Sony extended warranty: how to get it? at DVinfo.net

Malcolm Hamilton · May 6th, 2008, 07:30 AM

Hi there,
I saw mention of Sony extended warranty for the EX-1, at (I think) $159... I want to get this, but my supplier here in Canada seems to know nothing of this. Would someone be able to direct me to some info about it?
Thanks, Malcolm

Sutton Yamanashi · May 6th, 2008, 10:44 AM

One place that sells it is here:

http://www.abelcine.com/store/produc...ductid=1000765

Can others please post as to whether or not they purchased this? My EX1 arrives today and I have 30 days to decide if I should buy it. Thanks!

cheers,
-sutton

Malcolm Hamilton · May 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM

thanks for the lead, Sutton. I'm getting delivery of an EX-1 any day now as well. It's odd that the place that sold me the camera (that carries Sony products) didn't know anything about this.
Cheers, Malcolm

Dennis Joseph · May 6th, 2008, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sutton Yamanashi

One place that sells it is here:

http://www.abelcine.com/store/produc...ductid=1000765

Can others please post as to whether or not they purchased this? My EX1 arrives today and I have 30 days to decide if I should buy it. Thanks!

cheers,
-sutton

I purchased the 3 year extended warranty from Abel right when I bought my EX-1. I think for $160.00 you can't go wrong.

Malcolm Hamilton · May 6th, 2008, 12:44 PM

Wow. Just heard from the people who I bought from here Canada. Sony Canada and Sony USA operate independently:
"The cost for a 2 year extended warranty, to make a total of 3 years
(including the original one year )would be: $330.00"

Ouch!
Do you still think it's worth it?
Malcolm

Dennis Joseph · May 6th, 2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malcolm Hamilton

Wow. Just heard from the people who I bought from here Canada. Sony Canada and Sony USA operate independently:
"The cost for a 2 year extended warranty, to make a total of 3 years
(including the original one year )would be: $330.00"

Ouch!
Do you still think it's worth it?
Malcolm

No...I probably would not

Aaron Lucas · May 6th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malcolm Hamilton

Wow. Just heard from the people who I bought from here Canada. Sony Canada and Sony USA operate independently:
"The cost for a 2 year extended warranty, to make a total of 3 years
(including the original one year )would be: $330.00"

Ouch!
Do you still think it's worth it?
Malcolm

ouch indeed! Sony Australia offers a 2 year warranty as standard on PMWEX1. No extended warranty options past that though.

Dave Morrison · May 6th, 2008, 02:29 PM

I bought Sony's warranty with my EX1, but I haven't read the boilerplate yet to see what it ACTUALLY covers. I'm usually better about researching these things but after reading about all the "issues" that these cameras had before I bought, I felt a little safer spending the $160.

Barry J. Anwender · May 6th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malcolm Hamilton

Wow. Just heard from the people who I bought from here Canada. Sony Canada and Sony USA operate independently:
"The cost for a 2 year extended warranty, to make a total of 3 years
(including the original one year )would be: $330.00"

Malcom, thanks for sharing your quote. I was told the same thing by the Sony Pro dealer here but quoted $500.00 (full MSRP) for the extra 2 years. Now I'm really glad that I walked away from that place without a camera. As mentioned, with all the issues this camera has (even with its strengths) an extra warranty is prudent, especially for firmware bug fixes. Sony on this product at least has radically departed from its traditional delivery of quality control.

George Kroonder · May 7th, 2008, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Morrison

I bought Sony's warranty with my EX1, but I haven't read the boilerplate yet to see what it ACTUALLY covers.

To save you some reading; parts, labor, return shipment on anything covered by the standard/base 1yr warranty.

You do need to register it at the Sony ServicesPlus site.

George/

Dave Morrison · May 7th, 2008, 06:18 AM

Thanks George. I did the registration online as well. My problem with reading those contracts is a serious case of MEGO (My Eyes Glaze Over). ;)

May 6th, 2008, 07:30 AM	#1
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	Sony extended warranty: how to get it? Hi there, I saw mention of Sony extended warranty for the EX-1, at (I think) $159... I want to get this, but my supplier here in Canada seems to know nothing of this. Would someone be able to direct me to some info about it? Thanks, Malcolm

May 6th, 2008, 10:44 AM	#2
Sutton Yamanashi New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC (U.S.A.) Posts: 12	3 Year Extended Warranty for Sony Camcorders up to $10K One place that sells it is here: http://www.abelcine.com/store/produc...ductid=1000765 Can others please post as to whether or not they purchased this? My EX1 arrives today and I have 30 days to decide if I should buy it. Thanks! cheers, -sutton

May 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM	#3
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	thanks for the lead, Sutton. I'm getting delivery of an EX-1 any day now as well. It's odd that the place that sold me the camera (that carries Sony products) didn't know anything about this. Cheers, Malcolm

May 6th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#5
Malcolm Hamilton Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 844	Wow. Just heard from the people who I bought from here Canada. Sony Canada and Sony USA operate independently: "The cost for a 2 year extended warranty, to make a total of 3 years (including the original one year )would be: $330.00" Ouch! Do you still think it's worth it? Malcolm

May 6th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#8
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	I bought Sony's warranty with my EX1, but I haven't read the boilerplate yet to see what it ACTUALLY covers. I'm usually better about researching these things but after reading about all the "issues" that these cameras had before I bought, I felt a little safer spending the $160.

May 7th, 2008, 06:18 AM	#11
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	Thanks George. I did the registration online as well. My problem with reading those contracts is a serious case of MEGO (My Eyes Glaze Over). ;)