Geeksquad

[Port]

I believe a lot of people feel like they're getting a better job done at Best Buy simply becuase it is a brand name electronics store, just like CompUSA. For whatever reason, some people prefer not to trust the local computer shops around here, even though they most likely will do a better job at a lower price.

I guess you're right. It's sad really, especially the better job part. One guy waiting around nearby had brought his laptop in 3 times already without a fix. I'm sure a local shop could have one shotted it for half the price. Then there's always the accusations that stores like Best Buy do half ass jobs, or do this sort of thing on purpose.

I'm sure generally the quality of BB repairs is shoddy. It has to be. When I bring my portable DVD player in because it won't load menus or sometimes not even play a movie, and list all these things that are happening, and get it back with all those problems again, I question that service. The repair manifest even said "Maintence cleaning"! WTF.

Not to go too far off on a tangent, but this is the third time I've been to BB with my 4 year plan in hand. I originally bought a Polaroid portable DVD player, and it broke twice and I got it replaced twice - no questions asked, here's your store credit. On the second breakdown, I noticed the value of the original player dropped by 70, so I got a Toshiba player which was the same price the Polaroid was. They had no problem with this, and even transfered over the plan.

Now I come there expecting an exchange again.. and now they want to try and fix it? And then not fix it the first time? I was a [i]little[/] annoyed. If you ever buy a portable DVD player, always get the 4 year plan but don't expect too much.

But one thing Shinobi, you have to consider in working for Geeksquad at the repair desk, is that if the repair department does a half-ass or no-ass job on something, you will get the direct blame and heat from the customer. I mean, I was pretty annoyed that nothing was done to my player, but I restrained myself because I know it's not the guy's fault. Other assholes may not feel the same way, in that yelling at you will somehow make things better. Sure you may run into this in any retail environment, but if BB service is as shoddy as I think it is, you'll be running into it alot.

I am the geek squad for my family's computer problems. The pay sucks.

IBTN. And for my friends and their family. And for my boss here at work too, and sometimes the whole department. No formal training, just dicking around with PCs for 11 years. It's not rocket science.

[Grey's Anatomy]

I just hope the Geek mobile isn't a VW Beetle.
That would just be gay.

[DArque Bishop]

I just hope the Geek mobile isn't a VW Beetle.
That would just be gay.

That's all I've seen around in this area.

[Brisco Bold]

I just hope the Geek mobile isn't a VW Beetle.
That would just be gay.

Around here I think their cars are green or homosexual purple.

Andrew? Do you know?

[Drewbacca]

I saw one turning in to the blockbuster on Harwood while I was heading to the post office. It was black and orange.

It looked like a VW beetle.

[Brisco Bold]

Close enough.

[Gymkata]

Id rather shoot myself in the face than work for Best Buy. Especially as a member of the "Geek Squad". Yea, the BB people really think highly of those guys as evidenced by the name choice.

I think the company started up seperately in Cali, under that name. BB didnt pick it from what I know.

[x2y]

I'm somewhat interested in a job as a Geeksquad employee, only, I'd like to know their payscale. I've searched online and haven't been able to find anything. I'd rather not fill out an application first.

Lol it's not all what you think it to be. be it's nice for a while if they hire you.

Yes they do drive the black & white VW Beetle with their clip on ties. I been working for the company part time for about 3 months and I'm raedy to leave. I worked at Radio Shack a few years ago and as much as I hated them I like best Buy even less. Best Buy as you 've known them in the past are chaning also it's looking more like a car dealership than anything.

Check out Bestbuysux.org.

[Timber]

Calls to the Geeksquad!

Some of them are kinda funny.

[Gohron]

You couldn't pay me enough to do on-site service again, even six figure income. I didn't work for Geek Squad, but it's the same everywhere. There's a lot more I would love to say on this subject, but the topic would have to get moved to Fight Club for me to do so.

I do housecalls for my job every day all day but it's not computer stuff but I sort of catch your meaning.