Best Buy has a rating of 2.6 stars from 1,796 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Best Buy ranks 994th among Electronics sites.
I've been super lucky and found some great deals on open box items via the website. Got my son a pretty spectacular gaming laptop for Christmas at around 60% off the regular price.
Overall, Best Buy is a complete joke. I've complained to the Better Business Bureau about this company. They are complete rip off. I can't wait until Amazon buys them out and they shut down. They literally stole a package and refused to give me my money back. I found the police report, and they never refunded me for the amount. Then for complaining, they placed me on a no online order or store delivery order List as if I would purchase from them again.
Overall, Best Buy is a complete joke. I've complained to the Better Business Bureau about this company. They are complete rip off. I can't wait until Amazon buys them out and they shut down. They literally stole a package and refused to give me my money back. I found the police report, and they never refunded me for the amount. Then for complaining, they placed me on a no online order or store delivery order List as if I would purchase from them again.
Products used:
Apple pro headphones
I wish I could give this a negative rating. TWICE now we have been bamboozled. First we ordered a dishwasher from the outlet, day of delivery we got an email they were coming 12-3.5pm the dishwasher never showed. Call the customer service number "oh sorry geek squad noticed it was broken when it got to the warehouse" Ok thanks for the heads up as we've been waiting! They let us pick out brand new dishwasher of our choice for that same price. Well Bosch was running a promo so we went the best one. Today our Bosch gets deliverd installed a week later, I run the first load luckily I was home because water was pouring out EVERYWHERE. Ope looks like it wasn't sealed properly so bestbuy can come out Wednesday or order a new one. HOW DOES A NEW DISHWASHER come broken. And how does it happen TWICE. Who works in the warehouse that can't handle products properly WTF! And you can't talk to anyone IN store, which is even more frustrating! NEVER AGAIN.
I wish I could give negative stars. I purchased a printer for my business, but when I placed the order, the shipping address did not register and defaulted to my billing address, which is a PO Box. I immediately (less than one minute after placing the order) contacted customer support and told them about the problem. The customer service rep told me he entered the correct address on the order. He lied. I never received the printer, especially since my post office box is 3" x 4", was never notified by the post office where the printer was, so I did not ever receive it or take possession of it (easy to confirm since I never signed for the package, nor was it scanned in as picked up). Best Buy customer service told me that the printer was at the post office and they were requesting a return. They lied again. They are now telling me that I somehow have a Canon printer sitting in my 3" x 4" post office box and I have to pay for it. The told me they "checked" their warehouse and the printer was never returned. They are intending to rip me off for an item I never received, never took possession of, and was, in fact, impossible to be listed as delivered. They are refusing to even request a search for the package by the post office, insisting again, that somehow the printer was stuffed into my post office box and I received it. This has been going on since Christmas They are not worthy of anyone's business.
Tip for consumers:
Best Buy is the Worst Buy
Products used:
None. Never received my order
On 1 Feb, I wanted to make a purchase of seasons 2,3&4 of The Last Man on Earth for My Husband. He is Deaf. He enjoyed watching series one, which had closed captions, English Subtitles. Before making my online purchase I went to Bestbuy's on line helpline and did a live chat with their agent. I asked her specifically if the three seasons had CC, s. After investigating she came back online and said " Definitely YES" So I ordered them and a friend of mine in California had them shipped to Australia. They arrived yesterday... and... guess what... they do not have subtitles. Can you imagine my Husband's disappointment. I emailed Bestbuy and did a live chat, so unhelpful. The original enquiry agent gave me incorrect information on a purchase of $140. So incompetent, but, Oh yes, they got a sale. Well... Bestbuy... GOODBYE.
Tip for consumers:
Do not take the agents advice at face value.
Products used:
Cannot use the DVD,s due to lack of Closed Captions.
I dropped off an AV receiver for repair on 10/21/21 at the Happy Valley AZ store. 2 weeks later-no word. I called the "store number". All phone numbers go to a national call center. I got to a Geek Squad agent in about 10 minutes. The agent put me on hold to look for my order. He never came back! I hung up after 20 min. I called the national number, again, stating that I wanted to lodge a complaint. After a brief hold, the agent connected me to BestBuy HR department. It was evident from the phone tree - no access to customers - how little regard for the customer exists within their entire company. I would stop watching television and listening to music if Best Buy was the only store to sell the equipment. Good bye, Best Buy. Hello, Crutchfield.
I bought an Amanda dishwasher in September 2020 from Best Buy With a 5 yr warranty. Total was $500.85 It leaves dishes soak and wet, never dries or gets hot enough to clean well. Went to the store, offered to buy the $1200. Top of the line one but they refused to take back the lemon so I am stuck with a piece of junk that needs to be put in the alley. Repair man came twice and said there is nothing wrong with the washer, it's just the way it performs. Thing is all made of plastic so it will never get hot enough. Sharp plastic on inside top door. I Will Never Shop at BB as long as I live. I told my friends and family to never shop there because there is no lemon law at that store.
Tip for consumers:
Be careful what you buy at Best Buy because if it's a lemon product you are STUCK with it. The first year you must go through the manufactures warranty. After that you must deal with the store warranty for " like me 5 years" I didn't want a refund just offered to upgrade the washer by double the $ so they and myself wouldn't take a lose. Bottom line, it's a piece of junk, I'm out $500.85, offered to buy a $1200. One if they would take the lemon back, they refused, so never again.
Products used:
Appliance dishwasher
Not enough room to post all of what happened. I bought a refrigerator open box. I didn't care if it had a scratch on the side, but you think someone would have plugged it in to see if at least the lights come on before they delivered it! It was completely dead on delivery. It is now 18 days since they picked up the dead fridge and I have not yet been reimbursed. Yesterday I went to the store and no one would help me except to say a check was mailed 13 days ago. MAILED! Why not credit the credit card I used? If your mail is like mine you know how "secure" my reimbursement check is. This is just the highlight. There were many other bad customer service issues.
Tip for consumers:
Go somewhere else. I eventually got what I needed at Lowes and it was delivered the next day
Products used:
Nothing I wanted a refrigerator.
Only reason I bought from them was because of the promised one day shipping. For some reason they shipped my product from California (paid extra for their "expedited shipping") using UPS ground. Literally the other side of the United States from where I live. Called them up to cancel the product, but they said they can't. 1 day shipping became two weeks. Not gonna buy from them again. Not the mention my phone number, CC, and address all got leaked the moment I placed my order. After minutes of my order I received some scam call asking my full CC number saying they are best buy, and surprisingly they know exactly what I ordered.
Customer Service is a joke. I've spent 7 hours on the phone over the past month because of a failed tv delivery. I'm a Total Tech member, but if you need help with anything beyond scheduling an installation, Customer Service has no idea how to help you. Their default response is to transfer you to another department. I have been transferred dozens of times, been disconnected several times, been denied talking to a supervisor, and been offered a gift card that proved to be worthless. Ultimately I gave up trying to work with them. Get your product, get out, and don't look back. Certainly don't waste your time trying to get help.
Tip for consumers:
The products are fine (they're not made by Best Buy), so they should excel at service to support their products. If you don't need service or support, they can have great prices - especially their open-box products.
Products used:
Refrigerator, TV, Laptop
Don't bother with best buy. They will give you the run around. Their website is defunct. It will send your item to a wrong addresses even when specifically telling it where to ship
And to boot they're un-compassionate, outsourced service will waste your precious time and fill it with lies and canned responses. And will be off absolutely no help at all.
Consider purchasing else where.
Tip for consumers:
Not sure which site your referring to. If best buy: don't do it!
Products used:
Have no $$ so nothing
Be cautious, I purchased a open box brand new computer, through BestBuy. It showed up a week late. It a cardboard box wrapped with bubble wrap. They said we their associate gives them a refund, they will put it on my card, it should be two weeks.They would not give me an exchange.
We purchased a new washer from Best Buy online. The day it was installed, the installer damaged my new floors, door jams, door in my laundry room (new construction by the way). We have called numerous times, said a claim was submitted and that Sedgwick would be in touch. We call Sedgewick and they advise Best Buy did not submit. Essentially Best Buy does NOT take ownership and they just hope that you will give up. They have no integrity - do not purchase anything from them.
Best Buy sells large appliances that fail within weeks of installation from store staff. The freezer had power (power light indicator on) but the motor was non-functional. Despite the product failure resulting in approximately $500 in pork and venison loss there was no spoilage reimbursement. Best Buy sells faulty items and then fails to stand by any impacts from the sale and installation.
Tip for consumers:
Best Buy will gladly sell you a faulty product that lasts less than three weeks from the time of installation by store staff. However, the failure of a faulty product and the loss of food, in this case approximately $500 of venison and pork, are only a loss to the customer. Any store that sells a product that fails within weeks and causes significant losses, without reimbursement, does not value customers. The sale is the only goal of Best Buy, even if selling faulty appliances.
Products used:
Insignia - 5.0 Cu. Ft. Chest Freezer
On 4/26 I purchased 2 Samsung phones from the Sunrise, FL Best Buy as my and my wife's phones needed replacing. They shipped from 2 different stores, arrived 5/2. The box from the Florida City store, reference # **************, arrived empty and had a lighter shipping weight. I called Customer Service and opened case # *******. Meanwhile, on 5/1, I bought a third phone form Best Buy. Today, I got an email form Best Buy stating they now refuse to refund payment for the phone that was never sent. I will fight this and no longer patronize Best Buy. I do not recommend doing business with them.
Tip for consumers:
Best Buy does not stand by its customers.
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On 4/26 I purchased 2 Samsung phones from the Sunrise, FL Best Buy as my and my wife's phones needed replacing. They shipped from 2 different stores, arrived 5/2. The box from the Florida City store, reference # *******592195, arrived empty and had a lighter shipping weight. I called Customer Service and opened case # 1666390. Meanwhile, on 5/1, I bought a third phone form Best Buy. Today, I got an email form Best Buy stating they now refuse to refund payment for the phone that was never sent. I will fight this and no longer patronize Best Buy. I do not recommend doing business with them.
$189 penalty to cancel my membership! Worse, It renews automatically next year and no, they can't stop the renewal now. If I don't call to cancel in time next year it's another $240. Incredibly unbelievable but true as I called two agents and the store to confirm
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
I am truly shocked how horrible my customer service experience was with Geek Squad about Samsung - 6.0 cu. Ft. Freestanding Gas Range. Return and exchange support to happen seven month ago. They still fail to do so.
The *******289 and the stores don't talk to one another. I have had many delivery dates and still return and exchange did not occur. I have talked to many different reps and everyone says the problem has been resolved. They were all wrong and I am the only one paying the price.
I asked to speak to manger they refused to transfer me. I am stuck with not fully function gas range.
I am very surprised a large retailer would be so unorganized and treat a customer that expects a product to work properly.
Products used:
Gas range
Ordered an ipad for my mom's anniversary for same day shipping. Didn't get it. Spent 55 mins on call! No ipad for 3 days. Cancelled my order and have a case I'd for refund. All this for one **** ipad. I am done with best buy for ever.
Tip for consumers:
Avoid best buy
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None
Can shop for products by manufacturer, user ratings, price, color, etc. I love that it's SO easy to narrow down my options.
Also like the option of considering their re-manufactured (used) computer products at an even better price. I've purchased these before and have never had any quality issues over years of use.
I LOVE Best Buy. By Far, favorite store ever! Now they even price match anything online too... Their staff for the most part are actually knowledgeable... and if you get help from someone that's not sure, an expert for the particular field is found easily. Their warranty offerings are also way better than any manufacturer's warranty and they stand behind them strongly.
If you like tech, and gadgets, then this is your place to play with new toys, or check them out. May not always have the best price on display but they do price match so if you see it cheaper say something
Recently got an LG phone on sale for $9.99. It arrive quickly. Two weeks later I got a $10.00 coupon in my email. No minimum purchase required. I'm impressed with the prices and promotions offered. Will be shopping here more often.
I usually compare whatever electronics I'm planning on buying before deciding. Best Buy consistently comes in not only under priced, but always in stock so I can get it the same day.
My last computer had a few bugs - twice- and their Customer Service took it back and gave me a new one, no hassle.
Everytime I've been in the store, help is available if wanted. Liked that you can browse without being hovered over. Products are varied and up to date. Salespeople provide options and don't push added services.
This is probably worst customer experience I can imagine. They put me on hold three different times for about an hour until eventually they just hung up. My tv was supposed to be delivered over an hour ago. Trying to check the order status online was not helpful either. Terrible UI and experience. What a joke of a company.
How is this company still in business? And the geek squad? They hire the cheapest and unqualified people to work in their stores. Pricing is absurd. Usually they just quote some unrealistic price to confuse the customer and make it seem like they need a new PC, and then they get them to buy a new PC when their old one could have been repaired much cheaper by a qualified and highly skilled technician from any local PC shop.
Another store that preys on customers with little technical knowledge to sell unneeded equipment. Take 2 minutes and look at best buy google reviews. Every single store is 1/5 stars and dozens of bad reviews.
Best Buy sells all manner of consumer electronics: HDTVs, computers, cell phones, DVDs, laptops, tablets, video games, and just about everything else. Best Buy's website reflects both in-store and online merchandise.
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