Best Buy Sterling

Recently purchased a PC and good customer service

I purchased a laptop from Best Buy in May for around $1,300–$1,500. Less than five months later, it completely shut down. As a Best Buy/Geek Squad member for over 10 years, I expected reliable support. Instead, the experience has been extremely disappointing. Repair timeline: I was told the repair would take 2 weeks. It has now been over 3 weeks, and the only update I receive is that they are “waiting on a part.” Escalation confusion: Four days ago, I was told the case would be escalated. When I followed up today, a new manager said his manager would escalate it, but I’d need to wait another 3–4 days just to find out if that’s possible. Impact on livelihood: I work in defense contracting. During the recent government shutdown, no RFPs were coming out, so I was already on hold. Now that solicitations are finally being released, I can’t respond because my laptop is still stuck in repair limbo. This delay is directly affecting my ability to do my job and pursue contracts. Policy rigidity: I asked if they could simply exchange the defective laptop. I was told that’s not their policy — it must be repaired a certain number of times before an exchange is considered. Unhelpful suggestion: A manager actually suggested I “just buy another laptop” to use while waiting. That is not a realistic or responsible solution, especially after already investing $1,300+. No alternatives: I asked if they had a loaner program or any workaround. They do not. After more than a decade of loyalty, I expected better. Best Buy/Geek Squad should recognize the impact of delays on customers’ livelihoods and offer practical solutions — not leave long-term members stranded without options.

Came in to learn about some of the newer televisions and was helped by one of the staff members. He actually spent about 20 minutes with me meticulously explaining all the new features and what really mattered in a TV. Glad to have a local store with service like that.

Great selection. Easy in and out. Recommend knowing what you want and going there to get it versus going there to learn about products from Dallas people.