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Sprints TEP has had open enrollment extended through September. Search only came up with results in other phone threads so figured I'd post it here if anyone was interested or didn't know. I've known about it for over a week but never thought to post it so doing it now!
There are a little over 4 hours left so if anyone was interested just an FYI.
http://www.tepenroll.com/
I enrolled, only because they are giving me monthly credit for crappy signal, so I'm reinvesting the money into this for a couple months in case the phone still has issues.
Don't bother, too expensive.
Get a SquareTrade warranty instead.
Yeah SquareTrade or Worth Ave are definitely better but figured I'd post this for those that wanted Sprint.
I had SquareTrade on my EVO but didn't like that you can only have the 1 claim. And there service depots really sucks. Sent my EVO back and forth for over a month for the same issue alllll the way to LA. I'll end up going with insurance from the Worth Ave Group in a couple months.
edit: forgot to mention, I now have my ET4G thanks to SquareTrade and their reimbursements
Yeah, just don't have it stolen or lose it because that is NOT covered...
And have fun shipping it off instead of in-store or overnight replacement...
and the part about something happening within the first 60 days are not covered as they are considered a 'pre-existing condition'...just sayin'
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Yeah, just don't have it stolen or lose it because that is NOT covered...
And have fun shipping it off instead of in-store or overnight replacement...
and the part about something happening within the first 60 days are not covered as they are considered a 'pre-existing condition'...just sayin'
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Agreed, shipping it off was the worst. Especially over a month. Man was I pissed. One time during the process was because they put the EVO back together improperly so the back cover wouldn't fit, completely unrelated to my charging issues.
Sprints TEP is a best of both worlds type of thing though (you get insurance type of coverage for loss and adh + warranty type for electrical malfunctions etc). SquareTrade doesnt do loss, worth ave doesnt cover electrical malfunctions etc.
But anyways, wasn't trying to make any case for whats better, just letting people who didn't know that TEP enrollment is open.
Have you guys ever heard of tough-cell? I found them once and contacted them. They said they send out replacements next day and it works out to be much cheaper than tep. granted you dont get in-store replacements, but their service seems comparable to assurion
http://www.toughcell.com/
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Have you guys ever heard of tough-cell? I found them once and contacted them. They said they send out replacements next day and it works out to be much cheaper than tep. granted you dont get in-store replacements, but their service seems comparable to assurion
http://www.toughcell.com/
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Never heard of them but not bad! Worth Ave Group is comparable to tough-cell. Did a quick comparison, tough cells deductible is $25 more ($50 vs $75) and it increases by $25 for second and third claim. Maybe I'll get a comparison chart going for some of these companies. Make it easier for people who aren't sure. So many little differences that are easy to overlook!
Has anyone have experience with using Sprint's TEP?
I need to cancel the one I got from BestBuy. No deductible sounds nice but I'm not really fond of them for service.
I have no life. Created a comparison chart of 4 coverage providers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1284296
I wanted to start this thread as sort of an informative type of thread. I know there will be other people wondering the same thing. I haven't had t-mobile in years and only dealt with sprint Asurion insurance.
I have been offered t-mobile insurance and I'm not really sure if it would be worth getting it. There were three options given and I wanted to get some insight from some customers that have gone through the insurance in the past. I am leaning towards the middle one that I think was 4.79.
Is this a good insurance to have or should I get the higher priced one that extends the warranty to two years?
Are there any issues over the phone when trying to get a replacement due to software or hardware issues?
How are the refurbs that are sent as replacement?
Here are the two options
http://www.t-mobile.com/shop/addons...umHandsetProtection&tp=Svc_Sub_EqpmntProtnOvw
or
http://www.squaretrade.com/pages/and...g1#coveragePop
I went with Squaretrade instead of Tmobile because of the deductible
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mziol said:
I went with Squaretrade instead of Tmobile because of the deductible
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Can you give some insight on what squaretrade is offering vs t-mobile?
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I went with Squaretrade instead of Tmobile because of the deductible
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I went squaretrade too, with coupon code it was only $90 and covers 2 years and by then I will be on a completely diff phone anyway..
if they cover screen replacement or water damage, it's a decent protection, if you are ... accident prone like me
i used to take those insurance, when i was in school and couldn't afford a new device very often.
once i started getting better jobs, i stopped taking those, as i was switching from phone to phone before i can even crack the old phone
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AllGamer said:
if they cover screen replacement or water damage, it's a decent protection, if you are ... accident prone like me
i used to take those insurance, when i was in school and couldn't afford a new device very often.
once i started getting better jobs, i stopped taking those, as i was switching from phone to phone before i can even crack the old phone
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Yeah that's kinda where I'm at with it. I am very careful with my phones and usually go through phones pretty quick. I will feel much better about it once I get a case. I always feel like I'm going to drop this thing. I don't know if it's the weight or the slender build.
i just use the tmobil insurance u brick or wreck ur phone u take it into tmobil they replace it with a new one or refurbished one!
have you looked at the Best Buy insurance?
they are pretty fair and fool prof and it's affordable but the rates varies from phone to phone, so you might want to check in store
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have you looked at the Best Buy insurance?
they are pretty fair and fool prof and it's affordable but the rates varies from phone to phone, so you might want to check in store
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I got my phone through wirefly so I don't know if Bestbuy would warranty a purchase that wasn't at their store.
I did notice that squaretrade doesn't cover loss or theft so that wouldn't be an option.
I am leaning toward the PHP insurance option through T-mobile. Anybody here ever had any issues with that particular type of insurance?
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I got my phone through wirefly so I don't know if Bestbuy would warranty a purchase that wasn't at their store.
I did notice that squaretrade doesn't cover loss or theft so that wouldn't be an option.
I am leaning toward the PHP insurance option through T-mobile. Anybody here ever had any issues with that particular type of insurance?
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Thats the thing i dont like the no loss of theft. but that deductible is killer. i wonder if there is a way to sweet talk them. and i do understand its a deterrent to prevent people from breaking there phone to get the updated hardware as they make revisions or lie and say they lost the phone so they can get a dev phone.
I had cell phone insiranve since it was 1.99 it just a fall. Back they send it ecpress overnght and u pay lile 130 dedu.(smart phone) it worth it
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Baaed on the answers, I'm thinking that going the insurance route is the best option. This phone feels fragile so I'm going to cover my butt. I think the 4.79 insurance will do. Plus I can cancel at any time which makes It a better deal. I lobe this phone but I know from past experiences that I will probably keep it less than a year.
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Baaed on the answers, I'm thinking that going the insurance route is the best option. This phone feels fragile so I'm going to cover my butt. I think the 4.79 insurance will do. Plus I can cancel at any time which makes It a better deal. I lobe this phone but I know from past experiences that I will probably keep it less than a year.
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i got it as well. i would rather pay a little extra so im not always worried about the phone. better to have it and not need then to need and not have. replace the phone once and its payed for its self.
ive had/have premium asurion insurance thru tmobile. they cover 3 phones in a 12 month period. i know because ive lost 4 phones already and was left with no choice but to buy the sgs2 lol.
the deductible is what kills you. for any smart phone whether its damaged, lost or stolen, you have to pay 130.00 PERIOD and that includes free overnight shipping. if you order your new phone monday morning you will have it by tuesday afternoon. theres no sweet talking or getting yourself out of that deductible EVER. if your a clutz like me the insurance is worth it. 130 beats 500 any day.
asurion covers stolen, lost, theft, water damage, etc. i guess they dont really care what your excuse is for whatever happened to your phone because your getting ass raped with a deductible. either way i WOULD recommend them. its a small price to pay and believe if you ever do lose your phone you will be more than thankful that you had insurance on it
They are both worth it. DO NOT go with tie protection plan. They never keep up their end. It's pointless and it's money down the drain. With T-Mobile insurance and warranty... you get a phone... you damage it... there is a deductible. If it's the phone itself, the warranty covers it. Better to pay the deductible then retail of the phone. The phones aren't getting cheaper. You have to think MSRP.
I've been selling phones for dealers and corp for 5+ years. Insurance is a double edged sword. Yes it costs more monthly, yes it adds up and yes there is a deductible. So it's a gamble. Is it worth it? Yes. Is it worth it if nothing goes wrong with the phone? No. But that's the gamble.
Warranty... Personally I'll pass. I don't keep phones past the first year. The phone is covered by manufacturer warranty and I believe the carrier will handle the swap for you. You're paying for the second year in contract for the warranty part... So you pay it the first year when it's covered anyway.
Insurance covers everything... then there is a deductible. Anything happens to the phone, you make a claim and get one the next day. Handled by Asurion.
If you add up the monthly charge for insurance alone + the deductible... you're looking at about $250. If nothing happens and you keep your phone, then you paid insurance for nothing. But that's just insurance... that's how insurance works. If you break it, lose it or get it wet within the first couple months... pay the deductible and get a new one... was insurance worth it? Yes.
Next year... let's say something happens... you've been paying on insurance, pay the deductible. Could you maybe have bought the phone from someone else and saved a little coin? Yes.
It's basically good to have insurance if something happens in the first few months. I recommend putting it on at first and maybe ween yourself off it. But some of you are like me...
Am I too cheap to pay for insurance? Yes.
Will I get insurance? Probably for the first couple months.
Do I have the phone for 6+ months? No.
If I don't have insurance, am I willing to drop $500+ on the latest phone? Sure. I guess I have to.
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I got my phone through wirefly so I don't know if Bestbuy would warranty a purchase that wasn't at their store.
I did notice that squaretrade doesn't cover loss or theft so that wouldn't be an option.
I am leaning toward the PHP insurance option through T-mobile. Anybody here ever had any issues with that particular type of insurance?
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Hey, I got my daughter's Sidekick 4G through Wirefly and they offered some kind of insurance for like $70 up front or in monthly installments. And I do believe it covered accidents and theft. Check into it.
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They are both worth it. DO NOT go with tie protection plan. They never keep up their end. It's pointless and it's money down the drain. With T-Mobile insurance and warranty... you get a phone... you damage it... there is a deductible. If it's the phone itself, the warranty covers it. Better to pay the deductible then retail of the phone. The phones aren't getting cheaper. You have to think MSRP.
I've been selling phones for dealers and corp for 5+ years. Insurance is a double edged sword. Yes it costs more monthly, yes it adds up and yes there is a deductible. So it's a gamble. Is it worth it? Yes. Is it worth it if nothing goes wrong with the phone? No. But that's the gamble.
Warranty... Personally I'll pass. I don't keep phones past the first year. The phone is covered by manufacturer warranty and I believe the carrier will handle the swap for you. You're paying for the second year in contract for the warranty part... So you pay it the first year when it's covered anyway.
Insurance covers everything... then there is a deductible. Anything happens to the phone, you make a claim and get one the next day. Handled by Asurion.
If you add up the monthly charge for insurance alone + the deductible... you're looking at about $250. If nothing happens and you keep your phone, then you paid insurance for nothing. But that's just insurance... that's how insurance works. If you break it, lose it or get it wet within the first couple months... pay the deductible and get a new one... was insurance worth it? Yes.
Next year... let's say something happens... you've been paying on insurance, pay the deductible. Could you maybe have bought the phone from someone else and saved a little coin? Yes.
It's basically good to have insurance if something happens in the first few months. I recommend putting it on at first and maybe ween yourself off it. But some of you are like me...
Am I too cheap to pay for insurance? Yes.
Will I get insurance? Probably for the first couple months.
Do I have the phone for 6+ months? No.
If I don't have insurance, am I willing to drop $500+ on the latest phone? Sure. I guess I have to.
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yea i see where you are coming from. just wish i was in a different industry where my phone would not be exposed to so many elements.
Get the bundle. Sure it may be $7/month, but the insurance and warranty cover phones that you buy in the future too. (Even second hand phones)
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Get the bundle. Sure it may be $7/month, but the insurance and warranty cover phones that you buy in the future too. (Even second hand phones)
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where do i find this information
Where to buy?
Considering I have an unlocked nexus using it in the USA, what place will insure it?
I am currently trying to decide between http://www.worthavegroup.com and http://www.ensquared.com
Worth Ave Group:
-Backed by Hanover insurance (a company I'm familiar with).
-Deductibles are $50.
-Instead of replacing the phone they just give you a check
-THEY DO NOT COVER LOSS
Ensquared:
-Deductible for the first claim is $75
-They replace your phone with the same modem if available
-They cover loss
I'm still deciding which one to go with. My concern is that perhaps ensquared may not replace my phone with another galaxy nexus in the event something happens. Also, I do like the idea of receiving a check for the value of the phone with Worth Ave Group, however I'm concerned they may try to account for depreciation and give me less than the replacement cost of the phone. Also, they don't cover loss. I'm leaning in the direction of ensquared mainly because they cover loss.
This is the one thing keeping me from buying a 'grey market' Nexus. While those dealers say they'll take care of you, in 6 months they might not be as willing. From my research online, Squaretrade wont cover grey market but they do cover eBay phone purchases. I pulled up an eBay listing of a new GN and added a Squaretrade warranty on top of it and they charge $99.
Still, that brings the phone purchase to $850. Too rich for my blood, but for others that may be worthwhile. I personally am going to hold off for a few weeks to a month to see if there is any news about an unlocked GSM version being sold in the US.
Well I spoke with ensquared and they stated that they'd cover my phone as long as I could show proof of ownership when/if I make a claim. They also said they'd order the same phone as long as it's still being sold. I went ahead and bought insurance with them, it cost me roughly $60.
They cover it even though it's not a phone officially sold in the USA?
Since Negri/Expansys/others will handle warranty claims for me, I'm not as worried about it as I am about water damage, dropping the phone, etc. And since SquareTrade won't cover phones that don't have a US manufacturer's warranty, are Worth Ave and Ensquared the only two that will? Haven't heard of either, any recommendations?
I've read the Worth Ave thread but I am going to pass on the college plus despite what the phone operator told me since it is clearly stated on their website that you must be a student or employee of colleges or universities.
So for Accidental smartphone coverage:
Worth Ave : $59/year with $50 deductible with no limits on number of incidents. Not sure if there is only one replacement allowed per year.
Cons: maximum of $599, no normal wear and tear or mechanical breakdown, ONLY accidental drops, spills and theft. No claims if you simply lost your phone.
Gocare insurance: $59/year with $50 deductible with no limits on number of incidents. One replacement device during the coverage term. Said it will cover jailbroken phone so I would assume rooted phone also. Coverage seems to be very comprehensive but no theft or loss coverage.
Square trade: one year is $69 two year is $99(cheaper at Amazon, $125 at square trade site) $99 deductible. One replacement per coverage term. Each accidental claim is deducted from full replacement value of phone. A little ambiguity since when I read the contract, it said PURCHASED PRICE not full replacement cost.
Squaretrade:
Given the $99 deductible and the fact that if you paid for 2 years for squaretrade, and the fact that each time you have a claim, the cost of the claim is deducted from the maximum value, I do not think that the squaretrade deal is a good deal. If you choose the $6.99/month, you still have to pay for all 24 months if you made any claim. Also suppose you need a replacement 3 months after your coverage starts, you are out $99 plus $99 and you will not have any more coverage on the replacement device since you exhausted the maximum value.
Gocare:
For $59/year with $50 deductible, I think this is a better plan. Each incident whether it requires replacement or repair is $50 not $99. Also if your phone is not repairable during the first year, you are out only $59+$50 instead of $198 if you had square trade. Also you can repair as often as you like. Crack screen twice, $100. With Squaretrade, two crack screens and you are out $198 plus you probably can't submit another claim ever on that policy if the actual screen replacement cost is half the phone cost.
Either way, it is cheaper and wiser to buy one year instead of two year. Buying one year at a time will allow one replacement each year for the worst case.
I want to hear your thoughts but looks like I am going to pull the trigger on gocare insurance.
I can confirm I claimed on square trade and was given the full retail amount to purchase a new phone
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I went with Squaretrade because of their good reviews on Amazon, etc.
I have Sprint's insurance currently, but for 11 dollars a month, with a 150 deductible, I wanted to try something else.
The problem with what you said, buying 1 year at a time, is that I dont believe with Squaretrade you can do that. My understanding is that you have to buy it within the first 30 days of purchasing your phone.
So does Gocare cover loss or theft? It sounds like the best deal, but lost or stolen is important to me.
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I went with Squaretrade because of their good reviews on Amazon, etc.
I have Sprint's insurance currently, but for 11 dollars a month, with a 150 deductible, I wanted to try something else.
The problem with what you said, buying 1 year at a time, is that I dont believe with Squaretrade you can do that. My understanding is that you have to buy it within the first 30 days of purchasing your phone.
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That is true, forgot about the 30 days.
GoCare doesn't care if your smartphone is new so you can just buy another one after the first year ends. Neither GoCare nor square trade covers theft or loss but I believe Sprint does.
Worth Ave group covers theft but probably requires a police report. It does not cover lost.
I took a chance and bought the $2000 coverage from Worth Ave group for a year since it is a blanket coverage of all your devices up to $2000. Since you don't even need to submit serial numbers(you can do that when you make a claim, provided you have the original box OR the receipt), I am basically covering every piece of electronics I own for up to $2000(smartphones, camera, laptop, camcorder) against accidental damage, spills, and thefts. Since I have 4 smartphones purchased for family plan, everyone of them is covered against crack screens, drops, and water submersions. For $66/year, I took a chance and hopefully if I have to make a claim, it will be a hassle free $25 deductibles.
I'm glad this thread is here, I was about to make a similar post. I'm also wondering which way to go as I currently have the Sprint coverage and would like something better and more affordable. I never heard of Gocare until now. I've used Squaretrade for my TF700 and it went well, bought a new one with the money...no deductible for tabs.
I'm thinking that will all the things that could go wrong with a phablet, if it would be better to go with Sprint for the ease. Will definitely look more into Gocare as I plan on picking up my phone this weekend.
I also was checking with Professor Google and found this: http://www.ensquared.com/GoCare-vs-Ensquared-vs-SquareTrade Ensquared is looking really good too. I'm going to put some more research into it but from their page here they look to have the best coverage: http://www.ensquared.com/catalog/phone-insurance/1-year-phone-insurance-smartphone
What about best buy? I heard we can just take the receipt and box into the store to get it added.
Ensquare looks pretty good since it covers loss also. Price is not bad for 1 or 2 years and you get up to 2 or 3 claims. I guess squaretrade is best known for service but if you need replacement within 2 years(assuming $99 2 years coverage), you will be out $198 and won't be able to make any more claims. With ensquare, you can lose your phone up to 3 times and they will charge you $75 for first time, $100 second and third time. How is ensquare's claim reputations?
Thanks to being spurred on by this thread, I have decided on insurance (which I NEVER get, but this phone is too expensive to risk) and weighed all the options. I just signed on with Ensquared. I almost went with GoCare, but read several things that said it was more a repair facility than an underwritten insurance provider. I ruled out Square Trade, Sprint and others for a variety of reasons. $59/yr with up to 2 claims ($1000 limit per claim), $75 ded on first and $100 if there's a second. Probably I will have none, but already feel more relaxed. They also cover loss or theft. Link if interested: http://www.ensquared.com/catalog/phone-insurance/1-year-phone-insurance-smartphone
Why not Sprint TEP?
Does it cost more? Yes. $11 a month.
Defective phone or wear and tear? Take it to the store. Swapped or repaired.
Lost, stolen or damaged? $150 deductible. I think there was something stating it's 3 swaps now.
Without it and with a 3rd party insurance. You have your 1 year warranty, but there is a $36 swap fee involved. Or good luck contacting Samsung. I tried and no one spoke English or had any idea of what I meant when I called in and explained my vibration issue. The motor or something is loose that it reproduces a horrid cracking sound. I have to keep it turned down at all times.
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What about best buy? I heard we can just take the receipt and box into the store to get it added.
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I work for best buy mobile an you can only add our protection plan if you bought the phone with us, with the exception of the iphone which we'll insure no matter where it was bought as long as its within 30 day of purchase and no damage to phone.
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I work for best buy mobile an you can only add our protection plan if you bought the phone with us, with the exception of the iphone which we'll insure no matter where it was bought as long as its within 30 day of purchase and no damage to phone.
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I have a phone I bought at sprint online and just went into the store and they added the insurance no problem
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That is true, forgot about the 30 days.
GoCare doesn't care if your smartphone is new so you can just buy another one after the first year ends. Neither GoCare nor square trade covers theft or loss but I believe Sprint does.
Worth Ave group covers theft but probably requires a police report. It does not cover lost.
I took a chance and bought the $2000 coverage from Worth Ave group for a year since it is a blanket coverage of all your devices up to $2000. Since you don't even need to submit serial numbers(you can do that when you make a claim, provided you have the original box OR the receipt), I am basically covering every piece of electronics I own for up to $2000(smartphones, camera, laptop, camcorder) against accidental damage, spills, and thefts. Since I have 4 smartphones purchased for family plan, everyone of them is covered against crack screens, drops, and water submersions. For $66/year, I took a chance and hopefully if I have to make a claim, it will be a hassle free $25 deductibles.
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They DO cover lost...if you file a report. I.E. "I saw it here last but now it is gone", with the police. Not loss in your living room. It has to be reported.
I had extensive conversations with them. As long as you are not trying to scam them. I hope I don't have to use it either.
And to the guy that said why not Sprint. It's 11 a month and $200, not $150 to replace.
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I have a phone I bought at sprint online and just went into the store and they added the insurance no problem
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Please expound. I might be interested in doing this, but thought I had to buy it at Best Buy to be eligible.
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Please expound. I might be interested in doing this, but thought I had to buy it at Best Buy to be eligible.
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I went to a best buy and they said only an iPhone would they sell insurance on it if you didn't get it from them. So no luck. He said return the phone and get it from them....
This site add some insight http://extended-warranty-services-review.toptenreviews.com/
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aquaholik said:
That is true, forgot about the 30 days.
GoCare doesn't care if your smartphone is new so you can just buy another one after the first year ends. Neither GoCare nor square trade covers theft or loss but I believe Sprint does.
Worth Ave group covers theft but probably requires a police report. It does not cover lost.
I took a chance and bought the $2000 coverage from Worth Ave group for a year since it is a blanket coverage of all your devices up to $2000. Since you don't even need to submit serial numbers(you can do that when you make a claim, provided you have the original box OR the receipt), I am basically covering every piece of electronics I own for up to $2000(smartphones, camera, laptop, camcorder) against accidental damage, spills, and thefts. Since I have 4 smartphones purchased for family plan, everyone of them is covered against crack screens, drops, and water submersions. For $66/year, I took a chance and hopefully if I have to make a claim, it will be a hassle free $25 deductibles.
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Where did you see the blanket coverage on their site or did you call?
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chrischoi said:
Why not Sprint TEP?
Does it cost more? Yes. $11 a month.
Defective phone or wear and tear? Take it to the store. Swapped or repaired.
Lost, stolen or damaged? $150 deductible. I think there was something stating it's 3 swaps now.
Without it and with a 3rd party insurance. You have your 1 year warranty, but there is a $36 swap fee involved. Or good luck contacting Samsung. I tried and no one spoke English or had any idea of what I meant when I called in and explained my vibration issue. The motor or something is loose that it reproduces a horrid cracking sound. I have to keep it turned down at all times.
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People are saying it's $200 for the Note 2 which IMO is getting outta hand.
Sprint insurance is getting so expensive it's out of the question for me. I can wait for a few days while my phone is getting repaired (did it twice with my Epic). The local sprint store (and I did not have TEP) was kind enough to give me a loaner for a week without any charge (best buy will do the same if you have their coverage).
I'm going to go with Best Buy. $169, no deductible. Sure it's more out of pocket, but I've heard of them, and after one claim I'm ahead of the game than with Squaretrade.
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People are saying it's $200 for the Note 2 which IMO is getting outta hand.
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Yes. I had to pay $200
MeetFace said:
Sprint insurance is getting so expensive it's out of the question for me. I can wait for a few days while my phone is getting repaired (did it twice with my Epic). The local sprint store (and I did not have TEP) was kind enough to give me a loaner for a week without any charge (best buy will do the same if you have their coverage).
I'm going to go with Best Buy. $169, no deductible. Sure it's more out of pocket, but I've heard of them, and after one claim I'm ahead of the game than with Squaretrade.
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Best Buy vs. Squaretrade Vs Worth Ave.
Go look at my Worthave thread before you decide. $67 for 2k of insurance on any electronics with a $25 deductible.
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Yes. I had to pay $200
Best Buy vs. Squaretrade Vs Worth Ave.
Go look at my Worthave thread before you decide. $67 for 2k of insurance on any electronics with a $25 deductible.
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I didn't see that on their site...how did u get that?
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Just wondering for the people who purchased the accidental damage/extended warranty plan. I purchased the 2 year ESP solely for "warranty" purposes and not for Accidental Damage purposes (even though it comes with accidental damage).
For people who got the extended plan; Is anyone going to seek a refund now that the Pixel 2 and the XL variant come with a 2 year warranty from the start?
Hate to break it to you but if you have to use the extended warranty plan even if it's for a phone defect you'll have to pay the deductible (Google sends you to deal with Assurant). With Google's factory warranty you don't pay anything for a warranty replacement.
Yeah...doesn't seem right. It's extended coverage?
So it's good for 1 year past the factory warranty. We're good for 3 years then.
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Hate to break it to you but if you have to use the extended warranty plan even if it's for a phone defect you'll have to pay the deductible (Google sends you to deal with Assurant). With Google's factory warranty you don't pay anything for a warranty replacement.
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Looks like Google clarified this, so it may be a little better for those with extended care. So, no deductible unless it's accidental damage.
"We also want to add some clarification on the 2 year warranty and preferred care.
If you already purchased your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL from the Google Store or an authorized retailer, your warranty will be extended to 2 years.
The length of the preferred care program remains the same. If you have a mechanical breakdown issue in the second year, you will no longer have to pay a deductible. Accidental damage is still subject to a deductible. If you bought Preferred Care and want a refund you can get a full refund on your purchase of preferred care for up to 30 days, or a pro-rated refund anytime after that." http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...xel-2-xl-units-two-year-warranties-worldwide/
RPAusCan said:
Looks like Google clarified this, so it may be a little better for those with extended care. So, no deductible unless it's accidental damage.
"We also want to add some clarification on the 2 year warranty and preferred care.
If you already purchased your Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL from the Google Store or an authorized retailer, your warranty will be extended to 2 years.
The length of the preferred care program remains the same. If you have a mechanical breakdown issue in the second year, you will no longer have to pay a deductible. Accidental damage is still subject to a deductible. If you bought Preferred Care and want a refund you can get a full refund on your purchase of preferred care for up to 30 days, or a pro-rated refund anytime after that." http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...xel-2-xl-units-two-year-warranties-worldwide/
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Yes exactly. I think some people thought that the preferred care/protect warranty didn't include a deductible if you used it for mechanical breakdowns but you do have to pay it. So by Google extending their warranty it benefits those that bought the extended coverage at well.
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Good to know.
I may just keep the protection, but haven't decided yet. I like how the phone is IP67 resistant. I go kayaking on a lake sometime and get some splashes here and there. Always had to keep previous cell phones in ziplocked tight bags, but I do not plan to with this one. In case something happens during kayaking, would definitely be a claim
Also, It definitely is a lot cheaper than Verizon protection plan. Comes out to 5 and change a month over a course of 2 years? Not bad at all. Verizon would be almost double that
bigblueshock said:
Good to know.
I may just keep the protection, but haven't decided yet. I like how the phone is IP67 resistant. I go kayaking on a lake sometime and get some splashes here and there. Always had to keep previous cell phones in ziplocked tight bags, but I do not plan to with this one. In case something happens during kayaking, would definitely be a claim
Also, It definitely is a lot cheaper than Verizon protection plan. Comes out to 5 and change a month over a course of 2 years? Not bad at all. Verizon would be almost double that
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Verizon's plan does cover loss and theft though. Google's plan does not.