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Brian^K · 05-06-2008, 04:50 AM

Maybe it is just because it's you?

It seems a reasonable policy, as much as any could be: Price Matching itself is a pretty strange offer AFAIC. If there is a price difference, it is either coincidental, and therefore shouldn't warrant special treatment (although they may wish to use that as a trigger to lower their own price), or it is reflective of a difference in service provided. I bet that if we had a store nearby that sold odd lots and made all defectives go through the manufacturer, Best Buy would exclude that store from their price match. And they should: Best Buy provides better service and should therefore charge more than that other store.

Beyond that, I think they should be required to offer all customers the same price. I don't think the secret "this other store charges less" handshake should entitle some customers to better prices. JMHO. Fairness for all.

05-06-2008, 04:50 AM	#2 of 47
Brian^K *Brian* Member Location: Burlington, MA Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 11:43 AM Local Date: 08-30-2008 Posts: 415	Re: Silly Best Buy price match "Policy"? Maybe it is just because it's you? It seems a reasonable policy, as much as any could be: Price Matching itself is a pretty strange offer AFAIC. If there is a price difference, it is either coincidental, and therefore shouldn't warrant special treatment (although they may wish to use that as a trigger to lower their own price), or it is reflective of a difference in service provided. I bet that if we had a store nearby that sold odd lots and made all defectives go through the manufacturer, Best Buy would exclude that store from their price match. And they should: Best Buy provides better service and should therefore charge more than that other store. Beyond that, I think they should be required to offer all customers the same price. I don't think the secret "this other store charges less" handshake should entitle some customers to better prices. JMHO. Fairness for all.