The TRUTH about Best Buy TotalTech! | Should you get it in 2023?

Is the TotalTech membership from Best Buy still worth it in 2023? BestBuy TotalTech explained. In this honest review we discuss the benefits and cons of the Total Tech membership, including the member exclusive prices, extended return window, free extended warranty, access to hard to find products like graphics cards, the PS5, and Xbox One X when they are out of stock, discounted and free services like free installation and haul away, and the free two 2 day shipping for purchases at Best Buy.

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Benefits
0:38 Extended Warranty / Returns
1:59 Member Exclusive Prices
2:29 Access to Hard-to-Find Products
2:59 Discounted / Free Services
4:06 GeekSquad Tech Support
4:36 Disadvantages
4:44 Cost
5:06 Similar Features to Competitors
5:37 ROI Threshold
6:05 Deals Not Always “Exclusive”
6:36 Conclusion
7:21 Remember to Subscribe!

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[teebee]

I shop at BB a lot, and the cost of paying for Geek Squad individually on each item comes out to the same as the yearly membership! I should be ashamed, but instead I'm just happy I came across your video! I loved the breakdown, it was much better than how it's explained in store.

[doomtomb]

I installed my own speakers in living room, total cost of materials was $250. Labor (my own) I'd estimate was at least $750. two 8" in-wall $45 each, two 8" ceiling $40 each, 50ft 14AWG In-wall rated wire $22, two banana post wall sockets $6 each. Can't believe they'd charge $3000 for that job. It was easy if you know how to fish a cable down a wall, can access your attic and know how to use a flashlight, cut a hole using a hand saw or power tool following a provided template with the speaker.

[BrendanMahoney-jknu]

I am considering sticking to Geek Squad support ONLY. I don't spend that much money at Best Buy !!

[calypso]

So I admit I'm a bit confused. The membership Is $200 per year. So you get a two-year warranty correct? But if you don't renew after the first year, isn't your warranty canceled? So to get the full two years you actually have to have two years of membership which would be $400 not $200? Or am I missing something?

[ElohiSilverEarthVentures]

This isnt exactly related to total tech..well idk but does geek squad work on or fix an hdmi port on my xbox S one or wtv the newer one is not older xbox one, that wasnt purchased at best buy?

[Gitschellyie]

So you if I get a TV and I paid the membership I’ll be just cover 2 years? Even if I’m still paying?

[EverythingA]

Total tech was amazing at $200 with free delivery and install including wall mounting. Now at $180 it’s useless. Took away included install. Yeah you may still be able to get AppleCare for your products but I don’t buy my Apple products from Best Buy. I always get them on launch day from Apple so I could care less. Also their total tech deals are a total crock of crap because they have to compete with Amazon because I already have an Amazon subscription and they have the same price! Best Buy is totaltech is nothing special anymore. It’s sad because it was amazing.

[lormor]

We purchased Total Tech with our appliances but found that the manufacture covers any issues the first year. Will my total tech need to be renewed for the second year or will it actually kick in for the second year?

[Mikedaboss]

It was worth it for my family . So far we brought 4 air conditioners, 3 televisions, 1 tv stand, 1 Xbox, and ear pod pros . Everything delivered, everything set up and put together, tv’s wall mounted . Everything got automatic 2 year warranty .

[MontanaKat]

I took my laptop in as there some issues to gs (short). I have warranty still with the laptop. They wouldn't look at it until, I joined the TotalTech. In which I don't have 200.00 for it (because my budget). I thought they still would look at it with my warranty, am I right?

[ladybughugsandbutterflykisses]

I’m planning on buying a dryer, fridge and stove in August so should I get the Total tech or not? Opinions please not a debate 😂

[vmn]

I have a Pixel 7 Pro with geek squad protection plan for 2 years. Screen starts to flicker when I watch a 4K video on YouTube and I checked their price and the phone is currently selling for $100 less than I originally bought it for. Would my claim be accepted for a new device?

[jojojo]

Thanks for the info. We were looking to buy an appliance package as well and considered the total tech coverage as well however, if you need a service call due to diagnose a faulty appliance etc.. It is a 99.00 deductible for each occurance. That is what we found out later. Is this what you understood it to be as well? I didnt hear you mention that in the disadvantages of the plan. Thanks so much for your input

[XxChunkieMonkeyxX]

I’m purchasing a Samsung S23+. I was previously an iPhone user and always purchased AppleCare+ (which gave me protection for 2 years). Would this be a good purchase for me? Thanks for he video!!

[NewCastleIndiana]

Thanks for this. I learned some thing. The delivery, installation, mounting and haul away is worth it, especially if you have physical challenges. Also, I put a big TV and TotalTech in my cart yesterday, and TotalTech ITSELF was discounted a bit, $6 or so. So, there is also a bit of savings on the service itself. I'd be interested to know if this changes much over time, with special offers as well. So, if I got BB to deliver/mount a TV it's $250. If I do it by buying TotalTech, it's $193... and I get the year of OTHER benefits, too.

[uncapabrew]

For me it was worth it - Bought dishwasher- Paying separate for installation and haul away same as total tech so why not

[Dallas-wust]

Totally worth it if you are like me and buy a lot of things from Best Buy! Love it! Saved me big time! Install cost of all my stuff made it a great deal. But, sadly Best Buy found out they screwed themself and have changed free installation with any purchase. Great news is I’m grandfathered in for the next year before then end it for me.

[sardaracampa]

Today is December 17th 2023 I just purchased a 65 inch TV from Best Buy on sale and they are wanting to charge me 250 to mounted on the wall and the wall mount is already installed all they would have to do is take one TV off of that mount and put the new one up but they want to charge me for it. Seems like everything I try to get with this total Tech they tell me there's a charge for it and they'll say something insignificant like we will give you a 10% discount on this or that and that is not worth it for me exclamation point I am canceling this total Tech crap right now and I'm canceling and refunding for this TV before they deliver it a couple of days from now if I've got to pay somebody to help me put one on the wall and take the other one down it's not worth it Walmart is good at looking at all of the things that the other stores are lacking in and if Walmart ever starts to offer free installation the Best Buy will go down like Carl Wallenda!

[YONAHDAD]

Not now. You have to pay $250 to have a TV mounted whether you are a member or not.

[jkl]

Nice video. It would be helpful if you had a good mic. It was difficult to hear you.