DougH 270 #1 June 19, 2008 I am going to be plunking down some hard earned cash for a new XSi. I noticed that B&H offers and extended warranty for about 100 dollars... around 12% of the camera value. Normally I steer very clear of extended warranties because they don't cover accidental damadge. This plan appears to cover that, although I wonder if damadge caused by skydiving would be deemed abuse and not covered. Has any one purchased this plan and put it to test? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/sagemaxTC.jsp Also is there any reputable dealers for the XSi with a small price break over B&H?"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #2 June 19, 2008 I bought mine from Best Buy using a 12% off any single item through reward zone and then added the accidental damages for ~$130 for three years (or maybe 5 I don't remember which) ultimately I ended up paying less then I would have ordering it from B&H...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 June 19, 2008 47th Street Photo and Adorama both seem to be fairly well regarded on photography forums I visit. B&H is still pretty much the gold standard to be compared to, however.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #4 June 20, 2008 ritz camera offers a warranty that covers EVERYTHING but fire and theft. I had no problem getting my replaced when it got handed back to them in a plastic bag. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quincy 0 #5 June 23, 2008 From experience ... buy the extended coverage. You WILL NOT regret it. Using a camera in skydiving is not using it around the house. They take more vibration ... opening shock ... wind exposure than a normal ground-bound camera will in a gazillion shots. For the what it's worth column, I did not have it on my XT. Big mistake. Just bought an XTi and got it thru a local camera dealer. Worked with them on a price and got a huge deal on a 5 year warranty. Total ticket cheaper than the internet or big box stores. Shop around ... but ... just buy it. Quincy... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #6 June 23, 2008 I ended up not getting the warranty because I went with Adorama instead of B&H, and there warranty didn't cover damadge. I am going to try to get all of my gear covered through my renters insurance instead. I guess I could also buy the warranty through B&H even though I didn't purchase it there. "The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
