When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty?

79TAKid · 30th of April 2006 (Sun)

Hey, Shouldnt I spend the extra money and get a warrenty when I buy a Rebel XT? I'm probably buying one from BH Photo or ebay if I find a nice one.
But I saw on BH Photo

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation
Should I buy that warrenty when I buy the camera? Thats like the only one I saw on BH Photo that would cover the XT.

electrict · 30th of April 2006 (Sun)

Personally I wouldn't. Actually you may want to look into putting insurance on your kit though, generally it is much better than a warranty.

rklepper · 30th of April 2006 (Sun)

Personally I would. I would also put a rider on my insurance policy. My entire kit cost $13 to add a rider.

Littlefield · 1st of May 2006 (Mon)

You can get a 7 year mack warrenty on expensive lens from B&H only around 27 dollars I think do a search on Mack warrenties in forum.I got one for my 17-85IS regards.

saravrose · 1st of May 2006 (Mon)

insurance and warranties. I can't afford to replace what I already bought. therefore I want to cover myself if something happens...

sari

Ogrt48 · 1st of May 2006 (Mon)

I've heard too many bad things from people who actually tried to use the Mack warrenty so I skipped it when I upgraded to my XT.

Mathiau · 1st of May 2006 (Mon)

i got the extended 3 year warrenty on my 20D (about $250CAD) cause i know i likely wont need a better camera anytime soon, and if i do, this would just become my secondary, and for 3 years coverage where if i take it in more then, i think 3 times to henry's - i just get a brand new camera or equvilent at that time

dyeman12 · 1st of May 2006 (Mon)

If you purchase your camera / lens with an American Express or Visa, the credit card company typically offers to double the manufacturers warrantee from 1yr to 2yrs. After calling Visa to verify the feature on my card, I used it to purchase a 350D body. All I had to do was register the purchase with Visa by sending in copies of the receipt and bar code.

I have not had to use this warrantee extension but I would much rather be dealing with my credit card company than some 3rd party warrantee company. I also asked how the repair would be executed if it was on Visa’s nickel. The Visa rep stated that I would check in with them and send the camera to a Canon authorized repair site. They would simply pay for the repair. It sure seems like something for nothing and I would like to hear from anyone who has actually had repair work done after the Canon warrantee was up.

79TAKid · 1st of May 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dyeman12

If you purchase your camera / lens with an American Express or Visa, the credit card company typically offers to double the manufacturers warrantee from 1yr to 2yrs. After calling Visa to verify the feature on my card, I used it to purchase a 350D body. All I had to do was register the purchase with Visa by sending in copies of the receipt and bar code.

I have not had to use this warrantee extension but I would much rather be dealing with my credit card company than some 3rd party warrantee company. I also asked how the repair would be executed if it was on Visa’s nickel. The Visa rep stated that I would check in with them and send the camera to a Canon authorized repair site. They would simply pay for the repair. It sure seems like something for nothing and I would like to hear from anyone who has actually had repair work done after the Canon warrantee was up.

Cool, Ill have to check this out.

Yeah I saw the place was third part, but its on BH Photo so I think its ok.

Elisabeth-Ann · 1st of May 2006 (Mon)

I figured it was a good idea to get the 7 year international warranty as I do not live in the USA - thankfully I have not had to put it to the test!

Pyrex · 3rd of May 2006 (Wed)

Call me stingy...OK don't...But.

With all the money I have saved over the ....Decades... by NOT buying extended warrantees on anything from Cookers to Cars, if I get burned once.... then I'm still miles ahead.

You pays your money and you takes your chances.... but usually it goes wrong quickly, and is covered under standard warrantees, or goes on until its plain old worn out or redundant.

Insurance companies write the policies, because the odds are in their favour that they will not have to pay out, or will have your premium invested long enough to not feel too much pain. Thats how THEY make a profit.

PS, I work for an insurance company...but I ain't saying which one..

steved110 · 3rd of May 2006 (Wed)

Extended warranties in the UK have a bad rep among the financially savvy at any rate. there is often huge pressure on consumers to buy them, sales people get pretty hefty commissions on them, often relying on this to top up slave-wage salaries..
I'd rather keep my money, 'self-insure' and rely on the warranty. the credit card extended warranties are a good deal, they are something for nothing as they say, but bear in mind the credit card will use the info to try and sell you - guess what - an extension on the extended warranty!
But it's horses for courses, ultimately insurance is about peace of mind. i just worry that in this pastime there is so much to spend money on, I'd rather not throw it away. I do have my gear insured against theft, loss or damge in and out the house, as an extension on my household insurance. that's common sense - but an extended warranty - no!! Canon UK want £176 to extend my original 1 year warranty by another 2 years. that is a LOT of money for a 20D that is going to get at most medium level action from me over the next few years.

Jim_T · 3rd of May 2006 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyrex

With all the money I have saved over the ....Decades... by NOT buying extended warrantees on anything from Cookers to Cars, if I get burned once.... then I'm still miles ahead.

I'm the same. I've never bought an extended warranty and as a result, I'm way ahead financially.

FWIW, I did a search on the net to see if I could find complaints about the Mack warranty. The only bad thing I saw is that they only fix things that fail 'unnaturally'. Anything that breaks as a result of mishandling isn't covered. Mack is the one who decides if the camera was abused or not.

But despite this one shortfall, there aren't many negative comments about Mack warranties on the net.

Titus213 · 3rd of May 2006 (Wed)

Extended warranties are generally not considered a good investment. You've got a year on the gear. I'd not buy one.

claudermilk · 3rd of May 2006 (Wed)

^^^^

It comes with a warranty already. These extended warranties are just a way for the retailer to boost profits. IMHO they are a waste.

30th of April 2006 (Sun)	#1
79TAKid Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: St.louis, MO Posts: 348 IMAGE EDITING OK	When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? Hey, Shouldnt I spend the extra money and get a warrenty when I buy a Rebel XT? I'm probably buying one from BH Photo or ebay if I find a nice one. But I saw on BH Photo http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...goryNavigation Should I buy that warrenty when I buy the camera? Thats like the only one I saw on BH Photo that would cover the XT. __________________ Aaron Hagen www.HagenRacing.com GEAR: Canon Rebel 350XT, Canon 18-55mm Kit Lens, Canon 50mm F/1.8, Canon 70-200 F/4L, Opteka Grip, Tamrac 5371 Camera Bag, Olympus D-595 Zoom WTB: A bigger bag!!

30th of April 2006 (Sun)	#2
electrict Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: north carolina Posts: 120	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warrenty? Personally I wouldn't. Actually you may want to look into putting insurance on your kit though, generally it is much better than a warranty. __________________ Canon 300d/black gripped 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM 50mm 1.8 L 100-400mm

30th of April 2006 (Sun)	#3
rklepper Dignity-Esteem-Compassion Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Center of the Known Universe. It even makes that sound. (But fixin' to move on soon). Posts: 7,767 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warrenty? Personally I would. I would also put a rider on my insurance policy. My entire kit cost $13 to add a rider. __________________ Doc Klepper in the USA I am a photorealist, I like my photos with a touch of what was actually there. Polite C&C always welcome, Thanks. Gear List

1st of May 2006 (Mon)	#4
Littlefield Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SC, USA Posts: 773 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? You can get a 7 year mack warrenty on expensive lens from B&H only around 27 dollars I think do a search on Mack warrenties in forum.I got one for my 17-85IS regards.

1st of May 2006 (Mon)	#5
saravrose "I quit smoking dope" Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Between here and there Posts: 9,560 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? insurance and warranties. I can't afford to replace what I already bought. therefore I want to cover myself if something happens... sari __________________ Canon 30D BG_E2 Grip Rebel XT BG-E3 battery grip Canon 50mm f1.8 Tamron 17-50 f2.8 Canon 70-200f4.0L 100-400L aka (Chuck) a couple of bags and a lot of big ideas "The shot is in my head before it's in front of my camera...."

1st of May 2006 (Mon)	#6
Ogrt48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fairfield TWP, Ohio Posts: 1,316 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? I've heard too many bad things from people who actually tried to use the Mack warrenty so I skipped it when I upgraded to my XT. __________________ Gear List Gallery

1st of May 2006 (Mon)	#7
Mathiau Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 1,410 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? i got the extended 3 year warrenty on my 20D (about $250CAD) cause i know i likely wont need a better camera anytime soon, and if i do, this would just become my secondary, and for 3 years coverage where if i take it in more then, i think 3 times to henry's - i just get a brand new camera or equvilent at that time __________________ 40D \| 430ex \| Canon 60mm Macro \| Nifty 50 \| Canon 17-85 IS The trouble with life is there’s no background music WARNING - post on images for critique and other items asking for feedback are simply my personal input and thoughts based on my own experiences and preferences.

1st of May 2006 (Mon)	#8
dyeman12 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 9	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? If you purchase your camera / lens with an American Express or Visa, the credit card company typically offers to double the manufacturers warrantee from 1yr to 2yrs. After calling Visa to verify the feature on my card, I used it to purchase a 350D body. All I had to do was register the purchase with Visa by sending in copies of the receipt and bar code. I have not had to use this warrantee extension but I would much rather be dealing with my credit card company than some 3rd party warrantee company. I also asked how the repair would be executed if it was on Visa’s nickel. The Visa rep stated that I would check in with them and send the camera to a Canon authorized repair site. They would simply pay for the repair. It sure seems like something for nothing and I would like to hear from anyone who has actually had repair work done after the Canon warrantee was up.

1st of May 2006 (Mon)	#10
Elisabeth-Ann Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nassau, Bahamas Posts: 2,360	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? I figured it was a good idea to get the 7 year international warranty as I do not live in the USA - thankfully I have not had to put it to the test! __________________ Twelve significant photographs in any one year is a good crop. -Ansel Adams Please visit my website at www.expressionsbyann.com *350D* *300D* *Tokina 24-70mm* *Canon 75-300mm, Canon 430EX Speedlite* *18-55mm kit* *Singh-Ray gold'n'blue polarizer* *Tiffen ND, and polarizer*

3rd of May 2006 (Wed)	#11
Pyrex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: UK, West London Posts: 58 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? Call me stingy...OK don't...But. With all the money I have saved over the ....Decades... by NOT buying extended warrantees on anything from Cookers to Cars, if I get burned once.... then I'm still miles ahead. You pays your money and you takes your chances.... but usually it goes wrong quickly, and is covered under standard warrantees, or goes on until its plain old worn out or redundant. Insurance companies write the policies, because the odds are in their favour that they will not have to pay out, or will have your premium invested long enough to not feel too much pain. Thats how THEY make a profit. PS, I work for an insurance company...but I ain't saying which one.. __________________ EOS Digital Rebel XT (Black) EFS 18-55 USM kit lens / EFS 10-22 USM EF 70-200 USM f2.8L / EF 50 USM f1.4 EF 2X Mk11 Extender Speedlight580EX /Jessops Ext Tubes Last edited by Pyrex : 3rd of May 2006 (Wed) at 11:30.

3rd of May 2006 (Wed)	#12
steved110 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Sussex UK Posts: 5,744 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? Extended warranties in the UK have a bad rep among the financially savvy at any rate. there is often huge pressure on consumers to buy them, sales people get pretty hefty commissions on them, often relying on this to top up slave-wage salaries.. I'd rather keep my money, 'self-insure' and rely on the warranty. the credit card extended warranties are a good deal, they are something for nothing as they say, but bear in mind the credit card will use the info to try and sell you - guess what - an extension on the extended warranty! But it's horses for courses, ultimately insurance is about peace of mind. i just worry that in this pastime there is so much to spend money on, I'd rather not throw it away. I do have my gear insured against theft, loss or damge in and out the house, as an extension on my household insurance. that's common sense - but an extended warranty - no!! Canon UK want £176 to extend my original 1 year warranty by another 2 years. that is a LOT of money for a 20D that is going to get at most medium level action from me over the next few years. __________________ 20D, Eos 100 Canon EF-S 18-55 IS, Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 , Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro CanonEF 17-40 f/4 L and 70-200 f/4 L Speedlite 580EX and some bags'n pods'n stuff

3rd of May 2006 (Wed)	#14
Titus213 Cream of the Crop Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Camas, WA USA Posts: 15,299 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? Extended warranties are generally not considered a good investment. You've got a year on the gear. I'd not buy one. __________________ Dave Perspiring photographer. Visit norwoodphotos.com

3rd of May 2006 (Wed)	#15
claudermilk Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 390	Re: When I buy a Rebel XT, shouldnt I buy a warranty? ^^^^ It comes with a warranty already. These extended warranties are just a way for the retailer to boost profits. IMHO they are a waste. __________________ 20D/BG-E2/Katz Eye \| Tokina 12-24/4 \| 24-70/2.8L \| 50/1.8 Mk I \| 70-200/2.8L \| PD70X

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