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Christmas at Mall of America

Christmas shopping season means that the Mall of America is insufferable on the weekends. At least the decorations are pretty:

mall of america

mall of america

The Microsoft Store finally opened at the mall.

mall of america

I expected more. The customer service is underwhelming and turns me off to the entire store.

I have been to the Microsoft Store twice and each time I was not greeted at the door and I had to hunt down a salesperson to ask a question. That’s unacceptable given that the Apple store is across the hallway and their service is always superb, if not a little stalkerish.

Step it up, Microsoft.

7 Comments

  • Martine
    November 29, 2010 at 8:41 am

    I’ve always received poor customer service at the MOA Apple Store. I’ve made one exchange and been present for three friends’ purchases. Every time, my “getting help strategy” has resorted to picking up expensive floor models and holding them in precarious positions until someone rushes over to prevent me from breaking it.

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    • Jansen
      November 29, 2010 at 9:17 am

      That just made me snort.

      Even if it’s more so you don’t steal anything, you’ll eventually get noticed at the Apple store…whereas at the MS store it’s feels like I have to make a cry for help to get service…they are way more concerned with talking to little old ladies shopping for the grandkids.

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  • Kelli
    November 29, 2010 at 9:39 am

    I couldn’t agree more with you.
    We went to the Microsoft store last wkd and was a total baaaaahhhther to the sales guy. I spose it didn’t help that our 2 year oils was dripping the cheese from auntie annes on thei beautiful new floors.
    Or the fact tht I’m a total apple baby.
    🙂

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    • Jansen
      November 29, 2010 at 3:41 pm

      Haha. Oh no, not the 2 year old!

      Reply
  • Gary
    November 29, 2010 at 2:18 pm

    Just when I thought Mac users have criticized MS in every possible way, you guys go proving me wrong!

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    • Jansen
      November 29, 2010 at 3:41 pm

      Haha, I’m a gateway boy!

      Reply
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