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Posted: 12/1/2022 12:56:58 PM EDT
[#1]
Not worth it
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Posted: 12/1/2022 12:58:05 PM EDT
[#2]
Are extended warranties worth it for anything?
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:03:12 PM EDT
[#3]
Are they really, really encouraging you to buy it?
It is out of the goodness of their hearts and they are just looking out for you. On the other hand, we bought a six-year unlimited mileage warranty on a new Ford Escort some years back. The engine blew up completely thirty days before the end of the warranty. Brand new engine, for free. No, we didn't do it deliberately, but it makes you think about your options with warranties. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:14:00 PM EDT
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Almost every time I've tried to use a Warranty for power tools or power equipment, the dealer or manufacturer always looks for any reason to say that warranty has been voided. Or they use the SnapOn trick of telling me that it's been discontinued so my only option is to trade up......with additional cash of course.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:17:05 PM EDT
[#5]
No. I'm not going to spend the hours involved with making a replacement happen.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:17:17 PM EDT
[#6]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Are extended warranties worth it for anything? EV's |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:17:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are extended warranties worth it for anything? Nope. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:20:35 PM EDT
[#8]
Most credit cards give you an extra year, some give two.
I can't think of any tool or widget that would justify more than that. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:20:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are extended warranties worth it for anything? If it's a tool/machine that you use to make money - yes. If it's even allowed in the paperwork for the extended warranty to use it for commercial purposes. If it's not something making you money then generally no it's not worth paying for an additional warranty. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:30:52 PM EDT
[#10]
I don't bother with them but my tools also don't provide me a paycheck.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:33:13 PM EDT
[#11]
Buy Milwaukee = 5 year tool warranty and 3 year battery warranty.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:54:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Almost every time I've tried to use a Warranty for power tools or power equipment, the dealer or manufacturer always looks for any reason to say that warranty has been voided. Or they use the SnapOn trick of telling me that it's been discontinued so my only option is to trade up......with additional cash of course. Snap On didn't make me pay anything to get a new replacement for discontinued tool. Same with Bushnell scope. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 1:57:34 PM EDT
[#13]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Almost every time I've tried to use a Warranty for power tools or power equipment, the dealer or manufacturer always looks for any reason to say that warranty has been voided. Or they use the SnapOn trick of telling me that it's been discontinued so my only option is to trade up......with additional cash of course. Good point. Try to find a same-model replacement on anything three years old and electronic. "However, we have this new model with the extra chrome swizzle stick you never needed." |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:37:49 PM EDT
[#14]
 Attached FileTime to flex on the poors for lil.  Disclaimer: In the process of switching to red for some of my stuff. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:38:33 PM EDT
[#15]
Nope, waste of money.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:42:47 PM EDT
[#16]
Only if it's harbor freight since they do direct exchange.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:46:28 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/478135/CCB7110D-D752-4DCE-AC12-D0633DAA502C_jpe-2620263.JPG Time to flex on the poors for lil. Disclaimer: In the process of switching to red for some of my stuff. What do you clean those with? Dishwasher? |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:49:04 PM EDT
[#18]
It’s another profit point
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:54:54 PM EDT
[#19]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/478135/CCB7110D-D752-4DCE-AC12-D0633DAA502C_jpe-2620263.JPG Time to flex on the poors for lil. Disclaimer: In the process of switching to red for some of my stuff. Diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick!
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:56:20 PM EDT
[#20]
No.
They are rarely worth it for anything. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:57:29 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/478135/CCB7110D-D752-4DCE-AC12-D0633DAA502C_jpe-2620263.JPG Time to flex on the poors for lil. Disclaimer: In the process of switching to red for some of my stuff. That’s pretty cool that you can afford to maintain and even upgrade a collection of unused looking tools. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 4:57:51 PM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/478135/CCB7110D-D752-4DCE-AC12-D0633DAA502C_jpe-2620263.JPG Time to flex on the poors for lil. Disclaimer: In the process of switching to red for some of my stuff. Flexing on yourself with no Festool or Hilti? |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 5:03:48 PM EDT
[#23]
If 3rd party/extended warranties were worth it, they wouldn’t sell them
Odds are either you won’t need the warranty or they will find a way to not cover whatever the issue is, that’s their whole business model. I got burned on a 3rd party warranty once At that point, I decided to never purchase another 3rd party or even manufacture extended warranty again |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 5:16:50 PM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/478135/CCB7110D-D752-4DCE-AC12-D0633DAA502C_jpe-2620263.JPG Time to flex on the poors for lil. Disclaimer: In the process of switching to red for some of my stuff. I do not think that means what you think it means based on that "collection" GBPSE roob
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Posted: 12/1/2022 5:27:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you clean those with? Dishwasher? Quote HistoryQuoted: What do you clean those with? Dishwasher? Quoted: That’s pretty cool that you can afford to maintain and even upgrade a collection of unused looking tools. Quoted: Flexing on yourself with no Festool or Hilti? Quoted: I do not think that means what you think it means based on that "collection" GBPSE roob 
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Posted: 12/1/2022 5:57:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, but I hear your mom does. I just got the red stuff. It’ll get dirty soon enough.  I drive a German car so they get used. The non-mechanic stuff has been used in two remodels.  Not one pro I know uses either of those brands. All the mechanics that I’ve run across swear by red and all the construction guys swear by yellow. Notice I said “flexing a lil”. Compared to what lol? I’m a home DIYer so that “collection” holds it’s own quite well for me. You said "flex on the poors for lil". You brought the "poors" into it yourself, while the picture in fact states you are a "poors" as well. So therefore, you flexed on yourself I too am a DIYer, but I shall not post my collection for I do not want to flex on you, the "poors" *I hope you see the as joking.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 5:58:28 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You said "flex on the poors for lil". You brought the "poors" into it yourself, while the picture in fact states you are a "poors" as well. So therefore, you flexed on yourself I too am a DIYer, but I shall not post my collection for I do not want to flex on you, the "poors" *I hope you see the as joking.Post it.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 5:59:57 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://imgur.com/lkNiK.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: What do you clean those with? Dishwasher? Quoted: That’s pretty cool that you can afford to maintain and even upgrade a collection of unused looking tools. Quoted: Flexing on yourself with no Festool or Hilti? Quoted: I do not think that means what you think it means based on that "collection" GBPSE roob https://imgur.com/lkNiK.jpg lol, got em. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 6:05:06 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Post it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You said "flex on the poors for lil". You brought the "poors" into it yourself, while the picture in fact states you are a "poors" as well. So therefore, you flexed on yourself I too am a DIYer, but I shall not post my collection for I do not want to flex on you, the "poors" *I hope you see the as joking.Post it. @-Obsessed- can you let him know for me, Sir? The way Arf is now, I cant find the thread where we posted all the pics of the Milwaukee Master Race
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Posted: 12/1/2022 6:13:56 PM EDT
[#30]
Quote HistoryQuoted: @-Obsessed- can you let him know for me, Sir? The way Arf is now, I cant find the thread where we posted all the pics of the Milwaukee Master Race https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Milwaukee-Tool-master-race-thread/5-2420586/ This it? Lots of inspiration there. 
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:35:08 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Milwaukee-Tool-master-race-thread/5-2420586/ This it? Lots of inspiration there. That's not it. It took about a page just for SCS to show his entire collection. I have 24 M12/M18 tools I think and he put me to shame by a wide margin. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:36:09 PM EDT
[#32]
Never bought a tool warranty & never needed a tool warranty...
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:39:10 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No. I'm not going to spend the hours involved with making a replacement happen. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:40:31 PM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/forums/general/Milwaukee-Tool-master-race-thread/5-2420586/ This it? Lots of inspiration there. No, thats not it, it mightve been under a different name? I dont see Obsessed pics in there either, so I guess we both missed that one
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:43:37 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: That's not it. It took about a page just for SCS to show his entire collection. I have 24 M12/M18 tools I think and he put me to shame by a wide margin. Thanks for showing up  I never saved all those pics, and didnt sub to the thread, so not Im shit out of luck Well at least now it seems there are 3 of us with nice, clean Milwaukee tools here. Screw the haters 
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:43:46 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No, thats not it, it mightve been under a different name? I dont see Obsessed pics in there either, so I guess we both missed that one I need to update my pic. Added a tool or two since the last one. Issue is I always have some loaned out so I never have the whole family together. Picked up the Top Off 175W inverter and another 5Ah battery on cyber Monday. It's pretty neat. Plan on using it camping. Here is my now infamous pic.  Attached FileMissing at least three batteries and five tools from that pic. That excludes power tool accessories and pack out. Those are separate. |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:53:32 PM EDT
[#37]
Nice!
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Posted: 12/1/2022 7:58:09 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I need to update my pic. Added a tool or two since the last one. Issue is I always have some loaned out so I never have the whole family together. Picked up the Top Off 175W inverter and another 5Ah battery on cyber Monday. It's pretty neat. Plan on using it camping. Here is my now infamous pic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/467079/20220924_125420_jpg-2620477.JPG Missing at least three batteries and five tools from that pic. That excludes power tool accessories and pack out. Those are separate. No Pex expander? 
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:00:31 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I need to update my pic. Added a tool or two since the last one. Issue is I always have some loaned out so I never have the whole family together. Picked up the Top Off 175W inverter and another 5Ah battery on cyber Monday. It's pretty neat. Plan on using it camping. Here is my now infamous pic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/467079/20220924_125420_jpg-2620477.JPG Missing at least three batteries and five tools from that pic. That excludes power tool accessories and pack out. Those are separate. I like what I see sir!! |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:03:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:05:19 PM EDT
[#41]
For most tools it's not worth it, Ryobi definitely not worth it. If it were my $1500 Fest vac or Plunge saw I might pull the trigger for $55.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:08:08 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It's in the other room. Of course I have one. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/467079/20210227_133928_jpg-2620500.JPG Got a 3/8 ratchet? |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:09:49 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Got a 3/8 ratchet? No, my FIL tried to talk me into it on CM, it was stupid cheap. I just don't have a use for it. I have the 3/8 torque wrench on my want list as well as the triple 360 laser level, so saving my shekles.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:10:52 PM EDT
[#44]
simpson episode where they tried to make Homer dumber by sticking a crayon up his nose
They knew when it was peak stupid because he cried out "extended warranty, how can I lose" |
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:11:34 PM EDT
[#45]
They wouldn't offer it if they didn't know the odds were in their favor.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 8:12:08 PM EDT
[#46]
No, don’t do it.
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Posted: 12/1/2022 9:11:52 PM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I need to update my pic. Added a tool or two since the last one. Issue is I always have some loaned out so I never have the whole family together. Picked up the Top Off 175W inverter and another 5Ah battery on cyber Monday. It's pretty neat. Plan on using it camping. Here is my now infamous pic. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/467079/20220924_125420_jpg-2620477.JPG Missing at least three batteries and five tools from that pic. That excludes power tool accessories and pack out. Those are separate.  Attached FileETA: it still cracks me up that we have like 97% of the same shit, from Milwaukee to levels to stud finder to clamps
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Posted: 12/1/2022 9:14:54 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No, my FIL tried to talk me into it on CM, it was stupid cheap. I just don't have a use for it. I have the 3/8 torque wrench on my want list as well as the triple 360 laser level, so saving my shekles. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Got a 3/8 ratchet? No, my FIL tried to talk me into it on CM, it was stupid cheap. I just don't have a use for it. I have the 3/8 torque wrench on my want list as well as the triple 360 laser level, so saving my shekles. Ive got the OG one and really only used it for a 4Runner rebuild. I rarely use it anymore except to take the battery out of the mower to charge it. It doesnt really save me time vs a manual ratchet, but Ive got to use it for something
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