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Free car stereo installation from Best Buy

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First Post. Best Buy is offering free audio receiver installation (a $60 values )this week for select receivers. The prices for the Alpine receivers match the retail prices on the Alpine website and are only slightly above the prices on Amazon. Shipping is free.

Best Buy-$159.99 + free installation
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Alpin...8422893108

Amazon-$139.95
http://www.amazon.com/Alpine-CDE1...=CDE-133Bt

Best Buy-$199.99 + free installation
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Alpin...8651598831

Amazon-$179.49
http://www.amazon.com/CDE-HD137BT...DE-HD137BT
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thiefraccoon
10-01-2012 at 11:16 PM.
10-01-2012 at 11:16 PM.
I work with computers, but know nothing about cars. I had no problem replacing a car stereo after a few minutes of research online. I just don't think it's hard enough to justify buying overpriced stereo sets from BB.
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Danieleg6
10-01-2012 at 11:28 PM.
10-01-2012 at 11:28 PM.
For those who don't have the adequate tools or fear that they will damage their vehicle this is consider a deal. Some stereo install may cost up got $100 depending on what stereo or add on is being installed.
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fightingirish
10-02-2012 at 12:40 AM.
10-02-2012 at 12:40 AM.
Thx for posting....I was waiting for something with install included and this may not be the cheapest deal but is decent enough to save the hassle.
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dealhunter
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md.ped.doc
10-02-2012 at 12:58 AM.
10-02-2012 at 12:58 AM.
i found a local audio shop to install it for $40.. Price range for standard deck install is $40-60 which takes into account any tools you might need for the wiring.
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Slapdatflapjack
10-02-2012 at 01:38 AM.
10-02-2012 at 01:38 AM.
How much is speaker installation? If I upgrade the deck I would also want the speakers to go along with it. We are talking about a Dodge caliber so not a high end job...
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Anime
10-02-2012 at 02:41 AM.
10-02-2012 at 02:41 AM.
Before you pay anyone to install a stereo in your vehicle, you may want to check what you're actually paying for. Typically you're just paying for labor, and nothing else. That means to install, they cut up the stock wiring. A plug-in harness is usually extra, and marked up too. Same for speakers, they will typically just cut the stock speaker wires and crimp them to the new speakers, even if adapter wire is included with the new speakers.

Not all installers are bad, there are even some at the big stores like BB that will do a decent job, but it seems to be the exception rather than the rule.

Unless you absolutely positively cannot be bothered, usually it's better to get the wiring harness and do it yourself. After doing once stereo, unless it's on a really complicated vehicle, you'll be kind of ticked at the prices places charge for such easy work.
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asinclado
10-02-2012 at 03:20 AM.
10-02-2012 at 03:20 AM.
stay away from best buy, a few years back i had them install a stereo in my car, they left some exposed wires, weeks later my dash started smoking, when i went and complained about it they blamed it on me, they said that i was probably messing with the wiring and did something wrong. it cost me about $450 to repair their screw up. lesson learned.
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Powerzzz
10-02-2012 at 03:30 AM.
10-02-2012 at 03:30 AM.
DO NOT let bestbuy install anything in your car!

all it takes is a 2 hour class to become a best buy install technician......just remember that when your car catches fire........I had a experience like the poster above, the 17 year old installer completely destroyed my door panels then tried to hide his fuk up and pretend like he didn't do it, i had to actually threaten a lawsuit on bestbuy to get them to replace the damaged panels and do the right thing, you know, fix what they broke, and they only did that after a letter from my attorney, up until that point they told me I was just shit out of luck. they had every excuse under the sun as to why they shouldn't have to replace something they broke.

I stopped buying anything at bestbuy after that and have sternly steer anyone away from doing the same, hopefully they will go the way of the buffalo pretty soon, the world doesn't need bestbuy, I cant believe amazon hasn't drove them out of business yet.
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halzeimers
10-02-2012 at 06:08 AM.
10-02-2012 at 06:08 AM.
I lost my equipment to a poorly installed setup from a best buy employee.....don't do it!



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Notrightfly
10-02-2012 at 07:25 AM.
10-02-2012 at 07:25 AM.
Thanks for the replies. I will rep for the deal itself, but I will not buy now.
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Eggs
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huevos
10-02-2012 at 07:28 AM.
10-02-2012 at 07:28 AM.
I think most users of this forum know a thing or two about computers. Consider your thoughts as to the competency of Best Buy's Geek Squad. Now translate that to their audio installation guys, where manual dexterity is required.

You couldn't pay me to have Best Buy install a car stereo in my personal vehicle.
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slickdealalert2
10-02-2012 at 07:31 AM.
10-02-2012 at 07:31 AM.
Quote from huevos :
I think most users of this forum know a thing or two about computers. Consider your thoughts as to the competency of Best Buy's Geek Squad. Now translate that to their audio installation guys, where manual dexterity is required.

You couldn't pay me to have Best Buy install a car stereo in my personal vehicle.

Exactly. I also have no sympathy for the people too lazy to learn how to do a basic install so they think this is a "great deal." Guess they deserve what they get.
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djdoc
10-02-2012 at 07:38 AM.
10-02-2012 at 07:38 AM.
crutchfield + e bay + simple tools already at home = safe better deal
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Sfalco16
10-02-2012 at 07:41 AM.
10-02-2012 at 07:41 AM.
Bestbuy will price match Amazon too.
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