Do I Need A Contract - Page 2

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

If you ever do decide to buy an extended warranty for anything, you had better read the fine print regarding replacements if necessary. Sometimes they make it so difficult in hopes people will just give up.

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Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

Amazon must have sold a boat load of this tablet, mine ships 12/21. It doesn't matter, it's for me. If this was a gift I would be concerned about getting it in time for Christmas.

Desertdi · ‎03-13-2010

I wouldn't. Technology advances so fast.....I'd rather fork over the cash for a new one rather than repair the "old" one.

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Helen852 · ‎03-11-2010

My first ever kindle was just the reader and a gift from my DH. After a short while, 4 months, it stopped working. He did purchase the extended warranty. Took it to best buy where he purchased it and they replaced it completely.

Have also purchased warranties for refrigerators and dryer/washers. One time and it's paid for. New fridge (kitchen aid) had a part break and was leaking. Repairman came in and fixed it. We paid $175 for the warranty, the part and labor was $250. Same thing on a Maytag dishwasher, a shelf broke, they came in, repalced the part, said the parts put on appliances from the factory are cheap and replacement parts are better. Again, it paid for itself.

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Jordan2 · ‎03-16-2010

@Helen852 wrote:
My first ever kindle was just the reader and a gift from my DH. After a short while, 4 months, it stopped working. He did purchase the extended warranty. Took it to best buy where he purchased it and they replaced it completely.

Have also purchased warranties for refrigerators and dryer/washers. One time and it's paid for. New fridge (kitchen aid) had a part break and was leaking. Repairman came in and fixed it. We paid $175 for the warranty, the part and labor was $250. Same thing on a Maytag dishwasher, a shelf broke, they came in, repalced the part, said the parts put on appliances from the factory are cheap and replacement parts are better. Again, it paid for itself.

I always get contracts on big ticket items, this tablet is so inexpensive, if I get two years out of it I count myself lucky ( no contract for me).

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

The only thing I would consider buying extra is a 'drops and spills' coverage plan if they offer it, especially for a device like a tablet where it might get dropped. A TV or something that sits on a table may not need something like that but a device that you actually hold in your hands might be dropped and broken or left in a place where it could get damaged...sat on accidentally tossed into water....you get the idea.

The Square Trade offered is not an extended warranty. Square Trade is different and replaces or repairs due to accidents and wear. Warranty covers manufacturer's defects.

kivah · ‎03-11-2010

@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@Jordan2

You didn't say how much it is, so not sure what to say. (Maybe it's cheap enought to toss and buy a new one if it doesn't last very long?)

Previously, I never bought the extended contracts with electronics, etc., but I have now changed my mind. Electronics aren't made to last anymore.

Back in 2014-ish I purchased a Dell Laptop at QVC and skipped the contract. Well, by the time 3 years had passed, I'd spent more on service repairs etc than I paid for the darn laptop! At that point, I purchased the Best Buy's Geek Squad contract for $200 ..... and have really gotten my money's worth a few times! It covers a whole variety of devices, not just one item. I plan to renew it, just because.

Now, I just bought the HP TSV laptop in October (touch or no-touch versions) and within 6 weeks it worked very sluggishly .... come to find out, that Windows 10 S may help with viruses, but mine was filled with SPYWARE.

Two weeks later I had to call HP customer service because, I swear, the computer would not turn on. What a crazy conversation that was!

So, long story short, I'm taking the consideration of an extended contract on a case by case basis. As my Grandfather would say ..... They don't make them the way they used to!

24 years ago I purchased a Whirlpool refrigerator from one of those box stores in Thousand Oaks, CA. The salesman was very, very pushy about selling me a warranty for $100. I agreed and when I got home, I called the store and cancelled. A few years later, the store went out of business. Well - the refrigerator lasted 24 yrs - never had a problem. A few months ago, the freezer part stopped working - and I went to Lowes and bought another Whirlpool refrigerator - and the salesman said it will last around 8 years.
I think it's worth buying a 3 year warranty on washing machines (especially if it costs $99) which Lowes charges. Just one visit from a repairman cost lots more.

lovescats · ‎03-10-2010

I would buy the extended warranty because I think they would send you a new one instead of fixing it. And because the only fire tablet I bought didn't last.

Nuttmeg · ‎03-09-2010

@lovescats

The tablet is $99 on sale at Amazon. The warranty cost 25.00 for two years which @SilleeMee says is a repair warranty.

lovescats · ‎03-10-2010

@Nuttmeg wrote:
@lovescats
The tablet is $99 on sale at Amazon. The warranty cost 25.00 for two years which @SilleeMee says is a repair warranty.

the hd fire tablet I looked at yesterday was on sale for 49.00 with a two year extended warranty for 19.99. it would be up to amazon whether they repaired it or gave you a new one if anything went wrong