Best Buy rants never go out of style.
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.
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?
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.
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.