Best Buy's official policy explicitly excludes from its Price Match Guarantee . The guarantee is designed strictly for new, identical products sold by Best Buy or its Qualified Competitors . Core Exclusions for Refurbished Goods

: You cannot request a price match for a new item at Best Buy based on the price of a refurbished version of that same item at another retailer.

: Best Buy notes that open-box and refurbished items are priced individually based on their specific condition (e.g., scratches, missing accessories), meaning they are not considered "identical" for matching purposes. General Price Match Requirements

: If you are purchasing a refurbished item from Best Buy (such as through their Outlet or Geek Squad Refurbished programs), it is ineligible for price matching against other refurbished or new items.

For an item to qualify for a price match at Best Buy, it must meet the following criteria: Price Match Guarantee - Best Buy