Should I get Nexus Protect?

[Doug Shavers]

Which piece of whose mind did you end up getting finally?

(Lol I know you meant 'peace' of mind, but couldn't stop myself Sorry )

Lol....you got me

6P

 

[anon(5630457)]

I did end up purchasing Nexus Protect for the 64GB gold Nexus 6P I just ordered. The thought of not having it made me uneasy after I thought about it for a while.

 

[DeniseFigueiredo]

not bad considering possible circumstances that could affect future resale

 

[pounder001]

I got the Nexus Protect as it is a much larger phone that I am used to (came from a S6 Edge)
To each their own but my 6P cost me $599 w/tax so if I do drop it I can get it fixed or replaced for minimal money vs. the $599 outlay again

 

[notfaded1]

With a terrible repair-ability score I know if I happen to keep the 6P for two years I wanted to protection backed by google. It's one of those things... easy to say you don't need it until your device is broken and you're out of luck. I'd rather pay 79$ and have another working nexus in 72 hours then be wondering what do I do now or have to pay full price for another one.

 

[Wildo6882]

I did end up purchasing Nexus Protect for the 64GB gold Nexus 6P I just ordered. The thought of not having it made me uneasy after I thought about it for a while.

I think that's a good call. $89 added to the 64gb model is still MUCH cheaper than many 64gb top tier phones on the market. And like I said earlier, it helps with resale. People love to know that they're covered, especially since there is no way to add Protect after the initial purchase, unlike AppleCare+ which you can add up to 60 days after purchase.

If I end up ordering another 6P, I'll be adding Protect to it.

 

[anon(5630457)]

With a terrible repair-ability score I know if I happen to keep the 6P for two years I wanted to protection backed by google. It's one of those things... easy to say you don't need it until your device is broken and you're out of luck. I'd rather pay 79$ and have another working nexus in 72 hours then be wondering what do I do now or have to pay full price for another one.

Ugh. I saw that the screen is really difficult to fix and none of the cell phone screen repair places fixed the screen on the 6P. That affected my decision to purchase Nexus Protect.

 

[Trader05]

I added it for the same reasons owners in this thread have already covered...peace of mind. I use my phone for work, if i drop and it shatters the screen, i'd rather pay the deductible then scrambling to get another phone WAY above the price of that and nexus protection combined.

For people that regret getting Nexus Protect, you can always cancel it and they will refund you a prorated difference.

 

[getbretweir]

I did end up purchasing Nexus Protect for the 64GB gold Nexus 6P I just ordered. The thought of not having it made me uneasy after I thought about it for a while.

wise decision all around (color, size memory, phone and insurance). I don't have a money tree in my backyard, but $89 is nothing, well worth the peace of mind IMO. That's $3.70 a month and man will you be happy if your display shatters.

Did you get a case or TGSP?

 

[anon(5630457)]

Did you get a case or TGSP?

I purchased this case yesterday: http://www.amazon.com/SUPCASE-Holst...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4960124

 

[RK928]

Pay me $7/month and $250 deductible and I'll replace your phone too, and make money at it! ;-)

 

[anon(5630457)]

Pay me $7/month and $250 deductible and I'll replace your phone too, and make money at it! ;-)

Are you making fun of carrier insurance or Nexus Protect?

 

[GadgetGal66]

I'm with you. Good case and screen protector. Refuse to take a new phone anywhere until it has these two things. No one I know has bought a warranty.

 

[LeoRex]

Ugh. I saw that the screen is really difficult to fix and none of the cell phone screen repair places fixed the screen on the 6P. That affected my decision to purchase Nexus Protect.

That's going to get more and more common... Long ago are the days where you can get by with someone repairing your screen for a decent price. First off, just the screen alone is going to run close to $200, and it's going to take a hours just to get the damn phone apart... nevermind getting it back together properly and in one piece.

 

[cane prevost1]

That's going to get more and more common... Long ago are the days where you can get by with someone repairing your screen for a decent price. First off, just the screen alone is going to run close to $200, and it's going to take a hours just to get the damn phone apart... nevermind getting it back together properly and in one piece.

The big bummer is that Huawei isn't even repairing these. If you don't have a protection policy you are screwed if you break the screen. This is one place where the iPhone shines over android.

 

[PhiPsi32]

I'll take Nexus Protect, yes. For a 128GB 6P, the surcharge is just under 14% of the purchase. And it's relatively cheap compared to traditional carrier insurance billed monthly. I set aside $79 in the household reserve budget, and I'm done.

If I need to use it, I get the handset replaced for a total cost of $169 or about one quarter of the purchase price (25.9%).

I also consider that there won't be many smoking hot deals on used handsets in the first few months after launch. I don't expect to see supply for the secondary market to rise until the next "it" phone comes out.

I also consider that I buy a handset expecting to keep it 2-3yrs, rather than buying a new ~$500 handset in the following 12-18 months.

The math works for me. I realize some folks say it's always a bad deal if you never file a claim (i.e. Break your phone). But that's how insurance works.

Good luck to all.

 

[getbretweir]

I'll take Nexus Protect, yes. For a 128GB 6P, the surcharge is just under 14% of the purchase. And it's relatively cheap compared to traditional carrier insurance billed monthly. I set aside $79 in the household reserve budget, and I'm done.

If I need to use it, I get the handset replaced for a total cost of $169 or about one quarter of the purchase price (25.9%).

I also consider that there won't be many smoking hot deals on used handsets in the first few months after launch. I don't expect to see supply for the secondary market to rise until the next "it" phone comes out.

I also consider that I buy a handset expecting to keep it 2-3yrs, rather than buying a new ~$500 handset in the following 12-18 months.

The math works for me. I realize some folks say it's always a bad deal if you never file a claim (i.e. Break your phone). But that's how insurance works.

Good luck to all.

I think the whole keeping the phone for 2-3 years thing makes a big difference. if I was only gonna keep it for 6-12 months I might pass on the insurance (though probably not since Nexus Protect can't be purchased after the fact), but I also keep my phones for awhile, especially since I carry a second phone for my business. In that case it's definitely worth grabbing the insurance. $3.70 a month seems like a wise decision IMO.

 

[Wildo6882]

I ordered me a 64gb graphite 6P today and I got Protect with it. I know I won't keep it for two years but it gives me peace of mind and helps with resale.

I'm coming from a month long stint with Apple. And I like it, but I can sell all my Apple gear and still get a great phone and make a ton of money back.

 

[getbretweir]

I ordered me a 64gb graphite 6P today and I got Protect with it. I know I won't keep it for two years but it gives me peace of mind and helps with resale.

I'm coming from a month long stint with Apple. And I like it, but I can sell all my Apple gear and still get a great phone and make a ton of money back.

awesome ... did you get a case with it? smart move with the insurance. enjoy, such a great phone.

 

[LeoRex]

helps with resale.

That's a good point... Having a phone that carries an insurance policy, provided you haven't used any/all the accidental damage claims, is a good selling point.