Best Buy

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• TM

  Tool Man

  5 days ago
  5.0
  Staff is very helpful and eager to assist. The store is clean. Parking is plentiful.
• VH

  Volker Haag

  5 days ago
  1.0
  This was one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve ever had. I needed to return a laptop because the wrong computer was delivered to me. What should have been a straightforward fix turned into weeks of frustration. The store staff were unable—and seemingly unwilling—to help, including the manager. The most unbelievable part: when I asked one employee for his name, he gave me a false name in writing. That alone says everything about the level of professionalism here. To be fair, I should mention that I had recently changed the email address on my Best Buy account, and because of that, the website’s return function did not work properly in my case. That made the return process less straightforward for the staff. However, this does not excuse a manager being rude and impatient, nor does it excuse an employee lying outright. It has now been three weeks since the original purchase, and I still have not received my refund for the incorrectly delivered laptop. I will wait another three days and then initiate a chargeback with my credit card company. Fortunately, everything is fully documented. In summary: • The deal looked good—about $50 cheaper than elsewhere • The wrong laptop was delivered, and it arrived late • In-store return was not possible • I was lied to by staff, ignored and patronized by a manager • Three weeks later, I still don’t have my money back Never again.
• MS

  Mona Starks

  Dec 23, 2025
  5.0
  Speedy service, great prices
• WY

  Wenhao Yang

  Dec 5, 2025
  1.0
  Horrible experience with open box TV and customer service I drove 80 miles to the Soquel Best Buy to pick up an open-box “Excellent Condition” TCL NxtVision Frame TV. BestBuy’s website claims that products in Excellent condition “look brand new — with no physical flaws, scratches, or scuffs — and include all original parts and accessories (or a suitable replacement).” This turned out to be completely misleading. Before leaving the store, I specifically asked the employees to confirm that all accessories were included. They assured me everything was there. When I got home, I discovered the TV was missing every accessory — no frame, no stand, no remote, and no power cord. The TV itself was in poor condition, and the “box” was four random cardboard pieces taped together with only four small foam blocks inside. One block was even pressing directly into the screen. I called customer service five times, and each time they repeated the same policy: the only solution was to drive back to the Soquel store — another 80 miles — to return it. I explained the box was unsafe to transport back, but they still refused to offer any alternative. I then visited a local Best Buy, where they opened a case number for me. When I called customer service again, they gave me yet another case number which I am still waiting for a reply from Best Buy. This entire situation could have been avoided if Best Buy accurately represented their open-box products and opened the box in-store to verify the condition, even if that meant repackaging it afterward. This has been the worst shopping experience I’ve ever had. Do NOT buy an open-box TV from Best Buy.
• GW

  Ginger Watts

  Nov 29, 2025
  2.0
  I made the mistake of allowing the salesman at the Capitola location to activate my new phone. I asked if I would still be able to use my old phone as I was traveling and he said yes, NOT TRUE! I spent the next 3 hours trying to get my other phone reactivated. Long story. Suffice it to say, apparently the sales person (who was wearing a shirt with the Verizon logo on it) either didn't know or didn't consider the fact that I would now be without a phone until Verizon had time to load my info onto my new phone (Best buy could not as it was Black Friday). I'm sure those of you who are more tech savvy may have been able to transfer your information yourself, but I'm not that person. In short, don't trust that the phone sales people at this location know what they are talking about!

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