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	<title>Comments on: Best Buy not really the best buy, Reward Zone and RFID by 2007</title>
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		<title>By: pee jay</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-795775</link>
		<author>pee jay</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:55:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>i think all you whiners need to stfu!!! and quite complaining. if it bothers you soo fucking much why do you keep going back there. as far as paying $10 for the reward zone card, where do you live that you pay for that, here that card is at no cost. people bitch, whine, complain, etc.....you could be getting a smoking deal on something and assholes such as you will still bitch about it, and wanting more discount, more free shit!!!!!why do people go to a place like best buy or any other retail store and think that it's a flea market!!!!</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>i think all you whiners need to stfu!!! and quite complaining. if it bothers you soo fucking much why do you keep going back there. as far as paying $10 for the reward zone card, where do you live that you pay for that, here that card is at no cost. people bitch, whine, complain, etc&#8230;..you could be getting a smoking deal on something and assholes such as you will still bitch about it, and wanting more discount, more free shit!!!!!why do people go to a place like best buy or any other retail store and think that it&#8217;s a flea market!!!!</p>
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		<title>By: Ryan</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-723233</link>
		<author>Ryan</author>
		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Reward zone is garbage.  I've gone thru three "cards" without one working, ever.  They still send me useless coupons in the mail, but refuse to help me get my card working via customer service. The workers at their store are usually either fooling around with each other, gawking at some girl (I'm a guy, but this is still rude to people that frequent the store), or talking to customers in a sarcastic, condescending manner.  And let me not forget about the geek squad.  They had some lady arrested when she tried to get her laptop repaired, with a warranty, and wouldn't do it.  So in response she started screaming, and yeah, they had to call the cops, but they should've just honored her contract.  They almost never have the best prices if you shop around, many times they do not stock advertised goods, and for the longest time until just recently they wouldn't even honor online (note - not online only, just prices they had online) advertised prices in store.  This company has gotten so cocky and full of false pride, they will eventually go thru the same thing The Wiz went through.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reward zone is garbage.  I&#8217;ve gone thru three &#8220;cards&#8221; without one working, ever.  They still send me useless coupons in the mail, but refuse to help me get my card working via customer service. The workers at their store are usually either fooling around with each other, gawking at some girl (I&#8217;m a guy, but this is still rude to people that frequent the store), or talking to customers in a sarcastic, condescending manner.  And let me not forget about the geek squad.  They had some lady arrested when she tried to get her laptop repaired, with a warranty, and wouldn&#8217;t do it.  So in response she started screaming, and yeah, they had to call the cops, but they should&#8217;ve just honored her contract.  They almost never have the best prices if you shop around, many times they do not stock advertised goods, and for the longest time until just recently they wouldn&#8217;t even honor online (note - not online only, just prices they had online) advertised prices in store.  This company has gotten so cocky and full of false pride, they will eventually go thru the same thing The Wiz went through.</p>
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		<title>By: GTM</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-721879</link>
		<author>GTM</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 03:31:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-721879</guid>
		<description>The fact is that best buy has better service and better products than other stores. You can always find a better deal online if you are willing to wait for the product to be shipped. I know I'm going to pay more at a store such as best buy so I don't complain about a few pennies here and there. I wouldn't buy anything from walmart, no matter what the price difference may be.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The fact is that best buy has better service and better products than other stores. You can always find a better deal online if you are willing to wait for the product to be shipped. I know I&#8217;m going to pay more at a store such as best buy so I don&#8217;t complain about a few pennies here and there. I wouldn&#8217;t buy anything from walmart, no matter what the price difference may be.</p>
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		<title>By: Jason</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-638587</link>
		<author>Jason</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 14:40:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I have had more problems with Reward Zone than I even care to go into.  I was talked into buying it while buying a new computer and printer, the guy made it sound so good, so I bit.  Then I never got my points.  I spent literally hours on the phone, just to get them to post my points for that purchase, and it was almost 1 year to the day before I got my certs.  They wouldn't mail or e-mail them to me.  I probably spent 30 hours on the phone over the course of that year to get it straightened out.  Then I made some more big purchases, and was expecting to get some more certs, and when I logged on to my account at myrewardzone.com I had no points, and all of my information was incorrect.  It turns out they mailed or e-mailed my certs to some guy in Georgia, or so they said.  It took 6 months to get that straightened out.  Just today I decided to look at my points since I've bought a digital camera and a HD Television several months ago, once again they show I have no points, and now it looks like they've given my points to somebody in Detroit.  The thing is, they hassle you to get one of these cards, but when it comes time for them to give you what you have coming, they try to give you the runaround and make it as difficult as possible.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have had more problems with Reward Zone than I even care to go into.  I was talked into buying it while buying a new computer and printer, the guy made it sound so good, so I bit.  Then I never got my points.  I spent literally hours on the phone, just to get them to post my points for that purchase, and it was almost 1 year to the day before I got my certs.  They wouldn&#8217;t mail or e-mail them to me.  I probably spent 30 hours on the phone over the course of that year to get it straightened out.  Then I made some more big purchases, and was expecting to get some more certs, and when I logged on to my account at myrewardzone.com I had no points, and all of my information was incorrect.  It turns out they mailed or e-mailed my certs to some guy in Georgia, or so they said.  It took 6 months to get that straightened out.  Just today I decided to look at my points since I&#8217;ve bought a digital camera and a HD Television several months ago, once again they show I have no points, and now it looks like they&#8217;ve given my points to somebody in Detroit.  The thing is, they hassle you to get one of these cards, but when it comes time for them to give you what you have coming, they try to give you the runaround and make it as difficult as possible.</p>
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		<title>By: Ric</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-483649</link>
		<author>Ric</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:46:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-483649</guid>
		<description>I would love to tell you of our experience my wife and I add with the Big Blue Box (Best Buy) in Green Bay Wisconsin.  Trust me if I would have know of your Web site I would have heeded the warnings and advice of others that have had just horrible experience with Best Buy.

Well here goes:

My wife and I decided to take some of our Tax Return to buy us a new Washer, and Dryer.  Well as usual we went to BB as we have done for in the last (9) years to buy all of our Big Price appliance items, as we have bought our (3) Desktop Computers, (2) Refrigerator, (1) Dishwasher, (2) TV’s  (3) DVD Player’s, (2) VCR’s,  (3) Surround Sound Systems…. etc…well you get the picture, close to $10,000.00 over those (9) years.

Things seem to go smoothly with the purchase of both of them till the arraigning of the FREE delivery that was with the package deal.  But the sales person worked out the glitches an made the delivery on Wed’s the 14th of February in the late afternoon.  I informed the sales person that we had some serious plans made, and could they arraign it before or after the 14th.  “No” was the reply that it was the only day they could make the delivery.  Well ok I said, “but let’s make sure it happens”.  No problem was the reply; a they would call us the night before to confirm the time in the afternoon. “Great”, I said, let’s do it.

The night of the 13th we waited till around 9pm for their call.  Nothing, no call.  So I called the store a talked to the sale person that sold us the Washer/Dryer, and asked when they would be delivered. I waited on hold for over 20 minutes.  Finally I called back and asked for the Manager on Duty.  Waited other 10 minutes till he came on the line.  I explained the situation to him; he stated he would check into this.  After other 10 minutes he game back on the line.  He stated that the Order for delivery was CANCELLED and that there was not going to be a delivery. Well my jaw dropped to the floor.  “What the Hell was going on”, I asked, I know we didn’t cancel the order for delivery.  I informed him of this and said this was not acceptable and that they would need to make the delivery as promised and that we would not be available for any other day.  And why the Hell had this had happen.  After waiting for other 15 minutes on the phone he finally came back on with “ it will be delivered tomorrow between 4pm an 6pm” OK I said great. As I was about to thank him he hung up, without an apology of any kind, or any explanation of what was going on?  Well this should have clued me into Best Buy’s customer service policy of SCREW’EM AN LOSES’EM.     Well as promise they did deliver the machines on time, but not with out some hassles there too.

Where comes the good part:

The following week my wife an I decided to buy a new laptop computer, and of course BB was having a Package Deal on a Toshiba laptop with Windows Vista installed and also with Mini mouse, and carrying case.  This sounded great, and in our price arrange too.  So we went into the Store and as usual we had to hunt down someone in the computer department to help us with the purchase.  After finding a fresh Snot Nose Narcissistic Kid barely out of high school to help us, we decided to ask a few questions about the New Windows Vista system.  We wanted to know if this laptop would be able to communicate with the other (3) computers we have in our home running Windows XP?  And would it work with our Linksys Network Router System?  And will we be able to share files, and to use our Lexmark Printer with this new Windows Vista, and our Network?  “ Well of course it would…was his reply, with no problems.  “ Well with that, and the blind trust I put in people we bought the laptop, and the extended service plan.  And back home with our new toy.

Well we got it home and started to set it up, and everything was going as smooth as silk till we tried to set up the Network to share files/folders with the other computers, and the printer.  Now I am not illiterate when it comes to computers, nor am I an expert, but I knew something was a miss, and something was not right. Well it was late and we decided to wait till the morning to finish the setup. 

The following day was the Worst Frkin Nightmare I have had in 35 years (showing my age of 55) of dealing with any big business, and of course the worst day I ever had with Best Buy.

I kept trying to make the Laptop communicate with the Network, and my other (3) computers.  I would keep getting a Microsoft Windows Error of “not finding a Network”.  After spending an hour on their web site I could find nothing, so I called them.  I spent over 45 minutes waiting; finally I spoke to someone about the problem (because I thought since it was a Windows Error the would be able to help) no such luck.  They said I would need to contact Toshiba about this since this was an OEM (original equipment manufacture) problem, and not theirs.  “Great” Called Toshiba, nothing, this were their service person informs me that the new Windows Vista program will not work with the network, router, a printer if my other (3) computers are running Windows XP.   “HOLY COW POOP”.  This was Frkin Peachy.  Toshiba suggested to call Best Buy to see what they can do for me, buy asking someone there if they could help set up the network to communicate with the other computers.  Sounded like sense.  So I did. 

So I called the Big Blue Box (BB) and spoke to same manager I had dealt with on the delivery problem.  Wow that was the most stupid mistake I ever made.   This manager was the biggest “DICK” I ever spoke to.  I calmly explained the problem to him, an how I was led to believe that there would be no problem with this Laptop running Windows Vista to work with my computers, network, and printer.  He told me point blank told me that his sales person would have “never would have told me such a thing”.  God I was outraged, not only was He calling me a Lair but also it was quite clear that this worthless manager was not going to help me at all.  I asked to speak to his Boss, (the store manager) SHE was not there.  Then I asked how to get in contact with his District manager…. guess what…that’s right, he refused to give me that info also stating he did not know how, an even if he did he would not give me that info, because all customer concerns, and problems are handled at the store level, and that this problem did not warrant any further attention.  What a worthless piece of human waste.  I asked what was the name of his store manager, at first he was very hesent, and then he gave me her name. 

Well for the next (4) days I spent calling the Best Buy customer service line, (what a gdamn joke this is), calling their Corp Office, calling their District office, trying to get someone to listen and care about my problem.  Again No-one gave a Royal flying Rats Ass about what was going on.  Only to inform me that all the customer relation problems needs are handle at the Store Level.  “My God, don’t they understand that here in lies the problem the Store Management and the rotten little peckerhead that sold me the Laptop. “NO&#62;&#62;&#62;HELL NO”.  So after nearly going to the Hospital because on my Blood Pressure I decided to give it up.  Knowing that Best Buy had SCREWED ME IN THE ASS AN NEVER USED ANY TYPE OF LUB TO EASE THE PAIN.  Then out of the Blue the lousy Store Manager called an gave me the lamest apology I ever heard but still would not help me with my problem only offering to send out the GEEK Squad to make my Laptop work with my other computers, an network.  But of course this would cost me other $200.00 for their service.  God what kind of sick joke these folks live under, what kind of CON-Game they are playing on the costumer, what kind of people believe they would have me come back an waste my money in their store after this kind of Bull Sh___t. 
 
God I pray, and beg anyone reading this not to buy your need’s at Best Buy, they will Lie, Cheat, an screw you up the behind so hard, that you will see stars.  If any one reading this and still believes they will get good service from BB, all you will get is a Stroke. 

BEST BUY   GO TO   HELL YOU ROTTEN MOTHERF___KERS.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would love to tell you of our experience my wife and I add with the Big Blue Box (Best Buy) in Green Bay Wisconsin.  Trust me if I would have know of your Web site I would have heeded the warnings and advice of others that have had just horrible experience with Best Buy.</p>
<p>Well here goes:</p>
<p>My wife and I decided to take some of our Tax Return to buy us a new Washer, and Dryer.  Well as usual we went to BB as we have done for in the last (9) years to buy all of our Big Price appliance items, as we have bought our (3) Desktop Computers, (2) Refrigerator, (1) Dishwasher, (2) TV’s  (3) DVD Player’s, (2) VCR’s,  (3) Surround Sound Systems…. etc…well you get the picture, close to $10,000.00 over those (9) years.</p>
<p>Things seem to go smoothly with the purchase of both of them till the arraigning of the FREE delivery that was with the package deal.  But the sales person worked out the glitches an made the delivery on Wed’s the 14th of February in the late afternoon.  I informed the sales person that we had some serious plans made, and could they arraign it before or after the 14th.  “No” was the reply that it was the only day they could make the delivery.  Well ok I said, “but let’s make sure it happens”.  No problem was the reply; a they would call us the night before to confirm the time in the afternoon. “Great”, I said, let’s do it.</p>
<p>The night of the 13th we waited till around 9pm for their call.  Nothing, no call.  So I called the store a talked to the sale person that sold us the Washer/Dryer, and asked when they would be delivered. I waited on hold for over 20 minutes.  Finally I called back and asked for the Manager on Duty.  Waited other 10 minutes till he came on the line.  I explained the situation to him; he stated he would check into this.  After other 10 minutes he game back on the line.  He stated that the Order for delivery was CANCELLED and that there was not going to be a delivery. Well my jaw dropped to the floor.  “What the Hell was going on”, I asked, I know we didn’t cancel the order for delivery.  I informed him of this and said this was not acceptable and that they would need to make the delivery as promised and that we would not be available for any other day.  And why the Hell had this had happen.  After waiting for other 15 minutes on the phone he finally came back on with “ it will be delivered tomorrow between 4pm an 6pm” OK I said great. As I was about to thank him he hung up, without an apology of any kind, or any explanation of what was going on?  Well this should have clued me into Best Buy’s customer service policy of SCREW’EM AN LOSES’EM.     Well as promise they did deliver the machines on time, but not with out some hassles there too.</p>
<p>Where comes the good part:</p>
<p>The following week my wife an I decided to buy a new laptop computer, and of course BB was having a Package Deal on a Toshiba laptop with Windows Vista installed and also with Mini mouse, and carrying case.  This sounded great, and in our price arrange too.  So we went into the Store and as usual we had to hunt down someone in the computer department to help us with the purchase.  After finding a fresh Snot Nose Narcissistic Kid barely out of high school to help us, we decided to ask a few questions about the New Windows Vista system.  We wanted to know if this laptop would be able to communicate with the other (3) computers we have in our home running Windows XP?  And would it work with our Linksys Network Router System?  And will we be able to share files, and to use our Lexmark Printer with this new Windows Vista, and our Network?  “ Well of course it would…was his reply, with no problems.  “ Well with that, and the blind trust I put in people we bought the laptop, and the extended service plan.  And back home with our new toy.</p>
<p>Well we got it home and started to set it up, and everything was going as smooth as silk till we tried to set up the Network to share files/folders with the other computers, and the printer.  Now I am not illiterate when it comes to computers, nor am I an expert, but I knew something was a miss, and something was not right. Well it was late and we decided to wait till the morning to finish the setup. </p>
<p>The following day was the Worst Frkin Nightmare I have had in 35 years (showing my age of 55) of dealing with any big business, and of course the worst day I ever had with Best Buy.</p>
<p>I kept trying to make the Laptop communicate with the Network, and my other (3) computers.  I would keep getting a Microsoft Windows Error of “not finding a Network”.  After spending an hour on their web site I could find nothing, so I called them.  I spent over 45 minutes waiting; finally I spoke to someone about the problem (because I thought since it was a Windows Error the would be able to help) no such luck.  They said I would need to contact Toshiba about this since this was an OEM (original equipment manufacture) problem, and not theirs.  “Great” Called Toshiba, nothing, this were their service person informs me that the new Windows Vista program will not work with the network, router, a printer if my other (3) computers are running Windows XP.   “HOLY COW POOP”.  This was Frkin Peachy.  Toshiba suggested to call Best Buy to see what they can do for me, buy asking someone there if they could help set up the network to communicate with the other computers.  Sounded like sense.  So I did. </p>
<p>So I called the Big Blue Box (BB) and spoke to same manager I had dealt with on the delivery problem.  Wow that was the most stupid mistake I ever made.   This manager was the biggest “DICK” I ever spoke to.  I calmly explained the problem to him, an how I was led to believe that there would be no problem with this Laptop running Windows Vista to work with my computers, network, and printer.  He told me point blank told me that his sales person would have “never would have told me such a thing”.  God I was outraged, not only was He calling me a Lair but also it was quite clear that this worthless manager was not going to help me at all.  I asked to speak to his Boss, (the store manager) SHE was not there.  Then I asked how to get in contact with his District manager…. guess what…that’s right, he refused to give me that info also stating he did not know how, an even if he did he would not give me that info, because all customer concerns, and problems are handled at the store level, and that this problem did not warrant any further attention.  What a worthless piece of human waste.  I asked what was the name of his store manager, at first he was very hesent, and then he gave me her name. </p>
<p>Well for the next (4) days I spent calling the Best Buy customer service line, (what a gdamn joke this is), calling their Corp Office, calling their District office, trying to get someone to listen and care about my problem.  Again No-one gave a Royal flying Rats Ass about what was going on.  Only to inform me that all the customer relation problems needs are handle at the Store Level.  “My God, don’t they understand that here in lies the problem the Store Management and the rotten little peckerhead that sold me the Laptop. “NO&gt;&gt;&gt;HELL NO”.  So after nearly going to the Hospital because on my Blood Pressure I decided to give it up.  Knowing that Best Buy had SCREWED ME IN THE ASS AN NEVER USED ANY TYPE OF LUB TO EASE THE PAIN.  Then out of the Blue the lousy Store Manager called an gave me the lamest apology I ever heard but still would not help me with my problem only offering to send out the GEEK Squad to make my Laptop work with my other computers, an network.  But of course this would cost me other $200.00 for their service.  God what kind of sick joke these folks live under, what kind of CON-Game they are playing on the costumer, what kind of people believe they would have me come back an waste my money in their store after this kind of Bull Sh___t. </p>
<p>God I pray, and beg anyone reading this not to buy your need’s at Best Buy, they will Lie, Cheat, an screw you up the behind so hard, that you will see stars.  If any one reading this and still believes they will get good service from BB, all you will get is a Stroke. </p>
<p>BEST BUY   GO TO   HELL YOU ROTTEN MOTHERF___KERS.</p>
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		<title>By: Taylor</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-444663</link>
		<author>Taylor</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 19:27:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>First of all, let me say that I work at Best Buy, and have been a customer for long before I did.  Reward Zone has its problems, like any other customer loyalty program.  And yes, it is now free, so there is no longer any price to join.  Customers get to choose when they sign up whether to receive certificates via e-mail or U.S. mail, and e-mail is faster.  The Certificates are also issued every fiscal quarter, so you may not get them for several months.  If you have major issues like certain people have had in the past, then contact corporate at 1-888-BEST-BUY or contact the reward zone administrative office in order to resolve disputes.  The majority of people forget that people working at the store are representing themselves, not necessarily the whole company.  I work at a store in Northern Virginia, and I know people that could care less, but there are also people that care about customers.  Upon visiting another store in another state, I could tell the difference.  Some of the employees were very indignant towards me, while there, again, were others that cared.  If you have a poor experience in a store, ask to speak to a manager.  Some times you will again get a terrible manager and they are asses too, but most of the time they are much more helpful.  The majority of employees that get continued negative comments from customers are let go, so it helps improve future experiences in the store.  The point is, that just because you may speak to one person who is a dick, or you have one bad experience with Reward Zone, don't hold it against the company, hold it against the person that was rude to you, contact corporate, and something will get done about it.  Everyone here has a job, and everyone knows someone that they think refelcts poorly on the company.  How would you feel if someone spoke to that one person, had a bad experience, and then never went there again and told people how terrible it was? It doesn't accurately reflect on the company.  Remember, people that have very good experiences in a store or from a business generally do not go online and post comments about how amazing it was.  The people, like some of you, that got screwed are the ones that post and complain.  Remember, most of the time something can be done.  Im not saying anyone here is like this, but customers hardly ever have multiple issues with the store, and the ones that have multiple issues usually aren't being rational or understanding. So, please keep this in mind when deciding where to shop next time.  We all have bad experiences, but how we respond to them shows what kind of person we really are</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>First of all, let me say that I work at Best Buy, and have been a customer for long before I did.  Reward Zone has its problems, like any other customer loyalty program.  And yes, it is now free, so there is no longer any price to join.  Customers get to choose when they sign up whether to receive certificates via e-mail or U.S. mail, and e-mail is faster.  The Certificates are also issued every fiscal quarter, so you may not get them for several months.  If you have major issues like certain people have had in the past, then contact corporate at 1-888-BEST-BUY or contact the reward zone administrative office in order to resolve disputes.  The majority of people forget that people working at the store are representing themselves, not necessarily the whole company.  I work at a store in Northern Virginia, and I know people that could care less, but there are also people that care about customers.  Upon visiting another store in another state, I could tell the difference.  Some of the employees were very indignant towards me, while there, again, were others that cared.  If you have a poor experience in a store, ask to speak to a manager.  Some times you will again get a terrible manager and they are asses too, but most of the time they are much more helpful.  The majority of employees that get continued negative comments from customers are let go, so it helps improve future experiences in the store.  The point is, that just because you may speak to one person who is a dick, or you have one bad experience with Reward Zone, don&#8217;t hold it against the company, hold it against the person that was rude to you, contact corporate, and something will get done about it.  Everyone here has a job, and everyone knows someone that they think refelcts poorly on the company.  How would you feel if someone spoke to that one person, had a bad experience, and then never went there again and told people how terrible it was? It doesn&#8217;t accurately reflect on the company.  Remember, people that have very good experiences in a store or from a business generally do not go online and post comments about how amazing it was.  The people, like some of you, that got screwed are the ones that post and complain.  Remember, most of the time something can be done.  Im not saying anyone here is like this, but customers hardly ever have multiple issues with the store, and the ones that have multiple issues usually aren&#8217;t being rational or understanding. So, please keep this in mind when deciding where to shop next time.  We all have bad experiences, but how we respond to them shows what kind of person we really are</p>
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		<title>By: Getting harder to defend shopping at Best Buy &#187; Make You Go Hmm</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-442144</link>
		<author>Getting harder to defend shopping at Best Buy &#187; Make You Go Hmm</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:02:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>[...] Although I&#8217;ve stuck up for the Best Buy Reward Zone program before, we visit there at least once per week doing hundreds of dollars a month on average over the last couple years and I know they don&#8217;t always have the best prices, I could take or leave them tomorrow. If some other retail electronics chain opened up in the general area that had comparable selection and prices I&#8217;d shop there too or maybe even instead. My loyalty to Best Buy as a customer is weak at best. [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] Although I&#8217;ve stuck up for the Best Buy Reward Zone program before, we visit there at least once per week doing hundreds of dollars a month on average over the last couple years and I know they don&#8217;t always have the best prices, I could take or leave them tomorrow. If some other retail electronics chain opened up in the general area that had comparable selection and prices I&#8217;d shop there too or maybe even instead. My loyalty to Best Buy as a customer is weak at best. [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>By: Kurt Overmeyer</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-431644</link>
		<author>Kurt Overmeyer</author>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2007 06:40:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Alex, I understand your loyalty.  You are completely wrong about RZ.  I am currently owed over $200 from reward zone.  I spent 100 extra dollars on my flat screen because I was expecting 130 in rewards that never were received.  I also purchased a whole kitchen worth of appliances.  As a result, I will NEVER shop at Best Buy again and I will tell that to everybody I know.  I hope you can soon find employment with an honest company.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alex, I understand your loyalty.  You are completely wrong about RZ.  I am currently owed over $200 from reward zone.  I spent 100 extra dollars on my flat screen because I was expecting 130 in rewards that never were received.  I also purchased a whole kitchen worth of appliances.  As a result, I will NEVER shop at Best Buy again and I will tell that to everybody I know.  I hope you can soon find employment with an honest company.</p>
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		<title>By: Alex</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-431625</link>
		<author>Alex</author>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2007 06:19:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-431625</guid>
		<description>I don't understand what the problem is.  I am a Best Buy employee and the Reward Zone is an awesome thing.  I wish that I could have it (employees are not allowed).  It really is a lot simpler than you people make it sound.  When signing up for Reward Zone...you are prompted to verify your information on the signature pad.  If you push correct, but your information was not correctly entered, then that is your own fault for not reviewing it.  Also, some of you may not be receiving your certificates because you are not getting your points.  You are not getting your points because you are not getting your cards scanned at the time of your purchase.  If the cashier has not scanned your Reward Zone card when you're checking out...then you did not get your points!!!  Make sure it's scanned!!  If you just do what you are supposed to do then everything would work out fine.  Best Buy is not perfect...we make mistakes too...but it is the Best Buy.  If our prices are higher than an advertised price of a competitor then we'll match it.  Our rewards program is FREE and it's NOT tied to a credit card!!  Our credit card has the option of having 6 months interest free on purchases over $299.  Our staff is friendly and focused on the needs of our customers.  We do NOT make commission so we're not just after your money...we really just want to help you.  I love my job.  It is the best environment possible to work in.  I think people just like to complain.  Hope I was able to shed some light.  Thanks for your time.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t understand what the problem is.  I am a Best Buy employee and the Reward Zone is an awesome thing.  I wish that I could have it (employees are not allowed).  It really is a lot simpler than you people make it sound.  When signing up for Reward Zone&#8230;you are prompted to verify your information on the signature pad.  If you push correct, but your information was not correctly entered, then that is your own fault for not reviewing it.  Also, some of you may not be receiving your certificates because you are not getting your points.  You are not getting your points because you are not getting your cards scanned at the time of your purchase.  If the cashier has not scanned your Reward Zone card when you&#8217;re checking out&#8230;then you did not get your points!!!  Make sure it&#8217;s scanned!!  If you just do what you are supposed to do then everything would work out fine.  Best Buy is not perfect&#8230;we make mistakes too&#8230;but it is the Best Buy.  If our prices are higher than an advertised price of a competitor then we&#8217;ll match it.  Our rewards program is FREE and it&#8217;s NOT tied to a credit card!!  Our credit card has the option of having 6 months interest free on purchases over $299.  Our staff is friendly and focused on the needs of our customers.  We do NOT make commission so we&#8217;re not just after your money&#8230;we really just want to help you.  I love my job.  It is the best environment possible to work in.  I think people just like to complain.  Hope I was able to shed some light.  Thanks for your time.</p>
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		<title>By: Buy The Police reunion concert tickets if you are a Best Buy Reward Zone member &#187; Make You Go Hmm</title>
		<link>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-415372</link>
		<author>Buy The Police reunion concert tickets if you are a Best Buy Reward Zone member &#187; Make You Go Hmm</author>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2007 17:48:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<guid>http://www.makeyougohmm.com/20040902/986/#comment-415372</guid>
		<description>[...] I&#8217;ve written about the BBRZ a couple times before and received dozens of comments, predominantly negative, about the service. People saying they aren&#8217;t receiving their Best Buy reward coupons, bad customer experiences and worse. Even a post about an alleged class action lawsuit against them (not sure whether or not that&#8217;s true). I offer that as counter perspective to what we&#8217;ve experienced as customers. [...]</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>[&#8230;] I&#8217;ve written about the BBRZ a couple times before and received dozens of comments, predominantly negative, about the service. People saying they aren&#8217;t receiving their Best Buy reward coupons, bad customer experiences and worse. Even a post about an alleged class action lawsuit against them (not sure whether or not that&#8217;s true). I offer that as counter perspective to what we&#8217;ve experienced as customers. [&#8230;]</p>
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