[HaveHadEnough]

I went in last month fully intending to walk out with a big screen plasma TV, and after a half hour of no one speaking to me, I walked back out empty-handed.

I was in a Best Buy just last Sunday looking for a computer. I asked one "kid" (all the sales people looked like they were under 23) for help, and he told me I would have to go over to the other counter (he remained standing, doing nothing, by the software). I went to the counter and waited 20 minutes. Nothing. I walked out. I'm going to buy the computer on-line.

[FarRightFanatic]

Best Buy is the store I hate the most. You cannot just walk through the store without being accosted by employees asking, “Did you need help finding anything?” “Can I help you?” “What can I help you with?” The last time we went there, we were in the store less than 15 minutes and were asked by 4 employees if there was anything they could help us with. Very irritating.

[PAR35]

I was pushier than you were. I couldn't find anyone to help me, so I went to the checkout counter and asked them to page someone. The response, "There should be someone over there". My response, "Yes, there should, but there isn't. So would you page someone". They finally found someone to get the box I wanted to buy for $600 or so.

My next big ticket item is coming from Sams.

[Maigrey]

I only purchase items at big box stores if I don’t have to have any assistance. If it requires assistance, I look and research online, and have it delivered. I should know, ‘cause I was in retail 10yrs.