Where will I go to test drive electronics before I order them online now?!?!?!?!??!
The dvd/blu ray section at my Best Buy is huge. Well, it used to be. But they've remodeled it and now it's just a few rows when it used to take up half the store.
What will I do with my Reward Zone Premium Silver membership now? :(
What will I do with my Reward Zone Premium Silver membership now? :(
What happens if you owe Best Buy a bill when they close? I've got 500 on my BB credit card to pay off.
As of May 1, 2012, Capital One, N.A. ("Capital One") purchased the Best Buy credit card accounts from HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. ("HSBC"). This means that Capital One® is now the issuer of those accounts.
What will I do with my Reward Zone Premium Silver membership now? :(
What happens if you owe Best Buy a bill when they close? I've got 500 on my BB credit card to pay off.
You will still owe the remainder of your credit card balance to whatever financial institution is currently in charge of your BB credit card debt now.
Internet doesn't satisfy my "I want to be tearing off shrinkwrap ten minutes from now" urge, that's the only reason I'll miss them.
It's funny, because Best Buy helped kill off specialty music stores around 10 years ago. I won't miss them.
Amazon Prime is killing retail stores, and if they go to same day shipping, then it's the nail in the coffin for Best Buy.
We, as a society, are going to need to consider drastic measures to keep up with such changes.
Amazon Prime is killing retail stores, and if they go to same day shipping, then it's the nail in the coffin for Best Buy.
Now, see, if the Best Buy here closes and Amazon buys and turns the building into a warehouse, I'd be ordering shit all day long because it's only a block away from me.
Frys is crap; go there if you want the most unpleasant retail experience feasible outside of a Gamespot.
Which Frys are you near? What was wrong with it? The one in IL is pretty much like any other store.
Anyway this sucks. I don't really like shopping online and it sucks to have any store close down.
Which Frys are you near? What was wrong with it? The one in IL is pretty much like any other store.
Anyway this sucks. I don't really like shopping online and it sucks to have any store close down.
There are Fry's in Campbell, Palo Alto, and Milpitas (or Hayward), and they are all equally crap.
Which Frys are you near? What was wrong with it? The one in IL is pretty much like any other store.
Anyway this sucks. I don't really like shopping online and it sucks to have any store close down.
There are Fry's in Campbell, Palo Alto, and Milpitas (or Hayward), and they are all equally crap.
the Fry's in Fountain Valley is like Best Buy after the apocalypse (and a few good lootings)
Anytime someone asks me to work on their 9 year old computer because "it's running really slow", I just immediately roundhouse kick them in the face.
an ex's parents had me work on their ancient, bug-ridded pc with the hopes that i could make it "fast" again. when the anti-virus programs i installed didnt work right they accused me of making the computer even worse (how you can get worse than a pc that opens infinite popups every time you try to start a fucking program is beyond me), and they took it to the geek squad instead. geek squad said the only solution was to back up the hard drive and reformat it for the low low price of SIX HUNDRED FUCKIN DOLLARS. "well you could buy a much better pc than this old thing for the same price" positive touch said. "no thank you, we'll stick with the one we've got" they replied. "my parents are really mad at you because this cost so much" the ex-gf told me.
FUCK PC ILLITERATES
I just play dumb nowadays whenever someone asks me to "fix" their PC.
"I don't know how to fix that."
Even when I do.
Anytime someone asks me to work on their 9 year old computer because "it's running really slow", I just immediately roundhouse kick them in the face.
an ex's parents had me work on their ancient, bug-ridded pc with the hopes that i could make it "fast" again. when the anti-virus programs i installed didnt work right they accused me of making the computer even worse (how you can get worse than a pc that opens infinite popups every time you try to start a fucking program is beyond me), and they took it to the geek squad instead. geek squad said the only solution was to back up the hard drive and reformat it for the low low price of SIX HUNDRED FUCKIN DOLLARS. "well you could buy a much better pc than this old thing for the same price" positive touch said. "no thank you, we'll stick with the one we've got" they replied. "my parents are really mad at you because this cost so much" the ex-gf told me.
FUCK PC ILLITERATES
I just play dumb nowadays whenever someone asks me to "fix" their PC.
"I don't know how to fix that."
Even when I do.
MY CUPHOLDER IS BROKEN HALP ME PLS
FFS THAT'S A DVDR
A cousin of mine who does web design/graphic design work was asked by his uncle, who was running for political office this year, to do his website. The politician uncle was shocked when the cousin wanted to charge him money. The uncle is apparently running as a teatard too :derp
A cousin of mine who does web design/graphic design work was asked by his uncle, who was running for political office this year, to do his website. The politician uncle was shocked when the cousin wanted to charge him money. The uncle is apparently running as a teatard too :derp
I got pretty pissed at my Nephew a couple of years ago. He gave my Mom an old PC which had like a 75mhz processor, 14.4k modem, etc. And she kept after me about getting it working so she could get online even though I kept telling her that she probably couldn't even set up an email account on something that old.
I kinda feel conflicted about this, since I worked at a Best Buy for a little bit. On the one hand, it always sucks to see a company in its death throes, especially when you know someone working there. OTOH, that Seeking Alpha article is pretty convincing in its argument that Best Buy is almost done.
My employer, Walgreens, has been in business for over 110 years. How did they manage to keep with the times while many other businesses went by the wayside? It's the question for the ages, IMHO.
It's obvious to everyone here, though, that big electronics retailers are soon to be a thing of the past. Why bother getting something from Best Buy when you can probably find it cheaper at Amazon, or a mom-and-pop retailer, or at a swap meet or anywhere else?
seriously, though, i wouldn't have come down like this if i wasn't tired of EVERY FUCKING FAMILY MEMBER AT EVERY GATHERING *TELLING* ME THAT I "NEED TO FIX THEIR PC." like i am not only expected to do so, i am OBLIGATED to do so because a) i am related; b) i am a fucking nerd; and c) i work with computers for a living. fuck 'em.
How safe is it to order a TV on Amazon? I mean, it would have to be delivered to your home by FedEx or some other thrower. That can't be good for it.When I ordered from Amazon it was a freight company that delivered it but mine was a 65 inch. I don't know what they do with smaller sets.
Best Buy shifts from layoffs to hiring: adding 500 Geek Squad agents
By John Welbes
jwelbes@pioneerpress.com
Posted: 07/16/2012 12:01:00 AM CDT
Updated: 07/16/2012 10:01:57 PM CDT
Questions being answere at the Geek Squad Solution Central at the latest Best Buy prototype store in Richfield Friday afternoon June 29, 2012. (Pioneer Press: John Doman)
Less than two weeks after announcing 600 staff cuts in its Geek Squad service team, Best Buy Co. says it plans to hire 500 new agents for that unit in coming months.
The shift coincides with increased demand from Geek Squad customers who need cross-platform work, which could include whole-house networking of multiple devices and services for small businesses.
The new employees will be spread out among Best Buy stores nationally and at Geek Squad's remote support channel that serves customers online, said Paula Baldwin, a Best Buy spokesperson.
When word of the Geek Squad layoffs came on July 6, the cuts appeared to be focused on repair and home electronics installation positions. The new hires, geared more toward higher-end service, will also help Geek Squad build its contract business that gives customers unlimited access to work on their PCs and tablets, with terms of a year or more. The service will include virus removal, operating system and software installation and repair and other trouble-shooting duties, Baldwin said.
When Richfield-based Best Buy announced a major reshuffling of its business earlier this year, it also noted it will sell support services to small businesses, including securing data.
Geek Squad employees who earlier were notified that their jobs would be eliminated will have an opportunity to apply for the new jobs or other Best Buy openings, Baldwin said. Required credentials for Geek Squad jobs can include various industry
accreditations "depending on the specific job," Baldwin said. The company also tests "for technical proficiency, as well as for passion and curiosity."
The shift in the 500 to 600 jobs would represent about 3 percent of the Geek Squad's 20,000 employees.
In its most recent quarterly earnings report released last month, Best Buy noted a 2.3 percent decline in sales of services. The decline "was primarily due to a decrease in computer services revenue" that resulted in a shift from "one-time repair services to ongoing technical support service contracts," the company said.
The 600 Geek Squad job cuts announced a few weeks ago were among 2,400 job cuts announced that week, which included reductions in store employees' ranks.
All of the moves at Best Buy are tied to an overhaul of the business announced in March, as the company faces increased competition from online rivals and customers who are increasingly willing to shop around.
That overhaul included the immediate closure of 50 stores and 400 job cuts at the company's Richfield headquarters. Many of Best Buy's big box stores also are being shrunk in size.
Best Buy stock, which started the year at $23.68 per share, closed Monday at $18.90, down 10 cents.
Isn't Amazon like a flea market, just online?
Earlier this year one of the staff members at work suggested we buy new speakers for one of the computers because they were broken (no sound). Guess what the solution wasspoiler (click to show/hide)un-muting the sound in the computer's audio control[close]
Hmm...
http://www.twincities.com/business/ci_21087775/best-buy-shifts-from-layoffs-hiring-adding-500QuoteBest Buy shifts from layoffs to hiring: adding 500 Geek Squad agents
By John Welbes
jwelbes@pioneerpress.com
Posted: 07/16/2012 12:01:00 AM CDT
Updated: 07/16/2012 10:01:57 PM CDT
Questions being answere at the Geek Squad Solution Central at the latest Best Buy prototype store in Richfield Friday afternoon June 29, 2012. (Pioneer Press: John Doman)
Less than two weeks after announcing 600 staff cuts in its Geek Squad service team, Best Buy Co. says it plans to hire 500 new agents for that unit in coming months.
The shift coincides with increased demand from Geek Squad customers who need cross-platform work, which could include whole-house networking of multiple devices and services for small businesses.
The new employees will be spread out among Best Buy stores nationally and at Geek Squad's remote support channel that serves customers online, said Paula Baldwin, a Best Buy spokesperson.
When word of the Geek Squad layoffs came on July 6, the cuts appeared to be focused on repair and home electronics installation positions. The new hires, geared more toward higher-end service, will also help Geek Squad build its contract business that gives customers unlimited access to work on their PCs and tablets, with terms of a year or more. The service will include virus removal, operating system and software installation and repair and other trouble-shooting duties, Baldwin said.
When Richfield-based Best Buy announced a major reshuffling of its business earlier this year, it also noted it will sell support services to small businesses, including securing data.
Geek Squad employees who earlier were notified that their jobs would be eliminated will have an opportunity to apply for the new jobs or other Best Buy openings, Baldwin said. Required credentials for Geek Squad jobs can include various industry
accreditations "depending on the specific job," Baldwin said. The company also tests "for technical proficiency, as well as for passion and curiosity."
The shift in the 500 to 600 jobs would represent about 3 percent of the Geek Squad's 20,000 employees.
In its most recent quarterly earnings report released last month, Best Buy noted a 2.3 percent decline in sales of services. The decline "was primarily due to a decrease in computer services revenue" that resulted in a shift from "one-time repair services to ongoing technical support service contracts," the company said.
The 600 Geek Squad job cuts announced a few weeks ago were among 2,400 job cuts announced that week, which included reductions in store employees' ranks.
All of the moves at Best Buy are tied to an overhaul of the business announced in March, as the company faces increased competition from online rivals and customers who are increasingly willing to shop around.
That overhaul included the immediate closure of 50 stores and 400 job cuts at the company's Richfield headquarters. Many of Best Buy's big box stores also are being shrunk in size.
Best Buy stock, which started the year at $23.68 per share, closed Monday at $18.90, down 10 cents.
And better prices, don't forget that.Isn't Amazon like a flea market, just online?
A flea market with way better customer service and selection I guess, sure.
I don't see how Amazon is any different than buying from Bestbuy.com- only they actually have the products in stock.
How safe is it to order a TV on Amazon? I mean, it would have to be delivered to your home by FedEx or some other thrower. That can't be good for it.When I ordered from Amazon it was a freight company that delivered it but mine was a 65 inch. I don't know what they do with smaller sets.
How safe is it to order a TV on Amazon? I mean, it would have to be delivered to your home by FedEx or some other thrower. That can't be good for it.When I ordered from Amazon it was a freight company that delivered it but mine was a 65 inch. I don't know what they do with smaller sets.
My 42 inch got white glove fucking treatment.
around the ages of 18-22 going into best buy was like being a 10 year old and going into a toys r us. it was magical
around the ages of 18-22 going into best buy was like being a 10 year old and going into a toys r us. it was magical
Going to age myself a bit but way back in the day when Toys R Us had those flip cards for games showing front and back covers (how this idea died off is beyond me) and inventory cards/out of stock that you took to the counter to purchase or pre-order. Those were the days.
Retailers in the Bay State and beyond have lobbied for e-commerce powerhouse Amazon to collect its fair share of state sales tax.
But this may soon be the quintessential case of be careful what you wish for.
Sure, Amazon’s ability to undercut prices is a tough break. But imagine how much worse it could be for retailers if the wondrously successful site turns the market upside down by delivering products at all hours of the day, on the date of purchase.
That’s the prospect right now, according to recent reports that Amazon, led by CEO Jeff Bezos, is striking agreements to pay sales tax in states throughout the nation as part of a plan to open warehouses near populous areas and provide same-day delivery.
The Retailers Association of Massachusetts estimates that doing so would add $25 million to $45 million per year to Bay State coffers from Amazon alone.
Jon Hurst, association president, and other retail experts believe Amazon, which did not respond to requests for comment, is planning to move forward with this major shift in its business model. Recent reports also suggest the company will do its own deliveries, forgoing FedEx, UPS and other services.
“It’s a concern,” said Hurst. “Small retailers are going to have to find a way to keep prices in line, but enhance their services to compete with that quick delivery.”
He added: “The power of the smartphone is making it difficult for local sellers.”
But Colin Sebastian, analyst at Baird Research, said same-day delivery service by Amazon would put the squeeze on big box stores such as Target and Best Buy — not mom-and-pop stores that carry unique items.
It was awesome being able to hide that last slip of paper in another aisle and coming back later to grab the last copy of the game! :lol
We used Best Buy all the time in undergrad, we would buy copies of games on sale for 10/15 bucks that walmart was still selling for 49/59 and trade them in for mad profit.