Bought online picked up in store. Box was handed to me all opened. When I mentioned it to the guy he simply said return it if its missing anything. The thing is I didnt buy an open box tv. No effort to try and tape it for me before I carried it out. Styrofoam was all crushed like things had been piled on top of it. Felt like I should have received better or a discount for getting product that was tampered with.
Tammie E
December 28, 2025
I am extremely upset with how Best Buy handled my “My Best Buy Total” membership renewal.
I purchased my laptop about a year ago and paid for a one-year membership at that time. Instead of contacting me before renewing and asking whether I wanted to continue, Best Buy automatically charged my debit card nearly $200. The only notice I received was after the charge had already been processed — an email stating that I could request a refund after the fact.
Because Best Buy labeled this as a “recurring charge,” my bank allowed the payment to go through even though it overdrew my account by almost $200. That account is the one I use to pay my rent. Now I am stuck waiting 7–10 business days for a refund while scrambling to cover money that never should have been taken in the first place.
I did not knowingly authorize an automatic annual charge, and I certainly did not expect a company to help itself to nearly $200 without clear, advance consent or a meaningful warning. Telling customers “you can ask for a refund later” is not acceptable when real financial harm is caused in the meantime.
This practice feels predatory and unfair, especially for customers living paycheck to paycheck. I cannot be the only person this has happened to.
Best Buy needs to improve — with clearer opt-in renewal policies, stronger advance notice, and greater responsibility when charging customers’ bank accounts. This experience has completely damaged my trust in the company.
I am so disgusted by the fact that I have to wait 7-10 to "get a refund," but they didn't wait 7-10 to take my rent money from me. Maybe they will call my landlord and tell them why my rent is late, or pay the late fee for my rent.
Response from Best Buy
December 28, 2025
Hello,
Thank you for the review. We can understand your concern with the membership being automatically debited.
We would like to ensure your feedback is formally documented within our Corporate system to be reviewed internally by the appropriate teams. To do so, please send us a message on Facebook, Twitter/X, or Instagram, I’d recommend sending a private message or DM. Please include Google Review 96777
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Always good to check store inventory if in doubt.