I walked in and was excited to go purchase the new Apple Neo MacBook. I was greeted at the doors and directed exactly where to go! And the guy that welcomed me in even radioed for someone to come help me cause I was ready to buy and leave. I’m standing there and go through the whole demonstration on the laptop which took 10 minutes and yet no one arrived to help me. I see staff laughing and having a good time and I’m glad they have fun where they work. I just wish they could’ve asked what color I wanted real quick instead of going MIA (missing in action) all the sudden. Then I walk around and mess with all the other laptops hoping to get an employees attention or having one that’s busy not be busy anymore before returning back to the Apple section again. But no one helped. I was cool with all this until i was standing at the MacBooks again and then another person showed up there and got helped immediately. That really annoys me and I won’t be buying from Best Buy again at least here in Lafayette. It’s not like I looked homeless I’m in business clothes and wrote this while inside.
Average Best Buy Experience
> Go in looking for extremely obscure or outdated cable
> Don't find cable
> Buy random lego set
> Leave
Came in looking for phone assistance. I had to ask where an item was. The associate to me there then walked away. Didn't ask if I needed any other assistance or if I had questions.
Cashier was sitting in a chair wouldn't even stand up to ring the purchase. She didn't ask if I wanted to use my best buy card or even ask to put the purchase on my reward points.
Best Buy is just not what it was. If you are going to have staff that act as robots just replace them with AI and cut the labor.
Response from Best Buy
February 23, 2026
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gumdon k
February 19, 2026
Title: Why I No Longer Purchase Appliances from Best Buy
As a restaurant owner, I value reliability and honesty in business. However, an experience I had two years ago with Best Buy permanently shifted my loyalty to Sam’s Club and Costco. I am sharing this to provide an honest account of my experience.
The Incident: Failed Installation (Order #1124103304301)
I purchased a dishwasher from Best Buy for my staff apartment. The installation process was highly frustrating:
Inaccurate Technical Advice: Two separate installation teams refused to install the unit. The first team claimed I needed a new faucet, and after I replaced it, the second team claimed the water pipes also needed replacing.
The Reality: After being told the unit couldn't be installed, a personal acquaintance checked the setup and installed the dishwasher perfectly without changing any pipes. It has worked flawlessly ever since.
Unearned Charges: Best Buy charged me for installation and haul-away services that were never actually performed.
The Dispute: Inaccurate Records
When I requested a credit for these unrendered services, Best Buy denied it, citing a "90-day policy." More concerning was that their internal records falsely claimed the installation was "Completed." As someone who maintains accurate records for my own business, I found it unacceptable to be charged for work that wasn't done based on an incorrect system entry. It felt as though my integrity was being questioned when I was simply stating the facts.
The Comparison: Sam’s Club & Costco
Following this, I purchased additional appliances (a dishwasher and a laundry machine) for my staff apartments from Sam’s Club and Costco. The difference was significant:
Both companies provided professional and straightforward installation teams.
The jobs were completed perfectly on the first visit.
The customer service was transparent and respectful.
Final Verdict
Based on this experience, I have moved all my appliance purchases away from Best Buy. I prefer to do business where the service records are accurate and the installation teams are reliable. If you are looking for a hassle-free experience, I recommend considering other options.
Response from Best Buy
February 19, 2026
Hello, Gumdon,
Thank you for reaching out to us here to share your recent experience with your installation. We understand how important a dishwasher can be, and we would like to take a closer look into this with you to document any feedback you may have, Please send us a private message or DM at the following Social Platforms with Google Review# 119379.
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We look forward to assisting you there.