Best Buy Columbia

What’s the point of setting an appointment if you still have to wait for so long just to get started I have been waiting for an hour, just to keep hearing “give us 5 minutes, we’ll be right with you.” I had to leave because I was just wasting my time

Nice, clean and organized.

Tried to call the store to find out if certain products were on display and available for immediate delivery and instead of being connected to the store Best buy first routes the call to an obnoxious AI screener which eventually forwards the call to a supposedly live person in a centralized call center who is not in the store and relies upon what the computer tells them is supposed to be in stock or is supposed to be in the store. So I'll shop somewhere else.

I’ve been shopping at Best Buy in Winston-Salem for years now, and overall it’s always been a really solid experience. It’s honestly one of the few retail stores left that still feels like you can go in, look around at real products, and get help from people who actually know what they’re talking about. One of the things I’ve always appreciated about this location is the quality of the products and the overall selection. Whether I’m looking for a new TV, computer accessories, headphones, or even random things like cables and adapters, they usually have what I need in stock. I also like that you can actually see and test a lot of the electronics before buying them, which is something you just don’t get with online shopping. Another big positive is the staff. In my experience, the employees here are generally very friendly and genuinely helpful. When you do find someone to help you, they usually know their stuff and are willing to take the time to answer questions or help you compare products. I’ve had a number of good interactions over the years where someone helped me make a better decision than what I originally came in for. That said, the one consistent challenge I’ve noticed is staffing levels. It often feels like there just aren’t enough employees on the floor at times. When the store is busy and you need help, it can take quite a while to track someone down or wait for assistance. I don’t necessarily blame the employees themselves—it seems more like a corporate staffing issue—but it can definitely make the shopping experience slower than it needs to be. Aside from that, the store itself is pretty easy to navigate. The layout makes sense, and things are generally organized well. Another underrated plus is the parking situation. This location almost always has plenty of parking available, which is nice because a lot of retail spots around town can get pretty crowded. Checkout is usually fairly quick, too. Even when there’s a line, it tends to move at a decent pace, and I’ve rarely had to wait too long to pay and get out the door. Overall, I’d say this Best Buy location has been a reliable go-to for electronics in Winston-Salem for many years. It’s not perfect, and it would definitely benefit from having more staff available on the floor to help customers faster, but the friendly employees, solid selection, and convenient location keep me coming back. If you’re in Winston-Salem and need electronics, it’s still one of the better places in town to shop.