Protection Plan

PilgrimSoul · 12-17-2010, 12:44 PM

I want to get rid of my Sony and buy a nook soon. Did any of you purchase the extended protection plan? I'm always leery of those things, but I'm afraid if I don't get it, I'll end up damaging it the first week! Is it worth the $40?

Thanks!

taustin · 12-17-2010, 01:46 PM

From my personal experience, yes, it's worth it unless you are certain you're not going to drop it.

Care · 12-17-2010, 01:55 PM

I bought the protection plan from B&N because at the time my 16 month old baby threw my phone and cracked the screen so I was paranoid something would happen to my Nook. It gives me peace of mind. So far I haven't needed it, but it's there if I do.

carbphrek · 12-17-2010, 01:59 PM

I bought a 2yr through SquareTrade for $28. I haven't had to use it but I've heard good things about SquareTrade.

jbcohen · 12-17-2010, 02:26 PM

Put my first Libra in the pocket of my overcoat along with a few more things and cracked the darn screen. Now I always carry my Libra by itself rather than in pockets. Borders does not offer a plan on these readers.

chas0039 · 12-17-2010, 06:32 PM

Five star recommendation for Square Trade.

Catalytic · 12-19-2010, 04:23 AM

Can anyone explain the Square Trade thing? I bought 6 Nooks for Christmas, and couldn't afford to add the plan to all of them. I'd love to be able to get it cheaper.

leday · 12-19-2010, 07:08 AM

go to www.squaretrade.com for details. I just got a 3-year warranty for $39.99 (I got $10 off the price using a coupon code....google "square trade coupon" to find the coupons). Quote from their site:
Get protected against:

* Damage from drops & spills
* Mechanical & Electrical Failure
* Other accidents from handling

I didn't get an extended warranty on my Sony PMS-700 and a little over a year after I got it, the wall charge port stopped working (wore out and loosened up so it wasn't making the connection anymore). Unit was out of warranty by then, and Sony would have charged me $99 to send it to them and get a refurbished replacement). I figured I'd better get a warranty on my Nook Color "just in case" something like this happens again.

tubemonkey · 12-19-2010, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PilgrimSoul

I want to get rid of my Sony and buy a nook soon. Did any of you purchase the extended protection plan? I'm always leery of those things, but I'm afraid if I don't get it, I'll end up damaging it the first week! Is it worth the $40?

Thanks!

Another thing to consider is the extended warranty many credit cards offer for free. It's usually double the manufacturer's warranty, up to a year. I bought a Nook Color using my credit card and it's protected for two full years.

Keep in mind, this only covers manufacturing defects. To get accidental damage protection, you need to buy an appropriate policy from other sources like B&N or SquareTrade. Of the two, SquareTrade is the better deal.

Catalytic · 12-19-2010, 02:17 PM

Just a heads up, if you buy your ST warranty thru Facebook, they're having a sale for 20% off, up to $30.

http://apps.facebook.com/warranties/

tubemonkey · 12-19-2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catalytic

Just a heads up, if you buy your ST warranty thru Facebook, they're having a sale for 20% off, up to $30.

http://apps.facebook.com/warranties/

SquareTrade recently had a 40% off deal and will likely have another one. So for those who can wait (you have 90 days to decide after purchase), keep checking coupon codes.

waffleman · 12-19-2010, 09:05 PM

Have any of you actually ever had to use ST warranty service? What was that like?

I noticed they have a 40% off sale right now - code is SANTA -- so you can get the NC covered for 3 years (including drops/spills) for $40 - seems like a much better deal than what you get at Barnes and Nobles or Best Buy.

rdfry · 12-19-2010, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waffleman

Have any of you actually ever had to use ST warranty service? What was that like?

I noticed they have a 40% off sale right now - code is SANTA -- so you can get the NC covered for 3 years (including drops/spills) for $40 - seems like a much better deal than what you get at Barnes and Nobles or Best Buy.

They send you a check for what you paid for your device unless they choose to have it fixed. Generally if the device is less than $400 dollars they will just pay you.

MsCG1 · 12-19-2010, 11:27 PM

For my first Nook, I bought an extended warranty from BN. But back then it was $250 and the $60 seemed like a sound investment for peace of mind. Now that the Nook Classics are so cheap, I don't think I would still purchase a warranty for it.

For my Nook Color, I purchased a warranty from Squaretrade. They recommend that you fax or mail in your receipt immediately so they can keep a copy on file. Be sure to do that if you are a bit scatterbrained like me, and can't keep up with all of your receipts.

carbphrek · 12-20-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsCG1

F They recommend that you fax or mail in your receipt immediately so they can keep a copy on file. Be sure to do that if you are a bit scatterbrained like me, and can't keep up with all of your receipts.

Another reason why I liked SquareTrade, I emailed them my digital receipt before the NC arrived at my door. Also why I love Target, I do not need my receipts to return/exchange items just present my CC.

There is a pile of receipts hiding along with the socks that mysteriously vanish from the laundry.

12-17-2010, 12:44 PM	#1
PilgrimSoul Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Device: Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-600	Protection Plan I want to get rid of my Sony and buy a nook soon. Did any of you purchase the extended protection plan? I'm always leery of those things, but I'm afraid if I don't get it, I'll end up damaging it the first week! Is it worth the $40? Thanks!

12-19-2010, 07:08 AM	#8
leday Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 400 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-700, Nook Color	go to www.squaretrade.com for details. I just got a 3-year warranty for $39.99 (I got $10 off the price using a coupon code....google "square trade coupon" to find the coupons). Quote from their site: Get protected against: * Damage from drops & spills * Mechanical & Electrical Failure * Other accidents from handling I didn't get an extended warranty on my Sony PMS-700 and a little over a year after I got it, the wall charge port stopped working (wore out and loosened up so it wasn't making the connection anymore). Unit was out of warranty by then, and Sony would have charged me $99 to send it to them and get a refurbished replacement). I figured I'd better get a warranty on my Nook Color "just in case" something like this happens again. Last edited by leday; 12-19-2010 at 07:15 AM.

12-19-2010, 09:05 PM	#12
waffleman Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 10000 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: NookColor	Have any of you actually ever had to use ST warranty service? What was that like? I noticed they have a 40% off sale right now - code is SANTA -- so you can get the NC covered for 3 years (including drops/spills) for $40 - seems like a much better deal than what you get at Barnes and Nobles or Best Buy. Last edited by waffleman; 12-19-2010 at 09:14 PM.

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12-17-2010, 01:46 PM	#2
taustin Wizard Posts: 1,358 Karma: 5766642 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook	From my personal experience, yes, it's worth it unless you are certain you're not going to drop it.

12-17-2010, 01:55 PM	#3
Care Aes Sedai Posts: 659 Karma: 46166 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Aura and Kobo Mini, had a Nook, NOOKcolor, Nook STR.	I bought the protection plan from B&N because at the time my 16 month old baby threw my phone and cracked the screen so I was paranoid something would happen to my Nook. It gives me peace of mind. So far I haven't needed it, but it's there if I do.

12-17-2010, 01:59 PM	#4
carbphrek Member Posts: 10 Karma: 594 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Tampa Device: Nook, NC	I bought a 2yr through SquareTrade for $28. I haven't had to use it but I've heard good things about SquareTrade.

12-17-2010, 02:26 PM	#5
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,033 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Where am I? Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature edition and a Samsung S24 Ultra	Put my first Libra in the pocket of my overcoat along with a few more things and cracked the darn screen. Now I always carry my Libra by itself rather than in pockets. Borders does not offer a plan on these readers.

12-17-2010, 06:32 PM	#6
chas0039 Sceptic Posts: 573 Karma: 73436 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: The Lake Device: rooted Nooks, retired. JetBook Lite, Kindle 3, 4, Kobo Nia, Libra H2O.	Five star recommendation for Square Trade.

12-19-2010, 04:23 AM	#7
Catalytic Member Posts: 10 Karma: 20 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: NookColor, Nook	Can anyone explain the Square Trade thing? I bought 6 Nooks for Christmas, and couldn't afford to add the plan to all of them. I'd love to be able to get it cheaper.

12-19-2010, 02:17 PM	#10
Catalytic Member Posts: 10 Karma: 20 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: NookColor, Nook	Just a heads up, if you buy your ST warranty thru Facebook, they're having a sale for 20% off, up to $30. http://apps.facebook.com/warranties/

12-19-2010, 11:27 PM	#14
MsCG1 Zealot Posts: 142 Karma: 38391 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Nook Classic, NookColor, HTC Rezound, Sony PRS-505, ICS Touchpad	For my first Nook, I bought an extended warranty from BN. But back then it was $250 and the $60 seemed like a sound investment for peace of mind. Now that the Nook Classics are so cheap, I don't think I would still purchase a warranty for it. For my Nook Color, I purchased a warranty from Squaretrade. They recommend that you fax or mail in your receipt immediately so they can keep a copy on file. Be sure to do that if you are a bit scatterbrained like me, and can't keep up with all of your receipts.