Does anyone know if squaretrade will work on an imported Galaxy Note? I'm not about to drop the money on it if it is questionable whether or not they would cover a replacement at least up to the $600 limit.
Just looked at newegg and I could have spent $20 more for the opportunity to get a 1 ($60) or 2 ($150) year ADH plan. Bummer for me, but maybe it will help somebody else.
I have never broken any of my electronics in the past, but this giant screen on such a thin device has me worried.
im also curious about this
use safeware they cover it for 2 years for 78-ish dollars without theft, or 1 year for 98 with theft
stefan.buddle said:
use safeware they cover it for 2 years for 78-ish dollars without theft, or 1 year for 98 with theft
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Thanks for that! Applied for 3 years protection against theft/accidents on my "$700 tablet" for roughly $160.
I have square trade on my Galaxy Note; paid $69 on Black Friday for 2 years coverage.
SquareTrade will not cover it with ADH. The $89 warranty is only for parts and labor on the fault of the phone. If you break it, you are responsible for the damage costs. Also there is a $100 deductible on any claim.
I have used SquareTrade for the past few years, and unless you buy a device from a phone store, they will not warranty ADH on them.
Their warranties are 2ND to none if you can get the ADH on the device. They fixed an iPad, and iPhone, and paid me back for my Galaxy S II that got burned in a campfire. But since I bought the Note on eBay (New even) they will not provide me with ADH on it.
Any Ebay purchase, new or otherwise is not eligible for accidental.
Ity was said that they would not warrenty a device that does not have a US warranty...but I called them up and gave the guy the website(handtec) and he said that I could get accidental if I ordered it from that website. Now, handtec does offer their own warranty where they will help you out for 24months after your purchase, or if it's within the 1 year Samsung warranty they will act as a middle man. But this is not on their website. Either way, I bought a $98 2 year AHD from square trade for mine, thinking at least if I do bust it, I may be able to get $600 out of it. If they say it's not covered, I'll ask for my $98 back since it was never really valid anyway.
stefan.buddle said:
use safeware they cover it for 2 years for 78-ish dollars without theft, or 1 year for 98 with theft
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Thanks for the heads-up on that warranty. That is a great policy. I signed up for 2 years since it covers EVERYTHING.
yeahmon said:
SquareTrade will not cover it with ADH. The $89 warranty is only for parts and labor on the fault of the phone. If you break it, you are responsible for the damage costs. Also there is a $100 deductible on any claim.
I have used SquareTrade for the past few years, and unless you buy a device from a phone store, they will not warranty ADH on them.
Their warranties are 2ND to none if you can get the ADH on the device. They fixed an iPad, and iPhone, and paid me back for my Galaxy S II that got burned in a campfire. But since I bought the Note on eBay (New even) they will not provide me with ADH on it.
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That is a shame, I have had ADH through squaretrade on a previous phone and despite not having any claims was very satisfied with the terms of the plan that I got from them.
Safeware seems to have been around for a long time, and most of the complaints I have found are against their extended service plans rather than their ADH/Theft plans, and they seem really flexible in which devices they will cover. I had to do a tablet plan because their only unlocked smartphone coverage was for iPhone, while all the other smartphones listed were carrier specific.
beestee said:
That is a shame, I have had ADH through squaretrade on a previous phone and despite not having any claims was very satisfied with the terms of the plan that I got from them.
Safeware seems to have been around for a long time, and most of the complaints I have found are against their extended service plans rather than their ADH/Theft plans, and they seem really flexible in which devices they will cover. I had to do a tablet plan because their only unlocked smartphone coverage was for iPhone, while all the other smartphones listed were carrier specific.
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I emailed them specifically about my device gave them the link to the website I bought it from and got a call with a quote and all, I'm still fishing around but I think I'm going to buy it from them because they offer the most for the least amount
beestee said:
That is a shame, I have had ADH through squaretrade on a previous phone and despite not having any claims was very satisfied with the terms of the plan that I got from them.
Safeware seems to have been around for a long time, and most of the complaints I have found are against their extended service plans rather than their ADH/Theft plans, and they seem really flexible in which devices they will cover. I had to do a tablet plan because their only unlocked smartphone coverage was for iPhone, while all the other smartphones listed were carrier specific.
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Do you think if you had bought it new from a dealer outside the U.S. they would have covered it?
yeahmon said:
SquareTrade will not cover it with ADH. The $89 warranty is only for parts and labor on the fault of the phone. If you break it, you are responsible for the damage costs. Also there is a $100 deductible on any claim.
I have used SquareTrade for the past few years, and unless you buy a device from a phone store, they will not warranty ADH on them.
Their warranties are 2ND to none if you can get the ADH on the device. They fixed an iPad, and iPhone, and paid me back for my Galaxy S II that got burned in a campfire. But since I bought the Note on eBay (New even) they will not provide me with ADH on it.
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I got ADH on my Note through Squaretrade. I called them up and talked to 2 employees to verify the plan.
Item:
Samsung Cell Phone
Condition:
New
Purchased At:
Negri Electronics
Item description:
Android Phone
Date purchased:
10/27/2011
Receipt Recvd Date:
pending
Type of coverage:
2 years with ADH
Coverage starts:
11/10/2011
Coverage ends:
11/10/2013
Care Plan Price:
$99.20
Purchase Date:
11/9/2011
Purchased for:
$107.38
MrNetwork said:
Do you think if you had bought it new from a dealer outside the U.S. they would have covered it?
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I bought my note new from amazon, but the note itself is from Germany.
All they (safeware) asked for proof of ownership at the time of application was the serial number, and I had to pick a second proof of ownership that would be provided in the event of damage or theft, and I chose 'receipt' since one was sent in the shipment with my device.
They never asked where it was purchased from though, so it doesn't really seem that important to them I guess. All they seem to care about is the cost to replace and availability, not whether the device or seller is native to the US. If a replacement can be attained at the coverage amount specified then it should go through.
This is most likely so that they can easily cover ebay purchases.
i have 2 years ADH thru squaretrade. paid $89 + $99 deductible.
bought the phone from amazon (a reseller)
talked to several different ST reps and they all confirm my phone is covered for $600
I already mentioned that I got 3 years of ADH + theft protection up to $700 through safeware for just under $160, but I did not mention that this is with $0 deductible.
Squaretrade says it must have a 90 Day US warranty for their warranty to be effective??? Thats why I went through Safeware.
I've used squaretrade for the past ~10 years, not too many troubles. I do have a bit of concern on their discrimination when it come to smart phones.
The iPhone is a cheaper warranty and you can also add an additional year. You can't do this with any other smartphone (HTC in particular).
I know it's due to the masses of isheep (ie - economies of scale) but for their purpose it seems like it shouldn't matter.
My two cents.
bigmike83 said:
I've used squaretrade for the past ~10 years, not too many troubles. I do have a bit of concern on their discrimination when it come to smart phones.
The iPhone is a cheaper warranty and you can also add an additional year. You can't do this with any other smartphone (HTC in particular).
I know it's due to the masses of isheep (ie - economies of scale) but for their purpose it seems like it shouldn't matter.
My two cents.
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Why wouldnt it matter? Iphone parts are ubiquitous and everyone knows how to fix them. An esoteric n7000 which almost no one has in the usa (a year of owning this phone, still never seen someone else with one) means a tech will need more time repairing it and parts will be hard to find.
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I just contacted safeware.com and purchased PDA insurance for my AT&T Tilt for $52.00/annually. They repair/replace the device up to $550.00. Since AT&T doesn't even offer you the option of insurance, it certainly is worth the $4.30/month for piece of mind.
Any Luck With This Insuance?
I was wondering if anyone has used this service and has had any luck with it?
I was able to get mine coverd for $650 under my house ins with a $0.00 deductable. It was about $45-55 per year... maybe check into that.
Safeware insurance...
Yaron2 said:
I just contacted safeware.com and purchased PDA insurance for my AT&T Tilt for $52.00/annually. They repair/replace the device up to $550.00. Since AT&T doesn't even offer you the option of insurance, it certainly is worth the $4.30/month for piece of mind.
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Hi!
I got insured for my TILT @ safeware for 79 USD for an year on $550. how could you get it soo cheap for 52 USD?
I will be speaking to them today about this..
thanks..
Raj
What about SquareTrade insurance? They send me an email with 35% off. Anyone with any experience with them?
- TKN
I've used SquareTrade, but not for a phone. Last week I just made a claim on my amp. They're giving me my money back, minus shipping charges. They seem pretty good and it was a seem less process.
legit or internet slander?
legit or internet slander? What do you guys know about this?
http://reviews.ebay.com/WHY-NOT-TO-...0003415423?ssPageName=BUYGD:CAT:-1:LISTINGS:4
Any other worthwhile providers besides Safeware?
Any other worthwhile providers besides Safeware?
Anyone???
So...anyone???
Safeware
Not sure if anyone else is using safeware but I decided to try them. Since I'm in NY they have a discounted rate for NY folks (surprising). It's $52.00/year with a $50.00 deductible. Not bad for piece of mind if I break it by accident. Worse case I'm out $102.00 for 1 replacement.
This "Insure the Tilt" begs the question: "Why?"
I've had the unfortunate experience of having three different people drop mine three times onto a tile floor in a hospital. Nothing broke. Still works too.
Had someone else broke it, would it have been covered by the policy and would I have been able to collect from them or the person who broke it? If not, just fork over another $300 and get another rather than pay $60 year for insurance.
I'm wagering I'll replace it with another within two years time anyway. So marches technology. Why again, pay $60 to be locked into what will soon be old technology?
Mack5305 said:
This "Insure the Tilt" begs the question: "Why?"
I've had the unfortunate experience of having three different people drop mine three times onto a tile floor in a hospital. Nothing broke. Still works too.
Had someone else broke it, would it have been covered by the policy and would I have been able to collect from them or the person who broke it? If not, just fork over another $300 and get another rather than pay $60 year for insurance.
I'm wagering I'll replace it with another within two years time anyway. So marches technology. Why again, pay $60 to be locked into what will soon be old technology?
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Can you currently buy this phone without a new contract for $300? Wouldn't we have to buy it at full price as a replacement?
FYI, my homeowners policy will not insure a phone if it is under $400. Since I got mine for <$200, it does not qualify. Also, my wife's iPhone missed it by $1
Mack5305 said:
This "Insure the Tilt" begs the question: "Why?"
I've had the unfortunate experience of having three different people drop mine three times onto a tile floor in a hospital. Nothing broke. Still works too.
Had someone else broke it, would it have been covered by the policy and would I have been able to collect from them or the person who broke it? If not, just fork over another $300 and get another rather than pay $60 year for insurance.
I'm wagering I'll replace it with another within two years time anyway. So marches technology. Why again, pay $60 to be locked into what will soon be old technology?
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You're not locked into anything... it's renewable each year. I purchase my phone for $300.00 from AT&T. Replacing the phone will cost $500.00 as you can't get the phone for $300.00, at least not from AT&T. The insurance also covers theft, accidental damage, cracked screen, etc. I rather pay the $52.00 for 1 year and have piece of mind if I do drop my phone or something falls on it/etc. I may not be lucky as you to drop it a number of times and nothing breaks. For me it's worth it at least for the 1st year. After that I'm sure the prices of the phone will drop so no need to renew.
I can buy the Tilt from ATT for $276 with no contract (using my business account @ 45% off).
Do these insurance companies just pay "cash" for the replacement or do they send out a new phone?
Unfortunately the average user doesn't have a business account. Would be nice though.
As for the replacement they send out a new phone. Most likely a refurb as HTC/AT&T does the same for in-warranty replacement.
I just got the ATT Tilt from ebay few days ago. I have not really used it yet. I am going to check with safeware about the insurance policy.
Thanks!
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I just checked the safeware.com to get a quote. They did not have an option for "cell phone". I selected "laptop" with the coverage of $600. It turns out the annual cost is $69 with $100 deductible.
How did you get the coverage for your cell phone? by calling them? or do it online?
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I just checked the safeware.com to get a quote. They did not have an option for "cell phone". I selected "laptop" with the coverage of $600. It turns out the annual cost is $69 with $100 deductible.
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So you effectively spend $169 per year for a replacement Tilt?
In a year, AT&T will probably sell them for $50 just to get people online with a data plan.
Remember when you had to pay for a Motorola Razr phone? Some places they're free now with a plan.
You have two companies for the Cell phone insurance.
http://www.wirelesssafeguard.com/ Which I bought my insurance through & http://www.safeware.com/ which I thought was a waste of money
Wireless Safe Gaurd
Pro - "ATG’s Safeguard Program helps you protect your wireless device against any type of damage, loss, and theft."
Con- $100 Deductable
Safeware
Pro - No Deductible
Con- read the below and also read the contract. What a useless contract, they don't cover any defects or break down from use, plus tons of other crap about environemental variables, basically it is only loss insurance or if you smash your phone, which you'd have to do if it stopped working to get it covered.
Thank you very much for the inquiry. A damp environment refers to the actual environment in which a unit is used in. For example, a unit is kept in a greenhouse which has higher than normal amount of humidity, and due to the constant exposure, internal parts begin to rust. A liquid spill however, is a single physical event which causes the unit not to function, which is not caused by the environment. The electrical breakdown refers to electrical components which stop working over time, whether it is caused by a faulty part or simply wear and tear. Similar to the other explanation, a power surge is a single physical event which damages the unit. A surge hits the unit and burns out components or parts. I hope that this helps explain the difference, but please do not hesitate to contact me if any further clarification is required.
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Quang Ha
Individual Sales Manager
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[email protected]
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Subject: Question about service
I’ve reviewed the portable electronics agreement on your site; these appear to be contradictory based on interpretation.
Sources
http://www.safeware.com/policies/portable_electronics_policy.pdf
III B3 & B4
http://www.safeware.com/faq.php
#9
Accidental damage is defined as an unexpected and unintentional external event, resulting in physical damage to the insured equipment. Examples of accidental damage include, but are not limited to Drops, Falls, Collisions, and Liquid Spills.
http://www.safeware.com/index.php
Power Surge
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A liquid spill(#9) could be considered a damp environment(B4)
The failure of an electronic device is a type of “electrical breakdown” (B3) and would be an unintended, hence an accident(#9). Power surge is also a type of electrical breakdown(B3).
Can you please clarify as to what is actually covered or not covered in the contract terms.
Thank you
galenmd said:
Can you currently buy this phone without a new contract for $300? Wouldn't we have to buy it at full price as a replacement?
FYI, my homeowners policy will not insure a phone if it is under $400. Since I got mine for <$200, it does not qualify. Also, my wife's iPhone missed it by $1
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't it cost more than $400 to get a replacement from AT&T without a new contract if it were rendered inoperable ?
My homeowners covered mine at a recplacement cost of $600 and I'm paying $30/yr. I know that renter's insurance is cheap and will cover it and more.
stozmon said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't it cost more than $400 to get a replacement from AT&T without a new contract if it were rendered inoperable ?
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Yes. The replacement cost was irrelevant to them. Don't try to make sense of it.
When you guys bought your NC from B&N, did you purchase the extended warranty for $55? I typically don't but they kept selling me that it would be covered if dropped, etc. I have 14 days to decide as long as the box isn't opened. I plan on rooting after the weekend when I'm off so I still have a chance to purchase the warranty. I know it's really how the owner feels, but I figured I'd ask here in case there was a war story where the warranty saved someone from a major repair bill that wasn't covered by B&N.
I bought it. they told me i could throw it off my balcony if i felt like it and they would cover it. sounded like a deal to me, this thing looks easy to drop and is rather heavy for its size. so i may throw it off my balcony in 2 years.
i held both the galaxy tab and the dell streak 7 today. both of those felt pretty cheap in the hand compared to the nook. i thought about buying one of those as well but to be quite honest they aren't worth the pricetag. only positive thing was the screen on the galaxy tab seemed to be good quality the rest of it wasn't. oh and the dell... horrible screen with horrible viewing angle. i don't know they just felt cheap in the hand.
Well, for the 55 dollars, and for two years, it's well worth it to me. And I actually called a month to the day after I got my NC and was told that I still had time to get the warranty, which I did. Can't remember what the actual time limit is. Got kids and I'm sure at some point this thing is going to be dropped.
i purchased mine from bb and grabbed their warranty for $40 because i knew i would be rooting / hacking it. as far as explicit reasons to get a warranty there nook has few. the micro usb plug has tendency to break off from the board. there are some screen issues like glow through near the bottom and just some complete screen failures. not to common but probably worth it. software wise, its nearly impossible to brick the nook thanks to priority sd boot. it really comes down to how rich your feeling
Nimocone said:
When you guys bought your NC from B&N, did you purchase the extended warranty for $55? I typically don't but they kept selling me that it would be covered if dropped, etc. I have 14 days to decide as long as the box isn't opened. I plan on rooting after the weekend when I'm off so I still have a chance to purchase the warranty. I know it's really how the owner feels, but I figured I'd ask here in case there was a war story where the warranty saved someone from a major repair bill that wasn't covered by B&N.
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Buy a SquareTrade Warranty. Use coupon code "TWTYOFF" or "SUPER" and get 20% off.
$30.39 for 2 year including accidental damage
$39.99 for 3 year including accidental damage
colorado_al said:
Buy a SquareTrade Warranty. Use coupon code "TWTYOFF" or "SUPER" and get 20% off.
$30.39 for 2 year including accidental damage
$39.99 for 3 year including accidental damage
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+1
10charrrrrr
Squaretrade all the way.
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how do i go about purchasing the square trade warranty if i'm buying the NC used?
Nimocone said:
When you guys bought your NC from B&N, did you purchase the extended warranty for $55? I typically don't but they kept selling me that it would be covered if dropped, etc. I have 14 days to decide as long as the box isn't opened. I plan on rooting after the weekend when I'm off so I still have a chance to purchase the warranty. I know it's really how the owner feels, but I figured I'd ask here in case there was a war story where the warranty saved someone from a major repair bill that wasn't covered by B&N.
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I never purchase extended warranty. My credit cards provide an additional one year warranty - so I am cover for two years.
Extended warranty is a big margin item - that's why merchants push it.
For today only, use the code WINTER to get 30% off a warranty.
ddrddr said:
how do i go about purchasing the square trade warranty if i'm buying the NC used?
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SquareTrade offers warranties if you bought your item on eBay. You just need the eBay auction number. If you didn't get it on eBay, you can still get coverage if it's a refurbished model you bought from a retailer.
Other than that, you may be out of luck.
xenuprime said:
For today only, use the code WINTER to get 30% off a warranty.
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That code might be for today only, but a few days ago there was another 30% off code Either way, it's a great deal. I'm never up for extended warranties, but for 20-some bucks, 3 years I'm in. I will def get one once I pick up my Nook this weekend. Honestly, I'm sure I will 'accidentally' drop it before the end of the 3 years .
Yes, yes. Good point.
I bought my warranty from Square Trade.
I had a coupon that made it less than $30 right after Christmas.
Three years, and as long as you can send them enough to recognize.......
Thanks for the tips & coupon code for SquareTrade. I normally don't like to purchase extended warranties, and I passed on the B&N warranty for $55. However, the SquareTrade 2 yr. warranty was $25 & change, and that seemed like a good deal. Now I won't be so worried about dropping it, etc.
I went with the B&N warranty. in Maine third-party warranty's aren't allowed (consumer protection law), so no SquareTrade for me. I have kids, I'm clumsy sometimes, sh*t happens.. made sense to get a warranty of some kind.
Normally, the SquareTrade warranty is $39.99 and $49.99 for the 8GB and 16GB models, respectively (all values in USD). If you buy the warranty through their Nexus 7 landing page (http://www.squaretrade.com/nexus7) you'll get $10 off, so $29.99 and $39.99. Offer expires 17 August 2012. The warranty is good for 2 years and includes accidental coverage from handling (spills, drops, etc.). They can also adjust the warranty to start when you actually received your Nexus 7, not when you purchased it.
Searched their site for a minute to get some details. There is no deductible for tablets. Shipping is free both ways. Once the parts and labor for any repairs reaches the original purchase price of the device, the contract is considered fulfilled. If it is damaged beyond repair, they will cut a check or make a paypal deposit in the amount of your original purchase price and consider the contract fulfilled. They guarantee 5-day turnaround. 5 days from when you ship the device to them, they will have it repaired and shipped back or pay you for the device. There may be other terms that I did not find on the site, or that I simply forgot but it sounds pretty good to me. I'll be purchasing a plan since I will soon have 3 kids under 3 years old. Who knows what's going to happen to my precious Nexus.
I just wanted to share this discount with you all since I haven't seen it posted yet. For those lucky enough to be able to find a one-time-use 30% off discount, thumbs up for you! I couldn't find any that weren't used so this is my best bet.
Also noted that under the pull-down for Maufacturer there is no Google, so I'm assuming te choice will be Asus.
r4d14n7 said:
Normally, the SquareTrade warranty is $39.99 and $49.99 for the 8GB and 16GB models, respectively (all values in USD). If you buy the warranty through their Nexus 7 landing page (http://www.squaretrade.com/nexus7) you'll get $10 off, so $29.99 and $39.99. Offer expires 17 August 2012. The warranty is good for 2 years and includes accidental coverage from handling (spills, drops, etc.). They can also adjust the warranty to start when you actually received your Nexus 7, not when you purchased it.
Searched their site for a minute to get some details. There is no deductible for tablets. Shipping is free both ways. Once the parts and labor for any repairs reaches the original purchase price of the device, the contract is considered fulfilled. If it is damaged beyond repair, they will cut a check or make a paypal deposit in the amount of your original purchase price and consider the contract fulfilled. They guarantee 5-day turnaround. 5 days from when you ship the device to them, they will have it repaired and shipped back or pay you for the device. There may be other terms that I did not find on the site, or that I simply forgot but it sounds pretty good to me. I'll be purchasing a plan since I will soon have 3 kids under 3 years old. Who knows what's going to happen to my precious Nexus.
I just wanted to share this discount with you all since I haven't seen it posted yet. For those lucky enough to be able to find a one-time-use 30% off discount, thumbs up for you! I couldn't find any that weren't used so this is my best bet.
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I don't usually purchase warranties, but this looks pretty promising. I'll have to try this out when I buy my nexus 7 in august. Thanks
Worth Ave Group covers theft as well and costs $47.50 with 15% off coupon (15OFF).
http://www.worthavegroup.com/products/tablet-insurance/
You can usually find 20% off (which is what this offer is essentially) but they do 30% as well, and I know from working with them that they do pay. My daughter borked an old Nikon compact camera and we shipped it to them and they cut me a check for cost of the item. No fuss or muss.
jmcging said:
You can usually find 20% off (which is what this offer is essentially) but they do 30% as well, and I know from working with them that they do pay. My daughter borked an old Nikon compact camera and we shipped it to them and they cut me a check for cost of the item. No fuss or muss.
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Squaretrade of Worth Ave?
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Also noted that under the pull-down for Maufacturer there is no Google, so I'm assuming te choice will be Asus.
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Yes. Asus is the manufacturer. I love squaretrade. I buy all my warranties from them and use the 30 percent off code they send me. I got my warranty on my own Nexus 7 for the $34.99
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TY SO MUCH! i just bought it , i was deciding if i wanted to earlier but when i saw discount i grabbed it right away!
clankfu said:
Worth Ave Group covers theft as well and costs $47.50 with 15% off coupon (15OFF).
http://www.worthavegroup.com/products/tablet-insurance/
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Ah, nice! How are claims through them? Quick and hassle-free? That's the most attractive part of SquareTrade, to me. I'll check them out before I buy, though I've never needed theft/loss protection in the past. Thanks for the tip!
movieaddict said:
TY SO MUCH! i just bought it , i was deciding if i wanted to earlier but when i saw discount i grabbed it right away!
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No problem! Took me a minute to find this discount as I don't think it's advertised anywhere on their site. I even looked up the normal costs and still saw no mention of it. $40 is worth it, I think.
r4d14n7 said:
Ah, nice! How are claims through them? Quick and hassle-free? That's the most attractive part of SquareTrade, to me. I'll check them out before I buy, though I've never needed theft/loss protection in the past. Thanks for the tip!
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I haven't filed a claim with them but their reviews seem to be pretty good. You do have to submit a police report for instances of theft or vandalism and if your device is stolen from your car, there has to be signs of forced entry. Also, it doesn't cover loss, just theft.
Most premium credit cards like Discover or Amex have a 90 day accidental damage, or theft coverage policy automatically applied to purchases on the card. They also double the 1 year warranty to 2 years. I have used it before when my puppy chewed up a new pair of expensive exotic leather boots and the process was rather painless.
Personally, I'll probably take the risk on skipping a paid warranty. These devices have a pretty short lifespan for me before I rotate it out for the next newest thing.
Just purchased the warantee for my N7/16GB.
I'd really like to take advantage of this but if I bought my nexus 7 off of craigslist then am I straight out of luck? Not sure what the purchase date is and where it was purchased from (but it is an 8GB so it has to be from the Google Play Store right?) I also don't have the receipt.
The price went back up, but you said it's good till august 17th? I would love to get this, but only at the sale price...
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The price went back up, but you said it's good till august 17th? I would love to get this, but only at the sale price...
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Me too. August 17? apparently not
It did show August 17, I tried to go thru my cached pages for yesterday but couldn't find it yet. I'll continue and if I find it, i'll post it and maybe you can call them up directly.
I never buy any extended waranty. In Canada there is a mandatory 1 year manufacturer waranty.If an electronic device does not die in the first year, it will most likely live it's designed life (there a a statistical probability for this). Most electronic devices "die" because they become obsolete not because they stop working. To pay $40 for a $200 device, is just trowing money out of the window.My 2 cents.
adit9989 said:
I never buy any extended waranty. In Canada there is a mandatory 1 year manufacturer waranty.If an electronic device does not die in the first year, it will most likely live it's designed life (there a a statistical probability for this). Most electronic devices "die" because they become obsolete not because they stop working. To pay $40 for a $200 device, is just trowing money out of the window.My 2 cents.
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While I agree with you.... people don't buy this for the increased warranty, they generally buy it for accidental damage insurance.
adit9989 said:
I never buy any extended waranty. In Canada there is a mandatory 1 year manufacturer waranty.If an electronic device does not die in the first year, it will most likely live it's designed life (there a a statistical probability for this). Most electronic devices "die" because they become obsolete not because they stop working. To pay $40 for a $200 device, is just trowing money out of the window.My 2 cents.
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I have young children. I am careful, but sometimes I make mistakes. If something happens a year and a half from now, I would get the full purchase price back, even though the tablet would have depreciated in value.
Back when I had no kids, yes, I would consider it a waste. Now? Not so much. Thanks for your help though.
I purchased the Note 8 for TMO from Samsung direct. I've never purchased insurance before because the deductibles were so high, but I've never owned a phone this expensive before either. I can get TMO, Samsung or Geek Squad coverage and I am wondering about the pro's and cons of the offerings.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I just did squaretrade. I like it that it's a one time pay vs a monthly, I can use it for future phones, deductible is $99 and I can use it 3 times per plan. I rarely keep a phone for more then a year so works for me.
I used worth ave group. It was around $80 a year. Deductible is $50.
I used it twice to fix my wife's broken iPhone screen. Did not have any issues.
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Mr. Toad said:
I used worth ave group. It was around $80 a year. Deductible is $50.
I used it twice to fix my wife's broken iPhone screen. Did not have any issues.
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Question, the most I can choose is $899. The phone is more expensive than that.
Square trade for my note 8 tmobile 104 for 2 years and 99 deductible have been using them for about 7 years and never had a problem with them
fireguy0306 said:
Question, the most I can choose is $899. The phone is more expensive than that.
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I choose that amount. I figured if the phone was a total lose I would eat the other $50. I mainly have it incase I crack the screen.
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Worth ave...
Thanks for the tip. Will check them out.
Was thinking about Samsungs premum care insurance ..
I just looked at the Squaretrade and it does not cover loss/theft. Also, it's unclear what happens if you crack the screen or the back and they don't have replacement parts. I seriously doubt they have replacement screens for N8 at this point. Will they cover buying a new device?
advocate2 said:
I purchased the Note 8 for TMO from Samsung direct. I've never purchased insurance before because the deductibles were so high, but I've never owned a phone this expensive before either. I can get TMO, Samsung or Geek Squad coverage and I am wondering about the pro's and cons of the offerings.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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For the first time ever I accepted the sales outlets insurance. 12.00€ per month. All risks so I am told BUT I have every confidence should I need to make a claim there will be the normal insurance situations?
As you wrote this is an expensive mobile device that is large and could be dropped. I think insurance is worth it in this case.
I suggest you enquire at the outlet you made your purchase. Failing that what about approaching the same company who insures your home or car or whatever? The only other thing I would mention is there is no such thing as cheap, good, insurance. Use a reputable company. Let us know what you find. :highfive:
Ryland.
odesskiy said:
I just looked at the Squaretrade and it does not cover loss/theft. Also, it's unclear what happens if you crack the screen or the back and they don't have replacement parts. I seriously doubt they have replacement screens for N8 at this point. Will they cover buying a new device?
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It does not cover theft. Honestly the phone never leaves my side and if I get it stolen from me its fairly useless to anybody.
Squaretrade is the best bang for your buck.
Look for 20 to 30 percent off coupons.
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Thanks for the input. I ended up choosing Squaretrade. It cost $159 for three years of coverage which covers the N8 and a new phone when I buy it. They are having a special right now. The deductible is $99. I've never lost a phone, so I decided damage protection is all I really need.
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Depends on your usage and how often you switch phones.
I'm on this two jump thingy. All i need is a year of phone coverage. With the wort have group, that 1 year is like 80 bux i think? I dont plan to use it because i am not clumsy like some people.
But if you plan to keep this device longer than a year, then square trade is the first option I'd pick.
I am going to go with samsung, having an unlocked phone both AT&T and Verizon said they would not offer me insurance.
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If you bank with Wells Fargo you can get $600 of phone insurance with a $25 deductible by just paying your phone bill with their Visa card. That's enough to cover a broken screen. I've used it once and it worked out well.
PsiPhiDan said:
Squaretrade is the best bang for your buck.
Look for 20 to 30 percent off coupons.
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sadly, i can't find any working coupons =\
PsiPhiDan said:
Squaretrade is the best bang for your buck.
Look for 20 to 30 percent off coupons.
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Wish I had found ones that actually worked.
I purchased squaretrade. they have been around about as long as ebay has. I found this post and it had some great information about phone insurance.
I also went with Squaretrade. I have never lost a phone or had one stolen (knock on wood and all of that), so I'm not too worried about that. They were nice enough to refund me the entire price of the Squaretrade plan I had on my S7E, since I'd never used it in the 10.5 months I've had it on their plan. So the cost of a 2 year policy for the Note 8 is only like $50 net.
I'm getting (eventually, thanks Sammy) the 512gb Ocean Blue and the delayed order has given me time to compare insurance options. My current carrier is T-Mobile and their insurance is $12/month with a $250 deductible. If you keep the device for 2 years that comes out to $538 if you file a claim once with the highest deduct. That is quite expensive so I've started to look elsewhere.
Esurance is $149 for 2 years of coverage and anywhere from $25 deduct for an easy fix up to $199 for complete loss and they cover lost or stolen. If you keep the device for 2 years that comes out to $348 if you file a claim once with the highest deduct. I'm just not sure if they will charge more if you have the 512gb model which is more expensive.
SquareTrade is $129 for 2 years of coverage and anywhere from $25 deduct for a cracked screen up to $99 deduct for a complete loss. Only catch is they don't cover loss or stolen. If you keep the device for 2 years that comes out to $228 if you file a claim once with the highest deduct.
Any thoughts? Anyone else have any insurance suggestions? With a $1,300 device I'm definitely in the market.
I went with Samsung Premium Care. 3 claims a year, 12 bucks a month and 99 dollar deductible. I'm not paying T-Mobile 12 bucks a month for that ridiculous deductible they have. I like the fact that I can keep it on the phone for however long I want and cancel at any time, so if I sell the phone for the S10 or whatever, I don't have to worry about transferring a warranty.
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I went with Samsung Premium Care. 3 claims a year, 12 bucks a month and 99 dollar deductible. I'm not paying T-Mobile 12 bucks a month for that ridiculous deductible they have. I like the fact that I can keep it on the phone for however long I want and cancel at any time, so if I sell the phone for the S10 or whatever, I don't have to worry about transferring a warranty.
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Does the device need to be purchased from Samsung.com?
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Does the device need to be purchased from Samsung.com?
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I'm not sure. If you go to the Premium Care site and put in your mobile phone number it will tell you if you are eligible. I carried it on my Note 8 that I bought from Swappa brand new. I bought the 9 from Samsung this time and added it at checkout.
I am paying my monthly bill using a WF Amex card. When you pay the bill through it, you get coverage for up to $600 per a claim and 2 claims in a 12 month period with a $25 deductible.
https://www.wellsfargo.com/credit-cards/features/cell-phone-protection/
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I'm not sure. If you go to the Premium Care site and put in your mobile phone number it will tell you if you are eligible. I carried it on my Note 8 that I bought from Swappa brand new. I bought the 9 from Samsung this time and added it at checkout.
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It looks like they don't cover Lost or Stolen. That's not a deal breaker for me, but I know it is for some people.
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It looks like they don't cover Lost or Stolen. That's not a deal breaker for me, but I know it is for some people.
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Hmmm never heard about this. So you get free protection even for Stolen just not lost. And the only deduct you'd pay is $25. I would just be worried because this device is $1300 and they only cover up to $600? So if your device is stolen they'll replace it with a lesser priced model?
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Hmmm never heard about this. So you get free protection even for Stolen just not lost. And the only deduct you'd pay is $25. I would just be worried because this device is $1300 and they only cover up to $600? So if your device is stolen they'll replace it with a lesser priced model?
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I'm guessing you meant to reply to mine post. I think the difference between stolen and lost is you probably have to file a police report. That to them, probably makes a difference.
As for the reimbursement, here's what it says per their T&C
"Depending on the nature and circumstances of the damage or theft, the benefit administrator, at its sole discretion, may choose to repair or replace the Cellular Wireless Telephone or reimburse the Cardholder for the lesser of a) $600.00 excess of the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) deductible; or b) the current suggested retail price of a replacement Cellular Wireless Telephone of like kind and quality, excluding taxes, delivery and transportation charges and any fees associated with the Cellular
Wireless Telephone service provider less the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) deductible."
So it sounds like they will try to repair or replace the phone, or pay out up to $600. Given that our phone is $1000+, I'm assuming that they will pay out $600 - $25 deductible. Just remember that you aren't paying for any additional warranty plans, so you need to factor that in as well.
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I'm guessing you meant to reply to mine post. I think the difference between stolen and lost is you probably have to file a police report. That to them, probably makes a difference.
As for the reimbursement, here's what it says per their T&C
"Depending on the nature and circumstances of the damage or theft, the benefit administrator, at its sole discretion, may choose to repair or replace the Cellular Wireless Telephone or reimburse the Cardholder for the lesser of a) $600.00 excess of the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) deductible; or b) the current suggested retail price of a replacement Cellular Wireless Telephone of like kind and quality, excluding taxes, delivery and transportation charges and any fees associated with the Cellular
Wireless Telephone service provider less the twenty-five dollar ($25.00) deductible."
So it sounds like they will try to repair or replace the phone, or pay out up to $600. Given that our phone is $1000+, I'm assuming that they will pay out $600 - $25 deductible. Just remember that you aren't paying for any additional warranty plans, so you need to factor that in as well.
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Haha yeah should have replied to you, been a long day. Yes that sounds like a good deal if you have a Well Fargo account.
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I'm getting (eventually, thanks Sammy) the 512gb Ocean Blue and the delayed order has given me time to compare insurance options. My current carrier is T-Mobile and their insurance is $12/month with a $250 deductible. If you keep the device for 2 years that comes out to $538 if you file a claim once with the highest deduct. That is quite expensive so I've started to look elsewhere.
Esurance is $149 for 2 years of coverage and anywhere from $25 deduct for an easy fix up to $199 for complete loss and they cover lost or stolen. If you keep the device for 2 years that comes out to $348 if you file a claim once with the highest deduct. I'm just not sure if they will charge more if you have the 512gb model which is more expensive.
SquareTrade is $129 for 2 years of coverage and anywhere from $25 deduct for a cracked screen up to $99 deduct for a complete loss. Only catch is they don't cover loss or stolen. If you keep the device for 2 years that comes out to $228 if you file a claim once with the highest deduct.
Any thoughts? Anyone else have any insurance suggestions? With a $1,300 device I'm definitely in the market.
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I usually use squaretrade for my phones. You can have coverage past 2 years of you renew it yearly. I've never had to file a claim on a phone so I cant speak for the experience of the claim process. Another good thing is of you pay yearly for squaretrade you can switch to to another phone when you upgrade.
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I usually use squaretrade for my phones. You can have coverage past 2 years of you renew it yearly. I've never had to file a claim on a phone so I cant speak for the experience of the claim process. Another good thing is of you pay yearly for squaretrade you can switch to to another phone when you upgrade.
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I'm thinking about Worth Ave for accidental and theft is about 200 dollars for 2 years. This is insurance though and doesn't cover non accidental malfunction me thinks.
TechOut said:
I usually use squaretrade for my phones. You can have coverage past 2 years of you renew it yearly. I've never had to file a claim on a phone so I cant speak for the experience of the claim process. Another good thing is of you pay yearly for squaretrade you can switch to to another phone when you upgrade.
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I'm leaning towards SquareTrade personally, its overall the cheapest and a $99 deductible is an easy pill to swallow compared to T-Mobile's $250 deduct. I even did an online chat with SquareTrade and made sure if something happens to my 512gb that I will get a 512gb in return, and not a 128gb and they confirmed yes.