What's the best mobile insurance for the Note 8?

[advocate2]

I purchased the Note 8 for TMO from Samsung direct. I've never purchased insurance before because the deductibles were so high, but I've never owned a phone this expensive before either. I can get TMO, Samsung or Geek Squad coverage and I am wondering about the pro's and cons of the offerings.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[fireguy0306]

I just did squaretrade. I like it that it's a one time pay vs a monthly, I can use it for future phones, deductible is $99 and I can use it 3 times per plan. I rarely keep a phone for more then a year so works for me.

 

[Mr. Toad]

I used worth ave group. It was around $80 a year. Deductible is $50.

I used it twice to fix my wife's broken iPhone screen. Did not have any issues.

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[fireguy0306]

I used worth ave group. It was around $80 a year. Deductible is $50.

I used it twice to fix my wife's broken iPhone screen. Did not have any issues.

Question, the most I can choose is $899. The phone is more expensive than that.

 

[sliverr7x]

Square trade for my note 8 tmobile 104 for 2 years and 99 deductible have been using them for about 7 years and never had a problem with them

 

[Mr. Toad]

Question, the most I can choose is $899. The phone is more expensive than that.

I choose that amount. I figured if the phone was a total lose I would eat the other $50. I mainly have it incase I crack the screen.

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[marctronixx]

Worth ave...

Thanks for the tip. Will check them out.

Was thinking about Samsungs premum care insurance ..

 

[odesskiy]

I just looked at the Squaretrade and it does not cover loss/theft. Also, it's unclear what happens if you crack the screen or the back and they don't have replacement parts. I seriously doubt they have replacement screens for N8 at this point. Will they cover buying a new device?

 

[Ryland Johnson]

I purchased the Note 8 for TMO from Samsung direct. I've never purchased insurance before because the deductibles were so high, but I've never owned a phone this expensive before either. I can get TMO, Samsung or Geek Squad coverage and I am wondering about the pro's and cons of the offerings.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

For the first time ever I accepted the sales outlets insurance. 12.00€ per month. All risks so I am told BUT I have every confidence should I need to make a claim there will be the normal insurance situations?
As you wrote this is an expensive mobile device that is large and could be dropped. I think insurance is worth it in this case.

I suggest you enquire at the outlet you made your purchase. Failing that what about approaching the same company who insures your home or car or whatever? The only other thing I would mention is there is no such thing as cheap, good, insurance. Use a reputable company. Let us know what you find. :highfive:

Ryland.

 

[fireguy0306]

I just looked at the Squaretrade and it does not cover loss/theft. Also, it's unclear what happens if you crack the screen or the back and they don't have replacement parts. I seriously doubt they have replacement screens for N8 at this point. Will they cover buying a new device?

It does not cover theft. Honestly the phone never leaves my side and if I get it stolen from me its fairly useless to anybody.

 

[PsiPhiDan]

Squaretrade is the best bang for your buck.

Look for 20 to 30 percent off coupons.

 

[gimmezell]

Bump for more opinions.

 

[advocate2]

Thanks for the input. I ended up choosing Squaretrade. It cost $159 for three years of coverage which covers the N8 and a new phone when I buy it. They are having a special right now. The deductible is $99. I've never lost a phone, so I decided damage protection is all I really need.

 

[marctronixx]

Variables...

Depends on your usage and how often you switch phones.

I'm on this two jump thingy. All i need is a year of phone coverage. With the wort have group, that 1 year is like 80 bux i think? I dont plan to use it because i am not clumsy like some people.

But if you plan to keep this device longer than a year, then square trade is the first option I'd pick.

 

[nuclearrage]

I am going to go with samsung, having an unlocked phone both AT&T and Verizon said they would not offer me insurance.

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[nicholb]

If you bank with Wells Fargo you can get $600 of phone insurance with a $25 deductible by just paying your phone bill with their Visa card. That's enough to cover a broken screen. I've used it once and it worked out well.

 

[krazieboy]

Squaretrade is the best bang for your buck.

Look for 20 to 30 percent off coupons.

sadly, i can't find any working coupons =\

 

[fireguy0306]

Squaretrade is the best bang for your buck.

Look for 20 to 30 percent off coupons.

Wish I had found ones that actually worked.

 

[fastbatterycharger]

I purchased squaretrade. they have been around about as long as ebay has. I found this post and it had some great information about phone insurance.

 

[jejb]

I also went with Squaretrade. I have never lost a phone or had one stolen (knock on wood and all of that), so I'm not too worried about that. They were nice enough to refund me the entire price of the Squaretrade plan I had on my S7E, since I'd never used it in the 10.5 months I've had it on their plan. So the cost of a 2 year policy for the Note 8 is only like $50 net.