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Now I understand that there have been quite a few threads on insurances companies but I want to know what you guys went for and why.
SquareTrade covers everything except lost and stolen but i have seen exceptional reviews with them
-They require you to buy their insurance within 30days
-$69 for 1 year (Coverage up to $750)
-$99 deductible
Ensquared does cover lost and stolen and I have seen decent reviews with them.
-They require you to buy their insurance within 90days
-Claims all phones are replaced NEW
-$58.99 for 1 year (Coverage up to $1000)
-Max of $75 deductible on any smartphone
I've read much on SquareTrade but i havent found much on Ensquared in terms of reviews. If anyone does have experience with Ensquared that would be nice. Insurance that covers lost and stolen is golden.
Now there are other companies too such as Negri and Asurion. I've read Negri is unreliable with their umbrella insurance company. Asurion is okay but doesnt cover every carrier.
Input would be great. Remember, we all just want to secure our investments
Also interested. I have a coupon for square trade, but ensquared is tempting with those prices.
Att/Asurion is pushing it with that $200 deductable
I wouldn't recommend Ensquared. Here's why.
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I wouldn't recommend Ensquared. Here's why.
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I read that but I've also read positive ones. If you go to the xda thread that he links in his write up, you can see good experiences on the last page.
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iastonish said:
Also interested. I have a coupon for square trade, but ensquared is tempting with those prices.
Att/Asurion is pushing it with that $200 deductable
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Yeah I agree about that with Asurion. And haha lucky, wish I had a coupon too
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Subscribed for more user reviews. :good:
Had a friend use Ensquared. She had a At&t Samsung Captivate, lost it, and filed a claim. They sent out a brand new international S2 as a replacement (when they were JUST released).
She later found the Captivate, and they told her she can go ahead and keep both phones. Cool.
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Had a friend use Ensquared. She had a At&t Samsung Captivate, lost it, and filed a claim. They sent out a brand new international S2 as a replacement (when they were JUST released).
She later found the Captivate, and they told her she can go ahead and keep both phones. Cool.
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Yeah these are the type of reviews I'm looking for
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I've used square trade over the years and have been very satisfied
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I've used square trade over the years and have been very satisfied
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So have I, on many many electronic devices.... but their rates are just ridiculous now! Here's an email dated 7.7.07 (odd....)
SquareTrade Care Plans are available everywhere you shop, whether it's Amazon.com, Best Buy, or your local store, and always cost just 10% of the purchase price.
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10% of the purchase price? That would have been $15 for me buying this phone.... What about big expenses? Here's one from 11.23.07:
Covered Plan Price:
$87.74
Coverage Term:
3 years
Level of Coverage:
Standard
Covered Item:
Phones & PDAs
Other
Coverage Amount:
$749.99
Coverage Starts:
11/14/2007
Coverage Through:
11/14/2010
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Yes, I did buy my first unlocked, international Windows Mobile phone for $750 back in the day, it was F-ing nuts.... okay, okay, so times change, let's see something newer and more relevant then! On 7.21.10, I bought my girlfriend a warranty for her Captivate, here's the breakdown:
Your Care Plan Summary
Care Plan Price $67.20
Care Plan Term 2 Years
Level of Coverage ADH
Covered Item Phones & PDAs - Samsung
(later on in the email....)
A $50 deductible applies on ADH-related claims for Cell Phones only.
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That's on par with today's plans, and they have nearly doubled the purchase price and has doubled the deductible! There's got to be a better solution here, especially when we all baby the crap out of these phones and only have an accident every 5-6 warranties or something....
I haven't had any experience with those two companies, but might I suggest you look into Best Buy? Within the initial 30 days you can add it. Its $9.99 a month, they don't cover lost or stolen, but don't have a deductible. I've used them on my Original Galaxy S II, when the screen broke they shipped it off and then gave me the cash value. I used the in store cash value to get the Skyrocket. Anyway, just an idea!
I think I'm gonna go with ensquared lol
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I think I am too. I've never broken a phone before but after buying this off contract I don't want to risk it.
I tried best buy but since I'm tmobile and didn't buy it from them I can not get their insurance, black tie.
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You can get best buy insurance regardless of where you buy it from
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circuit.007 said:
I think I am too. I've never broken a phone before but after buying this off contract I don't want to risk it.
I tried best buy but since I'm tmobile and didn't buy it from them I can not get their insurance, black tie.
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I'll just feel safer with insurance. Just to have a good mindset haha. And best buy sounds okay to me if they accept our phone like the guy above me says. Oh well
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Just curious, does best buy cover international phones?
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You can get best buy insurance regardless of where you buy it from
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I asked them once and they told me I had to buy the phone there to get it.
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I am interested in this as well. And for whatever it is worth here are the BBB ratings for the "big three" discussed. (can't yet post links)
Ensquared has an A- rating with BBB.
Squaretrade has an A+ rating with BBB.
Asurion has an A+ rating with BBB.
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I am interested in this as well. And for whatever it is worth here are the BBB ratings for the "big three" discussed. (can't yet post links)
Ensquared has an A- rating with BBB.
Squaretrade has an A+ rating with BBB.
Asurion has an A+ rating with BBB.
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Asurion with a A+ rating? I find that very hard to believe.
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I am interested in this as well. And for whatever it is worth here are the BBB ratings for the "big three" discussed. (can't yet post links)
Ensquared has an A- rating with BBB.
Squaretrade has an A+ rating with BBB.
Asurion has an A+ rating with BBB.
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I can live with an A- right? Haha
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I just sold my Galaxy S III and im looking at the note II. I was wondering where would be the best place to buy the phone? I want it for AT&T.
I cant wait to join the team.
Amazon wireless. 175 for new customers
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Craig list
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Negri electronics if there in stock. Got mine for 629 no tax with free shipping.
Or be patience and try craigslist
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Negri electronics if there in stock. Got mine for 629 no tax with free shipping.
Or be patience and try craigslist
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When did you purchase?
November 16th. They didnt last long at that price. There on sale for 570 now on negri. Good people there.
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intruda119 said:
November 16th. They didnt last long at that price. There on sale for 570 now on negri. Good people there.
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I dont see it.
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Amazon wireless. 175 for new customers
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Thanks for this I had best buy price match it for me today. Got a nice $100 refund on my upgrade.
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bolm86 said:
Thanks for this I had best buy price match it for me today. Got a nice $100 refund on my upgrade.
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This is the dead best. Throw in their warranty and you never have to worry about bricking it either..
But what do you mean that you got a $100 "refund?" I got mine for 175... how do I get a refund also...
Actually, the absolute best deal if you don't care about the warranty is Walmart online. I don't know if they are still offering it, but they had it for $250 online with a $100 dollar walmart gift card. That is the cheapest that I gave seen it. Hands down.
So 175 or 150.
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I had bought mine from best buy 3 weeks ago for $299 on an upgrade. So I went in there yesterday and showed them amazons upgrade price of $199 and they gave me a refund of $100 to match it.
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I had bought mine from best buy 3 weeks ago for $299 on an upgrade. So I went in there yesterday and showed them amazons upgrade price of $199 and they gave me a refund of $100 to match it.
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Another data point: I bought mine from Best Buy about 2.5 weeks ago for $240 (2 yr contract). Went in yesterday and they credited me the difference to match Amazon's $199.
I am sure a lot of people know this and have read the terms and conditions during checkout...watch out for the ETF fees for both the distributor and carrier...I believe Amazon Wireless charges $200 on top of ATT $325 and Walmart Wireless charges $400 ETF on top of ATT $325 ETF. If one calculates out the discounted price with the double wammy ETFs...the total cost to buy out the Note II comes out to be a little more than purchasing from ATT or Negri.
I think Negri Electronics has the best deal right now...but they are still out of stock. Most 3rd party distributors have a delay in shipping the i317 right now.
Assuming you guys dont know how to read because OP is looking for Note 2 WITHOUT CONTRACT.
http://negrielectronics.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=galaxy+note+2#q=galaxy+note+2&gan_data=true
Looking for Rogers version. Looks like they changed it from att to 317m unlocked version. Which gets 3g/4g/LTE on ATT.
$629 on newegg with free shipping, your choice of color...
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$629 on newegg with free shipping, your choice of color...
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Shame that it's the international version.
just informed that the galaxy note 2 for tmobile will increase to 11.99 bundle 7.79 insurance only on 3/17 and deductible of 175 instead of 130.
Wow, that sounds a little high. I hope mine doesn't get lost again. I guess I'll consider myself lucky I had to replace it before this.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57557373-251/t-mobile-could-hike-up-2013-smartphone-insurance/
If that happens Ill be buying a Nexus 4 if something happens to my phone.
You guys do realize that there are other companies that insure for far less and covers a lot more, right?
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You guys do realize that there are other companies that insure for far less and covers a lot more, right?
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Elaborate a little if you could.
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You guys do realize that there are other companies that insure for far less and covers a lot more, right?
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Squaretrade, I don't understand them. $99 for two year coverage and $50 deductible on the iphone 5 64gb that retails for $799, or $125 for two years coverage and $99 deductible for the $699 note 2. Or the $299 nexus 4.
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Squaretrade, I don't understand them. $99 for two year coverage and $50 deductible on the iphone 5 64gb that retails for $799, or $125 for two years coverage and $99 deductible for the $699 note 2. Or the $299 nexus 4.
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The more popular the phone = less the deductible because the percentage of people actually breaking their phones is probably less than those that don't. In the end they make more money.
Not doubting you, but then the S3 should be the same price as the iphone.
Squaretrade covers none iphone smartphones up to 499 OR 599 I dont remember which one.
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Not doubting you, but then the S3 should be the same price as the iphone.
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Probably has quite a few more factors into the price, they might want to appeal to apple care folk maybe?
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When so many people are buying a single phone (iphone) repair parts are everywhere and inexpensive. The cost of repairing them drops dramatically.
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From my understanding, if you already have the grandfathered php, it won't increase to 11.99 unless you remove it or add it on after. could be wrong but that's my understanding. As its this early anything is possible.
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I just got a letter in the mail today saying it's going to be a mandatory increase in March and our device deductible is going up to 175.
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From my understanding, if you already have the grandfathered php, it won't increase to 11.99 unless you remove it or add it on after. could be wrong but that's my understanding. As its this early anything is possible.
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Would have been nice to be "grandfathered" into a lower price. But that definitely isnt happening. Everyones premium going up.
Thats why I went with square trade.
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Might aswell not get it cuz da funds saved could go towards a early upgrade for da next note, etc
I was contemplating getting the SquareTrade warranty but it doesn't cover lost or stolen phones does it?
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I was contemplating getting the SquareTrade warranty but it doesn't cover lost or stolen phones does it?
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It doesnt. But enquared does. I went wi the square trade due to more market presence.
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I just received an update in t&c from Assurion. The monthly fee is not increasing, the deductible is.
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I got the same letter. Monthly going up to 11.99. Deductible going up to 175.
Also got a letter for my husband's S2. monthly staying the same on that, but deductible going up.
As far as not counting for grandfathered plans, I've had insurance for a long time, still on an old plan and we've been with T Mobile for over 10 years since they were voice stream.
The insurance on my note 2 is still going up to 11.99
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If you don't already have your GS3 you can get one this holiday or get really nice gifts The lowest price is about $50 for Sprint, more info here:
http://gs3central.com/content.php?r=161-Galaxy-S3-Holiday-Deals-Starts-this-Sunday-Dec-16
Anyone here that works on Radio Shack?
I was told that the only way to get the free phone was to upgrade another line o to add a new lines? Is that true?
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Pretty sure you get it with a new line activation as well.
I wannet free LOL wont upgrade second line and wont add a line so NO Thanks Haha
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best buy has it today for only 49.99, I think is just today.
Amazon Wireless has it for .01 16gb version.
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You guys aee forgetting the tax on the phone I wen in they charge 50 dollar tax +49.99 from best buy n radio shack so it comes out at 103$
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best buy has it today for only 49.99, I think is just today.
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You are right, I just got mines $49.99
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You guys aee forgetting the tax on the phone I wen in they charge 50 dollar tax +49.99 from best buy n radio shack so it comes out at 103$
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$50 tax where the hell do you live
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bmoreboy02 said:
$50 tax where the hell do you live
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LOL, that's outrageous. There's probably a $30 activation fee, but tax is not $50.
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Amazon Wireless has it for .01 16gb version.
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Only new custumers
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LOL, that's outrageous. There's probably a $30 activation fee, but tax is not $50.
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If you live in California, they tax you on the full unsubsidized amount of the phone not the sale price.
Amazon has the Blue and White GS3 right now for $0.01 for new customers. I am really considering making the switch from the ATT iphone4 over to the Sprint GS3.
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If you live in California, they tax you on the full unsubsidized amount of the phone not the sale price.
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Yup I live in cali
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If you live in California, they tax you on the full unsubsidized amount of the phone not the sale price.
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Oh that Sucks Bad, Got my phone through Sprint for $50, the Activation was $30, and the Tax was like $3.50 (roughly)... Taxing on the full amount when you are paying the Sale price is just a SCAM IMHO, but I guess if it is the Government doing it then its a _legal_ SCAM, riiight ? *Grin*
I got mine for $99 from Radio Shack. Came with a $50 Google play gift card and a $10 Radio Shack gift card. No tax and free shipping!
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amazon also has the note 2 for 99
Sprint is starting TEP open enrollment for all devices starting March 1, 2013. I am opening this thread:
1. To inform you of this!
And
2. To answer any questions that anyone may have on the TEP program with Sprint.
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Is this better or worse than the plan I have with Best Buy? And the only reason I have it is if I brick my phone. I'm pretty careful and have never physically damaged my phone.
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JeauxAdam said:
Is this better or worse than the plan I have with Best Buy? And the only reason I have it is if I brick my phone. I'm pretty careful and have never physically damaged my phone.
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This would be good to know, whether bricks are covered. Also will they cover something if we intentionally open the phone and play with the insides.
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I prefer TEP because it covers lost/stolen. TEP just replaced my "bricked" phone for free.
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how much is the deductible?
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Xiutehcuhtli said:
This would be good to know, whether bricks are covered. Also will they cover something if we intentionally open the phone and play with the insides.
with some fava beans and a nice chianti?
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how much is the deductible?
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$150. Lost stolen, liquid damage and physical damage.
Free. Software (bricked) go to repair center and they will cover everything else.
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I just noticed recently that my wells fargo credit card has specific coverage for cell phones, as long as the bill is paid by the card ever month (which mine is, on autopay). I promptly cancelled my $11/mo TEP. 600 bucks coverage per claim, $25 deductible, damage and theft protection. I've never had a phone replaced with TEP, so this coverage makes sense for me.
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Sprint is starting TEP open enrollment for all devices starting March 1, 2013. I am opening this thread:
1. To inform you of this!
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2. To answer any questions that anyone may have on the TEP program with Sprint.
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Don't mind me I'm a Lil lost. So is this sprints own TEP program? Are they dumping Asurion?
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Should I change my Asurion coverage? I hate Asurion and I hope I can use TEP from Sprint.
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TEP is Ausurion.
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Tep is just the usual insurance from sprint for $11 a month they claims are done through asurion. They send the replacement phone for 150 deductible. Anything else like software issues or defects in the phone are replaced free of charge by sprint when you're paying the $11 a month.
Best buy insurance is $10 a month and covers everything but lost/stolen with a 0 deductible. The drawback is if you need a replacement for software issues they gotta try to fix it first so you're without a phone for awhile.
I'd go with the sprint insurance
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TEP is Sprint's insurance that it sells but uses Asurion for any deductible damage.
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I'm still lost. I mean I have tep on all my lines which I know is thru Asurion. But what's the purpose of this thread if it's the same Asurion tep? Was the LGOG not covered by Asurion prior to this open enrollment or something?
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This means you can get TEP whenever and not in the first 30 dysfunction. I think?
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This means you can get TEP whenever and not in the first 30 dysfunction. I think?
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Ah Ok that would make perfect sense if your thinking is correct. I thought sprint was gon start their own tep. Was ready to ask what are the benefits lol. Weird tho I just activated my old GS2 a few weeks ago and even though it's used sprint didn't hesitate to add the tep when activating over the phone. My screen could've been tore up for all they've known lol
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Sprint Preferred retailers ate ankle to fix physical damage. I work worth these everyday and to replace the screen is not much work. Before you file an insurance claim go to a preferred Retailer they may replace anything for free.
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I just sold my new LGOG after shipping and fees for $245 :thumbdown: Paying a $150 deductible and $11 dollars a month for this phone is ridiculous. I suggest you guys pass.
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I just sold my new LGOG after shipping and fees for $245 :thumbdown: Paying a $150 deductible and $11 dollars a month for this phone is ridiculous. I suggest you guys pass.
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I agree. I never buy insurance and never needed it. My phones are always in excellent condition, never use screen protectors or cases. I'm just careful with it. I don't like the idea of paying $11/mth plus $150 deductible. I can just get buy a phone from craigslist/ebay for a decent price if need be rather than pay monthly.
I prefer squaretrade. Costco sells it now on their phones and its only a $25 deductible
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