Best Buy

I have always liked going into Best buy, regardless of the store. I don’t buy there very often, but more often than not I use the store just as a reference to see what new gadgets and gizmos have recently been released.
This Best Buy is almost brand new, and is fairly large. Inside, they carry damn near every type of electronics or appliance you could ask for. To me, what makes this store stand out is the way they have the store laid out. Even when there are a lot of people in the store, it doesn’t feel crowded. I enjoy being able to browse or shop without the crowded or rushed feeling.
Because this store is located within the Fountains at Farrah (FaF), parking isn’t bad at all. It is a dedicated lot, however there are quite a few options for parking than there would be at most Best buys. On the upper level, you can park right in front of the store or travel down to the lower level, park in the «garage», then take the elevator/​escalator up to the upper level where the store is located. With 4 or 5 exits from the FaF compex, you can easier get to I10 even in high traffic times.

Why did I give this place 4-​Stars? I’m sure you’re asking yourself that exact question…
In general, if a department/​electronic store is good, it will usually get a 3 star rating. I mean it serves a purpose, but doesn’t it warrant a 4^th or even 5^th star? Usually not. Those 4^th and 5^th Stars are more than likely reserved for restaurants or dope hotels or… Disneyland. No, Legoland… no… Sea World San Diego… anyways…
First, let me get the one negative I have for this place out of the way; Parking. Its a B****. Straight up. Its nice that if you are coming from the Ceilo Vista side, that Best Buy is the first stop, however, I say again, Parking, is a B****.
I have been to a lot of Best Buys before. I am drawn to the plethora of electronics they have. I am getting older, and from that weird generation that is kinda in the middle. We know about electronics, but didn’t have them growing up, as they were not yet available to public. Kids grow up with this stuff these days. But as a poor kids from the streets of the Bay Area in the EARLLLY 80s, I didn’t know about half this biz until I was already an adult… what I am saying is. every time I walk into Best Buy, I feel like I am walking into the future. I love it. They have it all, and this location does not differ. I am not kidding. dishwashers, vacuums, refrigerators, are included in the normal suspects that Best Buy has to offer. I was even surprised at that honestly… walked in once for a TV, and saw some high end Washer and Dryers. I was like dammmmmnnnnn go ‘head BB, cater to them customers. Multiple them demographics. BB stands for Best Buy, BB stands for Bout that Biz.
This location is very clean, and seemingly very new. You feel comfortable in the store. Its large enough so that even when crowded, it is not crowded. They have every product you need, and a very helpful staff. I went in looking for a new laptop, and explained my needs to one of the reps, and he walked me through everything and showed me exactly what kind I needed. He didn’t try to sell me the $ 1100 laptop. Good for him. He didn’t try to sell me the $ 200 laptop. Good for him. Instead, he actually listened to exactly what I needed it for, and found 2 – 3 laptops that would fit those exact needs, and then explained the difference and gave a list of pros and cons between those 2 – 3 laptops and left me to decide. Good for him. I am very pleased with the knowledge, and honesty of the sales rep I dealt with. Don’t remember his name, but he was tall. lol. I say that only because I am 6’1″. To me, he was tall.
The pricing is what you would expect from a BB. Although I must say that I am happy with the deals i’ve found there. Places always have sales and different promotions, and maybe I am just lucky? Either way, I bought a 32″ Panasonic LED TV for UNDER $ 200 (32″ is perfect size for our bedroom, which is where we use it, and my wife will only buy Japanese products, so double score on that find). That was a sale price I believe, and anytime I can find a 32″ LED under $ 200, SOLD!
As far as the laptops go… they had ones ranging from $ 200 — $ 1200 and more. I am not talking about the iMacs etc, as I don’t F*** with Apple except for iPhone. Love iPhone, don’t care for the other stuff. Just not compatible for what I use it for. So these are all PC based laptops I am looking into. Anyways… if you saw the day I checked in there, you also saw me check in at Target, Wal-​Mart, Office Depot etc etc… its because I was comparing products and prices. Oddly enough (or maybe not so odd), BB had the best product, AT the best price, as far as the laptops were concerned. Very pleased with that, and a bit surprised. This was not sale prices either. Just … was.
Overall I am pleased with this location and will for sure return. I suggest you do the same… and one more reason it gets a bump to a 4^th Star, aside from customer service, cleanliness, modernness, prices etc… its in the Fountains… love that place. It has everything. Anyways… when at the fountains. go check out BB. Das It mayne

Came here to buy me a chrome cast that’s it. Lovely girl was very nice but come to find out she wasn’t very knowledgeable with the product. Overall how can anything go wrong at Best Buy.

I went in to buy a laptop for my daughter. the first salesperson I talked to was no help at all… I was feeling a bit discouraged when up walked Chris S., he was amazing. He listened to all of my needs and was able to point me in the right direction.
After we settled on which laptop was my best choice, we began to talk a bit about TV’s…he used to work in that department so he was a wealth of information. I found a 32 inch Sony I could not live without.
He happened to mention that they were having a sale on games… buy two get one free… so off I went looking for games while he patiently waited for me to make my choices often times answering my question from «a man’s point of view».
As I am getting ready to go, i notice that they have wireless keyboards for my Ipad. He walked me though all of the ins and outs and yes… I bought not just one, but two of them.
So let me re-cap…I came in for one laptop and left with a TV, two wireless keyboards and three games. I never one time felt like I was being talked down to or pressured into buying.
Chris S. was wonderful and I look forward to going back in just so I will have the honor and pleasure of letting him help me out. I am thankful for a young man who knows how to make someone feel important and unique.
Thanks a million Chis S.

How could you not love all the electronic goodies in here? The fact that they match Amazons prices, just by showing them Amazons Price check app on your phone, they match the price right there on anything in store.
I give a 3 star rating because I went in to buy a cell phone and 2 of the sales guys were helping one customer, when I stood there looking for help, I asked them if they could get me some help, rather than get me help, they just continued to help that guy and ignore my need for help. So I found someone else and they were helpful.

Personally I liked the previous store better (much better selection of items). We went looking for an iPod nano case; they had none. They recommended visiting the website for more choices. Why do you have understocked stores then? Not a fan of the store… Amazon is much more inexpensive…

Well the Viscount store was awful and had to go, and this location is a SIGNIFICANT improvement, but maybe it’s just the Fountains hype, but I was expecting a little more.
Don’t get me wrong, this store has everything you’d expect from a Best Buy, and everything is neatly organized, so there isn’t anything missing, but personally I don’t think it’s better than the Joe Battle store. The Apple section stands out, I suppose. I did find it funny that they put Barnes & Noble gift cards right by their Kindle displays.
On a side note, this store is 3 freakin’ days old, THREE, and there was already tagging all over the stalls in the men’s restroom. Really, El Paso? This is why we can’t have nice things!