Hi Indiana, Thank you. I called my insurance agent and he explained to me that I don't have a schedule on the lens and that it is not covered under my policy because it didn't get destroyed in a fire, hurricane, etc. Just dropping it doesn't count. It was a good thought, though!
Thanks so much for all the great info (and for telling me to cheer up!)
I am sure getting an education -- thank you.
I am hoping everyone who has responded can see this -- a big THANK YOU to you all! I am investigating all my options.
Yes, not happy with Panasonic. Thank you.
So sorry, I do thank you for your honest response!
Hi, I am sorry, I think I clicked "reply" at the wrong spot or something. At any rate, I do appreciate your response, which is very honest. I have put in a call to an authorized repair center who asked me to send them pictures. I have read all these responses and am prepared for the worst -- especially since I haven't heard back from them. Again, thank you for responding to my plea for help!
Thanks for responding, Jim. I am not holding out any hope, but I sure do appreciate everyone on here who has tried to help me.
Great idea, thanks -- will check.
Awesome! Thank you! (I just checked with my credit card company and they can't do anything.)
I purchased a Panasonic Leica 100-400 mm lens and a Lumix GX8. When purchasing, I made the mistake of buying the Square Trade insurance wrongly thinking it was for both. But, it was apparently for the camera only. The camera, with the lens attached and in the camera bag, got knocked to a floor, and now both the camera and lens and lens are broken. Square Trade is handling the repair of my camera. But I don't know exactly what to do about this very expensive lens. I took it in to a camera repair shop in Asheville, NC, who said that the lens mount as well as some electrical connections are broke, but they cannot fix the lens mount because they cannot get a part for it. They said the lens looked fine. The lens was purchased (B & H) 4/18. Naturally, the warranty doesn't cover an accidental drop. I am sick about this. Any good advice? :( Thank you, friends!
I have the same question...where's the macro subforum?