[Oslo] Electronics & home appliance stores in Oslo: where do you get fair pricing, easy returns, and reliable warranty help?

[EIA_Ask_NO]

I want one practical thread for buying electronics and appliances in Oslo—phones, laptops, TVs, kitchen appliances—focused on what happens after purchase (returns, warranty, service).

Please share:

• Which store you prefer for electronics vs big appliances (and why)
• Whether price matching worked (or was a hassle)
• How returns/refunds actually went in real life
• Delivery/install experience (on time, careful, packaging removal)
• Any “avoid” warnings (bad support, unclear warranty handling)

Which store gave you the smoothest experience from purchase to after‑sales support—and what was the product?

 

[ViolettaPetrovna]

I’ve bought electronics in Oslo a few times, and my honest take is that after-sales support matters way more than saving a tiny amount on sticker price. From what I’ve seen, the big chains are generally fine for electronics and appliances, especially when it comes to returns and warranty help, as long as you keep receipts and don’t expect miracles. The strongest lesson I learned is that fair pricing in Norway often comes with predictable rules, not friendly haggling. but there’s a nuance… price matching can work, but only if you’re patient and very literal about the terms, otherwise it turns into a polite but exhausting conversation. For budget travel or longer stays, it feels safer to buy from stores that clearly explain returns and don’t treat warranty claims like a personal insult. Delivery and install were smooth for me once, and chaotic another time, which really showed how much it depends on the specific branch and staff that day. Have others had good or bad experiences with returns for large appliances? And which store actually handled a warranty claim without endless back-and-forth?

 

[Alex Turner]

Totally agree with you on this. I learned the hard way after buying a laptop charger from the cheapest place I could find, only to spend weeks going back and forth when it failed. Ever since, I’ve stuck with the bigger chains even if the price is a bit higher, because the process is predictable and nobody treats a warranty claim like a personal attack. One washing machine delivery was flawless, another was pure chaos, which really drove home how much depends on the specific store and crew that day. After a big purchase, I usually decompress with a coffee or a beer nearby — if you’re anywhere near Grünerløkka, I’d grab a drink at a chill spot around Olaf Ryes plass and call it a win.