Trying to decide if I want to pre order from best buy or straight through ATT. I wish Amazon Wireless would announce something already!
Anywhoo . . . I don't have any real reason NOT to order from BB apart from the fact that I don't like and have sworn never to shop there again. Long, unrelated story, but so far I've made good to myself on that promise.
If I do order from BB, is there any downside? Am on contract with them in any way, or only through AT&T? Can I still take my phone to ATT for warranty claims or do I have to take it to BB?
Thanks!
You will not be in contract with BB in anyway. For warranty I'm not sure. If you order through ATT it ships out on 02/16 while supplies last. If you order through BB it ships out 02/19 with the official flip case (free) while supplies last.
LiquidArrogance said:
Trying to decide if I want to pre order from best buy or straight through ATT. I wish Amazon Wireless would announce something already!
Anywhoo . . . I don't have any real reason NOT to order from BB apart from the fact that I don't like and have sworn never to shop there again. Long, unrelated story, but so far I've made good to myself on that promise.
If I do order from BB, is there any downside? Am on contract with them in any way, or only through AT&T? Can I still take my phone to ATT for warranty claims or do I have to take it to BB?
Thanks!
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Plus you can register your number(s) with Best Buy for their "Phone Freedom" promo and get a $50 gift card per line when you activate the new phone. Can use the card immediately on the phone purchase or on a future purchase. And you can upgrade anytime during 2012.
I registered my number and will use the $50 on the note. Registered my wife's number, who's due for an upgrade in late summer.
Thanks...had no idea it ran all year
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Plus you can register your number(s) with Best Buy for their "Phone Freedom" promo and get a $50 gift card per line when you activate the new phone. Can use the card immediately on the phone purchase or on a future purchase. And you can upgrade anytime during 2012.
I registered my number and will use the $50 on the note. Registered my wife's number, who's due for an upgrade in late summer.
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Plus keep in mind @ best buy Black Tie protection Plan with no deductibles and buy back program.
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Plus keep in mind @ best buy Black Tie protection Plan with no deductibles and buy back program.
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Keep in mind the BB insurance does not cover lost / stolen and is more expensive than AT&T insurance.
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Keep in mind the BB insurance does not cover lost / stolen and is more expensive than AT&T insurance.
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If you buy the Black Tie protection upfront, it's $170 for 2 years (+$30 buyback). That's only $2 more than AT&T at $7 a month.
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Thanks...had no idea it ran all year
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It does - but I believe you have to register any and all lines/numbers sometime this week. Nothing to lose - no obligation to actually do the upgrade. But $50 off per phone isn't shabby.
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It does - but I believe you have to register any and all lines/numbers sometime this week. Nothing to lose - no obligation to actually do the upgrade. But $50 off per phone isn't shabby.
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hahaha..you don't know me that well yet...I have had 6 phones in the last 6 months lol. I know I will get more.
best buy wins hands down.
not everyone has the luxury of six lines but this is what we do
We have 6 lines on our family plan (5 phones, 1 pc connect {cross upgrade HELLO})...
1.Buy device, purchase buyback, get discount on buyback for purchasing black tie (cancel black tie after 30 days)
2.Sell back Device
3.Use store credit from the buy back to purchase new phone on another line due an upgrade
4.use left over amounts for other toys, or save towards next upgrade.
I always get the newest device
It's worked out pretty well so far. Currently we are out of upgrades until September..but have a few phones that are eligible for buy back should I decide to trade them in towards one device at full price (unlikely)
our next round of upgrades start in September..right about time for the s3
sept, oct, dec, feb, then the following January '13
Oh, and you can't forget price matching...this is a very important part of the process
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Keep in mind the BB insurance does not cover lost / stolen and is more expensive than AT&T insurance.
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Lost and stolen for most people isnt an issue, its broken screens. While ours is slightly more expensive if you do the 9.99 a month, there is NO deductible for breaking you phone. The note will be classified as a tier 3 in att's insurance which means its a $200 deductible on top of the $7 a month. That is just ****ing insane lol if you do our outright price for the protection at best buy its $170 for the two years, putting it right under $7 a month. All without a deductible and unlimited claims. And Im not just trying to push our protection because I work there because frankly, you wont be buying from my store so it wont affect me. I just fully support our protection, coming from 3 broken iPhone 4's and most recently a skyrocket.
Side note, I have a concession line with ATT which I cannot get BB protection on and broke the phone. $200 to replace the vivid lol I just cancelled the line and threw the vivid in the trash
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Lost and stolen for most people isnt an issue, its broken screens. While ours is slightly more expensive if you do the 9.99 a month, there is NO deductible for breaking you phone. The note will be classified as a tier 3 in att's insurance which means its a $200 deductible on top of the $7 a month. That is just ****ing insane lol if you do our outright price for the protection at best buy its $170 for the two years, putting it right under $7 a month. All without a deductible and unlimited claims. And Im not just trying to push our protection because I work there because frankly, you wont be buying from my store so it wont affect me. I just fully support our protection, coming from 3 broken iPhone 4's and most recently a skyrocket.
Side note, I have a concession line with ATT which I cannot get BB protection on and broke the phone. $200 to replace the vivid lol I just cancelled the line and threw the vivid in the trash
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If you buy the protection Plan outright and need to service your phone you'll have to subscribe to the 9.99 afterwards or purchase it again.
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If you buy the protection Plan outright and need to service your phone you'll have to subscribe to the 9.99 afterwards or purchase it again.
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Yikes. Idk which best buys you guys are going but theres tons of false info here. Right now, most phones fall into the rapid exchange program. With this, the phone is sent away and a refurbished phone is sent at the same time, making the turn around time about 2-4 business days. This does NOT fulfill your protection plan, meaning it is still active and can still be used again and again with no limit to the amount of claims. If you chose to send your phone as a repair instead of exchange the typical wait time is 14-30 days. If they are unable to repaid your phone in a cost effective manor to them or it exceeds 30 days they will issue you a gift card for the full retail value of the phone so that you can pick out a new one. This WILL fulfill the protection plan. So in a strange, completely misleading way, your initial statement was kind of accurtate. If we give you a $600+ gift card to replace your phone with a different model, yes your $170 protection plan is void. What would you expect?
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Yikes. Idk which best buys you guys are going but theres tons of false info here. Right now, most phones fall into the rapid exchange program. With this, the phone is sent away and a refurbished phone is sent at the same time, making the turn around time about 2-4 business days. This does NOT fulfill your protection plan, meaning it is still active and can still be used again and again with no limit to the amount of claims. If you chose to send your phone as a repair instead of exchange the typical wait time is 14-30 days. If they are unable to repaid your phone in a cost effective manor to them or it exceeds 30 days they will issue you a gift card for the full retail value of the phone so that you can pick out a new one. This WILL fulfill the protection plan. So in a strange, completely misleading way, your initial statement was kind of accurtate. If we give you a $600+ gift card to replace your phone with a different model, yes your $170 protection plan is void. What would you expect?
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that is one of the negative sides AND positive sides to the black tie protection plans.
in some cases it just isn't worth the expense (i.e. when the cost of the plan exceeds about the 50% mark, I don't buy it)
it's rare, but in some cases it just isn't logical.
In this case...$300 for the phone plus $170 for the plan...it's a hard choice.
You realistically are looking at $470 vs $600 which isn't much of a difference...unless you utilize the plan towards the end of its life
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that is one of the negative sides AND positive sides to the black tie protection plans.
in some cases it just isn't worth the expense (i.e. when the cost of the plan exceeds about the 50% mark, I don't buy it)
it's rare, but in some cases it just isn't logical.
In this case...$300 for the phone plus $170 for the plan...it's a hard choice.
You realistically are looking at $470 vs $600 which isn't much of a difference...unless you utilize the plan towards the end of its life
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Sorry but that logic doesn't make much sense to me. Buy a phone at 300, break it and pay 650 that equals 950, which is twice the price of the upgrade and coverage for unlimited replacements. I guess its just that I see a lot of customers coming in after multiple broken screen replacements that I don't see the logic of buying other protection or buying outright replacements. To each his own tho I suppose
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Consider BB insurance has no deductible. ATT charges a $200 deductible if you phone needs repair.
No you are right...my point being that breakage occurring in the first 6 months to a year the plan makes sense...beyond that it wouldn't .
Its a gamble...otherwise best buy wouldn't offers it haha. The odds are in their favor. Unless of course one pretty much knows they are going to break the phone, or manipulate the program later to get a new device.
Curious question, only because I receive multiple asnswers in store
Does best buy black tie cover cosmetic damage? I have been told yes and have been told no.
Is there a wear and tear clause? I know att has a wear and tear clause and can deny coverage. Reading their fine print I also notice they can deny if its manufacturering related as well.
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Sorry but that logic doesn't make much sense to me. Buy a phone at 300, break it and pay 650 that equals 950, which is twice the price of the upgrade and coverage for unlimited replacements. I guess its just that I see a lot of customers coming in after multiple broken screen replacements that I don't see the logic of buying other protection or buying outright replacements. To each his own tho I suppose
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hahaha..you don't know me that well yet...I have had 6 phones in the last 6 months lol. I know I will get more.
best buy wins hands down.
not everyone has the luxury of six lines but this is what we do
We have 6 lines on our family plan (5 phones, 1 pc connect {cross upgrade HELLO})...
1.Buy device, purchase buyback, get discount on buyback for purchasing black tie (cancel black tie after 30 days)
2.Sell back Device
3.Use store credit from the buy back to purchase new phone on another line due an upgrade
4.use left over amounts for other toys, or save towards next upgrade.
I always get the newest device
It's worked out pretty well so far. Currently we are out of upgrades until September..but have a few phones that are eligible for buy back should I decide to trade them in towards one device at full price (unlikely)
our next round of upgrades start in September..right about time for the s3
sept, oct, dec, feb, then the following January '13
Oh, and you can't forget price matching...this is a very important part of the process
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U can go to att website and upgrade for 299 even if line is not ready till 2013.u still get the cheap peice untill pre orders ends
For whatever reason it does not work for any of our lines. I tried.
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U can go to att website and upgrade for 299 even if line is not ready till 2013.u still get the cheap peice untill pre orders ends
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No you are right...my point being that breakage occurring in the first 6 months to a year the plan makes sense...beyond that it wouldn't .
Its a gamble...otherwise best buy wouldn't offers it haha. The odds are in their favor. Unless of course one pretty much knows they are going to break the phone, or manipulate the program later to get a new device.
Curious question, only because I receive multiple asnswers in store
Does best buy black tie cover cosmetic damage? I have been told yes and have been told no.
Is there a wear and tear clause? I know att has a wear and tear clause and can deny coverage. Reading their fine print I also notice they can deny if its manufacturering related as well.
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In my store, and I assume in most stores, if a customer wants their phone to be sent out AND they have GSBTP, they are fully entitled to send it out. There is almost no way coverage can be denied, although the plan does specify that submersion and extreme damage (i.e, running it over with a car) is not covered. As long as the customer doesn't explicitly say that was the issue, it is usually fine.
I will say, in two years at BBYM, I have never seen a customer who purchased the protection be denied a phone being sent out. While my store is pretty good at making sure the customer is treated fairly, I can assume that BBYM wouldn't be gaining the market share it is if customers were not being treated properly.
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In my store, and I assume in most stores, if a customer wants their phone to be sent out AND they have GSBTP, they are fully entitled to send it out. There is almost no way coverage can be denied, although the plan does specify that submersion and extreme damage (i.e, running it over with a car) is not covered. As long as the customer doesn't explicitly say that was the issue, it is usually fine.
I will say, in two years at BBYM, I have never seen a customer who purchased the protection be denied a phone being sent out. While my store is pretty good at making sure the customer is treated fairly, I can assume that BBYM wouldn't be gaining the market share it is if customers were not being treated properly.
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Cool cool. I have not had any claims on mobile purchases. I have run into issues on laptops in the past (worn mouse tracker) where I was told it was wear and tear/ cosmetic and had to physically show them that the tracker no longer worked properly. The same with USB ports.
Thanks for chiming in!
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Just like the title says.....What should we do?
AT&T offers the insurance for $6.99 / month and has a $199 deductible. Only two claims per 12 month period are allowed but it does cover loss or theft.
SquareTrade wants $69.99 for one year and $124.99 for two years. Their deductible is $99 and does not cover loss or theft. Once you make your claim, the insurance contract is completed (you claim...you must get another policy).
Neither of these options look too appealing to me. What is everyone out there going to do once we get our shiny new devices?
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Just like the title says.....What should we do?
AT&T offers the insurance for $6.99 / month and has a $199 deductible. Only two claims per 12 month period are allowed but it does cover loss or theft.
SquareTrade wants $69.99 for one year and $124.99 for two years. Their deductible is $99 and does not cover loss or theft. Once you make your claim, the insurance contract is completed (you claim...you must get another policy).
Neither of these options look too appealing to me. What is everyone out there going to do once we get our shiny new devices?
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I'm looking at Ensquared. $99 for two years, $75 deductible. Theft / loss / damage. Sponsor of and good reports from Android Forums. Apparently pretty good service and good turnaround times on claims. You get I think three claims, but your deductible goes up to $100 for second and third claim.
You have 1-year warranty from AT&T for free. The insurance is only needed for anything that's not covered by warranty.
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You have 1-year warranty from AT&T for free. The insurance is only needed for anything that's not covered by warranty.
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Yes..but the 1 year warranty won't cover it if you drop it. Something to consider when the device is nearly twice the size of my previous device.
LiquidArrogance said:
I'm looking at Ensquared. $99 for two years, $75 deductible. Theft / loss / damage. Sponsor of and good reports from Android Forums. Apparently pretty good service and good turnaround times on claims. You get I think three claims, but your deductible goes up to $100 for second and third claim.
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I have Ensquared for my GNote. Have not had any claims but have a buddy that did and they were fine. Will probably get on my ATT version as well since I am buying no commitment pricing.
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Your thread title mentioned warranty. That's what I want to point out. You need warranty if there is manufacturing defacts. You need insurance if something bad happens to it.
I've never dropped any of my phones. And I always prefer living on the edge and never purchase any additional warranty/insurance anything even as expensive as my new cars.
I'm going insurance / no case. I figure this thing is big enough already I don't want a case on it. Plus I ordered the ProClip for it for the car which I don't think fits with most cases.
I baby all my phones and use the where's my Droid app.
If it's stolen I will personally track it down with a gun.
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Ok this is going to sound sort of crummy, but let's say that I get a big scratch on the screen; I mean one where even a blind person would constantly notice.
If I have the ATT $7 insurance, I suppose I could, out of 'shock at the scratch',
accidentally drop it on concrete ( preferably from a height). I would then be able to replace it for $200?
My main concern is how easy it would be to make the claim. Insurance companies can be unpleasant (for reasons such as those depicted above)
I'm thinking ATT would be easiest. I don't know.
How do each of these Insurance places handle subsidised phones? For example...I am paying 300 bucks for it through AT&T...if I have a claim...will they pay for a new out of contract phone?
I think most third party ones either send you a new identical phone, a refurbed identical, or some rare instances a better one (like if you submit a claim in 22 months when the Note 2 is out you might get a Note 2).
You send them your broken phone.
I think ensquared will even put a hold on your credit card for the cost of the replacement phone and send you your new phone immediately before they get your old one back.
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I'm going insurance / no case. I figure this thing is big enough already I don't want a case on it. Plus I ordered the ProClip for it for the car which I don't think fits with most cases.
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Are you sure? The tpu cases are quite thin. I am always worried about scratching my camera lens.
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Best buy has Insurance too
Best buy offered me insurance on my Pre-order for 9.99 a month covers everything but I didn't take it but I was told I could get it at any time just would have to wait 30days befor I could open a claim
I think this time I'm gonna do case & no insurance. Last time I did insurance & no case and never used insurance. so i think ill see how things turn out time.
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Best buy offered me insurance on my Pre-order for 9.99 a month covers everything but I didn't take it but I was told I could get it at any time just would have to wait 30days befor I could open a claim
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Almost correct. BB allows you to purchase their coverage for up to 30 days after you purchase the phone. After 30 days; you cannot get the coverage from them.
Of the options i like BB's coverage the best. 9.99/month and zero deductible. They dont hassle you and you have a replacement in 2-3 days. ATT's deductable on smartphones is $200.
Can you purchase insurance from Best Buy even if you purchase from AT&T?
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Can you purchase insurance from Best Buy even if you purchase from AT&T?
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No, to get their protection you have to buy the phone from them.
The one exception to this is the iphone. For some reason BB allows iphone users to buy their protection no matter where the iphone was purchased. (perhaps because the iphone shatters so easily)
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Can you purchase insurance from Best Buy even if you purchase from AT&T?
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Dave*228 said:
No, to get their protection you have to buy the phone from them.
The one exception to this is the iphone. For some reason BB allows iphone users to buy their protection no matter where the iphone was purchased. (perhaps because the iphone shatters so easily)
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No
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That being the case....which of the other available plans seem to be the best?
Dave*228 said:
Almost correct. BB allows you to purchase their coverage for up to 30 days after you purchase the phone. After 30 days; you cannot get the coverage from them.
Of the options i like BB's coverage the best. 9.99/month and zero deductible. They dont hassle you and you have a replacement in 2-3 days. ATT's deductable on smartphones is $200.
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Thanks for chiming in Dave. I work for BBYM and Im really in love with our protection. Broke my iphone 4 three times and never paid a dime or waited over 4 days to get a refurb, which by the way are so nice that I sold as LNIB on craigslist. I could have said brand new but even on craigslist I try to be honest as possible (who knows who the crazies are).
Another option for the BBY protection is to purchase outright. For non iphone smartphones it is $169 for the two years, again with no deductible and no limit to the claims. If you, say, get rid of your phone at any point before the two years is up, they can return the protection at a prorated amount. I do this every time because Ill forget to cancel the $9.99 and I get a new phone so frequently, that would start racking up haha
Good evening fellow XDA and AT&T SGN enthusiasts. Been off the scene here for a long while. I preordered my SGN from BB and will get it tomorrow. BUT, I've come onto a deal at my local Costco Wholesale warehouse I feel I needed to share as I'm planning to do it myself.
So here's the deal:
Costco will offer the SGN starting the 19th for home delivery. Usually 2 days to deliver. I know, bummer to have to wait.
Price for upgrades and new lines should be around 270-280. So less than AT&T and Best Buy. (I know the 50 gc) But the savings continue past that 50
IN ADDITION, you should have no upgrade fee(save 36), no restocking fee (save 35 if you decide to return it), possibly the first month of data free (save 30), 90 days to return versus the 30 by BB and AT&T, free accessory kit (includes car charger, screen protectors, belt holster/pouch).
All said and done, this is one heck of a deal. They will offer both White and Blue. The only downside is the wait. But if you didn't preorder and were or are planning to wait, and you have a Costco membership, this should be the way to go!
Simply put in dollars, here is the breakdown if the info I got was correct.
Save 20-30 in price alone. Save the upgrade/ activation fee of 36. Save 30 (+/-) for first months free data. That's 66 minimum saved versus the 50 from BB. 116 at most.
Add the free accessories (not the best quality but will do and is more than a case)
Add the fact you have 90 days of protection from Costco none the less.
I make no guarantees of this information other than that's what I was told. I'm planning to try the SGN from BB tomorrow for a week. If I like it, I'll pay the restocking fee of 35 and get my Note from Costco STILL coming out ahead if the figures are correct.
Anyways, thanks for reading and I hope to see you all around the forums. I hope this information is valuable to whomever may need/ want it. Let me know what your experiences are with this if anyone decides to go this route. I've bought MANY a phone from Costco and believe they are the best place to buy. Too bad they were late on the draw for this phone.... :-(
That sure looks like a very good deal. Only accessory we got from at&t is the charger. Lol.
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Actually I have heard there is no restocking fee at BB on phones.
As with Amazon wireless, I would verify whether that long return period is equipment only (or one could be on the hook for a contract if the device is returned after AT&T's return window). Just something to check into if it isn't stated plainly beforehand.
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I can check tomorrow and will make a report about this. Hopefully that this rumor is true as I love costco's additional accessories.
BTW, if you will join in an existing family plan (new number/new contract) .. will I get this benefit too from Costco?
What accessories do they give you?
Where did you hear that you get a month of free data? I also think I did have to pay the upgrade fee last time I bought at costco, though it could have changed I guess.
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As with Amazon wireless, I would verify whether that long return period is equipment only (or one could be on the hook for a contract if the device is returned after AT&T's return window). Just something to check into if it isn't stated plainly beforehand.
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The 90 days is equipment-only. If you return within 30 days you can also have AT&T cancel your contract, but after that you can only exchange the phone for another on-contract AT&T phone (or return the equipment for cash and throw the subsidy away I guess). Costco itself is very lenient with returns but they can't do anything about the 30 day AT&T contract cancellation period.
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I can check tomorrow and will make a report about this. Hopefully that this rumor is true as I love costco's additional accessories.
BTW, if you will join in an existing family plan (new number/new contract) .. will I get this benefit too from Costco?
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Costco has add-a-line prices, but it's often a bit more expensive depending on the phone.
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What accessories do they give you?
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It varies by phone. Usually it's something like a car charger, case, screen protectors, and/or earbuds.
I definitely recommend at least checking out buying from costco. The 90 day exchange period alone is a great reason. I've found their prices are usually a smidge higher than amazon wireless, but if you want the free accessories or aren't 100% sure on the phone you want it's great.
Just curious.
I'm part of a family plan and I'm waiting to upgrade. The $50 discount at Amazon is not available to me because of the family plan. Will I get a discount at Costco... or am I stuck paying the $300?
Starting to look better for prices, still waiting out on it going lower, come on $199 .....or less lol
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MyxoFish said:
Just curious.
I'm part of a family plan and I'm waiting to upgrade. The $50 discount at Amazon is not available to me because of the family plan. Will I get a discount at Costco... or am I stuck paying the $300?
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Most costco upgrade prices are the same as the new contract prices, and they don't differentiate between family/individual plans (they have three prices--new contract, upgrade, add a line). However they don't generally discount as deeply as amazon. If I had to guess the Note will probably be $280-$290 for upgrades when it comes to costco, but we won't know for sure until they have it. In my experience the guys at the kiosk in costco don't generally know much ahead of time what their upcoming options will look like, but you could go ask.
Take a look at their website; they have all their current offerings there, and I've never seen them have different online and in-store prices. I'm sure the Note will show up there when it is available.
Best Buy clearly has a sticker on the test unit I saw that had a $35 restocking fee will apply on it.
No restocking fee. 90 day equipment guarantee. 30 days for service return timeframe. Typically they sell new handsets at 70-80 less than the selling price, which in this case is around 350. So hence the 270-280 range on the purchase cost.
Keep in mind also folks, Amazon Wireless is an ONLINE service with additional ETF rules and guidelines, more than just the carrier. If you need to return or want to return, there will be headaches to face. At least Costco is local and brick and mortar.
Accessories have been covered in prior posts and replies.
You WILL need to be a member of Costco ($55-$110 with $110 the Executive and has cash back accruals of %2 of purchases made for the entire year! So get paid to shop, that's what I do!) to purchase this.
Looking at the total package, I'm glad to be a member and make my phone purchases there! Piece of mind, great pricing, local locations and some additional monies back make me stay.
Not impressed I would rather get it for $250 and a free case that's a $80 savings not to mention the black tie insurance and I plan on keeping the note so I Really don't care about a restocking fee
phillyrican said:
Not impressed I would rather get it for $250 and a free case that's a $80 savings not to mention the black tie insurance and I plan on keeping the note so I Really don't care about a restocking fee
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Are you paying an upgrade fee? What about a car charger, screen protectors, possibly ear buds or a leather holster versus the flip case?
Just pointing out some additional advantages...
To each his own. For me, it'll work out better in the long run.
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Are you paying an upgrade fee? What about a car charger, screen protectors, possibly ear buds or a leather holster versus the flip case?
Just pointing out some additional advantages...
To each his own. For me, it'll work out better in the long run.
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i go with the SGP screen protectors...what kind are they giving you?. The accessorizes i pretty much got taken care of already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500630
just curious tho how is there insurance is there a deductible ? because with besdtbuy there is none
phillyrican said:
i go with the SGP screen protectors...what kind are they giving you?. The accessorizes i pretty much got taken care of already
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500630
just curious tho how is there insurance is there a deductible ? because with besdtbuy there is none
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There is no insurance. You'd have to go through AT&T or buy 3rd party like square trade or similar.
Looks like Best Buy is a better route for you. Especially for that no deductible coverage. I'm wondering if that Black-Tie plan could be purchased for phones not bought at Best Buy. Something to cOnsider.
I had gone to 3 different Costco's on friday to ask about the Note and they had no clue about it. I had already pre-ordered from Best Buy so I'm sticking with them.
dakleenupman said:
There is no insurance. You'd have to go through AT&T or buy 3rd party like square trade or similar.
Looks like Best Buy is a better route for you. Especially for that no deductible coverage. I'm wondering if that Black-Tie plan could be purchased for phones not bought at Best Buy. Something to cOnsider.
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Black tie protection can be purchased on iPhone bought somewhere else but no other phones. And we don't have any restocking fees regardless of what you've seen/ been told. Some managers got in trouble not long ago for telling people we had restocking fees to avoid return/exchanges.
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I work at Costco. Yesterday when I checked the price of the phone they had it for $350. Yes $50 more than retail. also it is only available for home delivery meaning they have to special order it.. I don't know nothing about getting the first month data for free.
It maybe different if you order at Costco.com
Ok so here it is. Costco will begin selling via home delivery on the 21st fir a cost of 269.99. You'll get the phone, accessories with no upgrade/ activation fees. No credit will be given for the first months data plan though.... 90 day return/ exchange program. There was also mention of a free extended battery as well but ill see that if and when it happens. No restocking fee either! Available in white or carbon blue.
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Galaxy Note at Costco
dakleenupman,
thx for the good info. curious though as to how u get ur intel on costco selling the note starting on 2/21. i called our local costco wireless folks and they had no idea. no reason to question the reliability of ur info but also don't want to rely upon it if it turns out that it will be several wks b/f costco starts selling it.
thx!
jjshroomer
Why not just pay $9.99 to get Best Buy Black Tie Protection?
No deductible.
Unlimited claims.
Free loaner phone if yours has to be special ordered.
Covers all physical damage except full water submersion.
Cancel any time free.
Those are the exact words I was told when buying my phone.
I got Black Tie.
Persuade me to cancel it so I can save money.
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newfireorange said:
Why not just pay $9.99 to get Best Buy Black Tie Protection?
No deductible.
Unlimited claims.
Free loaner phone if yours has to be special ordered.
Covers all physical damage except full water submersion.
Cancel any time free.
Those are the exact words I was told when buying my phone.
I got Black Tie.
Persuade me to cancel it so I can save money.
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Number one reason is the wait to get your phone back can be a week or two weeks sometimes a month the program is good but I can't go that long without my phone
Ask sprint about their options I think if you are just worried about cracked screens and stuff you can get protection through them for.that at like 4 bucks a month. If I am wrong someone interject. Reason I say 4 is I don't think the tep has raised yet and if u lock it in now it won't raise till you resign...
I do not have Black Tie but I heard that its pretty awful. At times they do not honor replacements.
Google it for more info.
I have Black Tie, but I gotta tell you: the whole "free loaner phone if yours has to be special ordered"? Count on rocking a crappy old Android or a BlackBerry for a little bit if your phone can't be initially just fixed....
Here's the rub: yours IS gonna have to be special ordered, if you need a replacement, no matter if your Best Buy has 500 new EVOs in stock: they won't let you have one of theirs. For me, for the times I had to use it, I waited about 2 weeks the first time (because it was "backordered", even though my Best Buy had plenty), and about 3 days the second.
Of course, you also are also DEFINITELY getting a refurb, count on that 100%.
*I still use it, like I said, but the guy at Best Buy won't tell you all these little "details", which, I think, is a bit shady.
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I waited a month for a broken charger port on my OG Evo. Seemed like an eternity. Got it back and found that while they fixed the port, they blew out the light on the menu button (looked like it was missing a tooth) . Wasn't going to wait again with a beat up small lender phone.
Gave me a scratched and dented LG Optimus. Big ole scratch on the screen.
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Lol at the people that don't like brick and mortar stores its that that is hurting the economy why buy it somewhere and pay a little extra and take a little extra time n pay tax when u can order it online for cheaper ans not pay tax. However I heard awhile back they where or are trying to put laws in place for sales tax on online items.
newfireorange said:
Why not just pay $9.99 to get Best Buy Black Tie Protection?
No deductible.
Unlimited claims.
Free loaner phone if yours has to be special ordered.
Covers all physical damage except full water submersion.
Cancel any time free.
Those are the exact words I was told when buying my phone.
I got Black Tie.
Persuade me to cancel it so I can save money.
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I actually just dropped sprints insurance and am going to straight up buy the black tie insurance for $170 for the 2 year protection. How sprint is Jacking up the price on everything you would be paying $264 for 2 years not including the $150-$200 deductible. Hell if I can save $100-$250 with BB with a refurbished phone and wait 2 weeks its worth it.
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ZAGG has insurance as well. I think its 100$ for 2yrs and covers everything with a 100$ deductible. Might wanna look into that.
James
best buy also doesnt cover lost or stolen tho if you use mobile defense or sprint locator those arent a huge issue..
ckoadiyn Lol at the people that don't like brick and mortar stores its that that is hurting the economy why buy it somewhere and pay a little extra and take a little extra time n pay tax when u can order it online for cheaper ans not pay tax. However I heard awhile back they where or are trying to put laws in place for sales tax on online items.
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yes cause buying online is different then buying in brick and mortar... the store actually makes more of a profit from online sales then store. and i paid taxes when i ordered from sprint tyvm.. the only thing being loss on online sales is taxes to the state but as someone who works in retail i can also tell you all the people using food stamps arent helping much either.. lord forbid they dont get their tax free soda chips and fat cakes
grrmisfit said:
best buy also doesnt cover lost or stolen tho if you use mobile defense or sprint locator those arent a huge issue..
yes cause buying online is different then buying in brick and mortar... the store actually makes more of a profit from online sales then store. and i paid taxes when i ordered from sprint tyvm.. the only thing being loss on online sales is taxes to the state but as someone who works in retail i can also tell you all the people using food stamps arent helping much either.. lord forbid they dont get their tax free soda chips and fat cakes
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Lol that is probably true but I always get the impression most shop amazon etc n I know it is just state taxes but still. I don't have a problem with food stamps for those that use it correctly however many people don't use it correctly
ckoadiyn said:
Lol that is probably true but I always get the impression most shop amazon etc n I know it is just state taxes but still. I don't have a problem with food stamps for those that use it correctly however many people don't use it correctly
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i use online cause its a convenience . i work over nights so i can shop while everything is closed and its usually cheaper cause they save on labor and other things a brick and mortar has to pay.. walk into a kmart.. have their website loaded and check prices, you will see that a lot of their stuff is more expensive in stores then online and they will not price match
grrmisfit said:
i use online cause its a convenience . i work over nights so i can shop while everything is closed and its usually cheaper cause they save on labor and other things a brick and mortar has to pay.. walk into a kmart.. have their website loaded and check prices, you will see that a lot of their stuff is more expensive in stores then online and they will not price match
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Yeah and is rather pay extra to know that American people have a job even if it is a store and 5 extra dollars that's all im trying to say we have to many people to be cutting jobs and companies can pick up and leave over seas. Btw I agree 3rd sucks I work 12-8 am and it is hard a lot of.the time
But all and all price wise. BB is the cheapest if you don't mind waiting a couple days for a replacement refurbished phone and the fact they don't cover loss or theft. Anyone object?
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xbmoyx said:
But all and all price wise. BB is the cheapest if you don't mind waiting a couple days for a replacement refurbished phone and the fact they don't cover loss or theft. Anyone object?
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Nope however I am interested in zagg..
I use http://www.squaretrade.com - $119 for two years protection after tax and 10% discount (coupon code TENFTEN).
You still pay a $99 deductible, and no coverage for theft or loss....but it has great reviews which is comforting. And at about $5/month...much better deal.
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I had the black tie protection and I'll tell you why it isn't so hot.
First, doesn't cover lost or stolen phones.
Second, loaner phones require a $150 deposit.
Third, when I used the insurance to fix a broken charging port, I sent the phone in on Jan 2nd. The phone came back unrepaired 3 times. I finally got a replacement phone the second week of February. Believe me, I would have gladly gave a hundred dollars for a replacement from sprint.
Learned my lesson on best buy protection.
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Ask sprint about their options I think if you are just worried about cracked screens and stuff you can get protection through them for.that at like 4 bucks a month. If I am wrong someone interject. Reason I say 4 is I don't think the tep has raised yet and if u lock it in now it won't raise till you resign...
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The 4$ is still the same for service and repairs. However the replacement part of the TEP has gone up i believe.
And no the TEP will be raised for everyone but only in September if you sign up for TEP before july 17th.
stumblebum said:
I use http://www.squaretrade.com - $119 for two years protection after tax and 10% discount (coupon code TENFTEN).
You still pay a $99 deductible, and no coverage for theft or loss....but it has great reviews which is comforting. And at about $5/month...much better deal.
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Do you get a brand new phone? Do they cover loss/theft?
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newfireorange said:
Why not just pay $9.99 to get Best Buy Black Tie Protection?
No deductible.
Unlimited claims.
Free loaner phone if yours has to be special ordered.
Covers all physical damage except full water submersion.
Cancel any time free.
Those are the exact words I was told when buying my phone.
I got Black Tie.
Persuade me to cancel it so I can save money.
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ckoadiyn said:
Number one reason is the wait to get your phone back can be a week or two weeks sometimes a month the program is good but I can't go that long without my phone
Ask sprint about their options I think if you are just worried about cracked screens and stuff you can get protection through them for.that at like 4 bucks a month. If I am wrong someone interject. Reason I say 4 is I don't think the tep has raised yet and if u lock it in now it won't raise till you resign...
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I work for Best Buy and am very familiar with the GSBTP plans (Geek Squad Black Tie Protection). What I am about to say is my own opinion and not that of Best Buy's.
That being said, I am going to give you an unbiased opinion on this because I see both sides to what you guys are saying. I bought my phone outright from BBY 2 days ago. Did I buy GSBTP? No, here is why: I like the lost or stolen option from Asurion/Sprint and I never had to use it until 2 weeks ago when someone stole my EVO 3D from my store. I tried remote locating it and all that crap and it didn't help. Paid the deductible through Asurion (should have been $100 but they told me $50) and got a replacement the next day.
As far as what GSBTP offers, yeah, it's not bad. But there are some things that need clarified in what has been said in this thread. The replacements now are all "Rapid Exchange", as in, you come into BBY and we fill out all the paperwork to get you a new phone. What happens is that the system then generates and order for a refurbished phone to be shipped that day while we send yours back to them at the same time. This means that you will get a new phone within 3 business days, not too bad.
However, the loaner phones are pretty crappy, as mentioned. But stores are suppose to charge you $50 for the loaner phone that gets returned back to you after you return it. They don't all do that, but they are supposed to, so keep that in mind that YMMV.
Everything else in the OP is right. BBY won't deny a claim unless you fully submerged it, nor would they even know that unless you told them. There is a girl at my store that literally drops and shatters her iPhone screen atleast 2 times a month and it's been happening for over a year now, never had an issue. Also, with GSPTB, you are entitled to a 1-time battery replacement on your phone as well which is awesome, but unfortunately doesn't apply to phones without removable batteries.
Hopefully this clarified things for you guys and gave you an idea of both sides to the GSBTP story
@-viperboy-
Thank you for the clarification.
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I'm looking at getting the Nexus 10 here pretty soon (possibly next paycheck) but I would very much like to play with it first. The idiots at Walmart can never give me a consistent answer if they have them or not and whenever I show up they have no idea what I'm talking about. So I called Staples and the guy said he's getting them in next week and sounded about as excited as I am (hooray for Techies!).
So I asked him about the protection plan and he said it is $84 for accidental damage coverage but he literally said that they cannot refuse me wanting a replacement or a gift card for compensation for any reason. He said it's basically in the terms of service that if I bring the tablet in and want a replacement (not like a 14-day refund/replacement though, but within a year) that they will replace it on the spot no questions asked. He even said basically "and when the new one comes out like a year from now you can bring it in and get a gift card for it and get the new one no problems."
That sounds amazing. That's like future-proofing my tablet for an extra 84 bucks. Anybody out there get one from Staples? And did you get the protection plan? Is it really how he described it? It almost sounds too good to be true but he sounded confident in it.
What do y'all think?
MrSteez said:
I'm looking at getting the Nexus 10 here pretty soon (possibly next paycheck) but I would very much like to play with it first. The idiots at Walmart can never give me a consistent answer if they have them or not and whenever I show up they have no idea what I'm talking about. So I called Staples and the guy said he's getting them in next week and sounded about as excited as I am (hooray for Techies!).
So I asked him about the protection plan and he said it is $84 for accidental damage coverage but he literally said that they cannot refuse me wanting a replacement or a gift card for compensation for any reason. He said it's basically in the terms of service that if I bring the tablet in and want a replacement (not like a 14-day refund/replacement though, but within a year) that they will replace it on the spot no questions asked. He even said basically "and when the new one comes out like a year from now you can bring it in and get a gift card for it and get the new one no problems."
That sounds amazing. That's like future-proofing my tablet for an extra 84 bucks. Anybody out there get one from Staples? And did you get the protection plan? Is it really how he described it? It almost sounds too good to be true but he sounded confident in it.
What do y'all think?
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What you wrote does not agree with this:
http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/programs/serviceplans/
While I am not sure it is needed, I got an extended warranty from Squaretrade for $60 after a 40% discount.
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I'd read the fine print for yourself and make sure the guy isn't just trying to sell you a "warranty". I bought my Nexus at Walmart and initially bought the $44 protection plan. After getting home and actually reading it (I was too excited at the time that they actually had an N10 in stock) I went back to get a refund for it and they actually did it. Seems all it provided was a repair service.
If the Staples protection plan is what the guy explained, sounds like a good deal.
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ljg600 said:
What you wrote does not agree with this:
http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/programs/serviceplans/
While I am not sure it is needed, I got an extended warranty from Squaretrade for $60 after a 40% discount.
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How did you get the 40% discount?
CaliLove310 said:
How did you get the 40% discount?
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At the time, and perhaps still the case- discount coupons were being sold on Ebay for $1-$2. Also, if you "Like" Squaretrade on FB- they may still offer a discount- but then you risk upsetting your friends who may be hit with their ads.
Worth Avenue offers competitive prices as well. As indicated, one could make the case that these warranties are a waste of money- factoring in the cost of used devices as replacements in the second coverage year, existing manufacturer coverage- as well as any deductibles.
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The way the warranty works at staples. You have 15 days with Staples from time of purchase to exchange or return your Nexus 10. After this you have the one year warranty with Samsung. If you purchase the protection plan with staples within 15 days of purchase of the Nexus 10 then this warranty begins when Samsungs ends.
If in the one year of protection under Staples after Samsungs warranty is up and you have a problem then you call the 1-800 number on the brochure they give you when you purchase your warranty. When you call them, you tell them it doesn't work (don't ask about repairt). Then will either Email or your send you the full purchase price(excluding tax) in form of a gift card to be used at Staples. You can take this gift card and purchase whatever at Staples even you if don't purchase another tablet.
The most important part of the protection plan is registering right after purchase. Call the number or go to the website listed and register the protection plan. Take the register and put in your Nexus 10 box and keep both for two years.
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The way the warranty works at staples. You have 15 days with Staples from time of purchase to exchange or return your Nexus 10. After this you have the one year warranty with Samsung. If you purchase the protection plan with staples within 15 days of purchase of the Nexus 10 then this warranty begins when Samsungs ends.
If in the one year of protection under Staples after Samsungs warranty is up and you have a problem then you call the 1-800 number on the brochure they give you when you purchase your warranty. When you call them, you tell them it doesn't work (don't ask about repairt). Then will either Email or your send you the full purchase price(excluding tax) in form of a gift card to be used at Staples. You can take this gift card and purchase whatever at Staples even you if don't purchase another tablet.
The most important part of the protection plan is registering right after purchase. Call the number or go to the website listed and register the protection plan. Take the register and put in your Nexus 10 box and keep both for two years.
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Ugh. Is this seriously how it works? That sucks. So I want the one that covers accidental damage (if it were to crack or something) but would that not kick in til one year after I have the tablet? If this is seriously how the plan works then that's dumb.
TBH I'm probably only going to have the tablet for a year and then get a newer model. Maayyybbeee longer.
Even the accidental one doesn't kick in til after samsung ends. So basically you can upgrade your tablet after one year.
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JediSooner said:
I'd read the fine print for yourself and make sure the guy isn't just trying to sell you a "warranty". I bought my Nexus at Walmart and initially bought the $44 protection plan. After getting home and actually reading it (I was too excited at the time that they actually had an N10 in stock) I went back to get a refund for it and they actually did it. Seems all it provided was a repair service.
If the Staples protection plan is what the guy explained, sounds like a good deal.
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I bought my Nexus 10 at Walmart specifically for the $44 protection plan. (I haven't picked it up yet - it's at a far-away Walmart. I'll get it on Sunday.) I thought it looked like a good deal - about the same terms as Square Trade, but for less than half the price. What's wrong with it? If the screen cracks or I spill tea on it, they will fix or replace it for me. And I don't have to deal with Samsung, even during the manufacturer's warranty period, which I've heard is unfun. Seems pretty good to me.
permutations said:
I bought my Nexus 10 at Walmart specifically for the $44 protection plan. (I haven't picked it up yet - it's at a far-away Walmart. I'll get it on Sunday.) I thought it looked like a good deal - about the same terms as Square Trade, but for less than half the price. What's wrong with it? If the screen cracks or I spill tea on it, they will fix or replace it for me. And I don't have to deal with Samsung, even during the manufacturer's warranty period, which I've heard is unfun. Seems pretty good to me.
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I think what everyone is talking about is that the protection plan is "good" but it doesn't kick in apparently til after the first year of having the tablet because there is already a year warranty from Samsung. If that's right though then it seems stupid because what happens if you crack your tablet before the year is up? Seems counter-intuitive
I have purchased the staples warranty on two items. One being a $200 chair which I called over a year later and they told me to toss it and sent me a gift card for $200. Used it to buy a canon digital camera. I tried claiming warranty on it but they asked what was wrong with it and to send it in for repairs. There was nothing wrong so I didn't send it in, just thought maybe they would send me a new gift card which they didn't. I'm not sure if I was under canon warranty at the time or not. Staples is suppose to get a shipment of N10s tomorrow and I may get the warranty with it since I have had success with it before with the chair.
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MrSteez said:
I think what everyone is talking about is that the protection plan is "good" but it doesn't kick in apparently til after the first year of having the tablet because there is already a year warranty from Samsung. If that's right though then it seems stupid because what happens if you crack your tablet before the year is up? Seems counter-intuitive
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Actually, this is incorrect. It takes effect from the moment you buy the plan, and you can only buy the plan within 30 days of buying the tablet. I bought it the same day. Here's the description (copied and pasted):
http://www.walmart.com/ip/2-Year-Dr...lan-for-Tablets-and-iPads-400-499.99/21556980
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2 Year Drop, Spill and Cracked Screen Service Plan for Tablets and iPads $400 - $499.99
Get long-term peace of mind for your Tablet with a Product Care Plan. If your product has a covered failure during the Plan's term, we'll repair or replace it. We cover 100% of the repair costs. There are no deductibles or hidden fees.
2 years of protection for your Tablet begins the moment you purchase your Plan.
We enhance and extend the manufacturer's warranty.*
Our Product Care Plan provides more coverage than the manufacturer's warranty, such as failures due to:
•Accidental Damage from Handling, such as spills, drops and cracked screens
•Power surges
•Defects in materials and workmanship
•Mechanical or electrical failures, including those due to normal wear and tear
•Internal heat, dust and humidity
This plan provides 2 years of coverage from the date of purchase.
Learn more about our Product Care Plans
Your Product Care Plan also includes:
3-day Service Guaranteed, or your money back.
If your product has a covered failure, we'll repair it within 3 days of receiving it. See the "Learn more about our Product Care Plans" link above for more details.
Transferable Coverage. If you sell your product or give it to someone as a gift, your Product Care Plan and all of its benefits are fully transferable to the new owner, so it maintains its value.
Accidents happen. Take comfort knowing that your purchase is protected from accidental drops, spills and cracked screens from day one.
How the plan works:
•Add the Product Care Plan to your shopping cart.
•Your product is covered the moment you complete your purchase.
•Within two business days, you will receive an email with Plan details.
•If you need to make a claim, call us 24 / 7 / 365 at 1-877-968-6391. Just have your order confirmation emails handy when you call.
Important information:
•Products need to be purchased from either Walmart.com or a Walmart store.
•You can purchase this Product Care Plan for any eligible product up to 30 days after purchase, as long as you have the original Walmart product receipt.
•We may fulfill your claim by providing you with a new, remanufactured or refurbished product with similar features and functionality, or a Walmart Gift Card for the original purchase price of the product (including taxes).
*Limitations and exclusions apply. See Terms and Conditions for complete program details.
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So along with the protection such as the glass protector, and a case, I'm debating whether to keep the Asurion on my monthly bill or just make the one time payment for the square trade plan.
Deductibles seem similar.
What did you guys do for your S4's?
Coderedpl said:
So along with the protection such as the glass protector, and a case, I'm debating whether to keep the Asurion on my monthly bill or just make the one time payment for the square trade plan.
Deductibles seem similar.
What did you guys do for your S4's?
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I've had Asurion since I had my first flip phone with Verizon and I've never had a problem with it. I've heard that Square Trade takes a few days to ship replacements while Asurion is overnight.
Coderedpl said:
So along with the protection such as the glass protector, and a case, I'm debating whether to keep the Asurion on my monthly bill or just make the one time payment for the square trade plan.
Deductibles seem similar.
What did you guys do for your S4's?
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Neither and here's why. I bought my galaxy S4 retail for 650$
If I pay the 7 per month for one year and my phone breaks after that point (I'm using a year because that is the typical length of a standard warranty) I have shelled out 84 +100$ for a used version of my phone. This sounds fantastic. However the problem is in a year the S 4 will cost around 350 recertified (possibly cheaper used). If you break it in two years you can get an on contract new phone for 200. If you never break it you shelled out 168$ for absolutely nothing.
The false comparison they make to hook you is the cost of a new phone. You paid 650 for a new phone, or the phone is valued at 650 you will want to protect that. The reality is unless you go outside and break it, the phone will not be worth anywhere near that when you go to replace it.
I had a friend who had asurion since his razr. I asked him why he doesn't just set aside 7 bucks a month for an oh **** phone fund. he started doing that when he bought the iphone 4. he now has enough to but pretty much any phone out.
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Neither and here's why. I bought my galaxy S4 retail for 650$
If I pay the 7 per month for one year and my phone breaks after that point (I'm using a year because that is the typical length of a standard warranty) I have shelled out 84 +100$ for a used version of my phone. This sounds fantastic. However the problem is in a year the S 4 will cost around 350 recertified (possibly cheaper used). If you break it in two years you can get an on contract new phone for 200. If you never break it you shelled out 168$ for absolutely nothing.
The false comparison they make to hook you is the cost of a new phone. You paid 650 for a new phone, or the phone is valued at 650 you will want to protect that. The reality is unless you go outside and break it, the phone will not be worth anywhere near that when you go to replace it.
I had a friend who had asurion since his razr. I asked him why he doesn't just set aside 7 bucks a month for an oh **** phone fund. he started doing that when he bought the iphone 4. he now has enough to but pretty much any phone out.
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Thats all fine and dandy until you break or lose multiple phones multiple times. Then the insurance would be cheaper in the long run.
Have you considered Ensquare?
That is what I chose. Their coverage is more complete, IMHO. It protects against "stupidity." :silly:
NiteQwill said:
Have you considered Ensquare?
That is what I chose. Their coverage is more complete, IMHO. It protects against "stupidity." :silly:
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Have you ever gotten a replacement from them? Was it fairly easy? Their 1 year plan seems perfect for me since I don't keep phones long.
NiteQwill said:
Have you considered Ensquare?
That is what I chose. Their coverage is more complete, IMHO. It protects against "stupidity." :silly:
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Got my 2 year insurance at Staples for $150.
I've gone with Squaretrade with past products, but have never had to actually replace anything...
mbh87 said:
Thats all fine and dandy until you break or lose multiple phones multiple times. Then the insurance would be cheaper in the long run.
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well you can only replace a phone twice in a 2 year period with asurion. Obviously everyone has different mileage. I know people who break their phones all the time despite having otterboxes screen protectors etc. My last 4 phones haven't had a case and despite heavy use and serious software customization they've all made it through 2 years or more with the exception of my galaxy nexus which died this week (antennas stopped working which is kind of a known problem with early galaxy nexuses). I'd still venture to say that for the average person who takes reasonable care of their phone you still make out better saving your money over using insurance. Mileage may vary.
edit: yeesh apparently some phones are 169 or 200$ deductibles from asurion. insane.
[email protected] said:
edit: yeesh apparently some phones are 169 or 200$ deductibles from asurion. insane.
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It's only $100 to get it replaced through asurion on VZW. I believe it's more on other carriers, but isn't the case for us. $5 a month plus $100 deductible isn't bad to have the piece of mind IMO.
I went Ensquared
I just got square trade last night...they offer $99 for 2 years of coverage. The deductible is $100 for replacement...new or refurbished...and you have no limit to how many claims you make. Also...they ship overnight...no a few days like someone else posted. Personally $99 for 2 years is cheap...if you pay Verizon's monthly cost it's near $200 over the 2 years. Square trade also has a monthly payment plan of $5 or $6 they do deduct each month...so you have options. They are also open 24/7 and you can even make a claim online.
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chrishoyt2012 said:
I just got square trade last night...they offer $99 for 2 years of coverage. The deductible is $100 for replacement...new or refurbished...and you have no limit to how many claims you make. Also...they ship overnight...no a few days like someone else posted. Personally $99 for 2 years is cheap...if you pay Verizon's monthly cost it's near $200 over the 2 years. Square trade also has a monthly payment plan of $5 or $6 they do deduct each month...so you have options. They are also open 24/7 and you can even make a claim online.
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Hmm, i'll give them a call with some questions and I might go this route!
I've always used Asurion or BestBuy insurance. On my S3 I had Asurion & BestBuy.
I used Asurion for quite a few years. And I had pretty good luck with them. My job involves working around water. And like someone else pointed out Asurion only allows 2 phones per year. Which for most isnt a huge deal. But square trade had a pretty decent deal. So i went with them on my S4. Thankfully I havent had the chance to use them yet. But i dont really think you can go wrong with either.
Asurion replaced my bionic no questions asked, great CS. However, they only deal refurb phones :/ Not sure if that's standard for all insurance company's..
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Neither and here's why. I bought my galaxy S4 retail for 650$
If I pay the 7 per month for one year and my phone breaks after that point (I'm using a year because that is the typical length of a standard warranty) I have shelled out 84 +100$ for a used version of my phone. This sounds fantastic. However the problem is in a year the S 4 will cost around 350 recertified (possibly cheaper used). If you break it in two years you can get an on contract new phone for 200. If you never break it you shelled out 168$ for absolutely nothing.
The false comparison they make to hook you is the cost of a new phone. You paid 650 for a new phone, or the phone is valued at 650 you will want to protect that. The reality is unless you go outside and break it, the phone will not be worth anywhere near that when you go to replace it.
I had a friend who had asurion since his razr. I asked him why he doesn't just set aside 7 bucks a month for an oh **** phone fund. he started doing that when he bought the iphone 4. he now has enough to but pretty much any phone out.
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That's all well and good but what if your phone gets broken in a month or 6 months.I would much rather pay $100 than $649 for a new one.I don't really count the $7 a month.I easily waste a lot more than that each month.