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Micro Center is an American company. The company is headquartered in the United States of America. Micro Center specializes in development, manufacturing, servicing and sale of computers. The company provides laptop computers, desktops, servers, IT services, handhelds, monitors, LCD TVs, projectors, digital photo and video cameras. In addition, the company offers a wide range of other computer products including hardware, software, upgrades, accessories and books, plus store hours, maps, directions, and so much more. There are several subsidiaries of Microcenter. Microcenter is considered to be one of the fastest growing multinational computer manufacturers in the country.

Micro Center is also recognized as a company that invests a lot in research and development. Please try to contact Microcenter Customer Service directly prior to posting any complaints on this site.

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Anonymous
Microcenter - Micro Center SCAM - Shop there. They lie and cheat

I purchased a acer laptop from micro center. when it broke micro center told me I had to call acer. Acer told me i had to go through micro center. we went back and forth several ti...

#292451
Jan 27, 2012
7

Keith ma...
Microcenter - Micro Center (Fairfax) Trial & Error Repairs And Rip Off

My 2-year old HP Pavillion wouldn't boot up, so I took it to MC. They charged $75 for a "diagnostic" fee, then told me I needed a new mother-board and a clean out. I paid it. G...

#284925
Dec 29, 2011
153

Anonymous
Microcenter - Poor customer service

I used to shop the Cambridge, MA store, but not anymore. Sure their prices are decent, but they treat the customer like crap. They supposedly have an 18-minute gruantee on their ...

#284836
Dec 29, 2011
93

Mee2
Microcenter - Lost all my data and charged me for it.

25 months on a 36 month Silver Warranty my Win 7 desktop had an error message about a potential hard drive failure. It recomended backing up the system and seeking tech support. I,...

#284460
Dec 28, 2011
183

Grizwold
Rebate RIPOFF-don't expect any rebates from Microcenter

This has been bugging me for a while now and I think it's time I let everyone know what a SCAM the Microcenter 'rebate' system is. I went shopping at Microcenter with my brother an...

#273903
Nov 09, 2011
294

Sheamus8...
Microcenter - MIcro Center cambridge Store is dangerious for Kids

Pity such a great Brand ‘ lousy staff. Let me explain!. I traveled a good distance to shop at the Cambridge , MA store. My intention was to purchase a desktop and n...

#271778
Oct 31, 2011
283

Mamakin
Microcenter

I'm a corporate IT. I went to Microcenter to purchase new equipment for one the company I work for. I had a corporate credit card. For the first time ever, they wouldn't ta...

#268837
Oct 18, 2011
305

Hizonly
Microcenter - Inconvenient Return Policy

All electronics have at LEAST a 15 day return period. Micro Center only has a 7 day policy. Which is ridiculous and make no sense, if you are to buy a gift and it is not given till...

#254062
Aug 08, 2011
511

Lhargrov
Microcenter - Hewpackard 647NR T440/4G/250/15.6

Purchased this laptop on 5/6/10 and within one week the montherboard broke. Had a hard time reaching manufacture, but when i did they wanted me to pay a fee for a rush repair. I ...

#253558
Aug 05, 2011
289

Jmillerv...
Microcenter - Micro Center - Failed Repair - Poor Customer Service

To begin, I'd just like to say that I am a loyal customer of Micro Center. They've always been extremely helpful in assisting me with everything I've ever needed. They have knowl...

#251656
Jul 27, 2011
708

Consumer...
Microcenter - Micro Center Fairfax Defaulting on Warranties

I have been working and purchasing equipment with Micro Center Fairfax for several years. I have purchased the extended warranty on a number of items. I have neither returned nor...

#247057
Jul 05, 2011
490

Irritate...
Microcenter - Tustin, ca horrible customer service

I recently visited the Tustin CA microcenter for a warranty repair. My daughter spilled water on her keyboard 1 week before the replacement warranty expired. She was out of state a...

#242396
Jun 10, 2011
387

Abstract...
Microcenter sold me a 7 years old game for $59

It is May 2011. I bought a game for my little kid at a Microcenter store in Westmont, IL. The game title is: Sim City 4 Rush Hour Deluxe for Mac. I looked at the price ($59), looke...

#237672
May 14, 2011
460

Mefoo58
Microcenter - Bob at Micro Center - you are rude CSR

On Sunday 2/20/11 I bought the notebook that stopped working the next day. On Monday 2/21/11 I brought it to the store for repair and waited in line for 55 minutes with only 3 peop...

#223231
Feb 23, 2011
587

Jdh1023
Microcenter - Micro Center

On 1/2/11 I purchased a ATI video card from the Micro Center store in Yonkers, NY. I was provide with the extra receipts to submit for a $20.00 rebate. The instructions on the rece...

#217693
Jan 22, 2011
398

Anonymous
Microcenter NO customer service

I bought a motherboard from them about 5 months ago. It has a 3 year warranty. When it went bad, I took it back to exchange it. They told me they have a 30 day exchange policy and ...

#215353
Jan 08, 2011
637

Anonymous
Microcenter - Return disasater

I walk in Micro Center in Marietta, Ga. Dec 24 to exchange a USB adapter but looked around to find a line or location for returns. I did not find one, so I stood in a long line to...

#213881
Dec 30, 2010
747

Sharak
Microcenter - Micro Center ripped me off and treat me like dirt

I bought a laptop last year from micro center, $650 for laptop, $150 for 3 year warranty, $100 for taxes and fees total of $900. It was refurbished so I was iffy about buying it......

#209455
Dec 01, 2010
1173

Anonymous
Microcenter - George Somerville salesman

We purchased a new HP computer and service policy on 11/22/2010 at your Marietta store. The salesman, George Somerville, was very knowlegeable, informative and went beyond the n...

#208355
Nov 22, 2010
413

Anonymous
Microcenter - Rip off I7 processors

Bought $1400 worth of computer parts to build I7-950 system for flight simulator project. Troubleshooting system that could not post, replaced mobo and chips, still issues. Retur...

#204948
Oct 30, 2010
666

Anonymous
Don't shop at Microcenter

To whomever plans on shopping at microcenter, do yourself a big favor and shop somewhere else. I went into the store and asked the salesman if he could give me some advice on anti...

#199541
Sep 22, 2010
672

Gengen
Microcenter sold me a cracked screen and would not fix it

I purchased my macbook from Microcenter and discovered a crack in the screen about 1 1/2 in up and 6 in to center, but you can only see it if there is a complete white background. ...

#178004
Apr 11, 2010
477

Kcourter...
Microcenter does not honor their warrany or back their products

Purchased an HP Pavillon laptop from MicroCenter and purchased their 3 yr warranty. When the wireless stopped working, the laptop was taken for repair and has since been taken for ...

#167035
Jan 08, 2010
1278

Paximus
Microcenter - Wrong Item in a sealed Box

I purchased a BFG GTX285 Video Card (package was sealed)at the Microcenter in Westbury, New York, Salesman was Leslie, When I got home and opened it, I was shocked to find a Used E...

#163107
Nov 29, 2009
1060

Louthtoe
Microcenter - Sold me a lemon!

I bought a refurbished HP laptop from your Westbury, NY store back in July of 2008. Recently I brought it into your repair shop there and found out that not only is the LCD screen ...

#157621
Sep 21, 2009
2511

Attentiv...
Microcenter - Micro Center Service Often Sucks

I shop often at Micro Center, and I know they often have a broader selection at better prices than, say, Best Buy. However, I have seen vividly how their computer repa...

#136343
Sep 21, 2008
1232

Neva Eva
Microcenter - MICRO CENTER MPLS, MN Sxxx Axx!!!

This is one horrible place to shop. I will never go back. Horrible experience. I felt the employees they have, have nothing better to fulfill their time and we the customer are the...

#126386
Jul 05, 2008
986

Anonymous
Microcenter - Platinum Service Warranty on Laptop - non responsive

Purchased a Vaio laptop in November 2005 and a $500.00 Platinum Service Warranty for it. Having problems with drive seek errors so I called for service (24/7), yeah right you get a...

#124656
Jun 19, 2008
1223

Semperfly
Microcenter double charging thievs

I most recently purchased a hard drive from this company in Colorado. I found the part on there online store. I then proceeded to place the order. When your about to check out. The...

#123208
Jun 05, 2008
869

Roc383
Microcenter - Refuses to respond to questions about ordered item.

Microcenter advertised Thermaltake Armor+ case for sale price of 139.99 plus $40 mail-in rebate. The website showed local store had case in stock. Got to the store, no case and tol...

#119553
May 01, 2008
745
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