Samsung Premium Care for S8 & S8+

[scott_0]

You should have had some protection on the screen.

are you saying a screen protector would have stopped it from cracking? lol, it was cracking either way, I had a case on it, albeit a minimal case, it landed directly on the corner, which is pretty much a guaranteed screen death sentence

 

[aokusman]

are you saying a screen protector would have stopped it from cracking? lol, it was cracking either way, I had a case on it, albeit a minimal case, it landed directly on the corner, which is pretty much a guaranteed screen death sentence

That's what I'm saying. Unless you dropped from an unusual height a tempered glass would save it. Happened to me.

 

[Jaycemiskel]

That's what I'm saying. Unless you dropped from an unusual height a tempered glass would save it. Happened to me.

Tempered glass has saved some of my past phones but I haven't been using them on these edge devices cause they don't seem to work that well.

 

[Rumline]

are you saying a screen protector would have stopped it from cracking? lol, it was cracking either way, I had a case on it, albeit a minimal case, it landed directly on the corner, which is pretty much a guaranteed screen death sentence

Maybe get a better case? I've dropped my S6 Edge many times and my toddler has thrown it against bricks and no damage, although the phone did bend very slightly, to the point that it "rocks" now when laying on a flat surface. I use TPU/PC bumper cases like the Neo Hybrid from Spigen.

 

[k3m1c6]

I started carrying insurance on my phones after my xwifes toddler got ahold of one and put it in the dogs water dish. Then years later my current wife dropped her s5 in the toilet so if filed 2 claims but have since and always will carry coverage.

To me saying you don't need insurance on your phone, "just don't drop it" is a lot like saying you don't need car insurance, just don't wreck it!

 

[Jaycemiskel]

I started carrying insurance on my phones after my xwifes toddler got ahold of one and put it in the dogs water dish. Then years later my current wife dropped her s5 in the toilet so if filed 2 claims but have since and always will carry coverage.

To me saying you don't need insurance on your phone, "just don't drop it" is a lot like saying you don't need car insurance, just don't wreck it!

Cars are expensive. We're talking thousands of dollars not to mention medical bills if someone is hurt. Phones cost less than a thousand and can be repaired for a couple hundred. Totally different.

 

[daddyd302]

If anyone else has a different method they have used to protect their phones, please drop a comment.

I use this. It's the cheapest option I could find. They cover everything outside manufacture defect. It covers drops, dead phone, water damage, and stolen/lost phone. It was $73 for my G6 and it'll be I think $74 when my S8 arrives for 1 year insurance. The deductible is $50.
https://www.worthavegroup.com/product/cell-phone-insurance/

 

[cohoman]

Re: Samsung Premium Care for S8 & S8+

I bought the Samsung Protection Elite plan for my S6 which was $199 for 2 years (I believe) and Samsung would refund a prorated amount if you ever cancelled the protection. So, I thought it was a good deal if I ever upgraded my phone I could get some of the insurance back as a refund. When I got my S7, I tried contacting Samsung about the prorated refund and I got the run around big time. Apparently Samsung switched who their insurance carrier was for this plan and they basically said they wouldn't honor the partial refund. It ended up being only $30 refund, so I just blew it off. But, it put a really bad taste in my mouth regarding Samsung insurance plans.

 

[teristark]

I use this. It's the cheapest option I could find. They cover everything outside manufacture defect. It covers drops, dead phone, water damage, and stolen/lost phone. It was $73 for my G6 and it'll be I think $74 when my S8 arrives for 1 year insurance. The deductible is $50.
https://www.worthavegroup.com/product/cell-phone-insurance/

I've never heard of this group. Have you used it before or know of anyone who has had to file a claim? It looks very promising.

 

[LineKill]

Re: Samsung Premium Care for S8 & S8+

I use this. It's the cheapest option I could find. They cover everything outside manufacture defect. It covers drops, dead phone, water damage, and stolen/lost phone. It was $73 for my G6 and it'll be I think $74 when my S8 arrives for 1 year insurance. The deductible is $50.
https://www.worthavegroup.com/product/cell-phone-insurance/

Thank you very much, sounds promising! I will definitely be checking it out

 

[LineKill]

It looks like all eligible devices automatically come with 30 free days of Premium Care. You can read where it says enrollment here.

Samsung Premium Care - Terms and Conditions

 

[daddyd302]

I've never heard of this group. Have you used it before or know of anyone who has had to file a claim? It looks very promising.

I have no idea. I saw it on the LG G6 forum and went ahead and bought it for my G6.

 

[Ca_lvn]

Square trade with promo code phone20 thanks to whomever posted that promo before saved me $20

 

[frellingfrakker]

It looks like all eligible devices automatically come with 30 free days of Premium Care. You can read where it says enrollment here.

Samsung Premium Care - Terms and Conditions

Yeah, but then at the end of the 30 days it's too late to sign up for SquareTrade or other options so they know they have you.

 

[LineKill]

Yeah, but then at the end of the 30 days it's too late to sign up for SquareTrade or other options so they know they have you.

Maybe that is their planツ

You still have the service for the first 30 days regardless. It could possibly come in handy under certain situations.

 

[durandetto]

I signed up for the free month and I might just stay with it. The deductible is much easier to swallow than asurion.

 

[the_munc_e]

Re: Samsung Premium Care for S8 & S8+

Kind of wondering myself what to do.

I've never broke a phone or screen, knock on wood, or lost or had one stolen.

I can't help but think of all the money I've basically thrown away, not ever having to use it and wonder if I need it now.

Basically buying peace of mind.

 

[the_munc_e]

My phone just crashed looking at square trade website

 

[LineKill]

Re: Samsung Premium Care for S8 & S8+

Kind of wondering myself what to do.

I've never broke a phone or screen, knock on wood, or lost or had one stolen.

I can't help but think of all the money I've basically thrown away, not ever having to use it and wonder if I need it now.

Basically buying peace of mind.

It has a lot to do with piece of mind like you said. I don't mind paying a little for that piece of mindツ

 

[the_munc_e]

Re: Samsung Premium Care for S8 & S8+

It has a lot to do with piece of mind like you said. I don't mind paying a little for that piece of mindツ

Square trade doesn't seem bad at all for a year. Although it doesn't cover lost or stolen. That would seal the deal for sure.