[iPad Mini] Walmart protection plan vs. AppleCare

britneyfan · Dec 26, 2012, 01:26 PM

Our Care Plan protects your purchase from failures such as drops, spills, and cracked screens. No deductibles. No hidden fees.

Hmmm...
It's $44.
Walmart workers don't know anything while Apple workers are nice and knowledgeable though

mfr1340 · Dec 26, 2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by britneyfan

Our Care Plan protects your purchase from failures such as drops, spills, and cracked screens. No deductibles. No hidden fees.

Hmmm...
It's $44.
Walmart workers don't know anything while Apple workers are nice and knowledgeable though

SquareTrade is the best coverage for the price.

AutoUnion39 · Dec 26, 2012, 01:29 PM

I don't know if I trust Walmart's coverage.

Why note SquareTrade? There's tons of coupons out there that make it a great deal

britneyfan · Dec 26, 2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoUnion39

I don't know if I trust Walmart's coverage.

Why note SquareTrade? There's tons of coupons out there that make it a great deal

why is squaretrade better than applecare?

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where do you buy applecare... it's not showing up on walmart's website? can you buy it with Apple?

also, when paying $6 for 2-3 business day shipping on Apple.com is only 1 day less than regular when I tried to do it. *confused*

and plus I think walmart would throw my stuff around.

Aspasia · Dec 26, 2012, 01:38 PM

Worth Ave. Group covers everything, including theft. Yesterday we signed up a 32GB cellular mini for $36 after applying their holiday discount code.

Here's a comparison chart:

http://www.worthavegroup.com/resources/compare/

nissie76 · Dec 26, 2012, 05:00 PM

Hi...just looking for some advice here as far as what would you think is a better protection plan to have? Applecare+ or Walmart protection plan?

Aspasia · Dec 26, 2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nissie76

Hi...just looking for some advice here as far as what would you think is a better protection plan to have? Applecare+ or Walmart protection plan?

Neither. Look into Worth Avenue Group mentioned above for the simple reason they also cover theft and claims are not limited.

A Hebrew · Dec 31, 2012, 04:19 PM

Walmart covers accidental damage and power surges along with manufacturers defects. It is a good deal.

HazyCloud · Dec 31, 2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Aspasia

Worth Ave. Group covers everything, including theft. Yesterday we signed up a 32GB cellular mini for $36 after applying their holiday discount code.

Here's a comparison chart:

http://www.worthavegroup.com/resources/compare/

Another vote for WAG. My 32 LTE Mini is covered by them as was my 3rd gen iPad. I love that they cover theft and I can get a replacement the same day.

TacticalDesire · Dec 31, 2012, 08:48 PM

The repair/replacement isn't fulfilled by walmart. It goes through a company called NEW and that's where you file your claim through. Not walmart.

britneyfan · Jan 2, 2013, 10:37 AM

I got this from tekserve and I love it... Gave into the AppleCare.

I figured resale value will be better.

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britneyfan macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2010	Walmart protection plan vs. AppleCare Our Care Plan protects your purchase from failures such as drops, spills, and cracked screens. No deductibles. No hidden fees. Hmmm... It's $44. Walmart workers don't know anything while Apple workers are nice and knowledgeable though __________________ 13" MacBook Pro - Late 2010 32 GB iPhone 4S (White); 32 GB iPhone 4 (Black) 64 GB Verizon new iPad (White); 16 GB iPad Wifi 16 GB iPod Touch & 30 and 80 GB iPod Classic
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A Hebrew macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Minnesota	Walmart covers accidental damage and power surges along with manufacturers defects. It is a good deal. __________________ 2012 13" MacBook Air \| Third Generation iPad \| Fifth Generation iPod Touch \| Apple TV 3
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britneyfan Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2010	I got this from tekserve and I love it... Gave into the AppleCare. I figured resale value will be better. __________________ 13" MacBook Pro - Late 2010 32 GB iPhone 4S (White); 32 GB iPhone 4 (Black) 64 GB Verizon new iPad (White); 16 GB iPad Wifi 16 GB iPod Touch & 30 and 80 GB iPod Classic
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Dec 26, 2012, 01:38 PM	#5
Aspasia macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Halfway between the Equator and North Pole	Worth Ave. Group covers everything, including theft. Yesterday we signed up a 32GB cellular mini for $36 after applying their holiday discount code. Here's a comparison chart: http://www.worthavegroup.com/resources/compare/
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Dec 26, 2012, 05:00 PM	#6
nissie76 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Hi...just looking for some advice here as far as what would you think is a better protection plan to have? Applecare+ or Walmart protection plan?
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Dec 31, 2012, 08:48 PM	#10
TacticalDesire macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2012	The repair/replacement isn't fulfilled by walmart. It goes through a company called NEW and that's where you file your claim through. Not walmart.
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