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[Mistake] Best Buy Selling 52" HDTV for $9.99

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by limedeal, Aug 12, 2009.

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  1. Oski2005

    Oski2005 Member

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    Source?
     
  2. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Interesting because I only received a cancellation on 1 as well, not the other 2. The interesting part is you got two cancellations. Hmm.... What time did you order yours? Again I am just hoping people make a big enough deal about this so we get gift cards.
     
  3. Duncan McDonuts

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    That's obviously a scam. Here's the original posting:

    Are you going to send $210 to a random person on hotmail? Don't even begin to think this was a legit deal. It's a price error.

    Also, for the lolz
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  4. keeyanballa08

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    4:13. Yeah I mean either way, we weren't losing anything from this because we are guaranteed to get credited. whooooooo! loll
     
  5. keeyanballa08

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    Yeah I got that an minute after it processed lol
     
  6. Invisible Fan

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    Bait and switch.

    Git yer lawyers ready for shodown.
     
  7. Dave2000

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    Got my cancellation email, oh well was fun when it lasted
     
  8. OGKashMoney

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    Ok, so I checked my Order Status on BestBuy.com and I ordered 5 of the TVs. However, they have only canceled two of them.

    I also just called Best Buy and the customer rep told me that they will be refunding me for the TV. I didn't give them my order # or anything so only thought I bought one TV. Will keep you guys updated on what happens. :D
     
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  9. rudan

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    Its an obvious error, I don't get why people are all up in arms over it. It would be different if it was a small error, but a $1000 tv for $10 is too obvious. Heck, they even have on their website a discloser that states that any error in price will not be honored.
    :rolleyes:
     
  10. Vinsanity

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    The company made an error and everyone is jumping on it trying to take advantage of something that is completely unrealistic. I think this is a bit unethical.
     
  11. Davidoff

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    Best Buy could have had some really cheap national "feel good" press if they just gave ya'll the TVs..

    On another note, someone told me BestBuy stopped their price match policy now that CC is no more.. Anyone else hear this too?
     
  12. Blake

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    Just a little bit...
     
  13. franchise403

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    I just recently bought a tv and BB price matched the same tv from frys.
     
  14. The_Yoyo

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    wouldnt be surprised they were really picky about it in the first place

    I would always have to call and ask a manager about a price match before going into best buy, not because circuit city or frys sold out it was just that best buy was a lot closer to me than either of those stores.

    they hardly did, at least CC was good about their price match, their rules were simple enough and they always honored it along with the 10% of the difference
     
  15. RickRock713

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    just got my cancelatiion email...too good to be true...i had already decided what part of my house i wann a gonna put it in...fack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



    Dear RICARDO,



    There was a pricing error on the Samsung 52" LCD HDTV; as a result, your order will be cancelled and you will not be charged for this item. We are sorry for this error and apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions concerning our policies, please review the "Conditions of Use" which are found at www.BestBuy.com.



    Please note that while your credit card hasn't been charged for the cancelled item(s), the authorization for funds may still reserve available account funds. Authorizations for funds generally expire after 7 days, but some credit cards may keep them open for a full billing cycle. Please contact your credit card company with questions you may have on their process.



    If you used a gift card for this order and no longer have it, please call us toll-free at 1-888-BEST BUY (1-888-237-8289) and we will send you a replacement. Please do not hesitate to contact us with additional questions.




    We are sorry for this error and apologize for any inconvenience.



    The Customer Care Team


    so what does this mean??am i gettin my money back or do have to call my credit card company..
     
  16. Jayou

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    Yeah....they're going to keep your money so that you won't take advantage of them making a pricing mistake again!. :D

    You're good, man. It's just legalese saying that your CC company may possibly be holding the $9.99 as being applied to your credit limit until the next time you get your bill. This almost never happens unless you have atrocious credit and have one of those credit cards for people with bad credit.
     
  17. joesr

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    I was just asking a what if?

    Any store, any item any price.

    If a store has a shelf price different from the add price can they use the same loop wholes and not honor the price like seen here?
     
  18. Prince

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    somebody's gonna get fired at BestBuy. :)

    a friend of mind said that he also bought 3.
     
  19. Smokey

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    Hilarious. I hope those morons wasted $9.99 getting to Best Buy.
     

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