Best Buy

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4588 reviews
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Shop TVs, computers, appliances and more at Best Buy. Get expert advice, same day pickup and Geek Squad support—all in one place.

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Location

Best Buy
3700 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland, CA
94608, United States

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Reviews

4.0
4,588 reviews
5 stars
2,363
4 stars
1,063
3 stars
535
2 stars
209
1 star
418

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Customer Service

Mixed reviews on customer service; some employees were praised for their helpfulness, while others were criticized for being rude or unresponsive.

Product Availability

Customers frequently noted issues with stock levels, with some reporting empty shelves and unfulfilled orders.

Return Process

Several customers expressed frustration with the return process, citing delays and poor handling of returns.

Sales Experience

While some customers had positive experiences with knowledgeable staff, others reported aggressive upselling tactics and pressure to purchase memberships.
  • KS
    Kit S
    3 days ago
    1.0
    Was a decent store but they added digital tags so they could use variable pricing with people. I will not be going back in until they remove those digital tags or until there is a law that prevents them from being changed more than once or twice a day. You shouldn't either. They are spying on you and using it to make money off you, more than ever before.
  • PY
    Praveen Kumar Reddy Yakkanty
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    I purchased a phone from Best Buy and at the same time, during the same transaction, I also purchased a one-year Best Buy subscription. Before completing the purchase, I clearly asked for a warranty for the phone, and the store representatives specifically assured me that the subscription included warranty coverage for my device. Based on this assurance, I agreed to purchase the annual subscription. To be absolutely clear, the phone and the Best Buy subscription were purchased on the same day, at the same time, and during the same visit. The only reason I agreed to the subscription was for warranty coverage on my phone. When I later experienced an issue with the phone, I was informed that the warranty does not apply to my device because the phone was supposedly purchased before the subscription. This explanation is completely unacceptable and incorrect, as both purchases were made simultaneously and the subscription was sold to me specifically for this purpose. I then attempted to resolve this issue by calling Best Buy customer service 5 to 6 times. Each time, the representatives kept saying they were “checking” the issue, but I received no clear answer and no resolution. Eventually, I was told that the subscription does not include coverage and that nothing can be done. No one could clearly explain who is responsible or who can fix this issue. Every person I spoke to simply said, “We can’t do anything.” This situation is extremely frustrating. I paid for a subscription solely for warranty coverage, yet I am being denied the service I was promised. I should not lose my money due to internal confusion, miscommunication, or incorrect information provided by Best Buy employees. I am very unhappy with this experience and expect an immediate resolution—either by honoring the warranty coverage for my phone or issuing a full refund for the subscription.
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    Sammie G
    Dec 24, 2025
    1.0
    Don’t shop at this location and if you do, make sure you avoid Kailey. She has horrible customer service and is super unfriendly to the guests that shop there
  • MM
    Maria Palma mendoza
    Dec 18, 2025
    1.0
    Pésima atención venia ilusionada por un regalo pero me voy con las manos vacías. No hay quien te ayude y uno adivinando donde están las cosas gracias por hacerme perder mi tiempo pero mejor compro en linea.
  • ST
    Sanved Tapkeer
    Dec 3, 2025
    1.0
    TLDR - Was sold a broken TV and was denied return multiple times before they finally took it back. I bought a 1200$ OLED TV. On opening the box I realized that the screen was cracked right in the middle, as if there was pressure applied on the middle of it. I took the TV to the store for returning it after 10 days of the purchase date. They said they couldn't take it back. I was extremely shocked by this. I explained it to them how the crack could only occur if there was pressure on the box. I showed them how there is no damage on the bezel, which meant it wasn't dropped. I also told them that a best buy associate loaded it in my car. They didn't listen at all and were pretty much a broken record player at this point where they were saying, "Sorry I can't take this". They never could give me a proper reason but they did say, "Usually when people have a broken or a faulty thing, they don't wait this long, they come in the next day and best buy only accepts when the item is returned like this within a day or 2". I found this odd as I felt they were trying to say that I broke it later and then tried to return it. I explained it to them that I have Best Buy Credit card which means I can return items within 90 days and I was well within that limit. But they reiterated the same thing about how broken items are only taken within a day or 2. I politely asked them to show me the policy where that is written. The associate then confidently pulled up a brochure and said they will show where that is given but after a few minutes they realized how that is not a policy at all and the only policy is that normal customers get 30 days while Best buy credit card purchases get 90 days. I was told to come back again before 5 PM on a workday to talk to the manager. I had to comply even though I live an hour away from this place and also have work till 5. I started a dispute on my credit card and also initiated a case at Better business bureau. 3 days later, I went back to the store and at that time they made me wait for a while and then finally they said they will take it back but they also said how this is unusual and how I should come back as soon as possible when something is broken. I found the comment very odd and unsettling as this pretty much means they are making up rules and policies as they go and they are only going to comply when I tried to take an action. I have went ahead and canceled my Best Buy credit card. The only reason why I bought from Best buy is because I liked a brick and mortar store but I will only be buying from Micro Center and Amazon now.

Frequently Asked Questions About Best Buy

What type of products can I find at Best Buy located at 3700 Mandela Pkwy, Oakland?

Best Buy offers a wide range of electronics including TVs, computers, appliances, cameras, and more.

What are the operating hours for Best Buy in Oakland?

Best Buy is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and on Sunday from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.