Best Buy insurance plans for Tbolt

[Kyle L]

I pre-ordered and everything...but not sure what the insurance plans are like for their mobile phones, anyone have an idea? and is it worth the extra cost? Is there a way to get an extended warranty plan through vzw if it may have more coverage? Anyone have an opinion on BBY's insurance plans?

 

[lovy]

I pre-ordered and everything...but not sure what the insurance plans are like for their mobile phones, anyone have an idea? and is it worth the extra cost? Is there a way to get an extended warranty plan through vzw if it may have more coverage? Anyone have an opinion on BBY's insurance plans?

when I add a line im going to insure my phone through verizon. I didn't even consider insuring with BB. I think I pay 7 dollars and some change extra a month to insure my son incredible. Hope this helps.

 

[Kyle L]

so i can walk into vzw, same day i pick up the phone and ask for thier insurance, even though the phone will have been bought at BBY?

 

[umbasa]

i asked that same question to a verizon salesperson at the store and they said that they currently will if it is within like a 14 day window of activation. that being said i dont know if that is company policy or just that store to sell more insurance plans.

edit: oh yeah and i would say its worth it. i have had to replace my eris like 4 times due to me being accident prone and not thinking before i jump off of things. i havnt paid anything extra. they hand me a phone and a receipt that has a bunch of zeros on it.

 

[lovy]

i asked that same question to a verizon salesperson at the store and they said that they currently will if it is within like a 14 day window of activation. that being said i dont know if that is company policy or just that store to sell more insurance plans.

edit: oh yeah and i would say its worth it. i have had to replace my eris like 4 times due to me being accident prone and not thinking before i jump off of things. i havnt paid anything extra. they hand me a phone and a receipt that has a bunch of zeros on it.

Yup I think as long as it is within the 14 days you can add it to your plan. Best thing to do is call Verizon and ask them.

 

[Kyle L]

i asked that same question to a verizon salesperson at the store and they said that they currently will if it is within like a 14 day window of activation. that being said i dont know if that is company policy or just that store to sell more insurance plans.

edit: oh yeah and i would say its worth it. i have had to replace my eris like 4 times due to me being accident prone and not thinking before i jump off of things. i havnt paid anything extra. they hand me a phone and a receipt that has a bunch of zeros on it.

I just called vzw and the sales guy said i will not be able to get an insurance plan through them if the phone is bought through a 3rd party retailer, even it is BB...thats what i got...so it looks like i'm kinda stuck w/ BB, anyone have any other ideas?

 

[elai1108]

I just called vzw and the sales guy said i will not be able to get an insurance plan through them if the phone is bought through a 3rd party retailer, even it is BB...thats what i got...so it looks like i'm kinda stuck w/ BB, anyone have any other ideas?

Be careful with BB since their insurance does NOT cover theft, loss, or water damage. The VZW rep I spoke to told me you CAN add insurance to the phone if purchased at BB; just decline the BB coverage. This seems to complicate matters a bit.

 

[lovy]

Be careful with BB since their insurance does NOT cover theft, loss, or water damage. The VZW rep I spoke to told me you CAN add insurance to the phone if purchased at BB; just decline the BB coverage. This seems to complicate matters a bit.

This is crazy different reps say different things, I just contacted Verizon customer service rep she said BB could add the (verizon insurance) I wasn't satisfide and asked to speak to a supervisor, when I spoke to her she stated that it doesn't matter if phone was purchased through BB I am still a Verizon customer and at purchase BB will add the insurance, Because the phone did not drop yet she did not know what the insurance would be for the TB, therefore she had to call the insurance company (asurion) but unfortunately asurion did not pick up so she gave me their direct number so that I could ask (888 881-2622) she was nice and contacted BB to make sure that they knew this, I was on the phone while she did it. This is just in case anyone wanted to know how much the insurance would be before tomorrow.

 

[miss chris]

So, one more question. i currently have insurance through Verizon for my OG Droid. I was assuming it would just carry over to my TB... right?

 

[thedeceiver]

So, one more question. i currently have insurance through Verizon for my OG Droid. I was assuming it would just carry over to my TB... right?

Doubt it. I would expect they would price the insurance higher than the Droid.

 

[lovy]

So, one more question. i currently have insurance through Verizon for my OG Droid. I was assuming it would just carry over to my TB... right?

TB insurance prices may be different that's why she didn't want to quote me the old prices but instead gave me the insurance company number if I didn't want to wait until he phone drops tomorrow.

 

[fatrob]

Be careful with BB since their insurance does NOT cover theft, loss, or water damage. The VZW rep I spoke to told me you CAN add insurance to the phone if purchased at BB; just decline the BB coverage. This seems to complicate matters a bit.

From what i was told it DOES cover water damage but not theft or loss. Does Verizon cover these.....??

 

[iLLusive]

From what i was told it DOES cover water damage but not theft or loss. Does Verizon cover these.....??

I was told it covered lost or stolen but you have to pay the decutible. Here is information directly from the open enrollment form:

Coverage for loss, theft, damage (including water damage), and mechanical or electrical defects after the manufacturer's warranty expires

 

[veverkap]

What about a third party like enSquared? Anyone have any luck with them?

 

[iLLusive]

Also anyone who was wondering on VZ pricing current information is http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-thunderbolt/67954-thunderbolt-thursday-waiting-room-here-38.html#post726938

 

[elai1108]

Here's the link to the VZW Total Equipment Coverage:

Calling Features: Total Equipment Coverage – now with Mobile Recovery

Hope it helps.

 

[TreyDaPrince]

I've always liked BBY insurance over Verizon. Just hate the store. Lol

Sent from my INCredible phone

 

[iLLusive]

I've always liked BBY insurance over Verizon. Just gate the store. Lol

Sent from my INCredible phone

Couldn't agree more in nearly 15 phone purchases I prefer BB 10 times over VZ such a better investment long term on high end phones.

 

[Kyle L]

BB called and set up appt for tommorrow!! while i had her on the phone, i asked her about the insurance plans...9.99 month, put on credit card, not bill, covers water, battery damage, damage to the screen, and is 2 or 3 years, cannot remember... if they can't fix it they send it out and give you a loaner...

 

[Kyle L]

No deductible either, unlike VZW