I am looking at a 7D at Best Buy. They offer a four year service and protection plan for $349.99. Would you pop for the service plan? I think that it might be useful if I dunk this thing in a bayou.
Thanks,
John
eagle359 Junior Member 25 posts Joined May 2009 More info | Sep 10, 2010 13:01 | #1 I am looking at a 7D at Best Buy. They offer a four year service and protection plan for $349.99. Would you pop for the service plan? I think that it might be useful if I dunk this thing in a bayou.
LOG IN TO REPLY |
crimsonblack Goldmember ![]() 2,052 posts Likes: 6 Joined Feb 2010 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada More info | Sep 10, 2010 13:04 | #2 I bought the service agreement from Frys Electronics with my 7D. If it breaks they replace the camera under agreement. Check over your agreement. should be worth it. | 7D Gripped | 28-135 f/3.5-4.6 | 50 f/1.8 || --- Sony F717 digital (infrared) --- Bunch of Film Stuff:- | Nikon & Nikkormat | 50/28/70-150/400 | B & J 4x5 large format | Mamiya C220 |
LOG IN TO REPLY |
huntersdad Goldmember 4,813 posts Likes: 530 Joined Nov 2008 More info | Sep 10, 2010 13:07 | #3 Pending on what other gear you have, you should consider adding a insurance policy to cover your camera gear. See your insurance agent for more details. Facebook
LOG IN TO REPLY |
Lowner "I'm the original idiot" ![]() 12,924 posts Likes: 14 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, UK. More info | No way, avoid them like the plague. All these things are a total rip off. Richard
LOG IN TO REPLY |
vid1900 Senior Member 557 posts Joined Feb 2010 More info | Sep 10, 2010 13:25 | #5 Super rip off. No bragging list - I just rent whatever the job requires.
LOG IN TO REPLY |
nhglamour Member 154 posts Joined Jul 2010 More info | Sep 10, 2010 13:41 | #6 Rip off. I rather get a good CF card for that money or a 2nd speedlite for my gear. 5D3 with grip | 7D with grip| 24-70 f2.8 L USM | 70-200 f2.8 L IS USM | 100 f2.8 L IS USM Macro | 24 f1.4 L USM II | Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZE | 600EX-RT | 580EX | ST-E3 | ST-E2
LOG IN TO REPLY |
WaltA Goldmember ![]() More info | Sep 10, 2010 13:45 | #7 Well, many may say its a ripoff - but then many say insurance is a rip-off as well. Walt
LOG IN TO REPLY |
Sep 10, 2010 14:12 | #8 That's nuts! I use to work for Best Buy many years ago, and that is how they make their money, is by pushing those service plans. Most of it is junk but every once in a while the do pay off, but but very rarely. Ricky L. Jones
LOG IN TO REPLY |
jasonlitka Senior Member ![]() 900 posts Joined Mar 2008 Location: Exton, PA More info | Sep 10, 2010 14:15 | #9 Tell the sales guy you'll buy the service plan if he throws in a bag/filter/camera discount/etc. and then go to the service desk and return the service plan. Jason Litka | Utter Ramblings
LOG IN TO REPLY |
NinetyEight "Banned for life" ![]() More info | Sep 10, 2010 14:36 | #10 I never buy any of these 'insurance' plans - IMO they are over priced rip-offs - Over the many years of not buying them, I have saved ten-fold of any amount that something may cost to repair or replace. Kev
LOG IN TO REPLY |
guitarfish Senior Member ![]() 354 posts Joined Aug 2010 Location: Penna, USA More info | Sep 10, 2010 15:17 | #11 For years and years I've never purchased extended service plans/warranties on things like appliances & electronics. I have saved thousands and thousands of dollars. Every now and then something does break, and I pay to have it fixed, or buy something new. Even sill, I'm way ahead of the game, monetarily speaking.
LOG IN TO REPLY |
harcosparky Goldmember More info | Sep 10, 2010 15:33 | #12 A friend of mine bought a Laptop with the Best Buy Accidental Damage Replacement Plan, it was a two year plan. After 23 month he accidentally dropped the laptop down the stairs. He took it to Best Buy with all the paperwork, he even had the box. They gave him a new laptop, but he warranty allowed for one exchange so it was over. But it was about to end in a month anyway. I have to wonder if he really did " accidentally " drop it!
LOG IN TO REPLY |
Lowner "I'm the original idiot" ![]() 12,924 posts Likes: 14 Joined Jul 2007 Location: Salisbury, UK. More info | Sep 10, 2010 15:51 | #13 These "Plans" would not be offered if the companies did not make a good return. Yes, of course its possible that something will break down, but its pretty unlikely and over half a lifetime of refusing these "deals", I reckon I'm well ahead, to the extent that I could tolerate a few failures and still be up. Richard
LOG IN TO REPLY |
1stGenRex Senior Member ![]() 564 posts Joined Oct 2009 Location: Fontana, CA More info | Sep 10, 2010 15:57 | #14 harcosparky wrote in post #10886419 ![]() A friend of mine bought a Laptop with the Best Buy Accidental Damage Replacement Plan, it was a two year plan. After 23 month he accidentally dropped the laptop down the stairs. He took it to Best Buy with all the paperwork, he even had the box. They gave him a new laptop, but he warranty allowed for one exchange so it was over. But it was about to end in a month anyway. I have to wonder if he really did " accidentally " drop it! I know if it were me, I'd consider "accidentally" dropping it as well :P
LOG IN TO REPLY |
Sep 10, 2010 15:57 | #15 If you were to see my F1n or my A2 you would know why I am even considering buying the service plan. I have NO experience with DSLR and have NO idea how fragile they may be. I figured a "get out of jail free" card (not free-but $350) may not be a all bad idea. I am open to other's ideas.
LOG IN TO REPLY |
![]() | x 1600 |
y 1600 |
Log in Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting! |
| ||
Latest registered member is Anabolic88 989 guests, 284 members online Simultaneous users record so far is 15144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018 |