Best Buy Total Disappointment

The story:
Ordered an iPad Air Sunday evening(10/26/2014). According to tracking info it was supposed to be delivered Wednesday. Stayed home for most of the day but had to go to one short meeting at noon when received the email from UPS that the package was LEFT at my front door at 12! I was shocked - how could they leave it without me having signed it? I drove as fast as I could - got there by 1 pm. No package.
Took hours to get a person both at UPS and then at Best Buy. UPS said Best Buy doesn't require signature: it is their problem. Best Buy took my info. Today I received a call from Best Buy. They left a voice message: "Good Morning, this is Ella, calling from Best Buy. I am trying to contact ……. In regards to your Apple iPad Air. We apologize for the delay. I was able to confirm that it was delivered yesterday with UPS. In case you need to ask any question concerning this call just feel free to give a call back. The direct number is 146-745-685." yes, of course I would like to call back! It is not a delay!! I don't have a product! But that is NOT s real phone number! Whom do I call? The call came from a number 490-17. That is NOT a real number either.
So I call back Best Buy on their 1-888 number again. First agent: takes my info then puts me on hold. After 15 minutes of waiting the machine tells me that my call could not be processed and I needed to hang up. Agent #2 - he tells me that Best Buy requires signature and it was the fault of UPS that they left the package at my door. He told me that they had to wait for UPS to get back with the result of the investigation but according to Ella they already had a response from UPS - stating that UPS had delivered the package yesterday. I tell the agent that I want a replacement but I don't want it to be shipped - I will pick it up at a store. He says, that's impossible, they have to reship it. I said, okay just do it then. "We will as soon as we have the proof that you don't have it." What proof? I just told him that the package was left with no signature and now its gone. I don't have the product! UPS says that they delivered it. How can I prove that I don't have it? I ask to speak to a manager. I insist. I can clearly sense the agent thinks I am a liar and fraud! He hangs up on me...
We have been buying everything for years at Best Buy. Many computers, tablets, phones etc. Always paid on time, never had any problem. This is utterly insulting. Calling my credit card company. Will not pay for something I have never received!

Good afternoon abdanko,
I’m sure you were eager to open your iPad Air once it arrived, and just as concerned when you found your package not to be on your steps when you arrived home.
Typically customers will receive a confirmation email, as well as email updates with tracking information as their order processes and ships. That being said, many of our packages do not require a signature for delivery. I am truly sorry if this has led to your current predicament.
I am sending you a private message to gather further details in regards to this order. You may check your private messages by signing into the forum and clicking the envelope icon in the top right corner of the page.
Sincerely, 
Tasha|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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    Hi Tbpatel,
    This sound like a terrible experience with us, and for that I truly am sorry. The Willowbrook store is correct that the damage to your MacBook is not covered unless your Geek Squad Protection (GSP) had Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) coverage. Given these plans are underwritten by an insurance company we adhere strictly to the terms of the plan in question.
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    Allan|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • Best Buy 100% Price Match Guarantee FAIL for Elite Plus member!!!

    So during the Black Friday weekend I purchased a Dyson vacuum at a store.  I understand that Best Buy does not match pricing DURING Black Friday weekend.  So on 12/15 Amazon had the vacuum on sale for $26 less than what I paid.  Again, this is not Black Friday weekend but the item was purchased over Black Friday weekend.  So I called in for Best Buy to match the price.  I spoke with someone who seemed like temp help.  It did not sound like she was in a call center and she didn't know much and seemed to be IM'n with someone to get answers.  After initially telling me they would not match the price because the item was purchased during Black Friday I explained that it was no longer Black Friday and Best Buy policy does not obsolve them from matching prices for the next 5-6 weeks (the return date is 1/15/2015) from all items purchased over Black Friday weekend.  If so, no one would buy during Black Friday.  She said she would submit the price match and I would get an email letting me know if it has been approved.  I was patient and waited 2 weeks and nothing.  I called back and was told that the price match department was swamped and to please be patient.  So I waited till today to call back for the return date is in 2 days and still no price match email.  I am now being told that Best Buy only matches their own pricing if not at the time of sale AND they only match the price that same day when they can confirm the price. (which makes sense)  I'm also being told my price match was never sent to the correct department so it has been sitting in case # purgatory for the past month.  Why is any of this my fault?!  I spend over $3500 per year, year after year and I'm supposed to get 'Elite' service.  I know more than the people I'm speaking with on the phone!  I called in with a legit lower price, waited patiently for Best Buy to match, have now spoken with 3 different reps, been told something different each time about the price match policy (every time they were wrong) and now I'm being told because it wasn't matched when they could confirm the price they won't match the price?!  What am I missing?!
    Total Price Match FAIL for Elite Plus member!!!  I can only image how people that aren't Elite are treated! :-)

    Dear iamkraz,
    Thank you for bringing us your business this holiday and for your continued loyalty to us as a My Best Buy Elite Plus customer. I am sorry if your recent experience has left you disappointed after the service you received. I would be happy to help clarify this for you.
    Per our Price Match Guarantee, “At the time of sale, we price match all local retail competitors (including their online prices) and we price match products shipped from and sold by these major online retailers: Amazon.com, Bhphotovideo.com, Crutchfield.com, Dell.com, HP.com, Newegg.com, and TigerDirect.com.” The only price match we would perform after the initial time of sale would be to a lower price in store or on BestBuy.com during your respective Return & Exchange period. You should have been provided with this as the reason for not receiving the price match when you were speaking with our support teams.
    My apologies for any confusion this caused. I would like to get some more details from you about the conversations you had so I may properly document this here at the corporate level for coaching and training. Please check your private messages by clicking on the envelope in the upper right-hand corner while you are logged into the forums.
    Regards,
    JD|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • How do I use my Best Buy gift card on BB eBay?

    Dear best_buy,
    I have been trying to order a specific Playstation 4 bundle through the Best Buy website (which allowed for in store pickup of this bundle ONLY) however, there are none available!
    So I was very excited when I found it on Best Buy eBay, but I want to know if there is a way I can apply my 2 Best Buy gift cards ($55 total value)?
    Also, upon purchasing the system from Best Buy eBay - would I be able to obtain an itemized receipt? Because I would like to purchase a 3 year extended warranty from Sony and they require an itemized receipt.
    If need be, I am willing to go into the store to process the gift cards.
    Thank you for your time,
    I look forward to hearing from you.

    Hi Skunnyss,
    It can be disappointing to find the item you’ve got your heart set on isn’t available for purchase, so it’s exciting to hear you found your PS4 console through our eBay page!
    Please know that according to our Best Buy store page (found here), PayPal is our exclusive payment partner on eBay. This means our gift cards cannot be used towards an eBay Best Buy purchase. Additionally, I’m unsure if the receipt provided at the time of purchase gives an itemized list of what is purchased. While I’d think it would, please let me know if this is not the case. I should be able to pull up your eBay order and provide you an itemized list if you end up purchasing the console with our eBay store.
    I hope this helps,
    Alex|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • The Worst Customer Service of My Life and Why I Will Never Shop at Best Buy Again

    This afternoon I decided I wanted to buy a Playstation 4. I discovered, while browsing Best Buy's website, an offer to trade in a PS3 Slim and controllers for $100 +$10 per controller. I took in the console, three controllers, and two games valued at $12 and $5 respectively for a total of $147 in trade in value. I knew what I was supposed to be getting when I walked in the door.
    So I enter store #1155 (Charlotte-Northlake) with the intention of trading in my PS3 and accessories, for a PS4 Destiny bundle. A very simple transaction, that could have easily been handled quickly (and was later handled quickly and painlessly by GameStop). I approach the desk and encounter this lethargic looking automaton named Ashlyn. Or something like that. I explain to her what I want to do, and how much I expect to get out of the trade in. She says "Well, you'll get whatever comes up on the thingy". So I set my console, 3 controllers, 3 cords (HDMI, power, controller), and two games on the counter next to the thingy (computer) and she proceeds to test to see if the console works. She incompetently moves the device and power cord over to the plug in station/screen to see if it works. After much confusion over which plug goes in what hole (I literally watched her try to plug the power cord into the HDMI slot), they stand around trying to turn on the controllers and connect them to the console. She finally discovers she needs the controller cord and asks me for it. I look on the counter to discover that it is no longer there. So I run out to the car to see if it's there, and it isn't. I come back in, and ask her if maybe she dropped it when she picked up the power cord, and she looks at someone else and says in her best impression of an incredibly rude person, "He only brought in two cords". I told her to look on the floor, and of course she found it. So they plug everything in, everything works, great. Now punch in whatever it is you punch in on the thingy and give me my PS4. Nope. Now she has to spend 20 minutes sighing and shaking her head at the computer while repeatedly asking me if my PS3 slim "is 500 GB" to which I respond, literally every time, yes. Eventually she gets help from a distracted eastern european co-worker who asks me "How much is it?" and I say "100" to which Ashlyn replies in another fantastic impression of a terrible customer service worker "He told me it was 500". I clarified that I meant $100 and 500 GB and they proceed to shake their heads and sigh at the screen as they fail to understand what I can only assume were heiroglyphics. So at this point Ashlyn has called me a liar twice, and has not once made eye contact with me, or attempted even the most basic customer service. She finally comes to the price of $117 dollars which I say "That's not right, did you get the controllers?" Naturally she did not. But also neither of them knew how to use the heiroglyphic thingy in front of them, so finally they said "Well, we can't do it in our system, so you'll have to take $117". I said no, took my stuff, and walked out. Ashlyn is a terrible customer service "specialist" and should be quickly fired.
    Part 2:
    So shaking and fuming I walk out the door to my car with my console and accessories in tow, and decide to call the other Best Buy near me at Concord Mills (Store #268). So I call, explain what I went through, and the girl on the other end of the line says "Oh, some people just don't know where to find the the right thing to do it" and said I could come down there and get it taken care of. So I head down to Concord Mills with hopes of finally making my simple transaction. I get there, tell the girl at the desk what happened, she more or less ignored me, and said she had to take it in the back and test it. Fine, do your thing. She comes back, and says "Where did you see the hundred dollar thing?" so I look it up, and WHILE I'm looking it up she says "I know what deal you're talking about, but I can only give you $40 dollars because this is in poor condition" once again in what I can only assume is corporate standard "Terrible Customer Service Rep Tone". I told her that a console is still in good condition if nothing is broken and it works perfectly, and that a few scratches don't mean "poor condition", this isn't a disc. She says "I'm not marking this as good condition, all I'll give you is $40." so I angrily picked up my stuff, and walked over to the GameStop in the nearby mall. Told him what happened, he took the console, checked that it worked, gave me $140 for everything, I paid the difference for a PS4 and they sent me on my way. 15 minutes. 2 hours of rude customer service reps at Best Buy sent me to GameStop, and I will honestly never set foot in Best Buy again.
    So that's my story.
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    Charlotte, NC Resident and Former Best Buy Customer

    Hello puckettsd,
    My younger brother got his hands on his own PlayStation 4 a few months ago, and ever since then, I don’t think he’s talked about anything else. In fact, whenever I go to my parents’ house for a visit, I can always hear him discussing game strategy with his friends through his headset.  While I’m not much of a gamer myself, I certainly understand the PS4’s appeal, so I can see why you were excited to take advantage of our Sony PS3 Slim Trade-In offer and trade up to the new console.  It’s disappointing to hear that your visit didn’t go as smoothly as planned though, and I’m sorry for any frustration this caused while you tried to figure this out on your own.
    With any trade-in offer, we should always be assessing the item in question to determine its condition. This is done to make sure you are getting the best offer possible. An item may fall under in four categories - Good, Fair, Poor and Substantially Impaired/Not Working (see here for descriptions). As Ashlyn wanted to figure out which category your PS3 Slim fell under, she took the time to see if your console powered on and made sure your controllers worked properly. This doesn’t explain why she may have had difficulties adding on your controllers to the promotion though. If an associate isn’t sure about how to do something within our systems, they should be asking a member of leadership for guidance.  I’m sorry if oversight caused you to leave the store unsatisfied.  
    Having said this, I appreciate it that you were willing to provide us a second chance and visited our Concord Mills store.  I can understand your frustration though if this store didn’t feel that your console met the terms of the promotion and therefore didn’t meet minimum $100.00 offer. In the terms and conditions of the trade-in offer, we do state that the console must be in good condition to qualify. I truly apologize for this discrepancy. Regardless, I’m glad to hear that you were able to trade in your PS3 Slim for a new PS4 console, even if it wasn’t through us.  
    Experiences like the one you describe are never ones we like to hear, but thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to let us know about it. As a company, we realize there may be areas in need of improvement, and without feedback like yours, we wouldn’t be able to identify them properly to promote better service. Please know that I have documented your concerns as this a great opportunity for the store to learn from, and it is my hope that you give us a second chance in the near future.
    Respectfully,
    Alex|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • Best Buy may no longer be my first choice

    My husband and I purchased a dishwasher about a week ago.  We were able to snag a deal on the delivery and installation for 19.99- or so I thought it was a deal.  I did receive a call, several actually, about the delivery time and date, which is for today.  After speaking with Geek Squad after my intial purchase, I was told I would receive a call yesterday to confirm my installation time for today.  I did not receive a call, so I called Geek Squad this morning.  After being placed on hold for over 15 minutes, I was told that my installation was cancelled for today because the installer was injured last night.  Optimum did not find out until after 9 p.m. last night, so that is the explanation they gave me for the no call.  I'm not sure why I wasn't notified first thing this morning.  I was then told by the Geek Squad rep that I would receive a call within 10 minutes to reschedule.  30 minutes later, no call.  I call back.  Put back on hold for another 30 mintues while Geek Squad reached out to Optimum.  Was told that they would not be able to install today (which is totally unacceptable), and that they could install June 5 (which is even more unacceptable).  My husband had to take off work today to be available for the delivery and installation today, now that the installation is not going to happen today, that requires an additional day off work with lost wages.  It is not my responsibilty to accomodate Optimum and their inability to meet deliverables.  I want to know how we will be compensated for loss time at work for Optimum (ultimately BEST BUY's) issue.  
    As of now, we still do not have a time for install.  I was told I would have to wait until up to 9 p.m. tonight to have an installation time.  How am I supposed to give adequate time to my employer to let them know I need to take a day off?  
    It is very disheartening that the inability for a company to take responsibility may sever my relationship as a consumer.  
    Extremely disappointing and going further I will definitely rethink purchasing through Best Buy.

    Good afternoon Bree4892,
    It is regretful to hear that the technician was injured so late the night before your appointment. I do hope that he is okay. That being said, it certainly should not be difficult to reschedule your appointment, and I am terribly sorry to hear that it seems to have caused such a hassle for you. Unfortunately, same day appointments when rescheduling are often not possible, but of course we do prefer to offer it should it be available.
    Using the information you registered with the forum, I was able to locate your dishwasher purchase and work order for the delivery and install. I’m happy to see that we were able to successfully deliver the dishwasher yesterday, as that was completed by our own agents. Due to the type of installations needed, sometimes we must use 3rd party entities to assist in the installation.
    That being said, I have reached out to our support team to research the issue with getting you rescheduled, as it appears this has yet to be completed. As soon as I have more information in regards to your appointment, I will make sure to reach out to you right away! In the meantime, your patience is greatly appreciated. If you should have any questions at all, please let me know.
    Sincerely,
    Tasha|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • Why I refuse to buy anything from Best Buy, ever again.

    Let me just preface this by saying that I have always defended brick & mortar stores.  I enjoy being able to go into a store and compare the look and feel of items.  I enjoy being able to talk to someone at the store regarding the items and their experiences.  I used to shop at Best Buy for this; however, due to a recent experience I can say I will never set foot into a Best Buy again.  This post is more of a warning to people who may consider purchasing from Best Buy, what they can expect to receive in terms of salesmanship, customer service and general experience if they encounter issues.
    We were purchasing a new refrigerator and decided to make our first stop Best Buy.  There was an open box Samsung refrigerator which we liked.  After exploring various refrigerators, we spoke to a sales rep about it.  We asked questions about why the item had been returned, if it would be cleaned prior to sale (it was very dirty inside) and how long it had been used before it was returned.  We were told it was returned simply because it was too large for the space, that it would be cleaned and it was only used for a week or 2. After debating, we decided to purchase the item.  I previously had a Best Buy credit card, so they were able to look up the account info since I no longer have the card.
    Fast forward 3 weeks (we were moving and scheduled the delivery out a bit) and the refrigerator comes.  The item comes just as dirty, if not worse, on the inside.  Also, it arrives with 2 broken shelves and a broken kickplate.  Since we needed some form of a refrigerator for our daughter's formula, we plugged it in and planned to use it.  I immediately called Best Buy 800 number to schedule a return and the purchase of another refrigerator.  We worked through the 800 number and a supervisor at the store to schedule the return and a new purchase.  We were informed that it would take 7-10 days for the item to be delivered.  They stated that we could use the current one until the new one was delivered... which was great, until later that night we found out that the fridge was not cooling at all.  I contacted the 800 number again to see if, due to the circumstances, we could bumped up on the priority of the delivery.  I was greeted by a very rude woman who said no.
    Needless to say, we purchased a new fridge later that night from Lowe's who delivered it the very next day.  I called Best Buy (again) to cancel the order and have the old fridge returned - so the story should end here.  
    But it gets better!! (Or worse?)  The warehouse people screwed up and the return/refund was not done properly.  This has led to the credit card company now stating that we owe them money for an item which was returned.  I have no receipt since all of this was done over the phone.  Citibank (another terrible company) refuses to contact Best Buy to confirm that the item has been returned.  Best Buy refuses to contact Citibank to let them know that the item has been returned.  Both companies (but this for is for Best Buy) have absymal customer service and refuse to put the customer first and take it upon themselves to resolve the issue.  For 2 months I have attempted to get the money refunded and wasted at least 10 hours on the phone.  
    As I started this post off this is more of a warning than anything.  The issue will be resolved soon, I've had to get a new card issued from the bank and the local store will refund my money (they have to have an actual card to refund the money, but they don't need one to purchase the item?  Uh, seriously?)  We are going to be looking for other appliances soon (as well as other electronics) and I will never purchase from Best Buy again.  Amazon and Lowe's is where I will purchase all appliances from in the future.  Their customer service blows Best Buy out of the water, their prices are better and they have more knowledgeable staff.

    Hello kmschmehl-
    I cannot truly express how sorry I am to hear about your total experience with the delivery and subsequent return of this fridge.  It certainly sounds as though Best Buy has put you through the ringer and I can absolutely understand your disappointment and anger with us.
    While it sounds like some aspects of the purchase and delivery were at least adequate, any opportunity that we had to show you why you should purchase from Best Buy went by the wayside.  However, Best Buy is not in the business to provide merely adequate experiences and I am saddened that this is the best we could summon for your purchase.  We are capable of better than what we showed you.
    I’m glad to hear that you have finally been able to get the assistance you needed to get this refund resolved and make you whole again.  In addition, I do hope that you are enjoying the fridge you purchased at Lowe’s.  I certainly wish that it had been a Best Buy fridge in your kitchen instead, but I can understand why you chose to go with another retailer.
    It sounds like the store has you in good hands once your card arrives and I believe that the reason they need the physical card is that the credit card company requires it to be physically scanned for returns.  Hopefully you will not run into any further issues with this refund and it’s my hope that sometime in the future, you might grant us another chance at your business.  I will be sending you a Private Message with some additional details as well.  To check your Private Messages, please log into the forum and click on the envelope in the upper right hand corner.
    Please let us know if you run into any further concerns.
    Sincerely,
    Bill|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • Received Damaged Collectors' Edition item (damaged in-store by Best Buy staff)

    Order Date: 03/19/2014
    Product: South Park The Stick of Truth Grand Wizard Edition Windows
    Order Total: $87.19
    Dear Best Buy,
    My name is Arthur.  I am a frequent, loyal/long-time customer, and Best Buy Elite Member.  I recently placed an online order for a Windows/PC game, “South Park Stick of Truth: Grand Wizard Edition (Collectors’ Edition).”  The game has been sold out since its release, early this month, but I excitedly managed to order a copy online from your website and had high expectations/anticipation to be receiving a new/flawless copy, since this is a collectors’ edition.
    After waiting about 1 week for its arrival, after I ordered, I received an e-mail notification that my item was ‘ready for pickup.’  I rushed over to Best Buy in Glendora, CA to pickup my item, but to my disappointment, when the Best Buy customer service employee had pulled out my item from under the counter cabinet, I noticed my item had been placed under heavy items at the store location, which resulted in the collectors' edition box of my item being heavily damaged. I brought up the matter to the attention of the customer service person that was assisting me.  She offered to try to find a new item in stock to replace the box; unfortunately, she was unable to locate another new item.  She said she was sorry and that 'there was nothing else she could do to help me, being the item was essentially “out of stock” everywhere at Best Buy.'
    I hate to sound like a complainer, but I paid nearly $90.00 for a collectors’ edition product.  For a 'collectors’ edition product', I would have loved to/expected to receive a ‘mint/brand new’ product (including the box) to keep for as long as I own it.  However, this item, sadly, is very damaged and I’m highly disappointed that I spent so much money on what looks like a “used box, damaged item.”  If I had known I was going to receive a damaged product by Best Buy, I would have purchased it on Ebay, Amazon, or somewhere else, with the assurance that I would be receiving a “new, mint condition” product.  
    If there is any possible way you can assist me to remedy this situation, I would greatly appreciate it. At this point, I just feel very disappointed, and a bit cheated. I have photos of the damaged box if you need to see substantiation. Not sure I will be ordering such items online from Best Buy again, after today.
    Thank you,
    Arthur.
    Solved!
    Go to Solution.

    Dear Arthur,
    I know the excitement and anticipation that builds leading up to picking up a new video game! I am sorry if this feeling had to switch to disappointment and frustration when you received your game damaged.
    Normally stores only receive enough stock to fulfill the amount of collector’s edition preorders that customers placed for that store. This could explain the stores inability to replace it. The store associates should have been more careful with the products that were waiting for In-Store Pickup.
    I would like to get some more information about your store visit via private message so I can reach out to them with this feedback. To check your private messages, click on the envelope in the upper right-hand corner while you are logged into the forums.
    Warmly,
    JD|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • Madden NFL 16 at Best Buy

    Be the playmaker in Madden NFL 16 with all-new controls that allow you to dominate in the battle for air supremacy. New QB mechanics including body-relative throws and touch passes provide unprecedented depth and control while under center. Combined with a new risk/reward catch and pass-defend system, get ready for the biggest WOW moments in franchise history.
    Total Control Passing
    — Place the ball where only your receiver can get it with body-relative throws, including high-point, low-point, and the ever popular touch pass.
    Become the ultimate dual-threat and terrorize defenses with new pressure avoidance and QB scramble controls.
    Receiver/Defender Controls
    — Dictate the outcome of each passing play while the ball is in the air for the first time ever in Madden.
    For receivers, go for the highlight reel with the 'aggressive' catch or move the chains with the 'possession' catch.
    On defense, disrupt the outcome of each play using the new 'play ball' and 'hit receiver' mechanics.
    Receivers and defenders deliver the most authentic exchanges to date with new press and zone-chuck interactions, contextual hand-fighting, and a variety of 2-man interactions at the catch point.
    Interactions include pass interference penalties, tip balls, knock outs and simultaneous possession catches.
    Playmaker Broadcast
    Integrated Broadcast Graphics
    — Your playmaker highlight reel has arrived with new player spotlights, dynamic goals and achievements, and innovative on-the-field cameras bringing you closer to the game than ever before.
    Making plays has never been this much fun and rewarding!
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    — Whether playing solo or online with friends, your quest to build an NFL dynasty begins with Connected Franchise. Interact and build your team with more control with Game Prep.
    Want to develop your backup QB? Between matchups, spend extra time on him each week to earn training points without having to force him into the real games before he is ready.
    Build your teams' confidence through performance and front office transactions. Balance keeping player's confidence up, to increase abilities and build player XP.
    Madden Ultimate Team
    — Build your ultimate team with your favorite NFL players from the past and present while dominating the opposition in head-to-head seasons, solo challenges, and more.
    Earn coins to buy packs through the online store, where you can trade and auction off items on the road to building the Ultimate Team. Engage with the NFL year round thanks to live content and service updates in the fastest growing mode in Madden.
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    — With 60+ tutorials and drills, Skills Trainer focuses on teaching the strategy behind different passing and run concepts, as well as how to play Madden for new users to the series.
    Fan favorite Gauntlet mode returns with all-new Boss Battles, Extra Life challenges, and opportunities to jump or fall levels in a single play.
    Pre-Order Madden NFL 16 at Best Buy >
    Pre-Order Madden NFL 16 and give your Ultimate Team a head start with 10 Pro Packs and the Playmaker Pack ($15 Value).
    Related Offers
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    As a My Best Buy member, you'll get $10 in reward certificates
    when you pre-order and purchase Madden NFL 16.
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    Pre-Order Madden NFL 16 at Best Buy >
    Still have questions? Want to talk to the Best Buy Community about Madden NFL 16?
    Reply to this post and join the conversation!
    Brian|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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    I preordered at best buy. Normally I wouldn't buy it for a while, best GCU is making things a bit more affordable. I hope this one doesn't disappoint. 15 was ok, but far from perfect. Improvements to the running game would be nice.
    This comes out in August so this should keep me busy until October for Halo 5.

  • What does it take to get Best Buy to do the right thing?

    I brought my laptop in with a hard drive that was beginning to show problems and asked that they transfer all of the media onto a new drive and install it. I further asked that they not install any new software only keep the original software that was on the laptop. This was noted on the receipt. But because the employee charged me $200 for a years technical service including additional virus protection that he wrote on the receipt that I asked not to include. He now says I did not ask for the correct service. Do you think he sold me the wrong one? One that can't be refunded and gets him a kick back? Do you think just maybe he was expecting me to roll over and pay the additional fee to then transfer the data when I picked up the laptop?
    I have already contacted two customer service representatives from corporate that have promised same day return phone calls. I have not heard back from either! Tomorrow I forward all information that I have on this case to the news and to the State Attourney's office. It is my belief at this point that Best Buy has no intention of providing customer service only in delaying, frustrating and hopefully causing those they can to give up. I will not give up, you have my computer, my hard drive, my USB back up, my software, my money and continue to deplete my valuable time. Having been a formerly good customer and owning a business that recommends technology to senior citizens it will be my pleasure to post the poor performance of the technical service, customer service and corporate response to local issues in Melbourne Florida.

    Greetings TecntEz,
    Parting with a computer for any length of time can be difficult, so I can imagine how frustrated you must feel. I'd be disappointed too if I found myself in a similar situation, especially if there was any confusion regarding what fees might be applicable.
    Under normal circumstances, customers who request in-store hardware installation, operating system installation, and data transfer services will be quoted separate prices for each of these stand-alone services. Based on what you mentioned though, it sounds as though the staff at our Melbourne store offered to perform all three services under a new Geek Squad Tech Support (GSTS) membership as a courtesy instead -- a significant savings over purchasing them separately. GSTS plans also do not typically include data transfer or backup, and customers must pay an additional fee for these services.
    That being said, I was able to locate your work order using the e-mail address you used to reigster for the forum and can confirm that instructions were left for technicians to not install the antivirus program provided with your GSTS membership. Jessica, the rep you spoke with earlier today, has reached out to the store's management team on your behalf to confirm what work was done on your computer, as well as to obtain clarification on the fees you paid earlier this week. While we cannot guarantee an immediate response, rest assured that either Jessica or I will be in touch with you as soon as additional information is available.
    Thank you for your patience and understanding, as well as for taking the time to post.
    Aaron|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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  • Best Buy Geek Squad Warranty is terrible!!!

    Not usually a social media poster, but when I searched this topic and found I was not alone, had to vent. As previously mentioned in other posts, it seems that there is a general trend for BB GS warranty service to have a major DISCONNECT between their phone operators/technicians/customer service people and the actual technicians that are sent out to do the repairs, and the subsequent repair of their TV's.
    It has been 23 days since I first contacted GS and I have had two home visits from GS and will have 3 different sets of parts ordered by the time they return next weekend! 
    Some history- I too have bought most of my bigger electronics from BB mainly for lack of serious competition where I live (mainly only Sears). I have bought at least 5 TV's from 32"-55" from them in the last 5 years, and this is the second large TV that has gone out on me within 2.5 years! The first one was a Samsung 47" LED that was 6 mos post warranty and basically the amount that they were going to charge to repair was something crazy! Thus, thinking that it was just the brand, I did my research and settled on a Panasonic Plasma rather than pay for an expensive repair. 
    Fast forward to 23 days ago. TV fails to turn on, notice power button blinks 8 times. Google search the problem, call GS. This time I did buy the extended warranty, but the tv is still under the manufacturer warranty. Talk to a tech he says no problem, will order parts for you and set up a home repair for after the parts arrive. I get no tracking # from UPS only when it should arrive. Arrival day comes and no parts! Repair is scheduled for the next day! Call GS, (who by the way is NOT 24/7 for repairs, only for tech support) and they say that the parts are delayed so will reschedule the repair appt. Parts arrive 3 days later and next day tech comes and finds out we need different parts! He tells my wife, I'll be back a week from now. No tracking for parts, so figure maybe the tech will bring it with him. Day that the tech said he will be back (a week after his first visit, as per his statement), we get no phone call or visit from the tech. Call GS that night, but of course have to trick the answering system to talk to a LIVE person, a salesperson, that is, and they say I have to call back tomorrow. Talk to them the next day only to find out the parts will arrive the next day and the tech will visit Saturday(yesterday). Tech comes and finds out he needs ANOTHER part! WTH!!! Tells my son, who stayed home to answer the door, that we will be back next week! Call GS and talk to a tech who tells me about the 30 day window or that they will replace the TV. He tells me that he is pretty sure that after the next visit that the tv will work! He also goes on to tell me that if it was him, he would have known what parts to order the FIRST time! He goes on to tell me that there is nothing that he can do since he works from home and that if I have further issues it be best to call corporate HQ and complain! TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!!! In all fairness to the telephone support people, they have all been overly nice and apologetic, but "so sorry" only goes so far. Why can't my local BB GS get on the same page with the techs that troubleshoot over the phone? Best thing to do is never buy from you clowns again! Hope Sears doesn't shut down all their stores here!

    Hello beyondpeeved-
    I can certainly understand your frustration, no one likes to be without the service of a major electronic product like a TV, but it’s especially annoying when you are faced with delays as well due to parts, etc.
    I absolutely apologize for all the delays that you have gone through up to this point and what appears to be a lack of communication on our part regarding the progress of that repair.  I’d like to look further into this for you, but I could not find any customer information for you with the email address on your forum profile.
    If you could send me a Private Message with your full name, phone number and email address that I might locate a customer profile under, I would appreciate it.  If you could also include any work order numbers that you might, that would help as well.  You can send me a Private Message by logging into the forum and clicking on the button across from my name on this post.
    I look forward to hearing back from you,
    Bill|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
     Private Message

  • Best buy lost my mail order package

    Oct. 30 I place an order of 3x canon flashes.  UPS showes it was deliverd on Nov 3.  I never recieved the package when I got home from work that day.  Call Best Buy on Nov. 4 at 9am to see wheres my package.  Best Buy rep. then told me that it'll take 5 to 8 days for investigation and someone will be contacting me within 72 hours.  72 hours has past and I contacted Best Buy again.  They told me the case was being transfer to the lost and late department and had no other info.  I then waited another couple days and still no call.  I again had to contact Best Buy for the 3rd time.  This time they told me sorry for not getting in touch with me but they have now started the investigation..It took them a week to start this investigation.  I was told this will take another 5 to 8 business days for an answer.  Nov. 12 still no call from Best Buy. So I again had to contact them.  Was told it's still under investigation and I will get a answer in a week.  Nov. 20 still no call. contacted Best Buy again and was on hold for 30 mins to get and answer that she will call me back in 30mins because of system being down.  I'm writing this while I'm wating for them to call me back.  Hopefully I'll get a straight answer this time as to wheres my package and how Best Buy is going to resolve this.  
    I'm just loosing my patients with Best Buy Customer Service.
    Will keep this thread updated!!!
    I don't know why am I getting the run around like a fool, buts that's whats happening.  
    Case was push back a week for no reason.  
    No phone calls
    No Emails
    No merchandise
    No nothing.
    Worst customer service I had ever dealt with.  Sad this is coming from a big box store..

    Hello steven838,
    I was very disappointed to read of your numerous unfulfilling encounters in trying to resolve the delivery failure you experienced. Seventeen days would be a strain on anyone's patience and I apologize for your having to cope with this. We strive to provide superior service and I very much regret that we didn't live up to that aspiration for you.
    I'm was gratified to read that your order is being reshipped, but disheartened that this experience may influence your future online shopping destination. It is my hope that you will one day give BestBuy.com another chance to win you over.
    Please know that I'm very grateful that you took the time to write to us.
    Sincerely,
    John|Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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