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Computer Hardware

Micro Center Computers & Electronics

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  • Review from Emerson C

    1 star

    12/21/2024

    Well, I've built many computers over the years, always getting everything from here, but after 16 years, I won't step foot into that place. The overweight bald store manager who's cheap blue suit was covered in ******** was as rude as could be, and it wasn't the first time I've had to call corporate about that guy and have them step in to make a deal right. I drove over two hours after I got confirmation from the Web chat customer service **** over trade in values for two cards. I then scheduled and appointment to have them evaluated and made the drive down. Showed up 5 minutes before my appointment time, and signed in on the tablet like the sign instructed and sat down. I then proceeded to watch one by one people come right in from the front door get in line and get taken care of while they ignored the check and appointment list. At one point an employee even told incoming customers to not bother checking in and just get in line. After almost 30 minutes past my appointment window I finally got the attention of someone and got called up. The employee then told me as long as the cards tested fine, I'd get x value for one, and x value for the other. I then showed him the page with the values and the chat where I was told those were the values, and what he provided were off by several hundred, he got the dandruff covered store manager who said I don't care what corporate told you, this is all I'll give you. If you have a problem call them. I was just there this past weekend and spent over $1000 on a new CPU and motherboard (9800x3d). I will promptly be returning everything from that purchase. They've lost a ************************************************** customer service, their bait and switch policy on the *** trade in, and the store manager who should have been fired ages ago.
  • Review from Ami B

    1 star

    12/05/2024

    This is a poll I started for them. They need to live up to what they claim to be or advertise themselves differently. ****************************
  • Review from Linsey W

    1 star

    10/28/2024

    i visited micocenter on 10/28 to have my phone screen repaired. I arrived when the store opened at 10 am. After waiting in line for 30 minutes, I was told that there was not a technician in who could service my device. I then spoke with the manager who was very rude and dismissive and told to visit another apple retailer to perform my service. This information should have been stated as soon as the store opened, to keep customers from unnecessarily waiting that have driven from another side of town as I have. This has caused me a major inconvenience. I will never patronize this business as it has zero regards for good customer service.

    Micro Center Computers & Electronics Response

    10/30/2024

    Hi ******, Thank you for reaching out to share your recent experience with us. We apologize sincerely for the inconvenience and frustration this visit has caused you. It is never our intention to inconvenience our valued customers, and we regret that there was a lack of clarity about technician availability, especially after your travel and wait time.We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us identify areas where we can improve our customer service. Please know we are actively working to ensure that all our customers are informed promptly about any service limitations to avoid similar situations in the future.We truly apologize for the experience and hope that, should you choose to visit us again in the future, we can provide the positive experience you deserve.Thanks, Micro Center Customer Relations
  • Review from John S

    5 stars

    10/20/2024

    MC didnt carry specific part I needed but salesperson gave me info that allowed me to find the part on amazon.He was very helpful and coutreous.

    Micro Center Computers & Electronics Response

    10/22/2024

    Thank you for sharing your feedback! While were sorry we didnt have the part you needed, were glad to hear our salesperson was able to assist you and provide helpful information. We strive to offer the best service possible, and its great to know we could help you find what you were looking for. We hope to see you again soon!Micro Center Customer Relations
  • Review from William D

    1 star

    08/19/2024

    I was charged $150 for a 1TB external drive that the repair team used to backup my data. They said I could not return it because they charged for labor. However, on the receipt, it shows $0 for labor.

    Micro Center Computers & Electronics Response

    08/21/2024

    Hi *******,Thank you for sharing your feedback. Im sorry to hear that there was some confusion regarding the charges for the data backup service.The $150 you were charged is a bundled price, which includes both the data backup service and the 1TB external storage device. To clarify, our data backup service is $99.99 if you provide your own storage device. The additional $50 in your case covers the cost of the external drive we provided.If you would like to return the storage device, we are happy to refund the $50 associated with it. Please reach out to our service department, and well be glad to assist you further.Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we appreciate your business.Best regards,Micro Center Customer Relations
  • Review from Karen L

    1 star

    08/18/2024

    I have reached out to this business on numerous occasions including mailing them a sample of their mailer back requesting that they remove an individual's name attached to our residential address. This person has never lived at this residence and we don't want to receive his mail. What does it take to remove him!****** ***** ***************************************************************
  • Review from JERALD G

    1 star

    07/03/2024

    I bought several items at the Houston store, The 1,050 dollar computer had issues with the sound, which never worked. Took it in for repairs to no avail. So they replaced the computer I bought with a lesser one which never powered up. I took it back and they tried to give me a lesser computer which I refused but the problem came when I asked for a refund which they gave me for the computer but not the warranty and the anti virus I also purchased. So that was 300.oo dollars I lost. So if I returned the computer then I had no need for the warranty nor the anti-virus.

    Micro Center Computers & Electronics Response

    07/11/2024

    Hello Jerald, Thank you for the opportunity.to review this. We want to invite you into the store to speak with the store manager and they will get your concerns addressed.
  • Review from Kristin H

    1 star

    06/01/2024

    Good morning Mr. *******, To begin, I want to express how highly angry, disappointed, and excessively stressed out about our experiences at your Micro Center at **** ** **** **** ******** ** *****. As of now, Saturday 6/1/24, I still have not heard from the district manager as requested or anyone from Micro Center regarding our experience. I've been patient and allowed more than 3 business days, on top of the weekend and holiday. This had been a horrible experience on so many levels. My family has spent 9 hours driving, the gas used to drive there and back, and 8 hours waiting in the store only to be practically laughed at for wanting which we paid $3,252.77 for. I work in customer service and understand innocent mistakes happen; however, this was done intentionally. This wasn't just an accident but a horrible disaster. The company I work for owns up when we make a mistake, obviously Micro Center believes they are perfect and never do anything wrong. Your company is a joke! I look forward to hearing from your and your company very soon with an acceptable resolution. ******* H
  • Review from Erich R

    1 star

    05/21/2024

    I recently had an incredibly frustrating experience with Microcenter that I feel compelled to share. On May 20, 2024, I tried to purchase a TV mount (SKU: 272898) priced at $149.99 from their website. As a resident of Anchorage, Alaska, I’m used to dealing with tricky shipping situations. I selected the least expensive shipping option, which was listed as 7+ days for $65. But then, as I proceeded to finalize my order, the shipping cost suddenly skyrocketed to an outrageous $10,065! Alarmed, I attempted to use their chat feature, which only led me to a confusing page filled with irrelevant JPEG images, making me question the legitimacy of their website. Fearing fraud, I immediately contacted my credit card company to freeze my account. Hours later, I received an order confirmation email that still showed the $65 shipping fee, but the company refused to ship to my address. When I called their customer service, representatives *** and his supervisor ***** confirmed that this astronomical shipping charge is a deliberate tactic to deter customers from outside the contiguous United States. This practice is not only misleading but also feels incredibly dishonest. Displaying a reasonable shipping fee initially and then changing it to a prohibitive amount during checkout is a blatant bait-and-switch tactic. It’s disappointing to see a company resort to such unfair practices, especially when it involves potential customers from different regions. I strongly urge Microcenter to reconsider their shipping policies and be transparent with their customers. Such deceptive practices can significantly harm customer trust and satisfaction. Until then, I would recommend looking elsewhere for your electronics needs. ***** **** Anchorage, Alaska

    Micro Center Computers & Electronics Response

    06/03/2024

    Hi Mr. Reed, Thank you speaking with us. We understand your frustration and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are currently looking into this and hope to have a fix soon. Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and appreciate your understanding and patience. Thank you again, Micro Center Customer Relations
  • Review from Mark W

    1 star

    04/26/2024

    Bought a what's supposed to be a new CPU from Micro Center store in Indianapolis, IN. I went home to find out the CPU I bought was 14900K instead of 14900KS. The CPU box indicated KS, but what's inside was a used 14900K instead. I went back to the store and they denied fixing the issue, accusing me of lying and asked me to leave the store. I'm out of $700 and with a lower grade used CPU instead. Never again! They might truly have better prices, but when you need to count on Micro Center, it is not stand behind its sale.

    Micro Center Computers & Electronics Response

    05/07/2024

    Mr. Wiley reached out to us via social media. We have informed him that the unit was sold as new in a sealed package. We declined the return due to the serial number not matching that on the box that was sealed at the time of sale.

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