Best Buy will match internet prices this holiday to combat 'showrooming'

[Poke]

Hmm might be a good time to upgrade my main TV to a Sony LED..

http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/12/3492602/best-buy-internet-price-match-strategy-showrooming

 

[meStevo]

Nice catch-up move, Frys has been matching prices for some time, they just aren't in as many markets. I wonder how much they'll publicize it, it's at the top of most Frys ads and posted prominently in-store.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Good move! Just got a note yesterday that From now until the end of the year I get $5 cash back on purchases from Best Buy... plus with Best Buy Rewards Zone bonus's I could be getting some great deals.

 

[meStevo]

I have gotten Best Buy to price match Amazon before btw, I got about $40 off a mouse and keyboard. Asked with a 'just thought I'd ask, I know you guys don't normally do this' mentality.

I basically explained I was headed to the side of town that Frys was on anyways tomorrow to price match Amazon, but wanted to give them an opportunity to get my business today. Didn't come across quite as douche-y as that sentance, but they said they'd do it at manager's discretion and took care of me.