Best Buy's Pricematch Policy

Scarpozzi

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Curious.... I was going to buy a Sansa e250 from Best Buy, but they're priced approximately $25 more than Circuit City. I have a $30 gift card, thus the desire to buy from BB over CC. What would I need to pricematch with CC? I don't get the newspaper, so I don't have anything that says the price other than CC's website. Will they pricematch over the web prices? There is a CC in my area. Thanks,

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a print out from the website would suffice, but that's assuming that BB will actually follow it's own policy.
 

R Nilla

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Queasy

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If there is a CC in your area, go by the store and grab one of their flyers. The Circuit City flyer is also available on their website.
 

tomt4535

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Is the Sansa in the CC ad? You can find out on the CC website. If so, stop by CC and pick up the ad, then go over to BB and buy it.
 

mugs

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I don't think BB price-matches online prices, do they?

It's not enough that CC offers it for sale at a certain price, they have to advertise it at that price.
 

R Nilla

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OK, I messed up and can't edit my original post, but this is what I intended to link to:

Q: Best Buy Price Guarantee FAQs
A: Two more great reasons to buy with confidence at Best Buy.
If you are about to make a purchase and discover a lower advertised price offered by a local retail competitor on the same available brand and model, let us know and we'll match that price on the spot.

Already bought? We'll refund you the price difference, plus an additional 10% of that difference up to 30 days after your purchase (14 days on select categories*).

Either way, simply bring in proof of price while that lower price is in effect.

Exclusions apply. See details below. Policy may also vary between stores. See store for complete details.

Exclusions:

The Best Buy Price Guarantee does not apply to our or our competitors' free offers, limited-quantity items, open-box items, clearance items, mail-in incentives, financing or bundle offers. The policy does not apply to typographical errors or a competitor's price that results from a price match.

What is considered a local retail competitor?
A retail store located in the same market area as your local Best Buy store.

What is considered "proof" of price?
If you have already purchased the item, the best way to show proof of price is to bring in your original Best Buy receipt, plus the competitor's current ad. We reserve the right to call the competitor's store to verify the lower price and availability of the item.

How do you handle a price match if the Best Buy price includes a promotional offer such as a free gift card or rebate?
The Best Buy net purchase price is calculated by deducting the value of all instant and mail-in discounts such as rebates, free offers and promotional gift cards. Existing rebates and free offers associated with a product purchased at Best Buy will not apply if a price match is executed.

How do you handle a price match if the competitor's price includes a rebate, gift card or other promotional offer?
The competitor's net purchase price is calculated by deducting instant discounts taken at the register such as instant rebates. Mail-in rebates and other deferred savings are not deducted from the competitor's purchase price.

What if the competitor does not have the item in stock or has limited quantities of the product?
Sometimes a retailer will advertise a very low price for a product but have only limited quantities in stock. If the item is out of stock or the competitor has limited quantities of an item, it is not eligible for price matching. Likewise, if Best Buy has a product that is advertised as being limited in quantity it will not be eligible for price matching.

Are Best Buy services eligible for price matching?
Due to the differences in services being performed, Best Buy does not match competitors' service prices. This includes, but is not limited to, services such as delivery, installation and computer services.

What does it mean not to match a competitor's price that results in a price match?
Best Buy will not price match to a local competitor's price that has already been reduced by a price match.

Can I have my price match request processed over the phone or online?
We are currently not able to process your request over the phone or online. However, if you have questions regarding the policy, call our Customer Care Center anytime at 1-888-BestBuy or visit BestBuy.com.

What if I find a lower price at another Best Buy store or on BestBuy.com?
If an item you purchased at Best Buy is advertised at a lower price at another Best Buy store in your local area or on BestBuy.com within 30 days of your original receipt purchase (14 days for select categories*), we will refund you 100% of the price difference. Simply bring in your original Best Buy receipt to the customer service counter while that lower price is still in effect. Clearance items, open-box items or Web-exclusive offers advertised on BestBuy.com are not eligible for price matching.

What is a "Web-exclusive offer?"
It is a product or a price that is only offered to online buyers.

Does Best Buy match prices of Internet retailers?
If you made your purchase in a Best Buy store, and you find an Internet retailer with a local retail store honoring its own online prices, we'll match their price, plus 10% of the difference. Internet-only retailers are exempt from our price matching program, as well as Web-exclusive offers. Eligible items must be the same brand and model, and currently in stock at the competitor's store. For purchases made online at BestBuy.com, please refer to the Online Price Guarantee on BestBuy.com.

* Select Categories include desktop computers, notebooks, projectors, monitors, camcorders, digital cameras, radar detectors and video games purchased as used.
 

Queasy

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Originally posted by: mugs
I don't think BB price-matches online prices, do they?

If it is a local competitor with a store presence they will. We just price-matched a gas stove the other day using a printout of Lowe's website.

They won't price-match Amazon.com or Newegg.com.
 

Scarpozzi

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It doesn't look like CC has the 250 in the ad. They only have the 260. Hmm....hopefully the printout from the website will be sufficient. I just worry that they'll claim that the website price isn't the same as the "in store" price.

Thanks guys. I'll print out the website quote and talk to a CSM to see what I can do.

-Scar
 

xeemzor

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Does BB match their own website prices? I have actually seen stuff go for a much higher price in the store that what it was listed for on the web page.
 

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Originally posted by: xeemzor
Does BB match their own website prices? I have actually seen stuff go for a much higher price in the store that what it was listed for on the web page.
No

 

R Nilla

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Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Originally posted by: xeemzor
Does BB match their own website prices? I have actually seen stuff go for a much higher price in the store that what it was listed for on the web page.
No

but...

What if I find a lower price at another Best Buy store or on BestBuy.com?
If an item you purchased at Best Buy is advertised at a lower price at another Best Buy store in your local area or on BestBuy.com within 30 days of your original receipt purchase (14 days for select categories*), we will refund you 100% of the price difference. Simply bring in your original Best Buy receipt to the customer service counter while that lower price is still in effect. Clearance items, open-box items or Web-exclusive offers advertised on BestBuy.com are not eligible for price matching.
 

Scarpozzi

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Wow...one more question. BB seems to have changed the product number from what Circuit city sells. This is weird.

CC's product number is SDMX4-2048-A70
BB's product number is SDMX4-2048-ARAPB


It's the same thing. I think the "ARAPB" stands for Rapsody....which both have. It looks like it's an attempt to keep people from pricematching. Dell was offering this same thing for $90 a week or so ago.... Do you think they'll hassel me?
 

Nutdotnet

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
It doesn't look like CC has the 250 in the ad. They only have the 260. Hmm....hopefully the printout from the website will be sufficient. I just worry that they'll claim that the website price isn't the same as the "in store" price.

Thanks guys. I'll print out the website quote and talk to a CSM to see what I can do.

-Scar

They can always call the store as well. We used to do that @ Office Depot.
 

Queasy

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Wow...one more question. BB seems to have changed the product number from what Circuit city sells. This is weird.

CC's product number is SDMX4-2048-A70
BB's product number is SDMX4-2048-ARAPB


It's the same thing. I think the "ARAPB" stands for Rapsody....which both have. It looks like it's an attempt to keep people from pricematching. Dell was offering this same thing for $90 a week or so ago.... Do you think they'll hassel me?

Indubitably.

Someone put out a link to a 10-12% off coupon to BB. You may want to just try that. You could probably get Circuit City to match the coupon.

 

Dracos

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Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
Originally posted by: xeemzor
Does BB match their own website prices? I have actually seen stuff go for a much higher price in the store that what it was listed for on the web page.
No

I've pricematched to BB.com before in the brick and mortar store.
 

latino666

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Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Wow...one more question. BB seems to have changed the product number from what Circuit city sells. This is weird.

CC's product number is SDMX4-2048-A70
BB's product number is SDMX4-2048-ARAPB


It's the same thing. I think the "ARAPB" stands for Rapsody....which both have. It looks like it's an attempt to keep people from pricematching. Dell was offering this same thing for $90 a week or so ago.... Do you think they'll hassel me?

Indubitably.

Someone put out a link to a 10-12% off coupon to BB. You may want to just try that. You could probably get Circuit City to match the coupon.

CC does not match coupons.
 

Queasy

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Originally posted by: latino666
Originally posted by: Queasy
Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Wow...one more question. BB seems to have changed the product number from what Circuit city sells. This is weird.

CC's product number is SDMX4-2048-A70
BB's product number is SDMX4-2048-ARAPB


It's the same thing. I think the "ARAPB" stands for Rapsody....which both have. It looks like it's an attempt to keep people from pricematching. Dell was offering this same thing for $90 a week or so ago.... Do you think they'll hassel me?

Indubitably.

Someone put out a link to a 10-12% off coupon to BB. You may want to just try that. You could probably get Circuit City to match the coupon.

CC does not match coupons.

Other stores that price-match usually accept competitor's coupons. Didn't realize that CC didn't do this.
 

LegendKiller

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BBY can be good at PM and sometimes isn't.

When I went to buy my Pioneer Elite receiver (1,199 regular price) I brought in a printout from a NYC electronic store for $750. Of course I didn't think they would PM the whole thing, but I managed to work in a $250 off. Combine that with Rewards Zone double points, a 12% off coupon, and 2yr free financing, it was an unbeatable deal. They even let me get all of that.
 

CravenTacos

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don't forget the 12% off coupon!

Dealing with best buy? The trick in order to get them to do anything is to say yes to their service/replacement plans, because they are 100% profit for them. Make sure they discount the primary item you want. Then return the service plan later.
 

mugs

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Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
Wow...one more question. BB seems to have changed the product number from what Circuit city sells. This is weird.

CC's product number is SDMX4-2048-A70
BB's product number is SDMX4-2048-ARAPB


It's the same thing. I think the "ARAPB" stands for Rapsody....which both have. It looks like it's an attempt to keep people from pricematching. Dell was offering this same thing for $90 a week or so ago.... Do you think they'll hassel me?

That's not uncommon. You'll probably have trouble unless you get a clueless CSR.
 

LegendKiller

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Originally posted by: CravenTacos
don't forget the 12% off coupon!

Dealing with best buy? The trick in order to get them to do anything is to say yes to their service/replacement plans, because they are 100% profit for them. Make sure they discount the primary item you want. Then return the service plan later.

Well, it's not 100% profit, considering there is costs involved in actual claims and such, however, I would consider them BBY's higher profit "products".