Bought a Sony 65" TV with the best buy total protection plan. A few things you need to know.
Warranty is not through the store. The TV department or local geek squad don't care. You have to call a nationwide dispatch. The appointments for services are difficult to get, and booked long time ahead. Then, for a 65" TV, you need to pay 100$ for them to show up. Because the 200$/year you pay doesn't cut it.
They can also send a text the day before, after you changed your plans 2 weeks ahead, and cancel on you. Because junior wanted to go to the beach that day. And you don't have a case to replace unless they show up. So you may be months without a working TV, under warranty, and paying 200$/year on top for geek squad "preferred customer".
The geek squad idea is great. Local warranty servicing and expedited service! That's what I thought. But no: its nationwide dispatch, delays, cancellations, and grossly understaffed servicing unit that they don't staff to save money, but bill you for a premium at time of purchase. Don't bother.
The geek squad is a big scam.
Response from Best Buy
July 03, 2026
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Having someone stop by every minute while I'm shopping to ask if I need help is incredibly annoying... Just let me browse. Plus everything is locked up... Honestly Amazon is so much less hassle.
Response from Best Buy
June 21, 2026
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Lied about restrooms being closed. Poor customer service.
Response from Best Buy
June 14, 2026
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Carlos Guzman was very helpful explaining the steps I needed to take to solve the problem with my TV.
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Kyle Haynes couldn't have been more knowledgeable, and professional, fixing my TV faster than it took me to write this review.
I definitely recommend the Framingham Geek Squad! 🙂