Burt's Electronics

11/18/08

Burt stands buy his products in a huge way

by markdon

As you can see from the other reviews people either loveBurt, or hate him without much in between. Bottom line is he sells quality audio, and electronics. Some of it is relatively high end, and most is very good quality, good value electronics that will fit into most's budget. If you can't afford something very high end then chances are he will have something for what you might pay at best buy, but is much better quality then what best buy will carry. The clincher is that he offers a LIFETIME GUARANTEE on his goods and does not make you pay extra for any kind of service plan. Well worth having to pay tax (as another poster mentioned). Take best buy's price, add their service contract price, tax, etc.., and you probably pay as much or more than burt charges and they will not stand by their product for life. Your life. I just brought him a dvd player i bought from him in 2/2002 (almost 7 years ago) and he repaired it on the spot (replaced a part) right in front of me. no charge. This is not the first time he has come through for me. The only problem I can see people having with him is that he gets a little manic sometimes - his personality can turn some people off. I personally think he's hilarious and will continue to buy my electronics from him.

• Pros: no fee guarantee, higher end audio thats affordable, wacky dude
• Cons: some people don't like wacky dudes

09/19/08

Long Live BURT!

by MrE666

Burt is a one man encyclopedia of audio and he has used his time and expertise to stock the absolute best products in your budget. He always has time for customers, which is why sometimes you have to wait to get his ear, but it is well worth the wait. For what you get, he is not in the least overpriced. He is a throwback to a time when people spent time with customers, and worked for the love of it. Long live Burt!

• Pros: Burt
• Cons: parking could be better

03/16/08

Another day, Another dollar-He's or Yours?

by Army19k

I had a Blaupunkt deck I had just removed from another bought it to Burt's and he told me the deck was no good.Was this to sell me a new deck or doesn't he know his product and how to service them?I was almost to trash the deck and buy another when I decided to go home and buy the wiring harness I needed from Ebay ($10)and try it myself.After receiving the harness "Plug & Play" , the deck worked great..like new.

Was this a ploy to up sell or doesn't he know want he sells?

Like we say in the Army "you must be 10% smarter than the equipment".

01/19/08

Burt's Electronics

by upstateguy

Burt is a storehouse of knowledge about sound and sound systems. His one-person store has been there for many years (30 or so I think); I've shopped there about 3-4 times in the past 2 years, and always received personalized, excellent service. Prices may not be as low as in a big box store (but no independent store's prices can be), but you will never go wrong with his knowledgable advice. Last time I went in with a defective car stereo faceplate that would have cost $40 to replace ($10 or so used on Ebay). He unscrewed it, clened it, and it's worked fine. No charge for his time.

Another reviewer here mentioned about his charging sales tax - I think we need to remember that stores don't charge the tax, they just collect it for the state. If he didn't collect it, he'd need to pay it to the state anyway.

Bottom line - if you want excellent advice, a good selection with the ability to order what he doesn't stock, and somebody who will be there for you if something goes wrong, go to Burt's.

He does talk a lot though!

• Pros: advice, selection, service
• Cons: sometimes a long wait (one person place)!

01/14/08

Burt's the only indie store, that treats you personally, and really knows his stuff

by democracynow08

The other review must have been written by a guy that only buys from the big box Wal-Mart. Go China. If you need info, Burt has it, and will order things for you if out of stock. Go Dave Mathews.

• Pros: he is a pro, and will have the solution to your problems
• Cons: non

01/10/08

burt's electronics

by altersack

This store reminds me of buying a overpriced grill cheese sandwich in the parking lot of a dead show. a self serving hippie that only cares about his bottom line and his profit. ask about a product and listen to why you need to buy it because of politics .he knows about good sound and he is happy to take your money for it. if he was so real he wouldn't charge tax. you can buy this stuff elsewhere at a better rate.

• Pros: none
• Cons: attitude