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Best Buy Rewards: Is It Worth It?

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Best Buy Rewards: Is It Worth It?

Best Buy Rewards: Is It Worth It?

Buying electronics? Best Buy's rewards program can save you money, but is it the best choice? Let's break it down.

My Best Buy Program Tiers

Standard Member (Free)


  • 0.5% back in rewards

  • Member-only deals

  • Free shipping on orders $35+

    • My Best Buy Plus ($49.99/year)


  • 2% back in rewards

  • Free 2-day shipping

  • Extended return window (60 days)

  • Exclusive member pricing

    • My Best Buy Total ($179.99/year)


  • All Plus benefits

  • Unlimited Geek Squad tech support

  • VIP member access

  • 24/7 priority support

    • Is Plus Worth $50/Year?

    Break-even calculation:

  • Standard: 0.5% back

  • Plus: 2% back

  • Difference: 1.5%

    • You need to spend $3,333/year to break even on the $50 fee.

    But consider:

  • Free 2-day shipping saves ~$6/order

  • Extended returns are valuable for electronics

  • Member pricing often beats public prices

    • Maximizing Best Buy Savings

    Stack These Deals:


  • Open-box discounts (15-30% off)

  • Price match guarantee

  • My Best Buy rewards

  • Cashback from Cuponaero

  • Credit card rewards

    • Best Times to Buy:


  • Black Friday (obviously)

  • Back to school (late summer)

  • After CES (January—new models = old model discounts)

  • Prime Day (Best Buy matches deals)

    • The Verdict

  • Casual shoppers: Free tier is fine

  • Annual big purchases: Plus pays for itself

  • Heavy users/businesses: Total might be worth it

    • Always compare prices and stack rewards for maximum savings!