I am writing to express my disappointment with the customer service I received during a recent visit to a Best Buy store last Friday.
After traveling all day, I stopped at the store because the item I needed was listed as being in stock. Upon entering, I approached an associate and explained exactly what I was looking for. Rather than assisting me, he simply pointed toward a section of the store and said it was "over there someplace." After searching unsuccessfully, I asked a second associate for help and received essentially the same response.
At that point, I was frustrated and went to the front of the store to speak with a manager. A female manager came over, and I explained that I had already asked two employees for assistance and still could not locate the item. She stated that the store was under construction and that products were not currently located where they normally would be.
While I was clearly frustrated, I was trying to explain the poor customer service I had experienced. The manager responded by telling me that if I was rude, she would not help me. She then walked away. She later returned and asked again what item I was looking for, but by then I was concerned that the interaction was escalating unnecessarily.
Fortunately, I found another associate, a gentleman in a wheelchair, who was knowledgeable, professional, and immediately took me directly to the item I was seeking. He provided the kind of customer service I had expected from the beginning. After reviewing the product, I ultimately decided it was not the right item for my needs.
Before leaving, I returned to the front of the store to request the manager's name. She refused to provide it. Another employee later told me that her name may have been Adrian or Adriana.
What concerns me most is that a manager's role should be to de-escalate situations and assist customers, especially when they are frustrated due to poor service. Instead, I felt dismissed and treated as though I was the problem rather than someone seeking assistance.
I have shopped at this store regularly and considered it my go-to Best Buy location. However, after this experience, I do not plan to return. I hope this feedback is reviewed so that other customers do not have a similar experience.
Response from Best Buy
June 04, 2026
Hi, Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to reach out on Google with a review. It fully makes sense to expect friendly and professional assistance in store. We would love to hear any feedback you may have and provide assistance if possible. To get started, please reach out privately on social media with your name, phone number, and email. Please mention Google Review #160970 in your message. You can find us here:
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Trying to pickup my online order scheduled for delivery, which is a TV at $319 free delivery.
This store manager says it’s $349 in stock at this location today - will not do price match or good luck waiting for the home delivery
Only had on cashier register open , about 11 Customers in line waiting and waiting and the Worst part was that there were 6 employees just in lala land. SMH
Response from Best Buy
May 29, 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate you sharing feedback on your recent visit with us.
To formally document your feedback, feel free to reach out to us on Facebook: https://bby.me/vMfpKo, Instagram: https://bby.me/pWXwRd, or Twitter/X: https://bby.me/YjCUIa and reference Google review 158762 in the details you provide.
Has all your electronic needs staff was friendly and helpful.