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| − | Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy, through its "Geek Squad" service component, offers a variety of protection plans for items purchased in store or online. For either a one-time charge at purchase or a recurring monthly charge, a “Geek Squad Protection Plan” (or "GSP Plan") covers eligible repairs and, under certain conditions, even replacement of cell phones, computers, washers, dryers and other appliances. Though not widely advertised by Geek Squad or Best Buy, the fine print of your protection plan contract clearly states that you can cancel the service at any time, for any reason, and receive a pro-rated refund.<ref>http://www.geeksquad.com/uploadedFiles/wwwgeeksquadcom/protection_plans/Geek%20Squad%20Protection%20T's%20and%20C's%2010_24_14%20English.pdf</ref> Following the proper steps will make the process much easier, though. | + | Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy, through its "Geek Squad" service component, offers a variety of protection plans for items purchased in store or online. For either a one-time charge at purchase or a recurring monthly charge, a “Geek Squad Protection Plan” (or "GSP Plan") covers eligible repairs and, under certain conditions, even replacement of cell phones, computers, washers, dryers and other appliances. Though not widely advertised by Geek Squad or Best Buy, the fine print of your protection plan contract clearly states that you can cancel the service at any time, for any reason, and receive a pro-rated refund.<ref name="rf1">http://www.geeksquad.com/uploadedFiles/wwwgeeksquadcom/protection_plans/Geek%20Squad%20Protection%20T's%20and%20C's%2010_24_14%20English.pdf</ref> Following the proper steps will make the process much easier, though. |
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=== Cancelling By Phone === | === Cancelling By Phone === | ||
#Find your original receipt(s) and Protection Plan ("GSP Plan") contract documents. If you have a separate receipt for the item and the GSP Plan, collect both for your call. You may need to provide information such as plan number, item number, store number, and purchase date. | #Find your original receipt(s) and Protection Plan ("GSP Plan") contract documents. If you have a separate receipt for the item and the GSP Plan, collect both for your call. You may need to provide information such as plan number, item number, store number, and purchase date. | ||
| − | #*Your GSP Plan receipt will include your plan number, labeled as "GSP #."<ref> http://www.geeksquad.com/uploadedFiles/wwwgeeksquadcom/protection_plans/Geek%20Squad%20Protection%20T's%20and%20C's%2010_24_14%20English.pdf</ref> | + | #*Your GSP Plan receipt will include your plan number, labeled as "GSP #."<ref name="rf2"> http://www.geeksquad.com/uploadedFiles/wwwgeeksquadcom/protection_plans/Geek%20Squad%20Protection%20T's%20and%20C's%2010_24_14%20English.pdf</ref> |
#*Cancelling by phone is your best option if you don't have your original receipt(s), particularly if you had the foresight to either photocopy/scan them or jot down key information like item number, GSP number, purchase date, and store number. | #*Cancelling by phone is your best option if you don't have your original receipt(s), particularly if you had the foresight to either photocopy/scan them or jot down key information like item number, GSP number, purchase date, and store number. | ||
| − | #*The Geek Squad website also states that you can call them (1-800-433-5778) regarding a lost receipt.<ref>http://www.geeksquad.com/protection-plans/geek-squad-protection/faq.aspx</ref> | + | #*The Geek Squad website also states that you can call them (1-800-433-5778) regarding a lost receipt.<ref name="rf3">http://www.geeksquad.com/protection-plans/geek-squad-protection/faq.aspx</ref> |
#Call 1-800-433-5778 (1-800-GEEK SQUAD). Follow the voice prompts, saying "protection plan" and "cancel my plan" when directed to reach a support staff member. | #Call 1-800-433-5778 (1-800-GEEK SQUAD). Follow the voice prompts, saying "protection plan" and "cancel my plan" when directed to reach a support staff member. | ||
#Tell the person on the line that you want to cancel your Geek Squad Protection Plan. Provide the requested information regarding your GSP Plan. | #Tell the person on the line that you want to cancel your Geek Squad Protection Plan. Provide the requested information regarding your GSP Plan. | ||
| − | #*If the person tries to talk you out of cancelling, remember that he or she is only doing his/her job. Unless you are reconsidering, calmly reiterate that you want to cancel and your decision is final. Note the relevant section of your contract, regarding your right to cancel at any time for any reason, if necessary (Section 10.b.II, page 7 at present).<ref | + | #*If the person tries to talk you out of cancelling, remember that he or she is only doing his/her job. Unless you are reconsidering, calmly reiterate that you want to cancel and your decision is final. Note the relevant section of your contract, regarding your right to cancel at any time for any reason, if necessary (Section 10.b.II, page 7 at present).<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Ask the staff member to determine your pro-rated refund amount, if you are owed one. The means of determining this amount, along with the actual cancellation date of your GSP Plan, will vary depending upon whether you paid in full or pay monthly.<ref | + | #Ask the staff member to determine your pro-rated refund amount, if you are owed one. The means of determining this amount, along with the actual cancellation date of your GSP Plan, will vary depending upon whether you paid in full or pay monthly.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*For plans already paid in full, you will receive a pro-rated refund for the time remaining on the GSP Plan, minus the amount for any services rendered. For instance, if you cancel after one year of a two-year plan, you will receive half of your payment amount back. If, however, you had a repair done, that can be deducted from your refund. | #*For plans already paid in full, you will receive a pro-rated refund for the time remaining on the GSP Plan, minus the amount for any services rendered. For instance, if you cancel after one year of a two-year plan, you will receive half of your payment amount back. If, however, you had a repair done, that can be deducted from your refund. | ||
#*For plans that are paid monthly by credit card, you pay in advance for each month of service. Therefore, unless you happen to be right at the end of a payment cycle, your coverage will continue until the end of that cycle, then your GSP Plan will be cancelled. | #*For plans that are paid monthly by credit card, you pay in advance for each month of service. Therefore, unless you happen to be right at the end of a payment cycle, your coverage will continue until the end of that cycle, then your GSP Plan will be cancelled. | ||
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=== Cancelling in Person === | === Cancelling in Person === | ||
#Find your original receipt(s) and Protection Plan ("GSP Plan") contract documents. Bring the receipt for the product and the GSP Plan, along with the GSP Plan contract, to Best Buy. | #Find your original receipt(s) and Protection Plan ("GSP Plan") contract documents. Bring the receipt for the product and the GSP Plan, along with the GSP Plan contract, to Best Buy. | ||
| − | #*Your GSP Plan receipt will include your plan number, labeled as "GSP #."<ref | + | #*Your GSP Plan receipt will include your plan number, labeled as "GSP #."<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #*If you cannot locate the original receipts, call Geek Squad customer service (1-800-433-5778) or follow the instructions in this article for cancelling by phone.<ref | + | #*If you cannot locate the original receipts, call Geek Squad customer service (1-800-433-5778) or follow the instructions in this article for cancelling by phone.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#Visit the customer service desk at your selected Best Buy store. Tell the clerk that you would like to cancel your Geek Squad Protection Plan. | #Visit the customer service desk at your selected Best Buy store. Tell the clerk that you would like to cancel your Geek Squad Protection Plan. | ||
#*Don't be shocked if the clerk acts surprised or confused, or tries to talk you out of cancelling. Best Buy doesn't want customers to cancel GSP Plans, and workers who want to keep their bosses happy will try to prevent cancellations as well. | #*Don't be shocked if the clerk acts surprised or confused, or tries to talk you out of cancelling. Best Buy doesn't want customers to cancel GSP Plans, and workers who want to keep their bosses happy will try to prevent cancellations as well. | ||
| − | #*Remember, however, that you can cancel at any time for any reason. If you don't want to tell the clerk why you're cancelling, you don't have to. Show him/her the relevant section of your contract document if necessary (Section 10.b.II, page 7 at present).<ref | + | #*Remember, however, that you can cancel at any time for any reason. If you don't want to tell the clerk why you're cancelling, you don't have to. Show him/her the relevant section of your contract document if necessary (Section 10.b.II, page 7 at present).<ref name="rf1" /> |
| − | #Ask the clerk to determine your pro-rated refund amount, if you are owed one. The means of determining this amount, along with the actual cancellation date of your GSP Plan, will vary depending upon whether you paid in full or pay monthly.<ref | + | #Ask the clerk to determine your pro-rated refund amount, if you are owed one. The means of determining this amount, along with the actual cancellation date of your GSP Plan, will vary depending upon whether you paid in full or pay monthly.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*For plans already paid in full, you will receive a pro-rated refund for the time remaining on the GSP Plan, minus the amount for any services rendered. For instance, if you cancel after one year of a two-year plan, you will receive half of your payment amount back. If, however, you had a repair done, that can be deducted from your refund. | #*For plans already paid in full, you will receive a pro-rated refund for the time remaining on the GSP Plan, minus the amount for any services rendered. For instance, if you cancel after one year of a two-year plan, you will receive half of your payment amount back. If, however, you had a repair done, that can be deducted from your refund. | ||
#*For plans that are paid monthly by credit card, you pay in advance for each month of service. Therefore, unless you happen to be right at the end of a payment cycle, your coverage will continue until the end of that cycle, then your GSP Plan will be cancelled. | #*For plans that are paid monthly by credit card, you pay in advance for each month of service. Therefore, unless you happen to be right at the end of a payment cycle, your coverage will continue until the end of that cycle, then your GSP Plan will be cancelled. | ||
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=== Cancelling By Mail === | === Cancelling By Mail === | ||
| − | #Find your original receipt(s) and Protection Plan ("GSP Plan") contract documents. Your GSP Plan receipt will include your plan number, labeled as "GSP #."<ref | + | #Find your original receipt(s) and Protection Plan ("GSP Plan") contract documents. Your GSP Plan receipt will include your plan number, labeled as "GSP #."<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #*If you cannot locate the original receipts, call Geek Squad customer service (1-800-433-5778) or follow the instructions in this article for cancelling by phone.<ref | + | #*If you cannot locate the original receipts, call Geek Squad customer service (1-800-433-5778) or follow the instructions in this article for cancelling by phone.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#Write or type a letter that briefly yet clearly declares your wish to cancel your Geek Squad Protection Plan. Include your name, address, contact information (phone and/or email), item number, purchase date, and GSP # in the letter. Affix your signature as well. | #Write or type a letter that briefly yet clearly declares your wish to cancel your Geek Squad Protection Plan. Include your name, address, contact information (phone and/or email), item number, purchase date, and GSP # in the letter. Affix your signature as well. | ||
#*The body of the letter can be as simple as the following: "Dear Sir or Madam: I would like to cancel my Geek Squad Protection Plan (GSP # 123456789), effective immediately. Please refund any payments due back to me to the credit card you have on file. Feel free to contact me with any questions at the phone number listed above. Thank you. Sincerely, Joe Wikihow." | #*The body of the letter can be as simple as the following: "Dear Sir or Madam: I would like to cancel my Geek Squad Protection Plan (GSP # 123456789), effective immediately. Please refund any payments due back to me to the credit card you have on file. Feel free to contact me with any questions at the phone number listed above. Thank you. Sincerely, Joe Wikihow." | ||
#Scan or photocopy your original documents. Copy your receipt(s), GSP Plan contract, and signed cancellation letter, and keep them for your records. | #Scan or photocopy your original documents. Copy your receipt(s), GSP Plan contract, and signed cancellation letter, and keep them for your records. | ||
| − | #Mail the letter, original receipts, and GSP Plan contract to the address listed on the contract. At present, the address is:<ref | + | #Mail the letter, original receipts, and GSP Plan contract to the address listed on the contract. At present, the address is:<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*AWG / GSP Plans | #*AWG / GSP Plans | ||
#*ATTN: Cancellations | #*ATTN: Cancellations | ||
