Text - On 5/25/13 I purchased an HBO series on DVD from Best Buy Phoenix Store #177 (Ahwatukee). I later realized that I already owned that particular season and today (6/18/13) I went back to that same store to return the DVDs. I was told that I was not within the return limit policy and would not be able to return the DVDs (I was not even given the option of receiving store credit). Like most consumers I thought the return window was 30 days, which I am currently still within. The \""customer service\"" associate told me that if I was a Best Buy Reward Zone Premier Silver member I would have had 60 days to return my items. Ohhh, ok, if I sign up for your rewards program then I get the benefits that most major retailers offer every customer, rewards member or not. The Best Buy associate told me this new policy took affect in March...well why not tell your customers that when they go through the checkout line? Forever 21 tells their customers that all accessories are final sale and clothing items can only be exchanged, not returned. Would it really be that difficult to tell people that their return policy has changed? Throw it in there while you're trying to sell me your Best Buy credit card.  Yes, the 15 day return policy was printed in fine letters on my receipt and yes I should have paid better attention to this. However, I still feel slighted by Best Buy and because of that I will not be giving my business or hard earned money to any Best Buy store from this point forward and I will make sure that everyone I know is aware of their 15 day return policy before they shop there.
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Text - This is a great place to be in Vegas, but not have to be in Vegas! \n\nHuh?\n\nWell, you are on the strip (the north end by Circus Circus), but there is no Casino here, but there are 2 towers of 27+ stories, a concierge, pool, parking garage, marketplace deli, but no on site restaurants. So maybe this isn't your idea of Vegas. \n\nBut if you come here for business, a family vacation, or to stay more than a 3 day girls' or boys' lost weekend in a drunken stupor, this place has a lot of pluses. \n\nLike no casino, and no restaurants.\n\nWhy is that a plus? \n\nYou get tired of having to plan all your meals around a restaurant or room service. It gets expensive for an extended stay. Plus you don't want to wait in line constantly, get dressed to go out in public, or have to constantly tip valets, servers, cab drivers, etc. \n\nSo you get a 1 bedroom suite here, which includes  full kitchen with toaster, mixer, microwave, oven, stove, full size fridge, pots, pans, plates, glasses, utensils, in unit washer/dryer with complimentary detergent, dining table for 4, dishwasher with complimentary detergent, granite countertops, paper towels, liquid soap and sponge, living room with queen sofa bed, lounge chair and ottoman, dresser, desk/vanity, 2 40 inch LCDTVs (one in each room), King size bed in the bedroom, with amoire and dresser, oversized jacuzzi bathtub, flagstone like bathroom with double entry ways (bedroom, living room), separate glass enclosed shower, large pool area, common pool/ping pong table, activity room, larger than normal gym with machines and free weights, deli/marketplace for casual meals and snack foods, valet or self parking, business center, and VIP lounge. Plus you get Hilton Honors points. \n\nI got this for $134/night this trip. Bought some groceries for breakfast and lunch, even some for dinner, and chose when to go to a restaurant or a casino, but could always come back and relax. Free WiFi too, and I didn't have to endure any timeshare pitch. \n\nActually, I like the set-up quite a bit. \n\nSo I am in Vegas, without always having to be in Vegas.   \n\nWhen you come here several times  a year, and you have long passed doing the crazy things like in the movies, this is a good choice. \n\nPS - they really tried to give good service, too. I received 4 different messages about various things, like a welcome packet, free water bottles as a gold Hilton member, when did I want to schedule housekeeping (because I had the do not disturb sign hanging nearly all day), and the concierge letting me know they can book shows and get discounts. \n\nThe small downsides are that parking is not directly attached, it is about 100 yards away; check out is 10 am, and parking costs $8 self or $13 valet. \n\nI have stayed at the sister Hilton Grand Vacations on nearby Karen Avenue, too, and this one is bigger, nicer, newer, and better service.\n\nThis may not be in the exact heart of the strip, but there isn't a steady stream 10 deep of wide eyed-eyed riff raff holding long neck margaritas yelling and screaming outside your window and flashing pics of everything in site. The lot across the street is empty, but they are building another mega hotel next door. \n\nEnjoy it while you can.
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Text - You know how you go to places once, then you review them but the places you always go to you never review? This is one of those for me. \n\nSo, a simple (although not short, no BS, plain English) rundown of the place for those that don't know or have had an awkward experience:\n\nMoney Plays although very clean, is considered a dive for the smoking, gaming & location (just a guess from myself, also maybe lack of mustaches and suspenders on bartenders here.) \n\nThis is a craft beer bar, rotating taps & bottles around, ask for price before you pop one, if you have good taste like myself and prefer those rares, drinking can get pretty pricey. They do have specials on draft, and special beers (like ONLY ON TAPS in the city) just ask.\n\nThere is a cheap Mexican restaurant attached, where very delicious food comes from, order at the restaurant, they will find you in the bar. A lot of reviews fail to mention there is an Ethiopian restaurant on the other side, (I have not been) but they do wraps, sandwiches, coffee & smoothies.\n\nA lot of reviews also mention the disagreement of musical selection with the owner about the jukebox. Normally I will just sway sides, ignore this part of anyone's review of ANY particular bar based upon musical preference. One would think, logically that every bar would have a solid mix of music for every demographic/music preference, but it IS NOT POSSIBLE. I go to Champagnes for solid karaoke, Divebar for Black Metal & Supreme Punk Rock at 6am, Downtown Cocktail Room for a chill & mood accentuating DJ. Frankie's for a fun/island time. I could go on and on. Money Plays is a jazz & underground hip hop bar to me. Keeping in mind the negative reviews, I will say if you catch Stan loading the juke (which is standard practice for any bar in existence), ask him if he would kindly play a song or two for you, more than likely he will. \n\nI know he won't play Candlemass or Cannibal Corpse for me here (any other place I would enjoy it, this isn't that type of bar). Normal, is straight hip-hop, if I dare underground hip-hop & sometimes jazz, and classic oldies.\n\nDon't be an idiot, take two seconds, stop, smell, listen & observe. If you don't think you dig, you won't. \n\nWith that being said, today 11/15/14 around 3pm with Mario was one of, if not the first time I heard College Football games on with sound. About an hour later the music was \""back to normal\"" for this bar. \n\nI will name a few taps on right now but within hours it will be dated (drank). Today I enjoyed on draft: La Folie Sour, Ballast Victory at Sea & on bottle Silly Sour & Wasatch Orange Blossom.\n\nAlthough it upsets me much, I will not fault them for being out of Sante Fe Java because I was probably the one that drank it all.\n\nI am usually here afternoons as that's when my work shift ends, Tracy, Mario & Mike are are all solid, big-hearted & down to Earth, caring bartenders. \n\nBe logical, thirsty & expecting to learn about beer if you don't know or taste until you do at this home away from home.
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Text - My husband and I are regulars here and I love the pizza!  \n\nWe started getting an 18\"" because I felt like we were getting gipped a bit when we got the 16\"" as they'll usually use a differently sized pan to make it and it always seemed to be a bit closer to 14\"" than 16\"" (I'm big on pizza and I KNOW my sizes!).  It always tastes good though.\n\nWe also get the honey bbq wings a lot, but lately I've been wondering if they've switched their supplier to a cheaper one, as we've gotten wings where the bone has been broken vs. cut and it has that bone marrow taste/smell which has put me off wings (at least for the time being).\n\nAll in all though, this displaced East Coaster is a big fan (as are my fellow East Coast siblings!)
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Text - A large AMC theater with somewhat reasonable prices (compared to Harkins and UltraStar).  The snack bar however is a different insult entirely...\""movie nachos\""  = $7+.  WOW!\n\nAre they proud of those nasty stale nachos or what?  And for that $7+ purchase you only get one thing of fake cheese?  Cmon AMC!  This should be considered a criminal enterprise charging that much money for nasty nachos.  \n\nAnyways, this location does not lack parking or places to eat before or after the movie.  Just be wary of the criminal and insulting prices at the snack bar.  Really uncool prices in fact.  Enough to make me bring in my own \""movie nachos\"" at a fraction of the price.
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Text - Honestly this place is very average. Perusing the menu gives you the illusion that you're in for something special. Lots of different and innovative nacho options. At the end of the day though, what you get is way overpriced. Portions are average at best. A 10 dollar nacho plate here is easily finished whole 10 dollar nachos at Millers Alehouse are a monstrosity. On top of that, a cardinal sin. The cheese was cold. Really? After waiting 20 minutes for them to make nachos, something that should take 5 minutes max, for the cheese to be cold is pretty unforgiveable. On the plus side, their fried ice cream is great. Overall, Nacho Daddy thinks a little too highly if itself, charging way too much for barely average fare.
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Text - Good selection of craft beer, food good, great ambience and open on Sundays....it is what  it is...dont over think this place...and...if you have an attractive blonde on your arm- you wont have to....just say'n
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Text - This AMC is not your typical movie theater. This is a dine in while watching movies cinema. It is nestled on the 2nd floor of the Esplande building off of 24th street and Camelback. Perfect location to do some shopping at the Biltmore Fashion park then walk on over to finish the day off with some food and a great flick. \n\nThe moment you walk in you see a lounge area that is higher class then most movie theaters. There is a full service bar with barstools to eat and drink. There are lounge chairs to chat with friends before the show begins. Besides offering to purchase your tickets online there is a Kiosk are available to avoid the long lines to purchase your tickets if you don't feel like waiting. What is nice is you can choose your seating. They have wheel chair accessibility for those who may need it. The first impression when you come in is always the best but once you walk into your assigned theater room it all goes down from there. To be fair the rooms have comfortable seating. Plenty of room to sit comfortably and move through the theater but the room is not always clean. Every time I have gone to this theater either the floor is dirty or the menus are sticky. I am not always greeted by a waitress either. This restaurant is suppose to be known for serving their patrons this is why patrons pay more to be here but every time excluding once did I have to flag someone down. Last night was the first time I had a great server. I mentioned this to him because I wanted to let him know I was impressed with his service but the food runner who brought our food messed up the whole experience. The first thing was he did not bring out our full order which was two bags of popcorn with butter , one sweet tea and one water. He brought out one bag of popcorn with no butter which he spilled on my friend and the floor. My sweet tea was warm tea with ice in it. The sad thing was he told us he was going to clean it up and she sat the whole movie with popcorn under here feet. Yes, he did apologize for spilling but never came back to clean up. My suggestion for this theater is to work on the service experience. I have an awful experience with the dining portion every time. I believe they get this down the theater will have a better perception to patrons.
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Classify the following: First time to the mellow mushroom, was very excited. Took over an hour to get the pizza, waitressed blamed the amount of people in the restaurant and how busy they were restaurant was, maybe 20% occupancy. Service was absolutely awful. Pizza was okay but the service really killed it.