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Best Buy B&M Major Appliance Open Box additional 50% off Open Box Price (YMMV)

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QA Edit: Seems the 50% off appliance part of this deal may have died but users as of today 5/1 still say they're getting the 50% off on open box TVs still. So we will let this thread stay in Hot Deals for another day or so, for users that still can get it.
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I was shopping around for a new washer/dryer, and picked out a pair by LG. Called in to the store to find out what might be damaged on the washer since you can't go in and see it. The Best Buy website lists the open box price as $695.99. They went over and looked at it, told me about the scuffs, and then mentioned "oh, and the open-box promotion brings it down to $347.99

I bought it, then called the other Best Buy that had the matching dryer, also as open-box. I asked them what was wrong with it, and about the price since "another Best Buy said you're running an open box promotion" and we all know that could be specific to one location or whatnot. The guy on the phone said the price I got the washer for was crazy, he'd never heard of such a thing. He went to explain that open box pricing changes all the time depending on the new item sale prices etc, but he'd ask his manager. He came back and said that there's an additional coupon he has to scan, for 50% off open box major appliances. The Geek Squad extended warranty price is based on the price you pay, not MSRP, so that also goes down in price should you be interested.

Pricing on the website does NOT reflect this promotion. You must call the store so they can scan the coupon, and pay over the phone. My order doesn't show any SKU for a coupon, just the super-low price.

EDIT: Quick Link to Open Box Appliances [bestbuy.com]

The washer & dryer I bought: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-4...Id=6181257

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-7...Id=6181263

See pictures for screenshots from my order.
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QA Edit: Seems the 50% off appliance part of this deal may have died but users as of today 5/1 still say they're getting the 50% off on open box TVs still. So we will let this thread stay in Hot Deals for another day or so, for users that still can get it.
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I was shopping around for a new washer/dryer, and picked out a pair by LG. Called in to the store to find out what might be damaged on the washer since you can't go in and see it. The Best Buy website lists the open box price as $695.99. They went over and looked at it, told me about the scuffs, and then mentioned "oh, and the open-box promotion brings it down to $347.99

I bought it, then called the other Best Buy that had the matching dryer, also as open-box. I asked them what was wrong with it, and about the price since "another Best Buy said you're running an open box promotion" and we all know that could be specific to one location or whatnot. The guy on the phone said the price I got the washer for was crazy, he'd never heard of such a thing. He went to explain that open box pricing changes all the time depending on the new item sale prices etc, but he'd ask his manager. He came back and said that there's an additional coupon he has to scan, for 50% off open box major appliances. The Geek Squad extended warranty price is based on the price you pay, not MSRP, so that also goes down in price should you be interested.

Pricing on the website does NOT reflect this promotion. You must call the store so they can scan the coupon, and pay over the phone. My order doesn't show any SKU for a coupon, just the super-low price.

EDIT: Quick Link to Open Box Appliances [bestbuy.com]

The washer & dryer I bought: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-4...Id=6181257

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-7...Id=6181263

See pictures for screenshots from my order.

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Apr 21, 2020
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CmKm
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from TheAlchemist10 :
I called the one in Potomac Mills. She said that it applied to all the open box items but only the satisfactory or below. Good luck
Thank you for the info!!!! I'll call them now!
Apr 21, 2020
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jessicaj5294
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from cattslove :
This is happening at all of our stores in the DFW area.Just be kind and you will get rewarded.
I've callled 5 stores and no luck
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BrotherAli
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My stores show pretty much no open box appliances. Are you guys going by online inventory?
Apr 21, 2020
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jessicaj5294
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from shanesciples :
This worked for me. I called a Best Buy in DFW, and it took a good while for him to get his system to process, but I got an $850 Washer for $361. The deal is that they're marking off Open Box products %50 from the retail value, which he initially quoted me around $491. After he put me on hold for awhile to process it, he mentioned if I could pick it up within the hour, I'd get an even bigger discount, which put me at $361. No coupons, no codes. They're just trying to get rid of inventory.
Which store? I'm having no luck
Apr 21, 2020
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RyanL
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from s4rah :
Yes but this is a deal thats actually available should you find something you want.

You're welcome!
He's welcome for what? It's nothing but junk in that link like cell phone cases and toys lol.
Apr 21, 2020
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diodia
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from AMDPhenomX4 :
Was it automatic or did they have to override?
Two so far needed to have me mention, the third one offered it right up.
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Quote from BrotherAli :
My stores show pretty much no open box appliances. Are you guys going by online inventory?
Ob is based on local stock. If you live in the sticks don't expect much. Better to be in a major city abound with B&M.

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Quote from Peerless_Warrior :
Ob is based on local stock. If you live in the sticks don't expect much. Better to be in a major city abound with B&M.
I dont live "in the sticks" LMAO LMAO just wanted to make sure I am checking it correctly and not missing something because that link in the OP shows me 0 appliances when I selected local pickup. I mean it shows me appliances but they are all unavailable within 250 miles.
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bidmaker
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from Chrisv006 :
Worked for me in NC. Thanks!
What area? talked to Burlington and they said just for TVs
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DFWisHome
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from cattslove :
This is happening at all of our stores in the DFW area.Just be kind and you will get rewarded.
Definitely not. Plano told me there's no discount.
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Quote from bidmaker :
What area? talked to Burlington and they said just for TVs
Charlotte metro area
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Quote from onebluemnm :
So it's sounding like only 2 people got the discount?
Quote from fitz1899 :
For what it's worth, I was told it was on select open box inventory that's been sitting for a while. The online price will reflect the 50% discount. Although I haven't seen anything online to confirm this.
Quote from D0nk3y :
Whats the Coupon Code guys.. those who have bought.. can you please check the coupon code?
Quote from LesPaul378 :
Just called 2 stores in NY and both reps seemed liked they had no idea about friends and family discount. They both said all orders must be competed online.

The one rep did admit that price on the sticker could be lower than online and they would notify me after purchase.
Quote from dplane :
Seems like a lot of pages for what appears to be something just about nobody else has been able to confirm?
Quote from Asian888 :
Yeah NO GO. My store offered me 10 bucks off on a dryer.
LOL tons of posts like this saying no go for them, but yet all the thumbs up. What's going on around here lately? The thread should have a negative rating because no details were given (such as the critical information like the coupon code) and it seems like it's meant for BB employees more than anything judging by a lot of the feedback people are getting on the phone from them. Sounded promising from the first few responses on the first couple of pages but it seems like 90% of everyone is striking out.
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Quote from BrotherAli :
I dont live "in the sticks" LMAO LMAO just wanted to make sure I am checking it correctly and not missing something because that link in the OP shows me 0 appliances when I selected local pickup. I mean it shows me appliances but they are all unavailable within 250 miles.
Click the "shop open box" button on the item you're looking at and you'll see more conditions such as satisfactory.
Apr 21, 2020
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painkillah
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Derp I called and inquired about open box washer. Associate did not offer up additional discount. I am going by to pick up my 9600k and will inquire in person about discount. .

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3rd times a charm! I called and finally got someone who knew about the friends and family discount - got dishwasher for $245, added install kit and 3 year warranty! Thanks!!!!

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