Payton A
September 19, 2026
Extremely frustrating and disappointing experience at the Best Buy in Mansfield. I arrived at approximately 11:40 AM and did not leave until around 3:00 PM trying to pick up and activate my new iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Before coming to the store, I spoke with Best Buy customer service and was told that my phone was NOT available at the Mansfield location and that I would need to pick it up elsewhere. However, once I arrived, I found out that my phone had actually been picked and was available. I was excited and decided to proceed with my pickup there. Unfortunately, that is when everything went downhill.
I was initially told that the pre-activation could not be completed because there was a lock on my AT&T account. I immediately took care of the lock, only to then be told that the pre-authorization had failed. I went to the AT&T representatives on site for assistance and was told there was nothing they could do.
I want to specifically acknowledge Mari, the Best Buy advisor who was assisting me, because she genuinely did everything within her ability to try to help me. She stayed with the issue, attempted different solutions, communicated with me throughout the process, and repeatedly reached out to supervisors and other support staff for assistance. Unfortunately, she was not given the support she needed from the rest of the team.
Mari advised me to cancel my order in an attempt to resolve the issue. After canceling, we then discovered that I would have to start the entire process over again. Even at that point, Mari continued trying to find someone who could help instead of simply dismissing me or passing the problem along.
What was especially disappointing was watching her actively try to get assistance while supervisors and other team members failed to step in. Meanwhile, other employees continued prioritizing customers who had walked into the store AFTER me. I had already been there for hours, yet Mari and I were essentially left trying to figure out the situation without the support she repeatedly requested.
I also attempted to get assistance from the AT&T help desk inside the store and received none. There were even issues simply pulling up my account.
What makes this even more frustrating is that I had already spent time on the phone with BOTH Best Buy and AT&T two days before my pickup specifically to ensure everything was in order and that the process would go smoothly.
By the time I left around 2:00 PM I had spent more than two hours at this location. I watched customers who arrived long after me receive assistance while my situation remained unresolved.
I want to be very clear: my frustration is NOT with Mari. She was patient, professional, and persistent, and I appreciate the amount of effort she put into trying to resolve a situation that clearly required additional support. My frustration is with the fact that she repeatedly asked supervisors and other team members for help and was essentially left to handle an increasingly complicated issue on her own.
Response from Best Buy
September 19, 2026
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Thanks for leaving your review. We understand your concerns with the time it took to get help and not getting the support needed. We get why you would be frustrated. We're happy to take a closer look into this matter for you. Please send us a private message on X, Facebook or Instagram. A representative will be available to speak with you. You may also include the Google review number 224515 in your message to us.
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Benard O
September 14, 2026
Very disappointing delivery experience with Best Buy. I purchased a Bose home theater system and was promised delivery on August 31. I took time off work and waited at home. I actually saw the delivery team arrive through my security camera, but they did not knock or ring the doorbell. Later, I was told they couldn’t deliver because nobody was home, which wasn’t true. Best Buy rescheduled for September 7. Again, I took time off work and waited during the scheduled window. Around 1:30, the driver called and said they couldn’t complete the delivery, claiming they didn’t have all the items, which was extremely frustrating. I lost two full workdays waiting for deliveries that never happened. For a major retailer like Best Buy, I honestly expected much better communication and professionalism. Very poor delivery service. I expected much better from Best Buy
Response from Best Buy
September 14, 2026
Hello,
Thank you for your review. It can be really frustrating when a delivery doesn't go as planned, so we understand your frustration at being rescheduled multiple times. If you are in need of assistance or want to formally document your review, please send a private message on social media. Please include Google Review 222082 in your message.
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Manuel S
September 13, 2026
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