With electronics being cheaper this time of the year, I'm curious what you guys think of getting extended warranties for your higher-end products through SquareTrade. I've heard lots of horror stories of people who sent laptops/tv's to CircuitCity/BestBuy's 3rd party warranty service people and having their shit abused and never sent back after months, and extended OEM warranties costing $texas, but SquareTrade seems to offer extended warranties on pretty much anything - new or used - pretty damn cheap - no questions asked. Anyone used it? Would you consider getting one (say, $150 for 3-years on a $1300 HDTV)?

12/6/2008 1:54:58 PM

just buy everything with an AmEx card, automatic manufacturer warranty doubling

12/6/2008 1:56:47 PM

i did squaretrade

got cash when my shit broke


a++++ would buy again

12/6/2008 3:37:07 PM

People on slickdeals swear by squaretrade.


Ive never used them, but everyone on slickdeals who has sings thier praises.

12/6/2008 8:51:47 PM

Why would you think a single company that also contracts out their warranties is going to be any better than Best Buy/CC/whatever warranties?

And with TVs, the Best Buy's around here don't contract out repair service, they have a TV repair person that works exclusively for Best Buy.

12/6/2008 9:02:02 PM

ST warranties are normally cheaper, right? That would be reason enough if the service gets high marks.

12/7/2008 7:47:17 AM

bump

8/13/2012 3:42:45 PM

ive bought squaretrade warranties on two different items, never had to use it though.

I just bought one for my Nexus 7. Ended up paying about $30 for 2 years accidental coverage. Everything I have read has been absolutely amazing. I bought the device from Sams club, which offers an extended manufacturing warranty without the accidental coverage (although the reviews are horrible). I figured it was the best option for me.

Mainly what people praise about is the cheap accidental coverage and quick turn around times

8/13/2012 3:48:11 PM

I just got a new laptop and new phone, need some discount codes!

They used to give these things out like candy, but I haven't seen any for a while. Can anybody hook me up?

8/13/2012 3:54:17 PM

Quote :

"i did squaretrade got cash when my shit broke a++++ would buy again"

8/13/2012 5:38:56 PM

Check slick deals. I get a code every couple of weeks.

8/14/2012 2:49:10 PM