I’ve been a loyal customer of Best Buy for years, but today’s experience was shocking and unacceptable. I went shopping and also had a return to make. As I was checking out, I stopped to look at the Black Friday items displayed near the entrance. Out of nowhere, an associate—big, Black, with a long grey beard—approached me and rudely asked, “Where do you think you’re going?”
I was completely appalled. What kind of question is that to ask a customer? I calmly replied that I was heading to the cashier, but the tone and implication of his question felt demeaning and out of line.
I brought this up with the manager, Drew, who said this behavior is not tolerated there. I was stunned. Is this how Best Buy treats paying customers who are simply browsing?
I’m writing this review to warn others: If you’re planning to check out any items near the door, prepare to be harassed by staff. This experience left me feeling disrespected, and I’ll seriously reconsider shopping here again.
Purchased an item online and went to pick it up curbside. I ended up waiting 45 min after checking in just for no one to come out. I figured they were busy, so I went in to notice there was no one in line. For 45 minutes no one noticed a car in the curbside pick up or checked for a check in. I got my product but that kind of service deserves one star.
Response from Best Buy
December 01, 2024
Hello Nic,
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^Jacob
Marlayna A
November 23, 2024
We went to purchase a chest freezer and gas stove and refrigerator and washer and dryer the customer service was really horrible we had 7 people asking if we needed help all 7 times we said yes and what we needed to buy and we kept getting told ok I’ll get someone else to help you I asked why can’t you help us each person replied with it’s not my job we waited a total of 2 hours for help had everything picked out that we needed and no one was willing to help us very disappointed and will never go back again and I do all my electronic shopping there
Response from Best Buy
November 23, 2024
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^Josh
Really sad with the customer. Service from this store between the run around on the phone and being hung up on when I wasn't even being rude, I was just looking for answers.
Response from Best Buy
November 21, 2024
Hey there.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback with us. We would like the chance to formally document your experience, and do what we can to further assist you. To connect with a live representative you can contact us through one of the social media platforms listed below. Please send us a private message on Facebook (http://facebook.com/BestBuy), Twitter/X (http://twitter.com/BestBuySupport), or Instagram (http://instagram.com/bestbuy). When you message us, please include your full name, phone number, email, and reference your Google review number #64452444. We look forward to hearing from you.
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^Jason