I was charged twice for the same order!

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I was charged twice for the same item; once for my online pre-order through BestBuy.com and again when I picked up the item at the Best Buy Store.
I pre-ordered an Xbox One - Day One Edition from BestBuy.com on 09/02/2013. I scheduled to pick up the item at the Best Buy Store in Eden Prairie after the Microsoft release date of 11/22/2013. On 11/25/2013 I arrived at the Eden Prairie Best Buy excited to pick up my Xbox One - Day One Edition.
The Best Buy staff had difficulty linking the pre-order to the in-store pick up. They couldn't confirm if I already paid for the item through BestBuy.com. They asked for my various email addresses and phone numbers and I was required to show them my ID which matched the name on the sticker which was placed on the side of the pre-ordered item. I waited 10-15 min at the checkout until the 3 Best Buy employees troubleshooting the transaction were satisfied. Little did I know, I was being charged twice for the same item! Once for my online pre-order through BestBuy.com and again at the store when I was picking up my item! The worst part is that during the confusion during the in-store pickup, the Best Buy staff created a new transaction ticket to complete the checkout. This created a new entry in their system which claimed that I picked up two Xbox One - Day One Editions! I would like to point out that the Day One Edition could only be obtained through the pre-order process, and only one pre-order was allowed per person!  (This was Best Buy's Policy) My transaction involved only one pre-order number! (removed per forum guidelines) This makes it impossible to sell me (2) Xbox One - Day One Editions.
On 11/25/13 I received 2 paper documents along with (1) Xbox One - Day One Edition with serial number: (removed per forum guidelines) from the Eden Prairie Store.
1. A Best Buy Pick-up Acknowledgement for $536.36 for order number (removed per forum guidelines). This document did not contain a serial number for the item. The document was printed at 6:31PM.
2. A standard Best Buy receipt for $536.36 printed at 6:35PM. (4 minutes after the first document) This document did contain a serial number for the item: (removed per forum guidelines).
Now for the two charges:
1. The first charge on my card ending in 8754 was on 11/22/13 for $536.36 from BestBuy.com.
2. The second charge on my card ending in 8754 was on 11/26/13 for $536.36 from Best Buy Eden Prairie.
I noticed the additional charge error after I returned the item (that I was charged twice for -Serial Number: (removed per forum guidelines) on 01/02/14. I checked my account to make sure I was refunded and I noticed I was charged twice. At this time I spoke with the Best Buy Customer Service at the Best Buy Eden Prairie Store. They recommended I call the Best Buy number on the receipt to sort it out. I called the number and due to the holiday congestion I was unable to connect with a Best Buy Representative after waiting for an hour. I again contacted the Best Buy Customer Service at the Eden Prairie Store and they recommended I file a claim with my bank.(Wellsfargo)
I filed a claim with WellsFargo ((removed per forum guidelines)) but after 4 weeks the issue did not get resolved.
After the Wellsfargo claim failed I filed two new claim numbers with Best Buy in hopes that working with Best Buy:
1. Best Buy Claim # (removed per forum guidelines)
2. Best Buy Claim # (removed per forum guidelines)
I also printed the following documents on 06/1/14 and presented them to the store manager for review:
-Bank account statement showing the two charges 4 minutes apart.
-A Best Buy Pick-up Acknowledgement
-A standard Best Buy receipt
-The return slip from the return on 01/02/14.
-Screen captures of my email pre-order acknowledgement
-Screen captures of my email pick-up acknowledgment.
After spending 2 hours at the service desk I was denied a refund because Best Buy claimed two Xbox One -Day One Edition's were purchased by me, 4 minutes apart, however, Best Buy could only provide one serial number for the transaction. I stated that the claim could easily be settled if they provided the two serial numbers in their system that were sold to me with my signatures. They could not. It is frusterating as the customer because I know there was only one serial number involved in the transaction.
I then filed a claim with the Better Business Bureau. Best Buy responded that their records show no inventory adjustments therefore they will not issue a refund. To prove that they sold me two xboxs they could simply provide the two serial numbers that they received payment for. Best Buy will not do this because they know they only have proof of one serial number in the transaction.
I consider Best Buy's response unethical. I don't want to believe that they are in the business of stealing but their lack of understanding and willingness to entertain the possibility that they made a mistake is convincing me otherwise. If you can't prove you sold two items, you have no business in charging for two items. I can prove that I have been charged twice in error. I was also disappointed that they did not address the facts in my claim. Best Buy is losing a customer of over 20 years.
Thank you for your time in reading my message.

Answer 1

Hello Consumer777,
I sincerely appreciate the amount of detail you’ve provided in your post. It appears you’ve been dealing with this scenario for quite some time, and I thank you for bringing it to our attention on the forums.
I’ve reviewed your case history with Best Buy in regards to this issue, as well as the details of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) case that was opened. We provided our definitive response to the BBB and Best Buy’s decision on the matter has not changed.
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the forums.
Sincerely,
Brian|Senior Social Media Specialist | Best Buy® Corporate
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