15 days of purchase".
So I called the customer service and was told the items sold at the kiosks are not synced with items sold at the store and could not be returned unless there is a defect. And I would not be able to do an exchange at a store. I was also told the return policy is advertised during the sale transaction on the screen. I don't recall this. And it's most likely the fine print EVERYONE bypasses.
I was not willing to take 'No' for an answer, so I went to my local Best Buy store and explained the situation. At first I was told I could return the merchandise. That's when I showed the customer service rep the receipt which states otherwise. She then disappeared to the back to speak to a manager. Upon her return, I was expecting the worst, but to my surprise I was issued a store credit. I was very grateful.
Buyer Beware! When purchasing something from these kiosks, think twice. Your local Best Buy store may not be as accommodating
The complaint has been investigated and resolved to the customer’s satisfaction.
This is Jason from Myshine Commercial Displays Ltd and we have specialized in desgining and manufacturing Kiosk for Jewelry, Food, Covering Nail Salon, Eyebrow Threading, Cosmetics and Phone for more than 7 years in China.
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Wow! Must be the Vegas machine! I was stupid enough to try to purchase a I pad mini for a surprise for my daughters graduation present-I said try- because what I got for 324 dollars and some change was a phone charger! I have done everything they have asked and I'm still waiting for my refund. Next step will be to file a consumer complaint followed by a call to best buy corporation to tell them their kioshes he's are a scam. The final step is NEVER buy another electronic device at a kibosh again! And to never buy at best buy again!
I bought 2 items from their Kiosk Machine at Vegas Airport. I was only able to receive 1 out of 2.
I wasted 2 months talking to their crappy customer service [protected] and they purposely stalled and wasted my time. They made no effort on any update which they promised me they would. It was I who had to do the follow up, then later realized that Best Buy had no plans to resolve my issue. All I am asking for is the Mophie iPhone 5 Juice Pack which is an iPhone charging case. Instead, Best Buy stole my money and claimed that I received my product.
That is Best Buys for you. They use their dirty business tactics and pretend that they care about their customers, but THEY DON'T!
maybe its just me, but if I were to purchase something from those (and yes I have considered it), the return policy is the first thing I would locate and read.
just because you failed to do so doesn't mean they are "hidden".
returns / geek squad
Purchased an ASUS Notebook. On the 20th day it started to turn-off. No warning, just Off while I was in the middle of Any task. When I took it back to Best Buy, they then told me their Return Policy is now 15 days. I said it is a defective unit. No One advised me while at the store ordering this notebook that they changed, their, return Policy. They said since I bought their "extended service plan" I should bring it in for service. So I did. After a few days one of the Geek Squad Reps said he could not replicate my problem. He will keep it on "the bench" for a couple more days, but then he had to put other computers on to fix them. I said ok. After the two days he called and again said he couldn't replicate my problem. He then offered to send it out to another Geek Squad service center, however, he says "if they can't replicate the problem, they will CHARGE ME for their time. He had no idea what that charge could be. What kind of Extended Service Contract is that? If they can't fix it, I will be charged. I've Never heard of such a thing. I then requested a refund of my payment for a service contract. After a screw up with that and an extra two days, I finally was given my refund of $207.09 . So I am stuck with a defective notebook, rotten service, now no warranty service with them. Out $1, 377 and change minus the service contract refund. What a terrible misrepresentation of themselves. I therefore had to PAY to send it to ASUS under my year warranty with. Them. Frustrated to say the least.
mike12345678 obviously you're on their payroll, duhhh. I know those who aren't on their payroll ANY LONGER tell how it is for the BB employees. Pretty sad.
The title should read:
Best Buy's Worthless Warranties and Worthless Geek Squad
I think Best Buy is a great company!
they sold me a broken tv won't refund it
I bought a 55 inch smart tv from best buy. Take it home turn it on an it's broken. And try to return it and the manager tells me they can't accept it. They will let corporate make a decision. Corporate tells me it's up to the store. Someone is lying I don't care they sold me a broken tv and I never want any business with this store again! I just got the complaint accepted by the BBB and have an article that stu will be writing in the Laguna beach independent paper about this. I believe this is highly illegal to sell a broken electronic and not issue a refund. Don't buy your tv from best buy in irvine! Everyone is saying go to costco or Walmart.
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Just purchased 14 days ago a 55" smart tv too and because we just move to a new place we didnt able to open the box till yesterday and to our surprised there's a defect/ on the screen. Right after seeing it we put it back and we didnt even test it if its working.Brought it to the store where we bought it for exchange. The manager told us that he couldnt do anything on it, since its damaged...ask him what they can advice for us. He told us to bring back home the item since they cant do anything about it.. They will investigate on the matter. The manager is insinuating that we are responsible of the damage. The manager is rude and just tape back our tv and brought it to the door area. Called BB customer support and told us that it is the manager's call if he will accept the damage product or not. Where is the customer protection here? Is this means that BestBuy can sell damage product and cant be liable for those? This is robbery right infront of my eyes...there it goes my savings for years from doing recycle, taken by a giant corporation in just few days. .. Cant believe how bad customer service in this place.
selling used electronics as new
I purchased a computer on 12/24/12 at the best buy store in Burlington NC. This was a Christmas gift for my son. We opened gifts on Christmas and much to our dismay the computer had been used. However the store sold me this computer as new. On 12/26 I returned the computer to the store. Spoke with the manager who said it was a mistake. Store manager was not apologetic offered no reasonable excuse. He was actually rude. He offered s 20% discount if I choose to keep the item. I said absolutely not. I asked for a discount on a new computer. He said he could not provide a discount on a new computer. Can you believe the nerve. It is clear that this was a practice they have done before. Selling un suspecting. Customers returned items. Shame on you best buy. In addition to selling used items as new they don't stand by thief name. The manager was not trained in customer relations at all. I requested a refund and left the store. That was my last purchase at best buy.
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bestbuy is a scam
i dont got no ex husbands
all my men who gave me babies love me
two thare babies dadies get to come home this next upcomeng yeer from the jail and thase both going to have the jobs to help by a house
but i ent getteng marreed than i cant get the section 8 every month
really think this is good parenting advice
i beats mine chillen day in and day out
thase ungreatfull little rats and i wish thase never born
but i gets my section 8 check every month
maybees i gonna have mores
Why don't you just shut your mouth loser. My son was crying because returned his computer and I smacked him across the face to give him something worth crying over. Then I told him about the shooting in the school last week and told him I hope someone shoots him because he is an ungrateful brat.
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