SquareTrade Announces 2-Year Apple Watch Protection Plans

[Davidconley]

Where did you get the $10 off intro offer?

Boston Fan - When i created an account, I got an email with the promo code: SAVE10

That got me the $10 off.

 

[Boston Fan]

Boston Fan - When i created an account, I got an email with the promo code: SAVE10

That got me the $10 off.

Thanks - got it!

 

[Dargoth]

I use SquareTrade for everything I have that has an on/off switch, from my iPhone to my refrigerator.

I've filed multiple claims with them, and they are great. It's a no-brainer for me since I live two hours and two states from the closest Apple store.

The problem with no-brainers is that a brain isn't always involved in the decision-making process... You can mail in your iDevice with AppleCare + just like you do with SquareTrade, plus it costs less. Definitely a no-brainer.

 

[AlliFlowers]

The problem with no-brainers is that a brain isn't always involved in the decision-making process... You can mail in your iDevice with AppleCare + just like you do with SquareTrade, plus it costs less. Definitely a no-brainer.

Mebbe so. OTOH, I get my Apple watch plan free with the points I've earned protecting everything else in my house.

 

[bruinsrme]

Square trade also covers the cost of the repair if you decide to bring it to the Apple Store, minus the deductibles.
I made a claim with square trade for an iPhone.
When I talked to the support agent they made it sound so easy, I just knew it had to be a scam.
Nope, about 5 days after receiving my receipt I had a check, registered the new phone under the existing warranty and lived merrily with a functioning phone.

 

[unplugme71]

Unless they've changed it for he Apple Watch, this is not correct. We have ST on all of our iPhones and have been able to make multiple claims without buying a new plan.

they must have changed it. Years ago, once your device was replaced you had to buy a new plan.

 

[crashnburn]

Actually much cheaper than ST. Doesn't Apple allow 2 accidental damages and unlimited repairs?

ST makes you buy a new warranty once replaced.

So Apple is $49 w/ ded of $69 + $69 = $187 for sport
SQ would be no ded $129 + $129 = $258 or $268 (w/ ded)

The only advantage to ST is that you can keep getting warranty coverage on each replacement whereas after 2 years of original purchase with Apple you are no longer covered.

The best coverage is to buy AppleCare first, then buy ST right when the 2 years is up. ST allows you to buy coverage so long as item is less than 30 days old OR you have current coverage.

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It does not protect against loss or theft. The article is wrong.

ST doesn't cover it because you are "10x" more likely to drop/break it vs get it stolen.

I just looked into it (thanks Josh) and decided to get their 3-year plan ($25 deductible) which after an introductory $10 off came out to $25. I read the fine print and it checked out. Plus the company that actually handles the warranty (New Leaf) looks legit and is a BBB accredited business: (http://www.bbb.org/dallas/business-...-leaf-service-contracts-in-irving-tx-90398042)

FYI, here's the terms of my contract: http://link.upsie.com/carrier/newleaf/20150401/

I use SquareTrade for everything I have that has an on/off switch, from my iPhone to my refrigerator.

I've filed multiple claims with them, and they are great. It's a no-brainer for me since I live two hours and two states from the closest Apple store.

Square trade also covers the cost of the repair if you decide to bring it to the Apple Store, minus the deductibles.
I made a claim with square trade for an iPhone.
When I talked to the support agent they made it sound so easy, I just knew it had to be a scam.
Nope, about 5 days after receiving my receipt I had a check, registered the new phone under the existing warranty and lived merrily with a functioning phone.

Is this stuff about ST for real? Any recent reviews?

Considering adding it on after getting a refurb or used Apple watch from eBay.