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That's right. Insurance for a cell phone. I don't get it. Why would people do such a thing. I understand that one gets a new phone when one loses it, or break it, etc. But just take care of your damn phone. Fvck the insurance!
Any time you pay extra money for insurance, it's ALWAYS a bad thing. Insurance is the biggest SCAM on this planet. "The House" never lose. An extra way for a phone company to make extra money.
Admit it, everyone on this forum gets a new phone every year anyways. Hell, some priviledged people get a new phone ever three months. I don't have insurance on my K700i. If I lose it, I'll go out and get me a new one. It gives me a reason to buy a recent model. The amount of money one pays each month on insurance is about equivalent to the price of a new phone. So why do people still pay insurance and give the phone companies free money?
Your comments/opinion please....
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Posted: 2004-10-31 04:38:29
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i agree with u there,the only insurance i need is the free one i get with my phone and the 12 month from the shop (free),if i pay 200 quid for a phone im not stupid enough to let it out of my site or put it in a position where im going to stamp on it or sit on it
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Posted: 2004-10-31 04:42:28
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I lost my phone only a few weeks after buying it and because i had insurance i was lucky enough to not have to pay £150 maybe more for a new one.
Apart from that i do agree with you.
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[ This Message was edited by: Lynx69 on 2004-10-31 03:44 ]
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Posted: 2004-10-31 04:43:38
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Is that why there's health, car, and home insurance? Want an award?
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Posted: 2004-10-31 04:44:03
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@bikeme74
I don't quite see the need for the rant about insurance. Personally I think it's a good idea, especially if one is using an expensive mobile, for a relatively small monthly charge I know that I won't have to pay the full cost for a new mobile.
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Posted: 2004-10-31 04:46:33
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On 2004-10-31 04:44:03, kimcheeboi wrote:
Is that why there's health, car, and home insurance? Want an award?
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What award is this then?
The being even stupider than Kimcheeboi and pooeh?
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Posted: 2004-10-31 04:47:44
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well im not a betting man,i feel like im placing a bet on wether or not im going to break my phone,theres a 50/50 chance on it happening so id rather save my money and not jinx myself lol
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Posted: 2004-10-31 04:48:25
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My apologies for people with cell phone insurance who felt offended. It was not my intention. Just wanted to start a good discussion on ESATO because lately, the topics on this forum have been pretty boring.
Anyways....
I just hate insurance! If I don't have to pay insurance, then I won't. Have you ever bought some electronics (ex. a T.V.) and the saleperson says, "You want insurance?" Uh, for what? ...On a stupid T.V.? Hell NO!!! It's a way for the stores to make EXTRA money. What's the chance of it breaking or you losing it. Chances are very, very very slim. I feel that way with cell phones as well.
Since we're on the topic of insurance... Car insurance? If you in a car accident and it's your fault, the Insurance Co. will raise your rate. If it's NOT your fault, the Insurance Co. STILL raise your rate. Why? Now they said because you are "prone"/likely to accidents. So what's the purpose of getting insurance??? The Insurance Company NEVER lose.
Now we're getting off topic, so I won't go into health insurance. Anyway, I just want to heard people's view on cell phone insurance. Me personally, I don't like it.
ps. Yes, I DO have car insurance because it's the law....just in case people are wondering.
[ This Message was edited by: bikeme74 on 2004-10-31 04:25 ]
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Posted: 2004-10-31 05:20:28
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@bikeme74
I wasn't offended, I just wondered why you had such a be ein your bonnet.
Insurance for a television and insurance for a mobile phone are very different; a mobile phone has a far greater chance of being damaged, etc than a television. I take out insurance on my mobiles because it gives me the ability to obtain a replacement mobile in the evebt of mine being damaged without having to pay the full cost of the mobile. I think insurance is a good thing to have if one is using an expensive mobile, perhaps not so much if the mobile is a cheap model.
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Posted: 2004-10-31 06:01:38
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That is a standard feature on all white nokia's sold in india. Hahahaha.... No i am serious. Just ask any indian, 1year theft insurance, 2years warranty.
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Posted: 2004-10-31 06:04:36
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