I decided to torcher myself with a trip to Best Buy today.....

[Gillbot]

So I need a simple digicam for work and saw that Best Buy had the Nikon S4300 on sale for $69. Since I was going to get the Nikon S3300 for $79 anyway, I thought why not.....

After trying to wave down an associate for about 10 minutes, I finally track down some younger kid and inform him of my request to purchase TWO of said S4300's.

After looking up the number in the computer (I'm assuming to verify stock), or checking his hair in the reflection, I'm not sure which...... Dude says: "Let me go get them from the back"

After 20 mins of standing around aimlessly and 2 bored screaming kids later, he walks by and says "Oh i forgot, be right back!"

Sooooo, he comes back after about another 10 mins or so and delightfully informs me "We don't have any."

I politely inform him: "That would have been nice to know EARLIER but fine, later."

Then he says: "We'll sell you the display."

I think for a second and decide: "Nah."
I start to leave then decide F it. I don't feel like driving all over town looking elsewhere and if they give me a good deal why not. It's just for work anyway and will probably get broken.

Dude: "I can knock off a few $ for the display."

I think, sure, i'll give it to my coworker and get myself a better one later. :sneaky:

At this point, the lady manager comes over pops it out of the display, hands me the BARE camera and a tag for 64.99? I'm a little confused, but the real laughs are about to be told......

I inform her: "Where's the battery, charger, cables and etc..."
Ms Manager: "Camera only, no accessories but i can sell you a battery for $54." As she pulls a new one from the rack.

I laugh quite loudly, hand the camera back to her and walk away.


Over 45 mins in that S**thole and I left with nothing. Typical Worst Buy shopping experience. How does this place remain in business? Uninformed clueless shoppers is how......

 

[olds]

I torchered my self once. Forgot to open my mouth while tossing a flaming shot of 151.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

Too late, they've already harvested your "torchered" soul.

 

[Brigandier]

Be a khajit, then you don't need to be torchered.

 

[disappoint]

 

[BladeVenom]

Being torched is less unpleasant than going into Best Buy.

 

[tealk]

This brought back so many memories...so many...too many.

 

[Ns1]

n/m

 

[SheHateMe]

I'm going to torcher you.

 

[herrjimbo]

torture. just sayin

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I'm going to torcher you.

Does that cost extra?

 

[n7]

They likely have the accessories, but you got the retarded associate and manager who don't know where they are.

 

[Gillbot]

The funny thing is, I knew all the spelling and grammar Nazi's would be in here RIGHT away. Still, 0 F's given.....

 

[gorcorps]

With these horror stories I'm surprised I've had the good luck I've had.

 

[notposting]

Yeah, I have had surprisingly good experiences over the last few years there. Still only about once a year though, and I go in prepared.

 

[lxskllr]

With these horror stories I'm surprised I've had the good luck I've had.

I've had HIGHLY variable results from WorstBuy. It's a crapshoot on what you'll get when going in. The one near me's been a virtual ghost town. I haven't gone in, but the parking lot's been very sparse.

 

[gorcorps]

I've had HIGHLY variable results from WorstBuy. It's a crapshoot on what you'll get when going in. The one near me's been a virtual ghost town. I haven't gone in, but the parking lot's been very sparse.

The last few times I've actually had to deal with their customer service has actually been very good. Quick service and no problems.

 

[Gillbot]

I got some of the best advice ever today for shopping at Best Buy.

Take best buy ad to any other store and price match..... Never return to best buy.

I think i'll take that advice.

 

[SKORPI0]

Went to a BB after not visiting a few years. As expected, left the store empty handed.

My experience always varies between different locations. Too bad one shitty BB I went to for a Hot Deal wouldn't PM their nearest BB, is still open. The one I had good rare experience was closed.

 

[gorcorps]

I got some of the best advice ever today for shopping at Best Buy.

Take best buy ad to any other store and price match..... Never return to best buy.

I think i'll take that advice.

that's shitty advice

why would you want the other store to raise their price to BB levels?

 

[Kyle]

Last few times I've gone I just order online for store pickup, I get an email when it's ready and I go pick up @ customer service desk - really haven't had any issues...though it's been a couple years since they had a deal worth going for (at least that I've found)

 

[Oakenfold]

I got some of the best advice ever today for shopping at Best Buy.

Take best buy ad to any other store and price match..... Never return to best buy.

I think i'll take that advice.

Sounds like the Manager of that Best Buy needs a reality check! Can't blame you one bit. 45 minutes wasted that you won't ever get back....I've actually started paying higher prices (go Amazon!!) for some items just so I don't have to experience retail and to save time.

 

[dud]

I am blessed with no BB stores within comfortable driving range.

Heaven ...

 

[Ketchup]

Ms Manager: "Camera only, no accessories but i can sell you a battery for $54." As she pulls a new one from the rack.

That is ridiculous. At the store I worked at (not a Best Buy) a digital camera coming off the display meant a 10% discount, and I had the battery, cables, UPC, and software in an envelope in the back. So the customer was basically getting a new camera with an unused battery for 10% off because of finger prints.

 

[Ferzerp]

That's the normal amazon price btw.