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Extended warranties

Postby georgie on Sun Feb 13, 2005 2:58 pm

I am wondering what people's thoughts are on purchasing extended warranties? I have done a search in the forum but could not find anything. I am not interested in a 5 year option or anything like that (hopefully will replace D70 by then) but was wondering if a 12-24 month extension is worth it? Any suggestions where I can buy one?

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Postby birddog114 on Sun Feb 13, 2005 3:35 pm

Yes, we have a thread about the extended warranty on the D70 + kit lens before, pls. visit the following link:

http://www.cpu.com.au/
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Postby georgie on Sun Feb 13, 2005 4:14 pm

Birddog114 wrote:Yes, we have a thread about the extended warranty on the D70 + kit lens before, pls. visit the following link:

http://www.cpu.com.au/


Thanks - tried to find something, but I am sure it was me - will have a look

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Postby MATT on Sun Feb 13, 2005 4:16 pm

I contacted (CPU)them about d70/kit extra warranty. 2 yrs after intial 1 Manafacturers year. I was quoted $99.

SHould pull my finger out and do something about it. I think its a good idea cause it will be expensive to repair.

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Postby birddog114 on Sun Feb 13, 2005 4:21 pm

MATT wrote:I contacted (CPU)them about d70/kit extra warranty. 2 yrs after intial 1 Manafacturers year. I was quoted $99.

SHould pull my finger out and do something about it. I think its a good idea cause it will be expensive to repair.

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Postby bago100 on Sun Feb 13, 2005 6:30 pm

Matt and Georgie

Be sure to read the extended warranty wording and find out what is covered and try to think about what isn't covered. IMO it is usually what isn't covered that is the more important.

It is best to do this before you buy an extended warranty, not afterwards. Too late then.

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Postby georgie on Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:54 pm

bago100 wrote:Matt and Georgie

Be sure to read the extended warranty wording and find out what is covered and try to think about what isn't covered. IMO it is usually what isn't covered that is the more important.

It is best to do this before you buy an extended warranty, not afterwards. Too late then.

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Yes, thanks - I guess i need to look into it properly - I guess I assumed it would be just like the normal warranty from Nikon, but I will need to read the fine print...
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Postby MATT on Sun Feb 13, 2005 9:58 pm

georgie, Im pretty sure the fine print is on the web site, I started reading it but got board.

I will try again

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Postby georgie on Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:02 pm

MATT wrote:georgie, Im pretty sure the fine print is on the web site, I started reading it but got board.

I will try again

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Matt, How about you read the fine print (when your not bored with it) and then let "US" both know if it is worth spending the money on????? Deal??? :lol: :lol:
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Postby MATT on Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:09 pm

One small payment

post me a 70-200VR :D and i'll let you know

Still got a deal??? :wink: :wink:

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Postby georgie on Sun Feb 13, 2005 10:47 pm

MATT wrote:One small payment

post me a 70-200VR :D and i'll let you know

Still got a deal??? :wink: :wink:

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Is that all? Bargain :shock:
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