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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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tubs
Apr 21, 2020
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Tried buying a samsung gas cooktop, but when I called the store that showed stock, they told me the item is on a "list" and is not eligible to be sold. Apparently, it will be shipped back to samsung and they cannot sell it as open box. She said even if I tried to buy online, order would be canceled. She did acknowledge the 50% promo and said this list has nothing to do with that. Anyone ever heard of this "list"? Sounds fishy...
Apr 21, 2020
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Wingedassasinx
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from thedealsman440 :
anyone know if it works on laptops or gaming systems??
Confirmed with four stores it's only appliances and TVs doesn't include monitors either
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FattyMcFatFaceButt
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from Wingedassasinx :
Weird for Kildeer store I told them my reference was Steven from Skokie and they were able to honor it
Is Steven the new BB employee we all know and love for future employee reference deals?
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Ebarron25
Apr 21, 2020
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Holy shit it worked! Got a different rep and she added the code no problem! Got a fridge, electric range, washer and dryer, and watranties for $2200 out the door! Thanks!
Apr 21, 2020
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Jcdewitt
Apr 21, 2020
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They checked a 'list' for us. But it seemed to make sure the appliance we wanted was on the 'list' so therefore the 50% discount applied.
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sully40272
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Quote from bears2006 :
Dublin, CA is a no go; Best Buy (Pacific Sales) wanted an employee name and the store they work in before he would honor this friends and family 50% off open box.

Does anyone have a name to share? Smilie
I tried Dublin and the downtown Oakland store earlier to no avail. After big fatty fat fat fat posted the image I went to Modesto and in the parking lot pulled up the model of what I wanted, and I ffullfilled the order and the associate applied the coupon. I got a Samsung front load washer- new price $809 - open box $499 for half price at $249. Ski 7323150.
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iKidRobot
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from tubs :
Tried buying a samsung gas cooktop, but when I called the store that showed stock, they told me the item is on a "list" and is not eligible to be sold. Apparently, it will be shipped back to samsung and they cannot sell it as open box. She said even if I tried to buy online, order would be canceled. She did acknowledge the 50% promo and said this list has nothing to do with that. Anyone ever heard of this "list"? Sounds fishy...
Associate looked at a fridge for me and told me I could I could apply the discount to it. The fridge was found out to be "reserved" after an associate spoke to her manager about the discount although the item was in my cart on BestBuy.com. Associate didn't know what it meant and couldn't explain. I bought the item at full price on the website hoping to apply the discount in person but shortly after got an email saying my order was cancelled.

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Quote from sully40272 :
I tried Dublin and the downtown Oakland store earlier to no avail. After big fatty fat fat fat posted the image I went to Modesto and in the parking lot pulled up the model of what I wanted, and I ffullfilled the order and the associate applied the coupon. I got a Samsung front load washer- new price $809 - open box $499 for half price at $249. Ski 7323150.
Did you try any other store between east bay and central valley? (e.g., Tracy)

I'll take a look at Modesto, but killing the "deal" with such a drive from the east bay. =/
Apr 21, 2020
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This worked for me, I just flat out asked for it and called the store at 5pm and just picked up a Maytag washer and dryer with garage delivery. Didn't have to give them a code or an employee name/code, just said my cousin said there is a family and friends discount. She just checked the SKU and took my payment over the phone. Thanks!
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Quote from iKidRobot :
Associate looked at a fridge for me and told me I could I could apply the discount to it. The fridge was found out to be "reserved" after an associate spoke to her manager about the discount although the item was in my cart on BestBuy.com. Associate didn't know what it meant and couldn't explain. I bought the item at full price on the website hoping to apply the discount in person but shortly after got an email saying my order was cancelled.
The employees are learning of the deal and buying everything up.... Sad face
Apr 21, 2020
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richmojc
Apr 21, 2020
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55'' C9 OLED for $750....found one about 18 miles away in Oregon. Called and they said it was 50% off the sale price to close out. Plus a physical $100 gift card, best buy reward points, etc. Very good deal!

The TV was definitely used, no box, and it says 700 hours. That worried my but no scratches on the screen. Ran all the banding and dead pixel tests. Uniform as can be! In fact, more uniform than my 66'' C7 upstairs. So super happy. Thanks OP for the deal of the year!
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FearTheT
Apr 21, 2020
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Quote from Lowell08 :
Did you order via phone or chat? How did you manage to apply discount?
VIa phone directly with the store. Price was already discounted. However, when I check the order status, it's been cancelled for some reason.
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pthomas1991
Apr 21, 2020
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Thanks a lot OP. Got the LFXS28596S and 3 year warranty for $1600 out the door.
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Worked on open box 65" B9 for $900. The coupon didn't work, the employee scanned the box and the price was already half off. Code didn't stack. Thanks OP

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Quote from Ebarron25 :
Holy shit it worked! Got a different rep and she added the code no problem! Got a fridge, electric range, washer and dryer, and watranties for $2200 out the door! Thanks!
Did you know alot of credit cards offer free extended warranty? Unless you want to double or triple the warranties.

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