Insurance advice - broken gs3_ Help please! - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III

Hey guys less than 30 days ago I bought a GS3 from best buy on Verizon. Last night I dropped it and of course it bounced and fell down a 3 story stairwell and shattered the screen and broke. Since its been <30 days I should be able to get protection from best buy or Verizon (Asurion) or others, but I wanted to ask you guys for advice on what I should do and if there is anything I'm not thinking about. I really really don't want a refurbished phone but if it's my only option then I have no choice. If anyone has a recommendation on what insurance plan to get please let me know. Thank you in advance!

I would check to see which plan would cover the device faster. I may be wrong and probably am, but assurion used to have a 2 week window in which you could not make a claim from the date of insurance purchase. Not sure how it is now. Their reason for the two weeks was to make sure the device was working when coverage was purchased to cut down on folks buying broken devices then turning around and filing a claim. Hope this helps.
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Toddricks said:
I would check to see which plan would cover the device faster. I may be wrong and probably am, but assurion used to have a 2 week window in which you could not make a claim from the date of insurance purchase. Not sure how it is now. Their reason for the two weeks was to make sure the device was working when coverage was purchased to cut down on folks buying broken devices then turning around and filing a claim. Hope this helps.
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I really don't want a replacement phone haha but I have no choice probably. It looks like you don't have to wait for Asurion
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I think Best Buy will give you another one in the store after you pay the deductible. Couldn't hurt to give em a call and grab a case while you're at it :good:.

buckley101 said:
Hey guys less than 30 days ago I bought a GS3 from best buy on Verizon. Last night I dropped it and of course it bounced and fell down a 3 story stairwell and shattered the screen and broke. Since its been <30 days I should be able to get protection from best buy or Verizon (Asurion) or others, but I wanted to ask you guys for advice on what I should do and if there is anything I'm not thinking about. I really really don't want a refurbished phone but if it's my only option then I have no choice. If anyone has a recommendation on what insurance plan to get please let me know. Thank you in advance!
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I used to work at best buy when I was in college. In order to put the protection plan on the phone after the date of purchase you have to have the device with you so they can make sure it isn't already broken. Unfortunately if you didn't get the protection plan when you bought the phone the best buy route won't work.

zetsumeikuro said:
I think Best Buy will give you another one in the store after you pay the deductible. Couldn't hurt to give em a call and grab a case while you're at it :good:.
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Best Buy has no deductibles
Good luck OP...I hope you plan on keeping the insurance after you purchase it.
Not sure if this borders on fraud...kind of like having a house fire while on the phone with the insurance company trying to add coverage
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[Q] I just broke my triumph's screen!

I know I messed up by not getting the 5 dollar insurance. I sure am pissed of at myself now. To make matters worse I purchased my triumph on Ebay. lol. Does any cellphone repair store deal with these phones already, I might have to check sometime this week But is there any website where maybe I can purchase a gorilla glass screen replacement. I would gladly take on the repair challenge myself. Thanks everyone! Hopefully someone can help and I would greatly appreciate it!
(Edit) A nice VM chick allowed me to get it insured, surprisingly I still had time. If anyone wants to ill open it up for sure when I receive my new one.... for science!!!
Not to rub salt in the wound but I seen a bigger screen and figured I'd be the first one to break it so I got the insurance. I got mine from Best Buy. Might be a dumb question but will VM warranty it?
I believe BB only warrants the phone usually for 30 days, I'm not to sure. Regarding VM as soon as you sign up, you often receive a text that lets you add on insurance for 5 extra dollars. GET IT!! Because as of now my best hope is to just go to a random repair shop and see if they can even fix it.
Hey, do us a favor - take a photo of the broken screen and post it here!
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Hey, do us a favor - take a photo of the broken screen and post it here!
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http://imgur.com/a/fMIeG Here ya go! Basically the touchscreen still functioned but about 80% of the top screen was not working at all. Then the battery died and it did not want to take a charge anymore. Basically both issues are unrelated it just so happens that Motorola really rushed this thing, and you can tell what a terrible job they did looking at the whole sub-forum. I wish I would have avoided spending 300 bucks and would have grabbed the Optimus V instead, I never hear anything bad about it. And being a college student I cant afford a 100$ monthly plan.
(EDIT) Really looking at this, I don't even know if the glass broke or if the touchscreen did. I don't feel anything on the outside. You guys are the experts, I will gladly open it up for you guys if you want. I just need to buy those tiny screwdrivers.
OUCH!~!!!!!!! Sorry man
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http://imgur.com/a/fMIeG Here ya go! Basically the touchscreen still functioned but about 80% of the top screen was not working at all. Then the battery died and it did not want to take a charge anymore. Basically both issues are unrelated it just so happens that Motorola really rushed this thing, and you can tell what a terrible job they did looking at the whole sub-forum. I wish I would have avoided spending 300 bucks and would have grabbed the Optimus V instead, I never hear anything bad about it. And being a college student I cant afford a 100$ monthly plan.
(EDIT) Really looking at this, I don't even know if the glass broke or if the touchscreen did. I don't feel anything on the outside. You guys are the experts, I will gladly open it up for you guys if you want. I just need to buy those tiny screwdrivers.
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mod edit: Watch the language please. If you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all.
I thought I read somewhere that VM warrants their phones for a year, no matter where you buy them. I could be wrong, and it could be for manufacturer's defects only. I'll look for the link when I get home.
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From the VM site:
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/30-day-guarantee
One-Year Warranty
All mobile phones purchased directly from Virgin Mobile, or one of our authorized resellers, include a one-year warranty from the original equipment manufacturer. If you experience an equipment malfunction, call Virgin Mobile At Your Service at 1-888-322-1122 and we will arrange for a replacement mobile phone.
I seriously doubt that would cover a cracked lcd screen. But I guess it doesn't hurt to try.
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From the VM site:
http://www.virginmobileusa.com/30-day-guarantee
One-Year Warranty
All mobile phones purchased directly from Virgin Mobile, or one of our authorized resellers, include a one-year warranty from the original equipment manufacturer. If you experience an equipment malfunction, call Virgin Mobile At Your Service at 1-888-322-1122 and we will arrange for a replacement mobile phone.
I seriously doubt that would cover a cracked lcd screen. But I guess it doesn't hurt to try.
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Yeah...there it is. The worst that can happen is they laugh at you...but what have you got to lose at this point? Maybe they can at least ship you a heavily discounted one...you never know.
Ouch that really sucks man
Well if all else fails you can always try and repair it your self.
It might cost a bit since some of the newer phones are coming with the lcd and the glass as one unit...
I might be wrong and only need to purchase the glass...
Good luck and hope you well
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Ouch that really sucks man
Well if all else fails you can always try and repair it your self.
It might cost a bit since some of the newer phones are coming with the lcd and the glass as one unit...
I might be wrong and only need to purchase the glass...
Good luck and hope you well
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I'll eventually find a way to fix it. The good thing about it being prepaid is I can stop paying anytime without penalties. Thank you so much for being a kind person and wishing me good luck!
(Ninja Edit) I just called VM and this nice chick allowed me to get it insured. I'm feeling a bit better now... (I'll claim it as lost or something)
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(Edit) A nice VM chick allowed me to get it insured, I'll just claim my phone was lost (To an epic accident lol).
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Not that it bothers me either way - I'm actually glad someone helped you out, BUT, couldn't this be considered a form of insurance fraud?
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I believe BB only warrants the phone usually for 30 days, I'm not to sure. Regarding VM as soon as you sign up, you often receive a text that lets you add on insurance for 5 extra dollars. GET IT!! Because as of now my best hope is to just go to a random repair shop and see if they can even fix it.
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Not true. I bricked my optimus v. So iread into the wack tech deal and it covers power surges. So i threw it into the microwave for ten seconds...150 off my new triumph! (The plans for two years btw)
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Not that it bothers me either way - I'm actually glad someone helped you out, BUT, couldn't this be considered a form of insurance fraud?
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I just started paying for this phone this month, she said I still had another week left actually, Had I waited more she said she would not have been able to help me.
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I'll eventually find a way to fix it. The good thing about it being prepaid is I can stop paying anytime without penalties. Thank you so much for being a kind person and wishing me good luck!
(Ninja Edit) I just called VM and this nice chick allowed me to get it insured. I'm feeling a bit better now... (I'll claim it as lost or something)
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Just remember that if you claim it as lost, you'll have a $100 deductible. Here's the VM claim site:
http://www.phoneclaim.com/virginmobileusa
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Just remember that if you claim it as lost, you'll have a $100 deductible. Here's the VM claim site:
http://www.phoneclaim.com/virginmobileusa
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I knew about the deductible beforehand though. Thanks the link really helped.
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Best Return Policy?

Who has the best return policy?
I thought I read somewhere where someone bought a TF700 and had 30 days to return it.
I am curious so that I have plenty of time to try this out and if I don't like it, I can return it.
With Amazon, not only you can return it in 30 days, they will send you the replacement before you have to send the original out. It's so convenient.
Best Buy's return policy is 30 days, dont throw out the box and dont take off the sticker near the dock connector with the serial number on it.
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With Amazon, not only you can return it in 30 days, they will send you the replacement before you have to send the original out. It's so convenient.
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Cool, I did not know that about Amazon. I thought they were 15 days.
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With Amazon, not only you can return it in 30 days, they will send you the replacement before you have to send the original out. It's so convenient.
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Forgot to ask...
Can you return it outright without getting a replacement?
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Forgot to ask...
Can you return it outright without getting a replacement?
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Sure, just ask for refund when you fill the online return form.
If you're a silver member at Best Buy, you get 60 day returns or exchanges.
Another vote for best buy since they are swapping my six month old prime for a TF700 at no cost to me.
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Another vote for best buy since they are swapping my six month old prime for a TF700 at no cost to me.
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You got the geeksquad protection im guessing?
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You got the geeksquad protection im guessing?
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Didn't apply. It was swapped as a manufacturer's defect. They refunded my ADH(can't be done if it is covered under that) and I rebought it on the infinity.
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Bestbuy for me, they let me swap my old prime to infinity, they honor 1 year manufacturer warranty,I had my 7 months just told them I'm having wifi issues and boom got lucky I guess lol, getting my infinity next week
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Didn't apply. It was swapped as a manufacturer's defect. They refunded my ADH(can't be done if it is covered under that) and I rebought it on the infinity.
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Ok, just to be clear you just didn't walk in and demand to buy a new product and they refunded you a 6 month old product. I have no idea on how people do these things? Here in NJ you can't do ANYTHING like that. Every store has such strict rules about returns it is amazing. Most stores have policies if you OPEN up the product you can't return it. Only exchange it. I'm so surprised to read things like this. I even have had issues at Walmart one time trying to return something. For some reason the employees that work at these places act like it is their money.
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Ok, just to be clear you just didn't walk in and demand to buy a new product and they refunded you a 6 month old product. I have no idea on how people do these things? Here in NJ you can't do ANYTHING like that. Every store has such strict rules about returns it is amazing. Most stores have policies if you OPEN up the product you can't return it. Only exchange it. I'm so surprised to read things like this. I even have had issues at Walmart one time trying to return something. For some reason the employees that work at these places act like it is their money.
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It is their money.
Yeah its restocking fees n such. Im glad i live in Hawaii and its illegal to have restocking fees here
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opentoe said:
Ok, just to be clear you just didn't walk in and demand to buy a new product and they refunded you a 6 month old product. I have no idea on how people do these things? Here in NJ you can't do ANYTHING like that. Every store has such strict rules about returns it is amazing. Most stores have policies if you OPEN up the product you can't return it. Only exchange it. I'm so surprised to read things like this. I even have had issues at Walmart one time trying to return something. For some reason the employees that work at these places act like it is their money.
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They refunded it to a gift card. This is Best Buy company policy. They service every item they sell. If they don't carry that product they replace it. The exchange is the remedy for them not servicing the product.
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Jotokun said:
Best Buy's return policy is 30 days, dont throw out the box and dont take off the sticker near the dock connector with the serial number on it.
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Actually, best buy will take it back at any time that it's still under the manufacturers warranty. I just returned my Prime that I bought in december and got a store credit.
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Actually, best buy will take it back at any time that it's still under the manufacturers warranty. I just returned my Prime that I bought in december and got a store credit.
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The key to that is as long as it is defective and not a serviceable SKU. Which the Prime is not serviceable, as in they can't send it off for repair.
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seriously......the guys at best buy told me i had to break my prime to use the 100 dollar warranty i paid on it....then ask for a credit instead of a new prime and then i ordered the infinity.....
but an associate literally told me to break my prime, say it was an accident and use the warranty i paid on it....WTH
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seriously......the guys at best buy told me i had to break my prime to use the 100 dollar warranty i paid on it....then ask for a credit instead of a new prime and then i ordered the infinity.....
but an associate literally told me to break my prime, say it was an accident and use the warranty i paid on it....WTH
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Sad to say he was incorrect, it should have been covered under manufacturer's warranty. They should have prorated returned the ADH and let you rebuy it.
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To add to my thread....Can anyone comment on Amazon's return policy?
I can either order from Amazon today for my TF700, or I can wait till this weekend and order through Best Buy online and skip sales tax because MO is doing a sales tax holiday weekend.
I am just curious as how easy Amazon's return policy is incase I get a defective unit.
almo40192 said:
seriously......the guys at best buy told me i had to break my prime to use the 100 dollar warranty i paid on it....then ask for a credit instead of a new prime and then i ordered the infinity.....
but an associate literally told me to break my prime, say it was an accident and use the warranty i paid on it....WTH
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Wow you got lucky. I dropped my galaxy tab 10.1 the other day. The screen cracked so bad it was starting to come off the sides, and the tablet wouldn't even turn on. I brought it back to best buy to get a credit since they don't sell that anymore. Best buy told me I had to send it in to get it fixed, and I won't get it back for 2-4 weeks. When I bought the warranty, however, they told me if the screen cracked I could come in and get an instant replacement since it's not worth fixing a tablet if the screen is cracked. I am now without a tablet for a month, and I had my hopes up to get the infinity. Never again am I buying a warranty from best buy.

Best buy insurance?

Wen I get the tablet next month should I get best buys insurance plan? Is it worth it
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mightymike889 said:
Wen I get the tablet next month should I get best buys insurance plan? Is it worth it
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~$350 for two years seems steep but then again....
It covers two replacements per year, any damage. Physical, take it swimming, drive over it, etc. if it breaks they fix it. period. Im going in this weekend to get it on my tablet then im coming home and unlocking it. Really, i think its expensive but over two years if i dont like something i can smash it and get them to send it off and fix it / replace it.
If your going to use it, go for it. If your not planning on using it, maybe just get the squaretrade warrenty if it applies to you. only about $100
For me, i've seen my sister accidentally drop her tablet. Boom, CID, no manufacturer warrenty. I've seen on these forums people send the tablet in for something completely unrelated and if theres ANY marks Asus can claim customer induced damage and void your warrenty. Im carefull with my stuff but Asus has NOT impressed me with these tablets. I think its worth it.
(Make sure you get the skinny on the warrentys from the sales reps, IN WRITING, and KEEP THOSE PAPERS! BestBuy is great for trying to say "oh thats not covered" and having that paper saying "uh huh this is what the sales rep told me" can save your ass. )
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Wen I get the tablet next month should I get best buys insurance plan? Is it worth it
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Get Squaretrade 2 year warranty with Accidental plan. $100. If you have a 30% coupon (easy to acquire), 70$.
I recommend if for sure, based on previous experience with their warranty program.
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pileot said:
~$350 for two years seems steep but then again....
It covers two replacements per year, any damage. Physical, take it swimming, drive over it, etc. if it breaks they fix it. period. Im going in this weekend to get it on my tablet then im coming home and unlocking it. Really, i think its expensive but over two years if i dont like something i can smash it and get them to send it off and fix it / replace it.
If your going to use it, go for it. If your not planning on using it, maybe just get the squaretrade warrenty if it applies to you. only about $100
For me, i've seen my sister accidentally drop her tablet. Boom, CID, no manufacturer warrenty. I've seen on these forums people send the tablet in for something completely unrelated and if theres ANY marks Asus can claim customer induced damage and void your warrenty. Im carefull with my stuff but Asus has NOT impressed me with these tablets. I think its worth it.
(Make sure you get the skinny on the warrentys from the sales reps, IN WRITING, and KEEP THOSE PAPERS! BestBuy is great for trying to say "oh thats not covered" and having that paper saying "uh huh this is what the sales rep told me" can save your ass. )
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Dont know were you got your price information at, i just bought a pad 2 days ago at best buy, its $99 for one year, with no option for renewal, and $169 for 2 years with the option for renewal. I am not sure but i believe best buys pricing is the same across the country. may be wrong, but thats definitely how much it is in Savannnah, GA. And no warranty best buy offers covers you beaking a device through dropping it or such, I asked this exact question to 2 seperate sales associates. Safest way to think of a Best Buy warranty is that you get to exchange it in the store and get a replacement right away as opposed to having to wait on shipping and such. And on most devices you can repurchase a new warranty on the exchanged device(did this with 6 XBox 360's during the red ring of death era, and with a TV i had problems with) Not trying to argue or anything, just give the OP more opinions and experiences.
I also got the $99 for one year plan, and they offered the $169 for 2 years. I've never heard of the $350 plan
I got the advanced plan which covers accidents, for 169 and is good for two years and can be extended. Since I purchased my Infinity for $347 using Best Buy price match, square trade wasn't really an option for me. With square trade, they only cover up to purchase price, and I don't think I will be able to get another one for that price for a while.
The price has gone up to 416, still good price though.
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I got the advanced plan which covers accidents, for 169 and is good for two years and can be extended. Since I purchased my Infinity for $347 using Best Buy price match, square trade wasn't really an option for me. With square trade, they only cover up to purchase price, and I don't think I will be able to get another one for that price for a while.
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Yo where can I get the price for 347 n have them match it.... Help a brotha out...
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ImYoungxD said:
Get Squaretrade 2 year warranty with Accidental plan. $100. If you have a 30% coupon (easy to acquire), 70$.
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N where do I get the coupon to get 30% off
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mightymike889 said:
Yo where can I get the price for 347 n have them match it.... Help a brotha out...
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its all over the forums man do a search
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Whos getting insurance on there New s4?

http://www.squaretrade.com/
Are u getting insurance for your new S4?
I know some people think its a waste and some people live by it! Well i have squaretrade on my nexus 7 and im getting it for my s4 to. I like knowing that if i brick it or whatever that im protected. Some people will say dont brick it or whatever, lol!
So are u getting insurance on it through tmobil or whatever plan u choose??
Yes, I am. I went 1 year squaretrade with my S3 for a great price, but they don't offer it anymore so I will go with the 2-year.
For me, it's peace of mind. For something I use so much, I don't mind the cost. Just look at a couple of the recent threads about people breaking their screens. If you have insurance, you will get a new/refurb device instead of opening the case up yourself, etc.
for me not worth it i never broke a phone ever so i guess i am very careful with'em
What's the difference between square trade and asurion from att?
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for me not worth it i never broke a phone ever so i guess i am very careful with'em
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same here, never broken a phone before... not worth the $84+ a year plus tax (verizon charges $7/month) plus then you get charged $100 if you break it....
cheaper to just replace the parts you break imo. also ive seen some water damage tests and it seems fairly water resistance compared to the s3... obviously not considered a water resistant phone but chances are it wont get water damaged...
just be careful with it lol
^it's $99 for 2 years of ADH
I'll probably get it since I usually give my old phones to family members who tend to break
Just got two years for 85. Used a coupon code from a newsletter.
$3.50 per month is worth it. If I accidentally run over it with an Abrams tank, $99 and I get a new phone.
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cfn87 said:
Just got two years for 85. Used a coupon code from a newsletter.
$3.50 per month is worth it. If I accidentally run over it with an Abrams tank, $99 and I get a new phone.
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If only it covered lost and stolen. It's crazy that ATT went up on monthly insurance so it could include a service that no one wants.
Edit: Maybe you could share that coupon?
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If only it covered lost and stolen. It's crazy that ATT went up on monthly insurance so it could include a service that no one wants.
Edit: Maybe you could share that coupon?
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i always considered lost/stolen to be kind of useless, for me at least... i never leave my phone in my car or anything, and its pretty slim chance that someone steals it right out of my pocket without me noticing lol...
though i did have a co-worker who had one stolen right at work, and i work in a verizon store... guess what? they wouldn't pull the tapes and they considered it his fault. he had insurance though so that's good.
does anyone have a squaretrade coupon code they can share with me ? id like to get 2 Years + ADH. :fingers-crossed:
After leaving my previous phone on the hood of my Jeep, safe to say I had to get insurance for my S4.
I never get a phone without insurance. Too risky, & costly.
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I am getting best buy insurance.. its 6$ a month if you pay out right.. 10$ other wise, but the thing that is so awesome is there is no deductible! Its free if you break your phone, and geek squad, has an app even if your phones dead
it can track your phone and find it, you get the best protection with best buy, I have ausurion now and it sucked when my phone broke I had to pay 100$ best buy FTW!
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...and geek squad, has an app even if your phones dead...
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I think you may have been lied to. How can it track a dead phone? It might tell you last known location, but it will not be able to track a dead phone.
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Just got two years for 85. Used a coupon code from a newsletter.
$3.50 per month is worth it. If I accidentally run over it with an Abrams tank, $99 and I get a new phone.
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Yes, which coupon code did you use? Sharing is caring
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does anyone have a squaretrade coupon code they can share with me ? id like to get 2 Years + ADH. :fingers-crossed:
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I'd second your request.
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I think you may have been lied to. How can it track a dead phone? It might tell you last known location, but it will not be able to track a dead phone.
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Nop I promise you the govt can do it too as long as the battery is not removed, thats why they are making non removable batteries, look it up
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With AT&T the deductible is now $199.99 for the replacement and i think its $8/month.
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Nop I promise you the govt can do it too as long as the battery is not removed, thats why they are making non removable batteries, look it up
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I don't want to check because I don't want to know... *Puts on tinfoil hat*
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I am getting best buy insurance.. its 6$ a month if you pay out right.. 10$ other wise, but the thing that is so awesome is there is no deductible! Its free if you break your phone, and geek squad, has an app even if your phones dead
it can track your phone and find it, you get the best protection with best buy, I have ausurion now and it sucked when my phone broke I had to pay 100$ best buy FTW!
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Even if you buy your phone from another company, best buy will insure it?How long do they give you to buy insurance from them?
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Even if you buy your phone from another company, best buy will insure it?How long do they give you to buy insurance from them?
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Some will, some won't. 30 days from purchase if they will.

Broke my s3 digitizer, best way to replace my phone?

Ok so I just killed my screen completely (had a cracked screen, replaced it with new screen and loca, but eventually the screen died from i don't know what).
1 year into 2 year contract with my step dad's family plan. If I was currently employed, i would pay up for a new phone or what not.
I see now that the S3 is $49 with new 2 year contract, would be cheaper than buying a new screen/digitizer on ebay. Any way I can work that with verizon?
I could probably sell the phone as is for around $150-200 or so, which would help cover costs of a new one, but if I say the phone is lost /stolen, that would kill the esn.. I don't know what to do at this point.
What do you guys think?
It cost $176.81 for Samsung to fix it plus it'll regain it's warranty again. Too me it's not worth renewing a 2 yr if you plan on sticking with an s3.
I was thinking of trying to get early upgrade like this, claim im not happy with the phone (like say it has been slow for 4 months or so) and want an s4.
http://www.zdnet.com/how-to-score-an-early-phone-upgrade-from-verizon-7000007917/
But a friend is telling me that they will ask for the old phone back.
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I was thinking of trying to get early upgrade like this, claim im not happy with the phone (like say it has been slow for 4 months or so) and want an s4.
http://www.zdnet.com/how-to-score-an-early-phone-upgrade-from-verizon-7000007917/
But a friend is telling me that they will ask for the old phone back.
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If you still have a year left in the contract I highly doubt that that would work.
If your local mall has a Cellairis, digitizer replacement is only $100... at least it is out here.
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