Rashad P
December 12, 2025
I recently visited this Best Buy location to utilize the trade-in service for an Apple
I had received as a gift from a family friend. Upon arrival, I was assisted by two employees. One associate (shorter fella)
took the device for evaluation and returned shortly thereafter, informing me that the watch could not be accepted because it was not authentic. After asking for clarification and reviewing the points he raised, I came to the same conclusion. I had never opened or closely inspected the device prior to that visit. I immediately apologized, gathered my belongings, and left the store.
I contacted the family friend who had gifted the watch, explained the situation, and they promptly reimbursed me. Approximately thirty minutes later, I returned to the same Best Buy location with the intent to purchase a legitimate Apple Watch. At that time, I was initially denied the ability to complete the purchase. It was not until the store manager, Carl, escalated the matter to a higher-level manager that I was ultimately permitted to proceed with the transaction.
I am a long-standing and loyal Best Buy customer and have spent a significant amount with the company over the years. While I understand that the initial interaction was likely driven by caution and due diligence, the manner in which the situation was handled during my return visit left me feeling uneasy and disappointed. I do not believe there was malicious intent involved; however, I believe the experience could have been managed with greater professionalism, clarity, and customer empathy.
Overall, this interaction fell short of the level of service I have come to expect from Best Buy, and I hope this feedback can be used constructively to improve future customer experiences.
Response from Best Buy
December 13, 2025
Hello, Rashad,
We appreciate you taking the time to reach out with your experience. Being denied a purchase is never great, so we can understand your concern. We'd be happy to document your experience here on a corporate level and assist in any way possible. Please connect with us through social media. You can find us on Facebook (https://bby.me/147uyc), Twitter/X (https://bby.me/1s381d), or Instagram (https://bby.me/ttq0p9). Please reference Google Review #87019.
69gold t
December 11, 2025
Cool stuff but car audio is a nothing . Who knows what is in stock not like you can get the people to go up there and look ,