Will I regret getting my system installed at Best Buy?

[nittanylion64 10+ year member]

Call 1 888 Bestbuy-corporate #. The installer was an ***, the manager went crazy, he did the install incorrectly, tried to blame you, wouldn't fix his mess, messed up your sub box, messed up your door panels. That should just about cover it, call corporate and stop messing around the store

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

is the box secured in any way?

 

[Limey turncoat 10+ year member]

is the box secured in any way?

I asked my wife. We couldn't work it out. It seems like it is, because we can't move it, but we can't see anything securing it to the floor.

 

[sexiewasd 10+ year member]

Anything I want done right I either do myself, or educate myself about well enough to know if I'm trusting the right person to do the work, and find references!!!

You seam to be the kind of person that if you wanted a new television you would go buy a new television and expect it to be awesome based on what the person selling you the tv says about it. I would be researching DLP vs LCD vs Plasma vs OLED. Do I need 1:1 Pixel mapping, if not whats the overscan? whats the response time? ect.

It may be BestBuy's fault but you walked right into this trouble.

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

how is this his fault? he paid a "professional" to do his "job". he walked in there asking for a simple install and they should of not give it back to him with the problems that it has. ok mabye they were closing and they wanted to leave. then tell him that before hand that there are some problems and to bring it back tommorow. not act like he did something wrong by bring this up to them. he paid 540 dollars now i dont know about you guys but that is allot of money to me. and if i paid that to have something install, i would sure as hell want it installed correctly with out and problems.

 

[Hybrid90accord 10+ year member]

from what im reading the RCA were bad out of the box correct??? which im sure all installers including myself have encounter a defective or bad product right out of a new box whether its a non working speaker, headunit or RCA's doesnt mean it wasnt installed correctly just means he didnt test the wires prior to but honestly how many installer bench test wires before there installed?????????????? Not many if any unless its used equipment because like anyone if its new you expect it to work correct but sh*t happens. true i understand ur frustration and yes he shouldnt have been talking to his friends while working on your car but it seem like you listen to way to many people on this forum who 'claim to be installers' and that kinda got you on a negative mindset about the whole situation from the jump like something was bound to happen so the littliest thing got turned into something huge. i understand the situation can be frustrating but it could have happen at any shop anywhere. Over all the install looks clean and from what ive seen on this forum it looks better then some of the DIY jobs ive seen on here so....

 

[JBLCAMRY 10+ year member]

how is this his fault? he paid a "professional" to do his "job". he walked in there asking for a simple install and they should of not give it back to him with the problems that it has. ok mabye they were closing and they wanted to leave. then tell him that before hand that there are some problems and to bring it back tommorow. not act like he did something wrong by bring this up to them. he paid 540 dollars now i dont know about you guys but that is allot of money to me. and if i paid that to have something install, i would sure as hell want it installed correctly with out and problems.

I agree 100%

 

[Jakeeck 10+ year member]

how is this his fault? he paid a "professional" to do his "job". he walked in there asking for a simple install and they should of not give it back to him with the problems that it has. ok mabye they were closing and they wanted to leave. then tell him that before hand that there are some problems and to bring it back tommorow. not act like he did something wrong by bring this up to them. he paid 540 dollars now i dont know about you guys but that is allot of money to me. and if i paid that to have something install, i would sure as hell want it installed correctly with out and problems.

xfvcking2

that story you told about them getting mad at YOU.. is complete bullshit.. what a bunch of shitheads man.. just make sure you get out of this mess and everything is done good and everything working fine and then never go to that best buy again and warn other people about how shitty they are.. atleast now u know not to go there again.

 

[JBLCAMRY 10+ year member]

Is this the best buy of Airport Rd.?

 

[Boris 10+ year member]

Must be, there's only one Best Buy in Naples.

Right by Lowes and Cosco.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

how is this his fault? he paid a "professional" to do his "job". he walked in there asking for a simple install and they should of not give it back to him with the problems that it has. ok mabye they were closing and they wanted to leave. then tell him that before hand that there are some problems and to bring it back tommorow. not act like he did something wrong by bring this up to them. he paid 540 dollars now i dont know about you guys but that is allot of money to me. and if i paid that to have something install, i would sure as hell want it installed correctly with out and problems.

see bottom quote

Anything I want done right I either do myself, or educate myself about well enough to know if I'm trusting the right person to do the work, and find references!!!
You seam to be the kind of person that if you wanted a new television you would go buy a new television and expect it to be awesome based on what the person selling you the tv says about it. I would be researching DLP vs LCD vs Plasma vs OLED. Do I need 1:1 Pixel mapping, if not whats the overscan? whats the response time? ect.

It may be BestBuy's fault but you walked right into this trouble.

eggg fucking zactly

 

[99grandprixGT 5,000+ posts]

see bottom quote



eggg fucking zactly

i saw that. but he should not have to do that. they are "installers" they should know what there doing.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

should he have to? no

but should he check always? YES!!!

thus he walked into this

would you have someone build a desk for you with out seeing their previous work or check on their credentials or if they know how to do something of the like?

 

[Boris 10+ year member]

would you have someone build a desk for you with out seeing their previous work or check on their credentials or if they know how to do something of the like?

even if they had a nation wide chain that specialised in desk building and other office furniture ?

Sad truth is that in this country anyone can call them selves an "expert" or "pro". When they screw up it's always buyer be aware.

 

[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

it was buyer beware from the jump!

and best buy damn sure does not specialize in car audio