Best Buy IdeaX

[#1]

I think it would be advantageous for Best Buy to really review Protection/Replacement Plan policies and how they work with their employees.   Most employees realize they're tracked on attachment and will say just about anything to attach one of these because, let's be honest - they probably won't be there in 2, 3 or 4 years (if/when) the product breaks down with the turn-over in retail, but for today, they look like a rock star.

When I was purchasing a vaccum last night, I was offered a plan on the vaccum.  I specifically asked the employee - "well this model is on clearance, so do they give me my money back if something were to go wrong?" And she said "Oh yes, we'd give you comparable but not to exceed what you paid or issue a store credit for what you paid tonight."  I ALWAYS ask for protection plan terms and conditions BEFORE I commit to purchasing one and upon reading it that's not how the plan works.  It states you get FAIR MARKET VALUE.  Simply put, I get whatever Best Buy deems the value on my vaccum is in 2-4 years, which let's be honest - IT'S A VACCUM.  

Had I had an issue with the vaccum and taken it back to the store, this would've caused a huge dispute (and I get the feeling this probably wouldn't be the first time if you have employees selling protection plans that they don't properly understand the terms and conditions on).  As employees of Best Buy, they represent the company and you do acquire a bit of responsibiltiy and liability for what they are telling people to sell these plans so please take time and have managers quiz them, etc. to make sure they understand how they work.

[#2]

We should already be making sure our employees are knowledgeable when it comes to our Geek Squad Protection plans. Thanks for the suggestion.