Best Buy Signed Me Up For Post Paid Plan

larock said:

I don't really consider myself stupid, but when I picked my iPad up last week from Best Buy I really wasn't given an opt out. I argued that there was no need to do the "activation" or run my credit, and I even had to talk to a manager, but was told it was new policy and my only other option was to purchase a WiFi only model if there were any left. Personally, I didn't really care about the credit check, I was told it was needed to make sure people with balances owed to AT&T or Verizon weren't allowed to buy/active an iPad (BS I'm sure). The part that bugged me was the posibility of being put on a post paid account (something I knew could be fixed but didn't want to hassle with). That's why I kept telling them I didn't want to activate the 4G and wouldn't give them a date of when I wanted it activated. Just kept telling them the dates would vary so don't activate it.

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PPFee said:

First let me say that i don't agree with the "tactics" here. That being said, there is blame in both sides. I agree you aren't stupid, surely. The problem i have is yes they push activations for obvious reasons, they're going to sell the devices regardless they'd rather sell it to someone who will get their numbers up. You simply gave in and agreed that you would take the post-paid plan in order to secure your LTE iPad, if you want to stop the behavior, don't cave like that. Im not saying i agree with the motives but its reality nonetheless. that being said, you do have an option, you simply say no. When they say you have to get a plan or get a wi-fi version, either take the wi-fi version or decide its worth it to argue and tell them they have no right to demand you activate a plan at which point they WILL cave and give you the device only. As far as the credit check, yes they are in fact making sure that there are no balances owed, but this is only for POST PAID accounts. No credit check takes place for prepaid accounts. Everyone should make a mental note if you are expecting a pre-paid account then don't give your SSN, there is no need for it. My main point is just stick up for yourself and your rights as a consumer depending on your situation, and most importantly know every detail of a situation before you go into it.

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jreuschl said:

Verizon was doing this in stores, too, right?

I think Verizon is part to blame that they even allow this, but, shame on Best Buy for misleading consumers like this.

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