Geek Squad
Message from Geek Squad
Geek Squad professionals have the know-how and skill to set up, install or repair your computer, network, TV, home theater or car audio and video products and much more. In-home, in-store or over the phone, Geek Squad is available 24/7 to support all your technology needs. Call us or visit your nearest Best Buy store to schedule service today.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortFounded in 1983, this high-tech haven is recognizable by its blue, box-like building stamped with a yellow price tag-shaped logo. Explore the wide, gadget-lined aisles and find brand-name goods including personal computers, video games, TVs, digital cameras, cell phones and fax machines. Choose from a slew of popular brands such as Canon, Microsoft, Samsung and Sony. In-house installation services are available for most car audio and video systems, home entertainment systems, satellite hook-up, and home appliances.
Key Points
- Computer Networking & Repair
- TV/Home Theater
- Car Audio/Video/Navigation
The Inside Scoop
- Look Good - Don't get stuck with a lemon: Purchase the optional Performance Service Plan with your product to ensure long-lasting performance.
- The Extras - If your computer crashes in the middle of a last-minute project, don't freak out, just call the Geek Squad, Best Buy's affiliate 24/7 computer-support task force. See website for details.
- Know Before You Go - Before you hop in your car, check the weekly online-only sales event Hot Deals Wednesday for savings on computers, cameras, electronics and appliances.
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Best Buy Clark Street - Swindle Central - Exorbitant Prices, Horrible Service
by SpencerLord
If you are reading this, you cannot say you haven't been warned. Mike Miller is running one of the most customer-unfriendly stores I've ever shopped in. I went through 2 hours of annoyance returning a laptop, only to remember I left my home video HD backup disk in the machine. They stole my disk (and lied about it), as well as ripped me off for $120 by denying the defect in my last machine. The Chicago Clark Street Best Buy store is a flimflam, a double-dealing hustle. The manager, Mike Miller, is an uber-lousy businessman who shouldn't be anywhere near customer service. Avoid this Best Buy at all costs. Do yourself a huge favor and go to Microcenter, and ask for Rodney (weekends) or talk to the sales supervisor, Mr. Hernandez - their prices crush Best Buy. Rodney was superhelpful, and his supervisor greeted me personally (and the laptop I ended up with is way better/cheaper than BB's). And if you've had a bad experience at the Clark Street Best Buy, join me in writing Brad Anderson at 7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423. Tell him all the details. I really liked them before they swindled me today. Oh, and since Best Buy stole my disk, we will never see the HD movies I've shot over the past week. I hope you're enjoying my HD files Geek Squad Ganks. Mike Miller is the worst manager in Chicago. Shame will be this stores legacy.
Pros: location location location
Cons: dishonest, sticky-fingered, rude, unintelligent, deceitful
Posted 12/20/08
If they ever pick up the phone....
by lis81
It took three calls and a total of 15 minutes waiting time before someone would pick up the phone in the proper department. Yeah, if I had that kind of time I wouldn't need to call ahead in the first place. I think overall my favorite part is the person who answered the phone. After I had told her I had called previously twice and wasn't able to get through she immeadiately put me on hold with out saying anything for another extended period of time.
I suggest asking for Brian, in the digital camera department, he seems to be the only competent and able bodied person in the store.
WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE?
Posted 06/05/08