Personal computing discussed
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Savyg wrote:Obvious hint: never let them use anything of yours again.
Savyg wrote:Obvious hint: never let them use anything of yours again.
Deanjo wrote:Another thing people seem to not grasp now days is that warranty != insurance. I wish I had a dime for every time I heard someone arguing that their accidental damage should be covered under "warranty".
ts a dog eat dog world, if people can't ask the right questions and make sure they don't get screwed, then they deserve to.
bthylafh wrote:Not to mention that a good phone case is like $20.
SetzerG wrote:Americans have become immature, and refuse to take responsibility for themselves. Simple as that.
Welch wrote:For phones, without a deductible you'd have people purposely breaking their phones or whatever to collect a new one.
mdk77777 wrote:When companies intentionally work on ways to fleece their customers (as ATT has a very deserved reputation) is it any wonder that these customers become irate?
Welch wrote:If you disagree with phone insurance deductibles for phones then undoubtedly you also think its a scam for car insurance too?
tanker27 wrote:Insurance or some extended warranty are a WASTE OF MONEY. Any financial person will tell you this. And there are only a few extreme reason why you should buy this stuff.
Deanjo wrote:Extended warranties, sure, insurance...... well.... have you ever been flooded out, had your dwelling burnt to the ground or robbed, face bankruptcy because of a medical bill, etc?
tanker27 wrote:Deanjo wrote:Extended warranties, sure, insurance...... well.... have you ever been flooded out, had your dwelling burnt to the ground or robbed, face bankruptcy because of a medical bill, etc?
Again, these types of insurance are usually mandated through some laws.
Ninja edit: And for that matter buying a home in a flood zone is too, especially when its easy to look that stuff up and see data spanning 100+ years.