Awesome selection of products, very mid to poor customer service…read more There's plenty of parking at this Best Buy center, although I will say a lot of spots are taken up by police equipment and just about every time I've shopped here there is always police present; not a problem but an observation. Customer service is either average or not too good. I've shopped at this location on multiple occasions and I usually find things on my own. Most recent I went into get a TV I bought online, I bought Best Buy's Geek Squad warranty and tech support plan, and it didn't improve my experience. I waited almost 25 minutes to get through to the line and waited for them to find my order. A lady ahead of me had a smaller TV and wanted to take her TV to her car on her own, but she was met with enthusiasm & employees insisted to help support her taking it to her car. When my TV arrived the same employees assumed I was going to take the TV in purchase that was significantly bigger to my car on my own and I had to ask for assistance; I wasn't met with the same enthusiasm or any. I'd understand if it was busy, but it was pretty empty on this visit. The value of the products you'll find are average, nothing that really stands out. Best Buy's warranty through geek squad is slowly loosing its value, now there are service fees when replacing your products which their once wasn't. Their tech support plan provides 2 years of warranty and if you cancel your subscription so are all your warranty. The one benefit is that it extends your return period by 60 days which is really the only great incentive; it's a plan that's consistently changing so do your research. I will say though black Friday and cyber Monday deals have passed you can still find awesome deals along the way.

I am deeply disappointed with the management and rigid policies at this Best Buy location. I have…read morebeen a loyal customer. purchasing multiple high-ticket items over the years, but a recent experience has ensured I will strongly consider never spending another dollar with Best Buy again. I recently purchased a $98 ink cartridge, only to find out it was not working with my home office printer. I have not had any problems with these cartridges in the past . When I came into the store today to return it--while simultaneously shopping for a brand new, $300 replacement printer (the HP 9125e)--I was flatly told by staff that because the cartridge box had been opened, it absolutely could not be returned. This is a terrible, short-sighted policy for a major retailer, and responsibility falls squarely on store management. A manager should have the authority and the common sense to look at a customer's overall value, override a rigid rule, and make things right--especially when that customer is standing right there trying to buy a brand new printer! Instead, management chose to protect a $98 piece of ink and, in turn, lost a lifelong customer and a $300 hardware sale today. Management needs to seriously re-evaluate how they train their team and handle customer retention. Rigidly hiding behind "unreturnable item" rules instead of taking care of loyal clients is a guaranteed way to drive people straight to online competitors. I will be taking my business elsewhere.

Honest and doesn't mess around. Provides up front advice without running up service chargesread more

Paul was great! He came to the house at our agreed upon day and time, replaced the main board on…read moreour Sony Bravia 55" 4K tv, and installed the firmware in less than a hour. So far, it's working well. Thanks Paul!

His prices are very high. He works out of the lower level of his townhouse. I drove a Bose over…read morethere because the CD player wasn't working. He wanted $140 (from what I remember) to look at it which I paid; you have to leave it. He then called and wanted $395 to repair it taking off the $140. I then called Bose and they paid shipping and repaired it for $150.

Extremely rude and unprofessional. Tried to figure out if he would be able to repair my NAD…read moreintegrated stereo amplifier. While I was telling him what was wrong with the amp, he interrupted me after every single sentence. Then he went on a diatribe, telling me his "diagnostics" charge was so high in order to weed out idiots like myself. That my amp was crap because it was "too old" (10 years). That I was an idiot for buying it second hand and that he hates people like that. That he's too busy, doesn't need any new business and should've not even picked up the phone. Well, I sure hope he doesn't and I'll take mine somewhere else.

Pre-ordered a new iPhone as soon as they became available (need a camera upgrade) and made an appt…read morefor the following Friday at 9:30 am. Arrived shortly after my appointment time and was thankfully able to avoid the long line that was waiting for the store to open at 10 am and was brought into the store in about 5 minutes. Tionna (manager) is sharp, quick thinking, kind, friendly, easy going and clearly knows what she is doing! She is Black girl magic at its finest! Ole dude (not really old but I didn't get his name) wasn't trying to help me change my payment method for the new phone. Tionna overheard my request and did her best to instruct ole dude on how to help me after he told me it was too late to change to a payment method. Maybe he is new. And, please don't start out by saying what can't be done! It sounds lazy! Tionna figured out how to address my issue quickly and sent me on my way on to the Verizon store on the other end of the mall to get my eSIM card activated. Thanks Tionna!

From a customer perspective, this location is pretty pain-free. From reservations to off-the-shelf…read morepurchases, they all go fine. They've even hooked me up with some pretty friendly discounts with school and work over the years without me asking, so I've appreciated the heads up. From a service perspective, this location definitely has gone hill a bit. I'm not too sure if it's a census issue, but it feels like nowadays Genius Bar has twice the customers with only 2/3 of the available team members. Doesn't matter if I show up 30 minutes early for my appointment, somehow I'll still get somehow 30 minutes past my appointment, sometimes even behind walk-ins who came after me. Time for service also seems to have gone up. When I'm dropping off stuff for repairs, doesn't really matter to me if it takes days or weeks. But simple things like battery swaps have somehow gone from 1 hour waits to 3 hour waits for first time morning appointments, it's insane. I'll keep going cuz I have Apple Care and often times it's more free than not. But if it weren't for this location being in a mall, I wouldn't be a frequent flyer at all.

My old Wii is having some issues and my sibling found this store for me to check out. I drove from…read morethe city to get it diagnosed and the repair guy wouldn't even look at it which was super frustrating. He recommended other repair stores but why have a support area if you won't even bother trying to diagnose an issue much less fix it? No pricing on any packaging was also weird but they do have a website that's mostly usable. Cashiers can also check prices and stock for you. I ended up buying a few games just so I didn't go out there for nothing but was pretty disappointed based on the services offered on the website. The selection of games is really solid but I don't recommend them for tech support.

I remember when this was a smaller shop closer to Annandale and I was glad to discover this small…read morebusiness has grown up into this big space! We came here to get our Switch's charging port repaired. They were super friendly and much more affordable than other bigger franchises doing repairs in the area. There is a shortage of repair techs in the area, we were quoted a month for the repair which was the same as the other shops. Regardless, our repair was completed and at least 30% cheaper than the competitors. The shop is huge and had so much fun merch, my sons and husband were loving exploring their huge selection of games, while I was checking out their kawaii hello kitty plushies and caps. A little bit out of the way, but definitely worth the trip to support this local business!

Since returning to Northern Virginia over ten years ago, I have made several equipment purchases…read morefrom Evolution and been satisfied each time with the range of products, expert advice and service. If you are looking for high end audio and video equipment you owe it to yourself to visit Evolution and speak with Jason.

After looking for a retailer in the area who sells high-end CD players, I visited Evolution. While…read moreI'm no audio geek, I've bought enough stereo equipment to know when I'm getting fact-based information as opposed to a mere sales pitch. Also, I do a fair amount of research before I enter a store, to get familiar with the manufacturers the store offers and the equipment in my price range from those manufacturers. Deniz was extremely helpful and knowledgeable, answering all my questions, presenting a range of options, and letting me listen for as long as I wanted. The manufacturers they sell are outstanding, as my hours of up-front research had confirmed. Long story short: it's two years later and I've bought three pieces of audio equipment and several accessories from Evolution. The service has remained top-notch, both before and after a purchase. When an amplifier had a technical issue, Deniz quickly arranged for the malfunctioning piece to be picked up and for the manufacturer to send me a replacement right away. Although I haven't spent as much time at the other high-end A-V stores in the DC area (the one I'd mainly used before, Sound Images in Falls Church, closed a few years back), I'd be surprised if they surpass the selection and service I've found at Evolution. Audiophiles tend to have strong likes and dislikes when it comes to sound, manufacturers, and equipment, and I'm no different. But based on my experience, if you're really into this stuff, you owe it to yourself to visit Evolution before making a purchase.

Mark, the store manager, is phenomenal! He's extremely knowledgeable and honest but he's also…read moreextremely smart in how his products work. He's only a phone call away if you get home and can't remember how to do something. We bought our 2nd tv from him about 18 months ago along with a speaker bar which recently stopped working. Mark literally bent over backwards to help us diagnose and fix the issue. I kept thinking "can you imagine if we had purchased through Best Buy and tried to get help 18 months after the purchase?" Big Screen has competitive prices and is there for you when you need it. Only place we'll ever buy a tv!

I recently purchased a Samsung S90D from this location and want to share both the positives and…read moreareas of concern from my experience. On the positive side, the in-store experience was pleasant. I knew exactly which TV model I wanted, and the salesperson was friendly and efficient in getting everything checked out and scheduled for delivery. My only feedback on the purchasing experience is that the store prominently advertises "lower in-store prices" on every page of their website, yet I discovered after my purchase that I had paid more than the online price. To their credit, the manager refunded the difference when I pointed it out, but the website claim feels disingenuous and highlights a communication gap within the company. The real issues began with the TV mounting service. When purchasing the TV, I made it clear I did not need any outlet run or extra electrical work--just a straightforward mounting. Unfortunately, the installers drilled unauthorized holes in my accent wall and ran the TV's power cable behind the wall in a way that violates Fairfax City electrical code (NEC 400.8 is clear on this point). While they insisted this is "common practice," it's still a liability issue and something that should have been discussed with me first. Especially when drilling holes into a customer's accent wall where an unsightly wall plate was not wanted. Additionally, the wall plate installed under the TV was secured improperly--directly into drywall instead of using a bracket--meaning it will eventually loosen and fall out. For the hole they drilled behind the TV, they installed no wall plate at all. They also left the work area messy: drywall dust on the mount, dusty handprints on the back of the TV and the power cable, and marks on my freshly painted accent wall. Most disappointing, they scratched the back of the TV on both sides while installing the mounting rails. While the store refunded the installation fee after I raised these concerns, they never truly acknowledged the poor workmanship or the code and liability issues their install practices created. I spent far more time fixing the aftermath than I would have if I had mounted the TV myself--and my TV now has blemishes that reduce its resale value which the store also refused to acknowledge. Overall, while the purchase started well, the installation was the worst I have experienced. A company's true colors show in how they respond to legitimate concerns, and unfortunately The Big Screen Store fell short. I hope they take this feedback as an opportunity to improve communication, installation standards, and accountability.

I can't say enough good things about Hurley's Auto Audio! From the moment I walked in, Lee and his…read moreteam made me feel like my concern was their top priority. I actually brought in my car radio (unusual), they examined it, reviewed the schematics (not too many folks can even read those), recommended speakers that were properly matched to impedance. I have complete confidence in their technical knowledge, and just as important - their honesty. Would never think of going anywhere else. If you're in the Northern Virginia area and want your car audio done right the first time, this is the place to go.

They're very reasonable with their prices. and Mr. Gary is cool dude if you like gadgets he got…read morethem. Get you in and get you out I had My remote start and alarm in my vehicle for over ten years no problems