Best credit card for new Iphone
Sep 19, 2013, 10:08 pm
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Best credit card for new Iphone
Hi All,
I am planning to purchase the new Iphone 5S tomorrow and I am trying to decide which credit card would be best to use. I am trying to decide between my Ink Bold, Sapphire or any of the main AMEX cards (SPG, Gold, or Platinum). While getting any bonus points would be nice I am really looking for an extended warranty out of this. Am I right in thinking that if I use my SPG card that it will automatically add a year on to the phones warranty?
Thanks for any insight or suggestions!
I am planning to purchase the new Iphone 5S tomorrow and I am trying to decide which credit card would be best to use. I am trying to decide between my Ink Bold, Sapphire or any of the main AMEX cards (SPG, Gold, or Platinum). While getting any bonus points would be nice I am really looking for an extended warranty out of this. Am I right in thinking that if I use my SPG card that it will automatically add a year on to the phones warranty?
Thanks for any insight or suggestions!
Sep 19, 2013, 10:12 pm
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What is the length of the manufacturer's warranty on the phone?
What is the length of the manufacturer's warranty on the phone?
Sep 19, 2013, 10:33 pm
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Always use SPG for big electronics purchases
Sep 19, 2013, 10:35 pm
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Best credit card for new Iphone
The warranty will cover only the price you pay and so if u r buying a subsidized phone then it will cover only the reduced price (for ex: 199$ For 16GB)
Sep 20, 2013, 5:02 am
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What is the best credit card to buy a new phone?
So I'm in line to buy a new phone at the fruit store. What is the best credit card to use in terms of purchase protection?
I have lots of the popular "manufactured spend" cards, but I was thinking the Amex Platinum has the best warranty extension and lost/stolen protection.
I have lots of the popular "manufactured spend" cards, but I was thinking the Amex Platinum has the best warranty extension and lost/stolen protection.
Sep 20, 2013, 6:34 am
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Sep 20, 2013, 6:43 am
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So I'm in line to buy a new phone at the fruit store. What is the best credit card to use in terms of purchase protection?
I have lots of the popular "manufactured spend" cards, but I was thinking the Amex Platinum has the best warranty extension and lost/stolen protection.
I have lots of the popular "manufactured spend" cards, but I was thinking the Amex Platinum has the best warranty extension and lost/stolen protection.
Other cards which claim to have this benefits: It seems like the agent is paid based on the number of claimed they denied. This was my experience as well as experiences of many extended families, friends and acquaintances.
Sep 20, 2013, 6:49 am
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On the subject of Amex warranties, what happens if you cancel the card you used to purchase the item under warranty? If you still have other Amex cards is it honored or must the original card of use still be open?
Sep 20, 2013, 7:03 am
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Anecdotal evidence from a thread on this matter in the Amex MR sub forum says as long as you are have any eligible Amex cards and your accounts are in good standing, the extended warranty is honored even if you close the card on which you made the purchase.
Sep 20, 2013, 7:37 am
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IME AMEX Plt for warranty extension and lost/stolen protection hands down. It is not only what is covered but also by the way that you are treated when making the claim.
Other cards which claim to have this benefits: It seems like the agent is paid based on the number of claimed they denied. This was my experience as well as experiences of many extended families, friends and acquaintances.
Other cards which claim to have this benefits: It seems like the agent is paid based on the number of claimed they denied. This was my experience as well as experiences of many extended families, friends and acquaintances.
Sep 20, 2013, 7:46 am
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The first part about the purchase protection is true, however its only good for 90 days on either card, so not a huge difference.
Sep 20, 2013, 8:04 pm
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