# I've made my purchase, now kindly fuck off. (Best Buy) **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [March 10, 2006, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889 "2006-03-10T22:52:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![BlackKnight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/eb8c5e/32.png) [@BlackKnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlackKnight)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889/201 "2011-03-16T16:37:25Z")
Best Buy rants never go out of style. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [March 16, 2011, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889/202 "2011-03-16T16:38:21Z")
I have actually had very good experiences at our local Best Buy. I remember a specific example when I went there to buy a cover for my Kindle and they were sold out of the one I wanted, the guy said “I know we will get some in later this week, but I am pretty sure they have them at Staples right now, next door.” The only up-selling I ever get is one question and that’s it, a simple “no thanks” ends it. I have never been asked for my zip code or phone number. And finally I never sem to be wanting for some assistance, but they are not pushy. I must live near the Bizarro Best Buy or something, given some of the comments. ---
**Author:** ![Wallenstein](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b5a626/32.png) [@Wallenstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wallenstein)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2011, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889/203 "2011-03-17T09:17:18Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > I have actually had very good experiences at our local Best Buy. I remember a specific example when I went there to buy a cover for my Kindle and they were sold out of the one I wanted, the guy said “I know we will get some in later this week, but I am pretty sure they have them at Staples right now, next door.” The only up-selling I ever get is one question and that’s it, a simple “no thanks” ends it. I have never been asked for my zip code or phone number. And finally I never sem to be wanting for some assistance, but they are not pushy. > > I must live near the Bizarro Best Buy or something, given some of the comments. Or they’ve upped their game since 2006 - maybe they’ve taken on board this thread’s content and, suitably chastened, have changed their policies. ---
**Author:** ![digs](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/digs/32/14889_2.png) [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889/204 "2011-03-17T17:33:57Z")
> [@jjimm](#): > > … > > Cashier: I need a zip code. > > Me: I don’t have one. > > Cashier: Everywhere has a zip code. > > Me: Not in Ireland. Thank you – I’m going to START going to big box stores, just so I can give these answers. With my horridly fake _Iiiii-rish Occc-cent_, o’ coorse! And I’ll try to work the phrase “magically delicious” into the exchange. Oh, and _“Ye wouldna have a weeee baked puh-Taaahy-toh in yer poocket fahr me, wouja, lass?”_ ---
**Author:** ![Wile\_E](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c37758/32.png) [@Wile\_E](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wile_E)\ **Post date:** [March 17, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889/205 "2011-03-17T19:01:42Z")
> [@digs](#): > > Thank you – I’m going to START going to big box stores, just so I can give these answers. With my horridly fake _Iiiii-rish Occc-cent_, o’ coorse! > > And I’ll try to work the phrase “magically delicious” into the exchange. > Oh, and _“Ye wouldna have a weeee baked puh-Taaahy-toh in yer poocket fahr me, wouja, lass?”_ Don’t forget to wear your leprechaun shoes. Do you all have a receipt for this zombie? ---
**Author:** ![Agent\_Foxtrot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc29f/32.png) [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889/206 "2011-03-21T16:35:25Z")
Huh. I totally forgot I started this thread. Seems Best Buy has gotten a bit less intrusive since 2006. ETA: I’m still thoroughly annoyed that I have to prove to security that I paid for my merchandise by showing my receipt. Wal-Mart is the most annoying about this… the people actually get nasty when I refuse. ---
**Author:** ![Acsenray](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/acsenray/32/4519_2.png) [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889/207 "2011-03-21T19:07:56Z")
> [@Agent\_Foxtrot](#): > > Look, I’ve given you my money, haven’t I? Is there any more need to market me to death or put me on a bajillion mailing lists? Instead of trying to nickel-and-dime your patrons, why don’t your suits put their energy into improving costumer service? I, for one, applaud the revival of this thread because I am appalled, I say, appalled at the state of costuming in today’s retail environment. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-made-my-purchase-now-kindly-fuck-off-best-buy/347889.md?page=10)