What scares me is my wife goes into these places and actually thinks these lower tier employees (is that a politically correct term?) know what they are talking about when she makes the mistake of asking one a question about something they carry.

haahhahaahha, yeah. i know what you mean. i have so many customers that i have tell me they got something at best buy and it either was not what they needed, or didn't work etc and they usually are completely convinced that those people would not be working there unless they were fully trained and knew completely what they were talking about.....yeah...its sad. So usually they get told differently, and i usually eventually convince them not to go back there for anything.

I'm not slamming Best Buy in general. They have good prices and I have bought a number of things there, But, There is a reason they have low overhead. Dont walk into one and expect to find electronic geniuses there to help You.

That'* still probably where I'm gonna get my stuff. It'* the only place around here that carries decent Pioneer speakers for a decent price. But I'm NOT gonna have them installed theree. I'll have my uncle do it and it'll still be free.

ha, that'* great. the guys at best buy messed up the instalation of a stereo in my friends buick century. they hooked up the antenna power lead in to the amp lead in, so the antenna was always up, and when he tried to install an amp, it was only on when the radio was on. really, is "amp" and "ant" that hard to differentiate?

Chris, at least you walked in there, knowing what you were after, and knowing that the guy was slightly less than genious.

Glad you still have your baby?

Yes, in all her 2-speakers-left-but-one-rattles glory.