$1k 4 year "pro" protection plan for $10k camera?
Jun 19, 2019 05:40:56 #
petelush wrote:
If you were buying a $10k camera (Fujifilm's new 100 mp) would you buy the $1k "pro" 4 years protection plan? (And no, I've never seen snark on this site that was clever enough to be worth reading.)
$250/year average cost doesn't seem excess for $10k worth of equipment, especially if used professionally (perhaps a tax write-off too?), but don't forget to include the lenses too.
Jun 19, 2019 06:24:02 #
petelush wrote:
If you were buying a $10k camera (Fujifilm's new 100 mp) would you buy the $1k "pro" 4 years protection plan? (And no, I've never seen snark on this site that was clever enough to be worth reading.)
No matter the cost. You will take the picture(s) then download it and use a variety of software programs to "make it better". Spent 2 K save 8 and you will still have a good picture. Better still wait for Apple's new cell phone and use that to take pictures.
Jun 19, 2019 06:27:28 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
petelush wrote:
If you were buying a $10k camera (Fujifilm's new 100 mp) would you buy the $1k "pro" 4 years protection plan? (And no, I've never seen snark on this site that was clever enough to be worth reading.)
I'm not buying it.
Jun 19, 2019 07:31:18 #
Without being able to read the "contractual" material contained in that agreement, people suggesting one way or another are wasting time.
--Bob
--Bob
petelush wrote:
If you were buying a $10k camera (Fujifilm's new 100 mp) would you buy the $1k "pro" 4 years protection plan? (And no, I've never seen snark on this site that was clever enough to be worth reading.)
Jun 19, 2019 08:29:52 #
If I had 10k I wouldn't spend it on a camera. Must be nice to have that much mad money......
Jun 19, 2019 08:39:46 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
Are you a pro and going to make $ with this camera? If you are and your income will depend greatly on it, then $250 a year is pretty good insurance. Another question us does Fuji offer a better plan than Square Trade? With Square Trade my experience has been they repair it where they choose.
Jun 19, 2019 09:25:04 #
Have you priced a special rider on your homeowner's insurance? Or did you cancel that after your recent fire?
Jun 19, 2019 09:33:10 #
olemikey
Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
Bobspez wrote:
All the camera gear I have purchased for the past several years has been used. If I wanted a $10K camera I'd wait until it sold for a fraction of that price used.
I resemble that remark!
Jun 19, 2019 10:22:50 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
petelush wrote:
If you were buying a $10k camera (Fujifilm's new 100 mp) would you buy the $1k "pro" 4 years protection plan? (And no, I've never seen snark on this site that was clever enough to be worth reading.)
Do you believe there is a greater than 10% chance that you would have a claim greater than $1,000 within the four years...after the camera’s warranty expires?
I’d suggest not and therefore a bad deal for you. As are most such offerings. They are made to make money for the provider.
Jun 19, 2019 10:25:15 #
rmalarz wrote:
Without being able to read the "contractual" material contained in that agreement, people suggesting one way or another are wasting time.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks, Dad.
Jun 19, 2019 12:37:27 #
Jun 19, 2019 17:26:44 #
Buy two $5K cameras.
I will NEVER buy another Fuji product again after they discontinued the Pictrography just a couple of years after I laid out nearly $10k. No repair parts available, and they discontinued the media too.
IF you buy Fuji, just be prepared...
I will NEVER buy another Fuji product again after they discontinued the Pictrography just a couple of years after I laid out nearly $10k. No repair parts available, and they discontinued the media too.
IF you buy Fuji, just be prepared...
Jun 19, 2019 19:04:32 #
petelush wrote:
If you were buying a $10k camera (Fujifilm's new 100 mp) would you buy the $1k "pro" 4 years protection plan? (And no, I've never seen snark on this site that was clever enough to be worth reading.)
I never buy extended warranties, but if you are talking about insurance, then my homeowners policy covers theft, fire, etc...
Jun 19, 2019 19:21:02 #
Jun 19, 2019 19:53:04 #
DVZ
Loc: Littleton CO
I never buy extended warranties. I've had a few things die prematurely but over the decades I've saved an awful lot of money being self-insured. I'm not knocking anyone who buys them I've just chosen not to from a financial point of view which gives me more peace of mind than an extended warranty.
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