Extended warranty for 350D

CSlye · 22nd January 2006

Hi,inl

1. Anyone has purchased extended warranty from Canon for their 350D?
2. Any idea on its coverage like e.g. does it include lenses?
3. Most of all is it useful or worth while to do so?

Cheers!
CSlye

solarii · 22nd January 2006

There was a survey done on this a few months back, when Canon first announced their scheme. Do a search. Personally I didn't get it cos I don't think its worth it. Some with other experiences may advise differently

From what I understand its for the body only, lenses excluded.

I don't feel its worth the while cos:

1) Statistically if a product doesn't show signs of trouble in the 1st year there's a good chance it can last 3-5 years without trouble. Most manufacturing problems occur within the 1st few months.

2) If its a serious design flaw or other manufacturing problem affecting an entire production batch, Canon will have to recall ALL affected models and replace/rectify it FOC even if the warranty's up.

3) Doesn't really cover accidental damage, except maybe premier plus. Even then its replacement at preferential rates. They're not giving you another camera for free.

In the end, Canon have done their homework. Chances are its a free couple of hundred bucks for them, while playing on your fears and insecurity. At least insurance covers accidents.

Of course there's always the what if qn. Thats playing on your fears and vulnerability as an individual. I look at statistics. So does Canon and casinos. They're both rich for a reason.

CSlye · 22nd January 2006

Thanks. Does the stats applies only cameras only or electronics in general? Wish the stat is true for my car too (also with lots of electronics)

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CSlye Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 206	Extended warranty for 350D? Hi,inl 1. Anyone has purchased extended warranty from Canon for their 350D? 2. Any idea on its coverage like e.g. does it include lenses? 3. Most of all is it useful or worth while to do so? Cheers! CSlye Last edited by CSlye; 22nd January 2006 at 01:20 PM.

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solarii Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bt. Timah Posts: 1,375	Re: Extended warranty for 350D There was a survey done on this a few months back, when Canon first announced their scheme. Do a search. Personally I didn't get it cos I don't think its worth it. Some with other experiences may advise differently From what I understand its for the body only, lenses excluded. I don't feel its worth the while cos: 1) Statistically if a product doesn't show signs of trouble in the 1st year there's a good chance it can last 3-5 years without trouble. Most manufacturing problems occur within the 1st few months. 2) If its a serious design flaw or other manufacturing problem affecting an entire production batch, Canon will have to recall ALL affected models and replace/rectify it FOC even if the warranty's up. 3) Doesn't really cover accidental damage, except maybe premier plus. Even then its replacement at preferential rates. They're not giving you another camera for free. In the end, Canon have done their homework. Chances are its a free couple of hundred bucks for them, while playing on your fears and insecurity. At least insurance covers accidents. Of course there's always the what if qn. Thats playing on your fears and vulnerability as an individual. I look at statistics. So does Canon and casinos. They're both rich for a reason. Last edited by solarii; 22nd January 2006 at 02:02 PM.

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CSlye Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 206	Re: Extended warranty for 350D Thanks. Does the stats applies only cameras only or electronics in general? Wish the stat is true for my car too (also with lots of electronics) Last edited by CSlye; 18th February 2006 at 12:42 AM.