Web Commerce Oddity of 2007: (so-called) Best Buy
The Consumerist reports all sorts of misdeeds at Best Buy. The strangest is this “secret” rogue version of their website in in-store kiosks. The real web site usually has lower prices than in-store ones. If you mention the lower price, staff are supposed to give you the best price. With this rogue kiosk site, prices shown match the higher store prices, yet the site looks identical to the external ecom site. Very deceptive.
Another odd BB thing was also reported this week. They are selling $50. Sirius Radio gift cards for $55. That’s kind of the opposite of a best buy. Better say “Best Buy Bye Bye!”
Tags: Best-Buy, Worst-Buy, Consumerist, bait-and-switch
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