Here are the price-matching policies for Best Buy, Walmart, and others
Nothing is more frustrating than buying a new pair of headphones or an OLED TV, only to find out you could have gotten it cheaper somewhere else a few days or weeks later. That’s why, to keep customers happy and prevent them from shopping elsewhere, some retailers offer price-matching policies that promise to match a […]
Amazon does not offer price matching for customers. While customers can contact customer support, the online retailer typically does not assist in matching prices from other retailers. Instead, Amazon's return policy allows customers to return items purchased if they are available for less elsewhere or at Amazon itself, enabling customers to repurchase the product at the lower price.
Target previously allowed customers to price match identical items sold by select retailers, including Amazon. However, Target no longer offers this service. Instead, customers can request a price adjustment if they find an identical qualifying item for less than the price paid on Target.com, at a local Target store, or through an eligible Target Circle deal.
The price match can be requested during the time of purchase or within 14 days after purchase. Target's policy excludes in-store price matches from other Target stores and cannot be combined with certain promotions. Best Buy's Price Match Guarantee allows customers to receive a price reduction for eligible products if they are new, identical to the competitor's product, immediately available at a qualifying competitor's store or on its site, and not listed on Best Buy's exclusion list.
Items must have the same model number and color. Best Buy only matches prices available to all customers and does not match membership-exclusive discounts. To claim the price difference for online purchases, customers can contact Best Buy via chat, provide the ad or website with the lower price, or call customer service. Approved retailers include Amazon, B&H Photo, Apple, Costco, Sam's Club, Target, and Walmart.
Items must be sold directly through the store, not a third-party seller. Best Buy will also match in-store or online prices lowered during the return and exchange period. Walmart does not offer price matching for items sold at competitors' stores or online. However, Walmart stores will match prices on identical items sold at Walmart.com if they are in stock online.
The policy does not apply to certain locations or certain types of items. Apple does not officially advertise a price-matching policy on its website. However, if Apple reduces the price of a product, customers can contact Apple's customer service to request a price match.
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