I would be worried about how well a large TV is handled during shipping. It's also much easier to return the TV to BestBuy in case something does happen. Amazon does have great customer service however.

Honestly, the return process seems like it would be easiest with best buy, but amazon is pretty good. Id just make sure you document and take a couple pictures if you do it with amazon.

Ive had amazon refund money to my account while the item was "still in transit" back to them, like i received the notification a couple hours after i had dropped off the package. These were <$1000 items, but still high dollar.

I dont know how you feel about warranties, but ive heard some good things about people getting the best buy warranty on their tv's. Ive just read a couple stories of "no questions asked" situations where their tvs were replaced with the same or newer model televisions with the geeksquad warranty.

I like to buy large purchases like this from Best Buy. If you don't like they have a generous return policy with no restocking fee

When I got my TV from Amazon a couple of years ago I was able to set a delivery window (IIRC it was a 2 hour window).

When the delivery company came they also unboxed the TV and placed it on my entertainment stand, plugged it in, and made sure it turned on.

I have purchased several TVs from Amazon for work. No problems. If you don't have a way to transport the TV, I'd definitely consider Amazon. That said, in the Amazon vs Best Buy argument... I would go with Costco :) Extra warranty (year, or more if you use their Visa card), usually good price, exceptional customer service if you do need to return it, can have it shipped to your door but still have the option of an in-warehouse return.

I buy at newegg or Amazon depending which one is cheaper. If something I'm buying is also sold at bestbuy, I buy from there since they price match major online retailers

Best buy will price match, so if you prefer shopping in person its ok. Their selection will be limited though.

Pcpartpicker will help you find the lowest prices.

use pcpartpicker.com, newegg.com typically has the best prices for PC parts and best buy does not keep much PC parts stock so unless you use their website to make sure they have it or order for pickup (why) you should not use it

use pcpartpicker.com and it will show you who has the lowest price

bestbuy is a ripoff with limited selection. i buy from newegg, amazon, or wherever is cheapest.

Costco for me the no bs return policy and better prices. Bb is a hassle.

No, Best Buy sells defective product all too often.

Just make damn sure you make sure the box is manufactured sealed first before opening it inside the store before leaving and checking for damage

no

I’m a Costco member and will only buy my TVs from Best Buy.

1. Best protection warranty on TVs. Pricey? Not if you it.
2. Only plan that covers burn in on OLED TVs.
3. Pay $ 49 for a BB Plus membership. Gives you a 60 day return window.
4. Expensive delivery with setup charge. However, they do a complete setup.

My purchase of a 65 inch Samsung OLED last month. BB offered free delivery, set up including wall mounting. Look for these deals. When the installers left, everything was ready to go. Complete setup. Check Costco reviews on delivery and setup. Minimal. They put it on a stand, plug it in, connect one cable, and leave. Many poor reviews on the Allstate Protection Plan.

If you’re buying an OLED and want the burn in coverage, then Best Buy. Otherwise Costco or Best Buy, but avoid Amazon unless you want to deal with returning a broken tv

Best buy and Costco are both good. I would avoid Amazon for tvs.

I’d go Costco. 5 year warranty included for free and 4% back on the cost of the TV (if you have executive membership and credit card).

Costco

Expensive electronics I always go to store check the product and then buy ..no online business

all those places have physical locations, minus Amazon. Which i mean it sort of does with its grocery stores loll.

bestbuy told me that they dont price match amazon. only actual physical stores.

best Buy stopped price matching New Egg around 2019.

From what I can find, they violated Manufacturer UMRP pricing and that made Best Buy tell them to fuck off.

For the unaware, that's a minimum price for hardware set by the manufacturer. They're also involved with scammy discounts.

Best buy is ass now. Don’t shop there.

This video does a fairly good job at explaining the issue with Newegg and why some are frustrated by them.

https://youtu.be/E7zVs3C2y18?si=wiJLyakzdfCWtML2

Office Depot also does price matching btw and is usually a better experience imo

Target doesn’t price match anymore either

Just a quick addition: They will only match SOLD AND SHIPPED FROM AMAZON.COM. They wont match if a third party sellers is involved at any step

Lowe's will!

Wow didn’t know that. Thanks for the good info 👌🏽

I vote for best buy and pay with credit card. If something goes wrong and best buy doesn't step up, dispute with credit card. If you bought from Amazon, they mess up and you dispute your credit card, Amazon screws you further, your account + gift card will be gone for good. Plus, best buy has price protection if price drops within 30 days while amazon wont do anything for you.

Wife got mine for Father's Day on the Amazon $499 deal. It's from the official Lenovo store and came new factory sealed. The two year deal is tempting. Might be worth going Best buy and using your gift cards for accessories. I bought a butterfox case, battery power bank, and low latency gaming earbuds for example when I got mine.

remember that the 2 years is only if you renew your total tech for 2 years as well

i got from amazon. i will try my best to take good care of it and avoid taking it certain places to avoid breaking but im not thinking about any of that till i have it in my hand lol. but if it is common for your devices to break, would get sometype of protection

I ordered from Amazon the package came sealed but the box was empty so beware. Waiting for replacement coming Wednesday hopefully I get it this time

Did you buy anything from bestbuy.com or all in store?  I made some purchases at bestbuy.com and the category in the app says "Merchandise & Supplies - Internet Purchase" and is showing pending points at 1x. My first statement hasn't closed.  

5x on first $150k gold business. I do see sometimes after cap hitting for 4x but I also see others at 1x.

Edit. Correction 5x on first $150k of highest spending category.

I was surprised to see this as well when it happened to me.

This is the post that I needed. I’m under the impression that in-store is the safest bet. When I asked an agent if Best Buy counted, they told me no, but it totally classifies as electronic goods store so I’m going to stop by there this weekend with that certificate they emailed me.