Debating if I should get AppleCare+

thecore762 said:

I am debating if I should purchase the AppleCare+ for my iPhone 6 128GB...
I have the Zagg Glass screen protector and case for my phone but of course I am a bit concerned if I drop and my iPhone breaks in pieces...

Will Applecare cover if:
My phone bends (I am usually careful but I want to be sure this is covered)
Water damage

Should I buy it?

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Yes. You have two incidents of accidental damage covered for 79 dollars to get a replacement phone.

I always recommend AppleCare because as an insurance it's as easy as just giving them the product and walking out with a new one. However, if you really do take excellent care of your phones it's certainly not needed, but if you're in question, an extra hundred is nothing compared to the original phone purchase. If you upgrade every 2 years then it's definitely good, but if you buy one every year it might not be worth it.

thecore762 said:

Yep, I upgrade my phone every two years.

I am pretty good at taking care of my phones...but it seems like I'd have to be extra careful with my iPhone 6...
I've dropped my iPhone 5 few times on the carpet/road/floor but it always withstood, but I can't say the same with the iPhone 6...bigger screen means the glass will probably break a lot easier.

My iPhone 6 actually dropped last week from my desk onto the carpet...I was like wtf, noticed the alarm went off while I was in the bathroom, came back and saw my phone laying on the ground....scary sight...but no dmg.

Anyways, I will buy it tonight so i can sleep easy.

Also is it a guaranteed replacement if my phone bends? I don't wear skinny jeans and I always carry my phone on the front pockets of my pants...and I take care of my phone very well.

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Based on what has been going around, Apple won't replace a bent phone for free, but they have offered to have a replacement for the 79 dollar price. So yeah you can get a replacement under the AppleCare for sure.

Just bought mine yesterday.

Im not sure about the guaranteed bend replacement... If my phone is bent, i'd just shatter my screen and use that as a claim.

I picked up Apple care plus with my iPhone plus. I bought the normal Apple care with my five as Apple care plus wasn't available here at the time.
Spending seventy pounds to cover a seven hundred pounds device didn't sound too bad too bad to me.
On a side note does anyone know if Apple care plus in international.
I'm hoping that my cover bought I England will be valid in Germany.

I have AppleCare+ on two iPhones, my MacBook Pro Retina, Macbook Air, and Thunderbolt display.

Out of the blue yesterday my mrs' iPhone 5c developed a strange screen abnormality not due to water or drop damage as we treat our devices with the care and admiration you might a historic relic.

Went to Apple Store in Cambridge UK today and was told in no uncertain terms that I must FIRST see a Genius before any replacement or fix can be given, even though the phone is covered in 13 months of an AppleCare+ contract. No happy I called AppleCare telephone support and they confirmed they couldn't help either.
I live miles from the nearest Apple Store and work Mon-Fri like most people. Getting a Genius appointment on a weekend is basically impossible for the next 2 weeks minimum as they're simply booked up.

In short, despite speeding out hundreds of ££ on extra insurance/warranty for my item, on my very first claim I've been left out in the cold having to instead send the phone away and be without the phone for at least 5 working days.

Honestly, my bank account phone insurance is just as good as AppleCare and I'll definitely think twice before ever buying it again.

Be warned.

thecore762 said:

I am debating if I should purchase the AppleCare+ for my iPhone 6 128GB...
I have the Zagg Glass screen protector and case for my phone but of course I am a bit concerned if I drop and my iPhone breaks in pieces...

Will Applecare cover if:
My phone bends (I am usually careful but I want to be sure this is covered)
Water damage

Should I buy it?

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Yes buy it! I have had it for all of my previous iphone models. When I dropped my iphone, and the screen broke, I took it to the apple store and swapped it out for $50! However it's $75 now I think. But it's better than spending $200 or more on a replacement

Cool Pup said:

Yes. You have two incidents of accidental damage covered for 79 dollars to get a replacement phone.

I always recommend AppleCare because as an insurance it's as easy as just giving them the product and walking out with a new one.

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Well, I would say it's on case by case basis..... For instance, my upcoming iPhone 6+ will be iPhone number 8 for me. With no Apple Care+ I am $700.- ahead.

If you only break one screen during the time you own it it will cost you $178 (79 + 99) with Apple Care+ and $ 130 as a regular repair.

My wife on the other hand.....

So it depends on how clumsy one is

if you had the plus I would say get applecare, but since you have the regular iphone 6. I wouldn't worry about it since its not as valuable as the plus.. Trade that thing in before the 14 day exchange window and get a better phone.

So i can break phone purposely to get a new one every year?

Apple will not replace if bent....

Yes its a great buy if you should break your phone.

I never do, but yes you should

Always good to have. Some people will argue that the cost outweighs the benefit especially since it went up

Is the only way to purchase it through the Apple store after you've received the phone?

Check with your credit card before purchasing AppleCare+

One of my cards doubles the manufacturer warranty on all items purchased with the card. I bought my phone with it.

Another offers free insurance on damaged or stolen phones ($25 deductible, max 2 claims a year) if you pay your bill with it, so I pay my phone bill with that one.

Between the two, I have better coverage than AppleCare (I pay only $25, and can have up to 4 incidents in 2 years) for free.

rritterson said:

Check with your credit card before purchasing AppleCare+



One of my cards doubles the manufacturer warranty on all items purchased with the card. I bought my phone with it.



Another offers free insurance on damaged or stolen phones ($25 deductible, max 2 claims a year) if you pay your bill with it, so I pay my phone bill with that one.



Between the two, I have better coverage than AppleCare (I pay only $25, and can have up to 4 incidents in 2 years) for free.

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Nice care to share with us what company that's with???

I bought AppleCare+ 2 days ago. Imo it's a must.

rritterson said:

Another offers free insurance on damaged or stolen phones ($25 deductible, max 2 claims a year) if you pay your bill with it, so I pay my phone bill with that one.

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Wow, interesting. What credit card offers this?

I know my discover and amex cover lost/stolen items for the first 90 days or so but I've never heard of what you described.

jamesrick80 said:

Apple will not replace if bent....

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With applecare they will mr. knowitall. They will replace the phone 2 times at $79 per incident NO MATTER THE DAMAGE. Chuck it in the pool, new phone. Bend it, new phone, etc, etc.

Anyone know what the accidental damage coverage is when bought with an Amex card?

Thanks!

mobutt said:

I bought AppleCare+ 2 days ago. Imo it's a must.

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why is it a must buy, it's not cheap....

It's worth it for me because I do 2 year agreements and I plan to have my 6+ for at least 2 years. No telling what could happen within that time span. More than dropping it and breaking it can happen.. Plus your lightning cable & headphones are covered for 2 years as well