Best Buy to sell iPads

Which Best Buy do you work at? The last time I had an experience in a Best Buy that could be described as convenient, with any member of the staff that could be described as knowledgable, was about 6 years ago. Since then, I've seen a steady decline in the level of service at all of my nearby BB locations. The demos are often completely smashed or non-functional, and this goes for everything from cellphones to netbooks to video games, and yes, even the Apple boutique area. The staff is apathetic at best, though more often arrogant and rude.

In comparison, the Apple stores near me, even one in the very same mall as my most local BB, are clean, organized, staffed by friendly staff who will jump through hoops to help you, and though I've occasionally had to wait a day or two on a repair, it's nothing compared to the horror of BB tech support that I had the misfortune of experiencing multiple times (my pre-Apple days).

Now of course this is anecdotal evidence at best, and everyone's experiences may vary. Obviously you say your BB is better and your local Apple stores are a frustrating experience. However, that's just the point I'm making. You don't need to get defensive of BB as a company just because you work for them and happen to be proud of the effort you make there. I applaud you for that, and wish there were more people like you working in my local BB, but the fact of the matter is, BB isn't perfect. Neither is Apple.

@Joe...thank you for not attacking me personally for my comments...

yes I am in South Beach Miami Beach, Florida and we have an amazing team in our store...but yes there are many display models that are not working all of the time...and that isn't our fault...when you are a big box store like us...you have hundreds if not thousands of people putting their hands on the products

we are relatively new...opened last August and have done gangbuster business since opening...and continue to blow away other stores that are twice and 3 times our size...we are small because we are in a Parking Garage/mini Mall...but we pack a punch...our team loves making our customers happy...but there are many times nothing we do will make someone happy...and we have to stand by our rules...fact is no one is perfect...but my experience is that...every Apple Store I have ever been in...has been packed and chaotic at the very least...that is my point...I have never been able to get an appt the day I wanted one ever...maybe your neck of the woods isn't as APPLE CRAZY as they are in South Florida but I'm sure you know exactly what I am talking about when I say chaotic...

there is a screwed up feeling at a lot of Best Buy locations from what I hear and that is something our Management and Team members don't want to have happen to us...we have fun at work and we know our stuff...and if we don't know...we know who to find to get the answers...

I also have a negative aspect to my performance in that I don't speak Spanish...and Miami is Latin Heaven...so I find it difficult to help everyone every time...but I have a support system to help me when that is the case

and you are right...no one is perfect...but I think we give the best experience possible for our guests and will continue to do so for a long time to come...and it's really hard for us because we are busy from open to close EVERY SINGLE DAY...except Superbowl weekend where it was dead...but the superbowl was in our area...so that was to be expected

just remember that when you are dealing with people they want to be treated as you want to be treated...so if you come in with a negative attitude concerning the place they call home (work) then they are going to be defensive towards you back...that’s what I find to be the case where ever you go...thanks again

All the BBs in San Diego I've been to have both the Apple section and the Magnolia part. Boy the Magnolia part is seriously overpriced, even worse then most of the generic stuff there.

I do often buy games and movies once they drop from release prices though. Only because I suck at ordering stuff online before I'm at the "I want it now" mode. :)

Well, I hope this is not the actual answer to my own question, but this is from the macrumors article...

"Q: How will you sell the iPad?
A: We'll start with Apple's direct channels, such as online, retail, education, etc. We'll also pursue indirect sales channels like Best Buy's store-in-a-store concepts."

I guess it doesn't matter much anyway. I would probably just get one from the other BB or Apple stores that are within driving distance.

No it's completely free and they charge the same price for Apple products so it's not difference to me where I purchase it other than loyalty really.