Bunch of employees running around doing jack all. One poor lady working the register up front while the manager and some other people hengs out laughing and carrying on. I’m just going to order the charger I need online from someone else. Need to get better employees if you cant work a register don’t be hanging out while there is a line.
Best Buy Review: Frustrating Service in Two Locations
My experiences with Best Buy in both Washington and Madison, Mississippi, have been consistently disappointing. The issues seem systemic rather than isolated incidents, making it clear that poor customer service is a recurring problem.
Long Waits, Minimal Staff, and Poor Service
At both locations, the most glaring issue is the lack of available staff to assist customers. The stores are often packed with people waiting for help, yet only one employee appears to be working the floor. This leads to long lines, excessive wait times, and an overall frustrating experience for anyone who needs assistance.
Customers are left wandering the aisles, searching for someone to help, only to realize that there’s either no one available or employees are too busy to acknowledge them. It’s as if Best Buy operates under the assumption that customers will figure everything out on their own—except that, unlike an online store, you’re standing in a physical location where service should be expected.
Two-Week Waits for Orders
Another persistent issue is the ridiculously long wait times for orders. Regardless of the location, any item that isn’t immediately in stock seems to take at least two weeks to arrive. This delay defeats the purpose of shopping at a physical store, where customers expect convenience and quicker access to products. Why bother going to Best Buy at all when ordering online from another retailer is faster?
Lack of Accountability and Customer Care
When asking employees about the delays or the lack of help, the responses are often dismissive. There’s no sense of urgency, no attempt to resolve issues, and certainly no customer-first mentality. Instead, it feels like the company is simply going through the motions—collecting sales without putting in the effort to provide decent service.
Final Thoughts
At this point, I have little reason to continue shopping at Best Buy. With the rise of online retailers offering faster shipping, better customer support, and more efficient service, there’s no incentive to deal with Best Buy’s lack of staff, long waits, and frustrating delays. Until the company prioritizes customer experience and staffing, I cannot recommend shopping at Best Buy—whether in Washington, Mississippi, or anywhere else.
Response from Best Buy
February 16, 2025
Hello, John.
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. We always strive for the best customer service, so to hear this has not been your experience is concerning.
We would like to ensure your feedback is formally documented within our Corporate system to be reviewed internally by the appropriate teams as well as assist in any way that we can. To do so, please send us a message on Facebook (http://Facebook.com/BestBuy), Twitter/X (http://Twitter.com/BestBuySupport), or Instagram (http://Instagram.com/BestBuy). I’d recommend sending a private message or DM, as we will need you to provide your full name, email address, and telephone number to complete the documentation process. Please also include Google Review number 64818173.
Best,
^Allison
They could not help me or figure out what I needed to start school
Response from Best Buy
February 06, 2025
Hello.
Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us regarding your experience and I understand how exciting it can be to start school and making sure you have all the necessities! We will be more than happy to help assist or answer any questions you may have. Please send us a message on Facebook (http://Facebook.com/BestBuy), Twitter/X (http://Twitter.com/BestBuySupport), or Instagram (http://Instagram.com/BestBuy). I’d recommend sending a private message or DM, as we will need you to provide your full name, email address, and telephone number to complete the documentation process. Please also include Google Review number 64781605.
Best,
^AllisonS