C J Campbell wrote:
> On 2008-05-10 20:27:35 -0700, webgirlwendy@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
(Webgirl Wendy)
said:
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>> Given that digital cameras depreciate rapidly and that some repairs may
>> be very costly, should I invest in the extended warranty when
purchasing
>> a new DSLR camera body?
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> Why? Planning on sma****ng the camera and getting a new one when it
> depreciates enough? :-)
>
> No, generally these extended warranties are far more expensive than
> regular insurance.
In general I agree. When I got a new computer, I was asked if I wanted
an extended warranty. I said no. Then the salesman said he couldn't
offer a cash discount, but could give the extended warranty for free.
Since there seemed to be no catch (and the machine was already on sale),
I of course accepted. Nine months later the machine wouldn't power up.
Fixed for free so, yes, if the purchase goes belly up purchasing
extended warranty pays off. But the statistics are on the side of the
seller and I wouldn't pay for one. However, based on that one experience
it might be worth seeing if you can strike some sort of a bargain.
Dave Cohen
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