Amazon Protection Plan

**KentuckyWildcat** · 11-12-2021, 01:42 PM

Anyone ever purchased the Amazon protection plan? I'm buying a generator that is $1100. Their protection plan is $139 for 4 years. It states "NO ADDITIONAL COST: You pay $0 for repairs – parts, labor and shipping included".

For $139 I would probably add that if the above is true.

**dan_bgblue** · 11-12-2021, 04:21 PM

Does the manufacturer offer a good warranty? What does shipping cost without the protection plan?

To answer your question, I have never bought an additional warranty from Amazon.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 11-12-2021, 06:24 PM

I think the manufacturer is 3 year parts only. No shipping or labor.

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**MickintheHam** · 11-12-2021, 11:27 PM

Odds are you will never need the warranty coverage. That’s a major reason the additional warranties are offered. They are highly profitable to the merchant. However, if $139 buys you peace of mind, go for it.

If you are going to buy a warranty, I would comparison shop to see what other retailers tell you about warranties they offer and see how that affects overall cost. Warranty costs generally aren’t listed in the advertised price and could vary significantly from merchant to merchant.

**KSRBEvans** · 11-14-2021, 08:01 PM

I bought one once when I bought a refurbished Dyson vaccuum. Never had to use it.

Purchasing with some credit cards will get you an extended warranty--you may want to check out whether your card offers that.

**MickintheHam** · 11-15-2021, 08:30 AM

I should have added to my post above that if you are in a purchasing phase of life, consider taking the money you would spend on protection plans, warranty plans, or some type of insurance and putting it in a dedicated savings account. Even if you purchase multiple items the chances of a warranty problem developing are minute.

This will enable you over time to become self insured not only for the items purchased, but also for anything else that may go wrong in your home. It is a forced savings, but sometimes we all need a bit of that push.

**VirginiaCat** · 11-15-2021, 02:28 PM

Question for you, anyone checked out the BestBuy TotalTech Membership. Supposedly free delivery and support on all items purchased there AND free support on items not even purchased there.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 11-15-2021, 04:03 PM

Sorry, I have not heard of the Best Buy membership. Sadly I have not even been in a Best Buy in many years now.

**VirginiaCat** · 11-16-2021, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

Sorry, I have not heard of the Best Buy membership. Sadly I have not even been in a Best Buy in many years now.

Me either. But I always price compare them online and they price match so this would be a good deal if I have plans to buy electronics.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 11-16-2021, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by VirginiaCat

Me either. But I always price compare them online and they price match so this would be a good deal if I have plans to buy electronics.

I still shop their website but I have not purchased anything in a long time. The Owensboro store has an open box item I am interested in, but doubt I make it over there to see it.

PS we are going back to Disney over MLK weekend

**VirginiaCat** · 11-16-2021, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

PS we are going back to Disney over MLK weekend

LOL, I will be there the week after Thanksgiving. Taking my granddaughter for her first ever trip!

**KentuckyWildcat** · 11-17-2021, 05:35 AM

Fun. How old is she?

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**VirginiaCat** · 11-19-2021, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by KentuckyWildcat

Fun. How old is she?

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She is 7. Perfect age.

**KentuckyWildcat** · 12-01-2021, 08:44 AM

Well the generator I was going to buy went up $400 over a two week period. So I opted for a very similar Champion generator from TSC. Champion has a decent warranty so I did not purchase the Amazon warranty.

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