Protection plans when buying new camera equipment

13 years 4 months ago #7830 by Hamtastic
Some of the camera equipment retailers offer a protection plan. I'm wondering if anyone actually buys these? I just got asked about this and personally I don't buy these, figuring the camera for example comes with manufacture warranty already.

B&H for example has them stretched out to 5 year plans! OK, in this case the manufactures warranty is long gone. So could this be a good buy?

What are your thoughts on extended warranty plans?


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13 years 4 months ago #7986 by KVRNut
I'd buy an extended warranty through the manufacturer but not through the retailer. Have seen a lot of retailers come and go.


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13 years 4 months ago #8005 by Hamtastic

KVRNut wrote: I'd buy an extended warranty through the manufacturer but not through the retailer. Have seen a lot of retailers come and go.


Good point, I didn't even think about that. Have you seen the price of some of these warranties? :ohmy:


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13 years 4 months ago #8061 by Addicted2Photos
I've always thought those where just a big waste of money, paying some sales guys pocket. I'll pass B)


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13 years 4 months ago #8062 by Screamin Scott
I pass on the extended warranties as well. I pay by credit card to get the credit card's double the warranty extension offer & pay off the card at the end of the month.

Scott Ditzel Photography

www.flickr.com/photos/screaminscott/

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13 years 4 months ago #8117 by Overread
I'm going to have to agree with Scott


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13 years 4 months ago #8144 by Foxy Girl
Every time at Best Buy I always get asked about their extended warranty program. I've never bought it. Including at the car rental places too :whistle:


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13 years 4 months ago #8232 by Patty Ganahl
Depends on what I'm buying, but most of the time I will buy the protection plans. Can't be safe enough!


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