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About Allstate Protection Plans

Over the past decade, Allstate Protection Plans has revolutionized the product protection category. We’ve done it with innovation, new technology, and by following the golden rule: treat others as you want to be treated. That’s why over 70% of consumers say they prefer Allstate Protection Plans over our competitors. And why Allstate Protection Plans are trusted by over 140 million customers and many of the largest retailers and mobile carriers in the world to protect everything from smartphones to appliances, TVs to furniture.

Pros
  • Coverage for most devices
  • Affordable plans
  • Cancel anytime
  • Accident coverage
Cons
  • May never be used
  • 30-day requirement for most devices

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    SquareTrade has took good care of me. I am very pleased! I would recommend them to everyone. You can take care of it on line which makes it pretty ease. Thanks for the good job. I wish I could use them more them I do.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    When my phone went bad, it was difficult to figure out the way to place a request for a repair. But, once I got to speak with a person, it was a wonderful experience. The Apple Store was unable to fix my phone so I bought a new one and I got reimbursed within a few days for the phone minus the deductible. I was very pleased.

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    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    My family were very upset with the outcome of our claim. The payment for my claim was sent as a gift card. That's very unprofessional and I will not be using this service ever again. How does an insurance company do this to a customer?

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Charlie,

    We apologize for any dissatisfaction with your claim resolution.

    Squaretrade is a warranty company, therefore some of our policies will be different compared to what you see from an insurance company. This allows us flexibility to offer various methods of resolution including the ability to compensate customers using gift cards.

    Squaretrade offers reimbursements via gift card or check form, of which is typically selected by our customers. Many customers prefer gift cards but should a customer state they'd prefer a check we can accommodate these requests so long as we're informed before the approval of the claim.

    We again apologize for any dissatisfaction and we hope Squaretrade can improve your opinion of our company in the future.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    The hard drive on my laptop failed. I submitted a claim, I had one small glitch with one service tech that was asking for documentation that was not required. A brief conversation with a supervisor solved it. I have been informed of each step along the way and just received notification that it is in transit back to me. Thank you for making the loss of my laptop and all of its data a little less painful.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    Alex was very patient and helpful. He offered to resolve the matter quickly and I agreed to receive a check for the money to go and purchase another printer. The check arrived in a very timely manner and I am very satisfied with this outcome.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    Replace office chair arm (by Staples). Service was fast and positive. I was able to get thru to an agent promptly and he got right to it. Since the Chair was less than a year old, he referred me to Staples warranty to resolve the issue.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    Poor experience. I never received my replacement phone. Don't bother! My present phone has started working again, If it acts up again I'll contact you. I will contact ** and let them know about my experience.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Bradford,

    We apologize for any delays experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to ship all replacement devices expeditiously and if we are notified of a delay we will get your concerns addressed. This is not the typical experience and not what we want for our customers. Squaretrade discussed the situation with you yesterday and we determined a solution to your concern, approving for a replacement to be sent out ASAP.

    Again we apologize for the delay and we will review your claim to see where we can improve.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    All reps were professional and helpful, receive confirmation of approval of payment being processed, mailed, waiting on arrival of check, then the complete claim will be taken care of with a very positive experience, that is all steps have been taken to solve the warranty claim.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    We have an iPhone and got the extended warranty with it. The first time we had to use it they sent us a new phone and we just had to send back the damaged one. This time we had to send the damaged one in and they fixed it and then shipped back to us. It was way more convenient the first time when they sent a phone so we didn’t have to go without like we had to go this time. But the overall experience has been good.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    The associate was knowledgeable and very helpful with helping me navigate thru the replacement process. Upon completion he reviewed everything with me. If I had any questions the associate was quick to respond. I would personally recommend SquareTrade to any one of my friends and co-workers.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    So far so good! Excellent technician. He was here when promised and did a good job. Everything works as it should. Prompt and efficient. Good attitude and well skilled! I want to compliment the man that was sent to my house. His name was Dimitri. From Kiev, Ukraine.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    I am not happy with the way you are handling my wife's phone. You sent us a phone, charged it and that was the last time it took a charge. She needs another phone. Please take care of this. Thank you. Ken **

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Ken,

    We're sorry for any difficulty with your replacement device.

    Squaretrade extensively tests our replacement devices to ensure they're fully functional and experiencing no hardware issues upon arrival. If you've received a device with issues out-of-the-box we have multiple policies to have these concerns addressed, as have been implemented int his instance.

    We again apologize for your experience but at this time we've provided the information needed to get your concerns addressed. We hope to exceed your expectations in the future and appreciate you taking the time to bring us your concerns.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    SquareTrade was very efficient and helping in resolving my problem with my cracked IPAD screen. They kept me up to date with progress and mailed and fixed screen promptly to my home. I recommend highly to my family and friends.

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    Customer ServicePriceProcess

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    We purchased our TV at Costco and after 3 years the screen started going black. We called SquareTrade and they had us diagnose the TV over the phone. Because it was so time consuming, over 3 hours, we had to make three separate phone calls. They would not send a service technician out unless they could figure out what parts to order. Part was ordered, repair service man came and it still doesn’t work. They give us a replacement and discount the work that has been done from the value of our original TV. We ended up getting an $800 tv, which means that they charged about $600 for the repair that didn’t work. It was an extremely time consuming process. And to top it off we had to buy a new wall mount because the one we had didn’t fit the new TV. I called SquareTrade again and the wall mount is not their problem. The whole process was a headache. Not worth it!

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Marianna,

    We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced with your recent claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to makes the claims process as hassle free and expeditious as possible, though we do have processes we follow when it comes to our claims. Squaretrade always tries to offer repair when available and this is why we request our customers to troubleshoot the issue with us. This process helps us isolate the failure with your item and determine which parts are needed to attempt a repair.

    If a repair does not correct your device issues we provide replacement as an alternative, of which would be a brand new TV with comparable technical specifications to your original unit. We do not base these replacement offers on factors such as item price or reviews, as these are factors that vary over time.

    We understand you had concerns with mounting this TV but Squaretrade's warranty only covers the product you purchased. We are unable to provide compensation for additional components such as a mounting bracket or dresser unless those items were included with your purchase.

    We understand you were dissatisfied with this process and we will thoroughly reviewing your claims history to see where we can improve. We again apologize for any inconvenience but we greatly appreciate the time you took to provide us this feedback.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Kyle increased rating by 4 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Kyle increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 17, 2019

    I sent in my watch when the battery wouldn't hold a charge longer than a day and the screens weren't functioning correctly. They sent it back to me saying that there was nothing wrong with the watch. I don't know what their testing procedure is but from where I stand it is not effective. I wear this watch everyday and I wasn't sending it to them for the fun of it.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Kyle,

    We apologize for any inconvenience experienced during your claim.

    Squaretrade uses certified technicians to complete our repairs, of which are extensively trained to recognize and resolve device failures. Unfortunately we are unable to service devices issues if they are not replicated upon receipt and these products are returned to customers without repair.

    We understand you have some concerns regarding this diagnosis and feel further resolution is necessary for this product. One of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation and we're currently waiting to speak further. We hope to speak soon and improve your view of Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 17, 2019

    After emailing all requested info for processing of claim, which included a copy of order from HSN. They decided they also needed to see my flex pay history. It has been six days and no response as of yet. Get with it!

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Brian,

    We apologize for any delay of the processing of this reimbursement.

    One of our specialists has reached out to verify we are currently processing your payment, of which should arrive within the next 7 business days. We again apologize for the delay and have forwarded additional details to the email address on file.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 16, 2019

    In what might have become a real pain in the ** situation, the entire transaction was handled with understanding, compassion and in the most professional manner. Every person I contracted treated me with respect. A decision to replace my television was made promptly and a delivery of the new set took only a couple of day. This is a class operation!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 16, 2019

    SquareTrade warranty came through. TV stopped working at 4 1/2 years old. Very helpful customer service. TV was purchased at Costco. SquareTrade sent me a comparable tv. Great quick turnaround. I would recommend SquareTrade as a very reasonable priced extended warranty. As a long time customer of Costco, this only makes my purchases there a no brainer.

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    Reviewed April 16, 2019

    Acer Laptop Repair. The repair shop damaged the keyboard to where the "f" key needed repair. They also reimaged the local hard drive and didn't need to do that because the needed repair was for the USB hardware being broken. The OS was not patched at all, so I spent 3 hours patching the OS, including upgrading version three times in order to get to the latest version of 1809.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Victor,

    We apologize for any inconvenience incurred from our repair.

    Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians to complete our repairs and all items undergo a thorough hardware diagnostic following every repair. Sometimes during this diagnostic resetting your item's operating system is necessary to verify if the device is fully serviced. This is why Squaretrade recommends our customers backup their product before each and every claim, as we're never sure whether or not this step will be necessary.

    We again apologize for any inconvenience this caused and if your item is still experiencing issues we would request you contact our claims center to assist. Squaretrade has several policies in place to address concerns like your own and we hope to hear from you soon.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 16, 2019

    We had purchased a new camera, and at the same time purchased the SquareTrade extra warranty. The camera was damaged on day 10 of ownership, rendering it unusable. We sent it back to the manufacturer. The mfr denied our warranty claim. I got the damaged camera back and submitted a claim to SquareTrade. SquareTrade very quickly repaired/replaced our camera. We are very pleased with the outcome.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed April 16, 2019

    I was so happy to hear I could purchase an extended warranty which was not available through retailer. Unfortunately it would cost $32 versus $7.90, the cost of the warranty through the retailer of my original cordless vacuum, model BH52120. But, the reason I didn’t purchase was, the warranty started the day of purchase versus the day after the manufacturer’s two year warranty expires. This amounted to paying $32 for one year, versus having coverage for 5 years which is what I had for the original vacuum. Disappointed.

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    Wendy increased rating by 3 stars.
    Contract & TermsCoverage
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Wendy increased their star rating on April 24, 2019.

    Updated review: April 24, 2019

    Update... Upon receiving my Apple watch from SquareTrade, the screen was glued back on, but the watch would not power on. Kristopher with the SquareTrade Resolutions Team reached out to me upon receiving my review. While SquareTrade maintains that the technician determined there to be physical damage, we were able to come to a resolution in which SquareTrade agreed to refund the purchase price of the watch for which I am thankful.

    After my claim was originally denied, I did some research and discovered this is a known issue due to the battery swelling causing the screen to pop off. Hopefully this will prove helpful to someone experiencing the same problem.

    Original Review: April 15, 2019

    A warranty was purchased through SquareTrade for my Apple Watch. In March 2019, the screen started separating from the base of the watch. I contacted SquareTrade and they repaired the watch by applying additional adhesive to secure the screen. Approximately one month later, the entire screen separated from the base. I again contacted SquareTrade and sent the watch in for repairs. One week later, I received an email stating that the technician determined there was physical damage to the watch. I am five months pregnant and it is not feasible for me to engage in any activity that would cause physical damage to the watch. This is simply a case of SquareTrade not being able to repair my watch, but instead of honoring the contract, they justified not providing me with a replacement or reimbursement by indicating it was an issue not covered by the warranty.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Wendy,

    We apologize we recently returned your item unrepaired.

    Squaretrade does our best to help every customer but we're limited to servicing items with issues that correspond with your coverage. When your item was recently received at our service center our technicians found signs of impact or physical damage to the device, this is not something covered and why the product was returned.

    We understand you feel there is a discrepancy regarding how this damage occurred and we'd like to discuss the situation with you. One of our specialists has reached out to see if we improve your view of Squaretrade. We're still waiting to speak but we look forward to hearing from you.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    Been shopping with Amazon for years now, never had an issue especially when I purchase SquareTrade with most of my purchases. Customer service always answers any questions via e-mail or phone within an hour (fast!). Items are always covered very fast (often the same day). Prices are reasonable compared to other warranty companies. Their great service is what always brings me back. I've gotten as many friends to order from Square Trade with all their purchases that need warranty.

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    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    I was pleasantly surprised when you decided to send me a brand new TV, instead of trying to find a tech to come out and make a repair. The 1st contractor you used was unable to find a tech and you quickly just replaced the TV. Thanks.

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    Sharon increased rating by 4 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Sharon increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 15, 2019

    I would give them no stars. I’ve submitted my claim several times. They tell me they will contact me in a certain timeframe, but they never do. I AM STILL WAITING!!! I would appreciate any help you could give me.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Sharon,

    We greatly apologize for any delay with the receipt of your payment.

    When this was brought to our attention a specialist reached out to verify your concerns explain how we can help. Based on our conversation both parties are satisfied and we greatly appreciate your patience while this was resolved.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    My TV started exhibiting screen issues. SquareTrade had me take pictures of the issue and copies of the purchase paperwork. I submitted that information mid-day. By 4pm the same day I had approval of a replacement option or a check. I took the check option and ordered a replacement TV of my choice. I actually purchased another SquareTrade plan for the new tv. The check arrived in 3 days. Very happy customer and recommended!

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    I told the representative that my right office chair arm had four vertical cracks in the material. There was nothing he had to do because my office chair was still under warranty. He did point me in the right direction and told me who to contact.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    Our experience was okay but not great. Our touch screen on the laptop went out. They reset our computer to factory which didn't work, we mailed the laptop and were told the repairs usually take 2-5 business days. After 5 business days we heard nothing and had to follow up ourselves, they reported parts were on backorder so it would be another week. Another week passed and we called again, backordered, another week. Finally our item was repaired and returned. So far it's working but I have only had it back for a week. This was my husband's laptop he uses for work so we really needed it back within the 2-5 business days so we ended up having to buy another because the repairs took so long which was disappointing.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    This was for a coffee maker that had a problem and would take an hour to brew. Warranty purchased through Amazon for my coffee maker. Cost of coffee maker $54.99. When I initially tried to get this replaced, I was told that I was I was only going to get about $44, even after submitting PROOF of what I paid on Amazon with my Amazon receipt and supplying Amazon's cost to replace. Tried to escalate to a manager, to no avail. It was not until I had submitted another attempt online, that I finally got a hold of someone who would listen to common sense to provide me with enough to replace what I had actually paid. Unfortunately they had to send me a check for the difference instead of issuing another Amazon gift card. Your customers should not have to go through all that stress and aggravation to get a warranty replacement that is promised when purchasing this coverage!!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    Quite honestly, I believe SquareTrade was doing everything they could to deny to claim. I got the run-around for way too long. Yes, they eventually paid, but it wasn't an easy process. I asked for a replacement product and the rep strongly encouraged me to take the cash alternative. When it was all said and done. The replacement ear buds cost me an extra $5 (so I didn't get a 100% refund).

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    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    I spoke with the agent and was told I would receive a full refund of $99.99 however I received a check for 85.88. Based on my conversation with SquareTrade I went to Staples and the manager sold me a new chair for 99.99.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Thomas,

    We sincerely apologize for any miscommunication regarding your resolution.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure we're providing accurate information to our customers throughout all steps of the claims process. In this case we understand you were provided a lower reimbursement than messaged, this is something we've taken steps to resolve.

    We are sending correspondence to your email with more information and we will be reviewing your claim to ensure the root of this misunderstanding is addressed. We again apologize for any inconvenience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    From initial submission of my claim until I received payment, it took much longer than expected. Completed claim online and then had to answer same questions again. I had to speak to more than one representative. Replacement value lower than expected.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Mario,

    We apologize for any inconvenience experienced during your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to make the claims process as hassle-free as possible, though we understand you felt this was not your experience. One of our specialists has sent additional information to the email we have on file and we hope we're provided another opportunity in the future to improve your view of our services.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Very disappointed. I took the optional first month coverage after purchase, intending to cancel at the end of the 30 days. When I called to cancel I was persuaded to keep coverage. I was led to believe this included all eventualities. However it did not cover lost/stolen phone. In addition I later found that I had been double-billed for coverage out of two separate credit accounts. When I notified customer service of this error they were not cooperative at all and said I had to take the issue to the retailer where phone was purchased. I certainly will never do business with this company again.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Kevin,

    We greatly apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranty coverage.

    Though Squaretrade warranties are unable to cover lost or stolen devices we do our best to ensure our customers are aware of this. We do so by extensively training our sales specialists and include this detail within your warranty contract. If this detail was not clearly communicated to you we would consider this a priority to address and we will be reviewing your claims history to ensure that's the case.

    Since you are unable to use your warranty one of our specialists has reached out to refund the monthly charges incurred for your plan, as well as to assist with your additional payment concerns.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    I recently filed a claim for my computer. It took approximately 3 weeks to get a shipping label and instructions for sending it for repairs. I emailed and called several times. The callback link on the website is a joke. You never get a call back. I finally used the live chat (for the 3rd time) and got someone to give me the correct instructions and send me the shipping label. After they received the computer, they were very fast in repairing it and sending it back.

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    CoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Purchased accident protection plan for my daughter's VTech smartwatch at Target, and SquareTrade insists I only purchased coverage for mechanical failure - WHICH IS ALREADY COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. Don't buy into this scam.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Julie,

    We apologize we were unable to approve your claim.

    Squaretrade offers plans which include Standard and Accidental Protection, which plan you purchased determines what type of issues we can cover with your device. In this instance your item had issues which exceeded your warranty coverage, this is why your claim was denied. Though Squaretrade does our best to help all of our customers we're limited to approving claims which correspond with your policy.

    We understand you feel there is a discrepancy regarding the type of coverage you purchased and this is something we'd like to discuss. One of our specialists has reached out and at this time we're waiting to connect. Once we speak we're eager to see if we can improve your Squaretrade experience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Paid a lot for my chair, which is why I purchased said protection. Typically past experiences with extended warranties have been full of stipulations and conditions, and I half expected to experience the same here. Instead, I was pleasantly and unexpectedly surprised. When given the cash out option to get a replacement was offered? Well, in a word mind-blowing. I have ordered another chair with the check they sent me, not the same chair, b/c honestly, who wants the same chair they had issues with? Great turnaround, and service. Thank you. I am very satisfied.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    USB port lit mouse but did not work. I called and sent it back to get it back with the same problem. All fixed and ready to go. Called again and sent back and now in your hands again. Waiting to get it sent back fixed?

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Alice,

    We apologize you had to send your item in for a second repair.

    Squaretrade does our best to avoid re-sending your item for service, using various methods such thorough hardware diagnostics and full item audits. In this case we can see your item repair was recently completed and the product is currently being packaged for return to you.

    We understand this was not the ideal experience and due to this we have refunded the full purchasing price of your warranty, as well as reached out to establish a point of contact. We're eager to return your repaired product and we appreciate your patience while we worked to resolve this.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    I love the new phone and how fast the replacement was but being on hold and or on the phone dealing with their customer service it was not worth the $100 phone. Also the bad luck of breaking the replacement phone one week after I got it made the whole process worse.

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    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Thankfully, I purchased the SquareTrade warranty at Sam's Club. I was NOT happy that I was computerless for about two weeks. Actually, I never found out what was wrong with my computer when Square Trade returned it to me. NO HAPPY about that. I am not sure if it was something I did.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Opening the claim, sending in the laptop for repair was very smooth. When it arrived at the destination I expected a 5-day job which turned out much longer. I had to contact ST via chat. The rep was helpful and explained the long delay was due to out of stock replacement parts. He noted the parts were received and would send a request to escalate the repair. I was pleased with this. I was not happy that I was not kept up to date on the status and had to resort to the chat. The laptop arrived on 4-11. My son will check it on his return on 4-18. (I am pretty confident it has been repaired properly given the good service on previous laptops.)

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Yes I bought an extended warranty and when my item died SquareTrade issued me almost a full refund for it. So it worked. However since the day I got the refund I have been bombarded with daily emails asking to write a review. Not cool man.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello,

    We apologize for repeated emails requesting a review.

    Please email your warranty or claim information and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. We'll do our best to prevent any future email correspondence that is unwanted and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Ease of Use

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Very easy to use online. Service was easy to navigate on website and I received many updates along the way. The daily updates of status allowed me to know exactly what was happening and when. I would highly recommend SquareTrade. I have used their warranty service on a few products.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    I never received my check. It’s been over a month. I am waiting on a second check to be sent but haven’t received any information on it. Getting very upset about it. If I never receive payment I will never purchase again.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Melissa,

    We sincerely apologize for any payment which has not arrived within a previously set timeline.

    Squaretrade does our best to always provide accurate information regarding your claim, especially when it comes to any guaranteed reimbursement. When this was brought to our attention a Squaretrade specialist reached out to you to verify the payment had been received, of which you confirmed.

    We again apologize for the delay but we're glad to hear this issue has been resolved. We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding while we worked to correct this.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    One and a half years ago I purchased a wine cooler at Sams Club along with the extended warranty. Recently it stopped cooling, I called SquareTrade with the information needed. Within two weeks I received a check for the full refund. I'm impressed.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Just Amazing service and so very professional. Helped me with any questions I had and just made everything so easy. I am just grateful for everything You Guys did to help me and just Thank You again for such Amazing and Professional service.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    I sent my unit to be repaired. Representative told me there would be no charge to ship it. That was not true. I got charged almost $30 to ship it. Your company did reimburse me. After I had to go through two or three hours to figure out what they really wanted. Then they sent my unit back to me and it was damaged in transit. It has still not been fixed.

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    Hello Tom,

    We apologize for any inconvenience with your claim.

    Squaretrade wants our customers to have a hassle-free and expeditious claims experience. We do so using various methods, such as providing pre-paid shipping labels and fully auditing any item we service. We understand you felt this was not your experience and this is something we want to get addressed.

    One of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation and at this time we're waiting to speak. We look forward to speaking with you soon and appreciate your patience while this was investigated.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Punctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    I received a check promptly when my product no longer worked properly. I was able navigate on the website well other than I think I may have been confused where to go when I first was on the website. I got satisfying quick responses.

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    Punctuality & SpeedProcess

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Quickly submitted my claim and it was resolved within 2 weeks. The process was easy and efficient. The payment process would be improved a little bit because a check might be a little difficult for someone like myself who travels a lot for work.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    I paid $99.00 for a shredder that broke, I had purchased Square Trade for it. I called and spoke with Zee and got a full refund for the shredder. Getting SquareTrade was a very smart investment. I purchased a new shredder and purchased the warranty again.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Very fast service, very happy with this insurance on my cell phones. Very happy with replacement phone as model of my broken phone not available anymore. Very good service, very pleased. I would recommend this insurance to any of my friends as it is a good insurance for cell phones.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    I ordered a Tracfone from HSN a couple of years ago and bought the warranty also, I don't usually buy these because they are not always what they are advertised to be, but let me tell you this one is all that and more! Not only did they fully cover my phone when it went bad but I got my refund check with in a week for the full amount of the cost of the phone! Thanks SQUARETRADE! I just bought another phone from HSN and you better believe I purchased another warranty with SQUARETRADE!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    You were great to get a new phone for me, I gave you 5 stars because you cared about your customers. Thank you again, you were considerate for replacing. We were confused what to do but you showed us what to do step by step. God Bless you all.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Very easy to file a claim. Took too long to get paid! I told the lady originally that we don't receive mail at our physical address. She said they don't mail to post office boxes but she would include it on the mailing. Well she didn't! I had to call again to correct the address. They of course had to void the original and mail a new one to the PO. Should have sent it correctly the first time.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Warranty repairs on my used iPod. The online communications were prompt, courteous and efficient. The whole process of sending it in and getting it back went smoothly and as quick as could be expected via regular mail. Also this was the second repair through Square Trade for this item... and that first one went equally well.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    ZTE phone - Called with problem with dead spots on my phone screen. Couple of questions and was told as soon as they received my phone they would send a check to me for purchase price. Easy Peezie. I would recommend to anyone.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Repair of Hughes AK-500. Still not working with both channels at correct volume. Sound was wrong, seemed slightly distorted anyway. Was returned yet clearly was not even listened to! Soldering connections would have had little to do with this. Would have been good for someone to have checked it out before return.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Mark,

    We're sorry to hear your item is still having issues following our repair attempt.

    Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians for our repairs and all products are extensively tested before return to the customer. This prevents the vast majority of issues like what you've experienced but Squaretrade still has several policies in place to address concerns of this nature. We pride ourselves on delivering quality repairs and this is not what we want for our customers.

    At this point we've approved a new repair claim for you and we're waiting to receive the item. One of our specialists has also reached out to discuss the situation and to see if we can improve your Squaretrade experience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    I had a gaming headset that stopped working. I was talking to SquareTrade guy on the phone. You guys couldn't replace the headset so I have no headset now. I just wanted a replacement headset. It was still under manufacturers warranty.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Mark,

    We apologize we were unable to provide a replacement pair of headphones for your claim.

    Squaretrade offers repair, replacement and reimbursement resolutions. Which resolution your claim qualifies for depends on the item category, the issue it is experiencing and other factors. Squaretrade always does our best to offer repair or replacement resolutions but in certain instances we may be limited in what we can offer.

    In this case we provided you a full reimbursement for the price paid for your item. This reimbursement can be used to purchase a replacement pair of headphones, though we apologize if this was not the resolution you were looking for.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceProcess

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Recently made my first claim, was not expecting it to go smoothly. However, it was a very smooth transaction. Only had one very minor hiccup in the whole process. However, a very brief phone call solved that. Overall, I will gladly buy the warranties in the future.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    After finally getting what we were supposed to do following instructions from a very helpful person, it was declared by SquareTrade that our T.V. had to be replaced. We received our new T.V. 72 hours after S.T.'s determination., and are very happy with this new T.V. We were given 3 choices for a T.V. replacement.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    SquareTrade has been great for me, especially when dealing with replacements and all of that kind of thing. I could not ask for a better service when it comes to warranty. I wish the best to their business. Anyhow, the last couple of times I have dealt with them, things went great, especially when getting refunds and replacing items or whatever.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageOnline & AppProcess

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    When I have to make a claim, I start on the website. The claim is always initially denied and then I have to call and escalate to a real person. One of them even told me that the website is set to deny claims. But what it seems is that you are trying to make it difficult to use the insurance that I purchased. That's not fair or ethical. You should make the process easy and fast.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Sattie,

    We apologize for any miscommunication regarding our customer facing portals.

    Squaretrade provides customers access to their warranties online in order to expedite the claims process and prevent unnecessary calls to our support center. This has proven to be largely successful in regards to improving the customer experience.

    We again apologize if any of our specialists stated our website automatically denies every claim, as this is not the case. Squaretrade's online portal will deny or approve claims based on the information you've inputted and how that information corresponds with your warranty coverage. Sometimes our system may deny your claim if additional details or exposition is needed, this is why we provide 24/7 support via our call-in center.

    We will be reviewing your claims experience to address any incorrect messaging and we hope to improve your Squaretrade experience in the future.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    On phone, techs were very helpful and answered all the questions I had. Thankfully the laptop only had to replace the screen due to having many photos and important documents. SquareTrade such a life saver honestly! Thank you from your fellow anxiety-ridden college student. ^.^

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    My recent interaction with SquareTrade was entirely positive and I thank you very much. This is only one of several warranties that I have and have had with SquareTrade. I am thankful for each one whether or not I need to utilize them.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Xbox controller - The experience was easy and great! Was able to replace my item with adding a few bucks. The customer service representative was very pleasant to speak to and wanted to help me with my problem. Experience was so great I bought coverage for the replacement also.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    We broke their screens on two phones and both times they were very fast with the refunds and approving the claims. At first when we seen Walmart switch who they did their care plans with we were worried but SquareTrade has been good so far.

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Filing a claim is lengthy and drawn out. After submitting many pictures of my tv with obvious picture problems they denied my claim, totally unfair! SquareTrade works on discouraging you throughout the entire process. The customer care people are very hard to understand and whenever you call you have to go through the entire story again. They do not keep up with corresponding and even when my claim denied I had to call several times to find out. I will know next time to pass on the SquareTrade so called warranty. Very disappointed!

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Jimmy,

    We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to assist all of our customers but we can only approve claims which correspond with your warranty coverage. In this instance our TV team has determined your TV may have experienced burn-in, this is something which is not covered beneath our policies and why we haven't approved your claim.

    We understand you're still waiting to hear further from our specialists, we'll be reaching out shortly to see if we can clear up the current status of this claim.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    The representatives at SquareTrade were pleasant and helpful when the hard drive I purchased died after one day of use. But I ended up losing money on the deal; rather than repair it SquareTrade offered to reimburse me only for a portion of what I paid.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 12, 2019

    TV was not working correctly. It was a long drawn out process of getting it fixed. They did fix it but the tech that came out only replaced 1 of 2 parts that the SquareTrade sent out. I was curious about that. It was a headache and very time consuming. I am glad I had the insurance I guess. The many people I dealt with were very nice. The repair techs that actually came out-not so great.

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    Reviewed April 12, 2019

    I was told by the cashier at Target that everything is covered no matter what happens to the Bluetooth. I called the company and ask them and they told me the same thing if I purchased to plan everything is covered. So I went back and bought the Bluetooth and the coverage plan for eight dollars, after about 10 minutes of trying to figure out they're non-user-friendly what claims department turns out. They will cover my item after they got all my information. I will never buy this again and I’m on my social media. I’m letting them know not to purchase this baloney protection.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Rich,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding the coverage for this product.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure we're providing accurate information to our customers regarding their warranty coverage. In this instance the claim was denied due to damage on the product exceeding the coverage included with the warranty.

    We understand there is a discrepancy regarding this coverage and due to this a Squaretrade specialist has reached out to the customer to verify their concerns. We look forward to speaking with you soon and hope to turn your Squaretrade experience into a positive one.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed April 12, 2019

    This is a great plan, well worth the $3 charged. It couldn't be any easier or faster. It literally takes a 10 minute phone call to file the claim and they are approved immediately. They give you a choice between a check or gift card. I always choose the gift card and I receive it in an email within 15 mins after filing the claim. I've never had a bad experience with them. Good job SquareTrade!

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    I bought 2 TV's at Walmart at Christmas time for 2 of my children, and in the month of March we had a day when it was very windy and my power went and somehow shorted out both TV's. I called in a claim with SquareTrade and the service I received was excellent. They were very helpful, courteous and fast. I am very happy with SquareTrade.

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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Phyllis increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 11, 2019

    When the printer covered by my SquareTrade warranty malfunctioned and could not be repaired, I contacted SquareTrade. Was told that the product was still under warranty with the manufacturer and that I must contact them about the issue. After a frustrating experience dealing with manufacturer, I once again contacted SquareTrade to cancel the warranty coverage and get a refund. Was told refund would be prorated. However, the irony is that the SquareTrade warranty started at and runs concurrent with the manufacturer warranty. What good is that, especially if SquareTrade fobs me off to the manufacturer and then prorates the refund. Doesn't make sense for me to ever buy another SquareTrade warranty, does it?

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    Hello Phyllis,

    We are sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with our manufacturer referral process.

    Squaretrade utilizes the manufacturer coverage for almost all items we cover, as this provides multiple benefits for our customers. We understand you experienced difficulty with the manufacturer servicing your item and this is never the experience we want for our customers.

    One of our specialists reached out to you to clear up any concerns you have regarding our policies, as well as discussed what could be done to improve your view of our company. We appreciate your time speaking with us and we hope to exceed your expectations in the future.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    Replaced TV with a bigger and better model because they couldn’t find another one like mine. I’m very satisfied. Thanks very much for the excellent service and the awesome television. Thanks again for the great service and television. Jeffrey

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    Punctuality & SpeedProcess

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    Very pleased! I expected a run around as with many companies that's what happens. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and fast the process was. From filing, to repair, to receipt of reimbursement it was a great experience. I would recommend SquareTrade to family and friends.

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    Punctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    Once the process started for getting my daughters tablet fixed under the warranty it was so easy and effortless. All the steps were sent to me by email. So follow the steps and your item is fixed and working in no time. Thank you.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    I'm very please with my purchase and claim! I am very confident in every plan I have purchased and will continue to purchase SquareTrade plans! Thank you for covering everything you cover! I have plans and would have never thought to be covered!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    Can't beat them!! Have used SquareTrade for over 10 years now and have had several (3-4) claims. They ALWAYS replace my item with an item of equal / higher value or refund the initial cost, minus taxes. No hassles, and very courteous staff when I talk with them. HIGHLY Recommend.

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    Customer ServicePriceReliability

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    My experience with a Claim just was not worth using SquareTrade again. I filed a claim and then it began. It's under a mfr warranty. Mfr says, no. Need proof. The Mfr said no. Then need Purchase Invoice. Then need serial number. Then spend half an hour troubleshooting the unit to make sure it is not working. Then something else. Then send the unit back. Finally, I said, "All this for a $48 item". It is not worth it. It took a month from filing the claim to receiving a check, and hours of time on the phone.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Steven,

    We apologize for any delays you experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure our claims process is hassle free and expeditious. We've done so by combining years of experience and streamlining the best methods of service our customers.

    We understand you felt your claims experience was difficult and we will be reviewing your claim to see where we can improve. We hope you provide us another opportunity to exceed your expectations in the future.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    We have had coverage for 3 phones for several years. Have filed 4 claims on damaged phones. Each time the service was awesome. Representatives are very knowledgable and professional. Had new phones within 24 hours. Highly recommend this coverage and have provided information brochures to friends.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    SquareTrade did an excellent job with keeping me informed about my device, however, when I clicked on the tracking link from that they gave me for FedEx when they told me it was on its way back, it didn't show anything. Other than that, the service was good.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    I always try to take a protection on electronics goods. SquareTrade is good. Whenever I call, customer service is always helpful and quick. They don’t delay. It's been 10 years I am using it and I have not experience any problem as yet.

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    Customer ServiceStaffProcess

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    Customer Service Representative was very empathetic, yet professional. She listened to the complaint, did not make me feel I was being a nuisance, and made arrangement for compensation. She explained the process, and calmed my anxieties. She also explained to me the type of coverage I needed to buy for future appliances.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    My TV screen would go black intermittently. Some times for more than 2 hrs at a time. Contacted the SquareTrade and spoke to their TV specialist. After some diagnosis, the technician ordered the required parts and scheduled an appointment with a local TV repair tech. Up on technician's arrival, The TV was repaired within 2 hrs.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    I sent the computer system in and in about a week they repaired it and sent it back working time. So far everything is working good. Thank you for your time. I would recommend buy the insurance play from them.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    Took quite a bit of time to get the warranty process going and it’s been almost 2. Weeks and I haven’t seen any results. The process instructed me to go through several question and a bit of a process. I still haven’t seen any sort of payment or reimbursement so it seems it’s a waste of money.

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    Hello Scott,

    We apologize you haven't received your item reimbursement.

    Squaretrade has policies in place to address concerns such as this, when your payment delay was brought to our attention a Squaretrade specialist reached out to discuss the situation with you. We explained we will be getting your gift card resent shortly, as well as discussed how we can improve the situation.

    We feel our conversation was largely positive and we appreciate your patience while we worked to resolve this.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    I haven't sent my computer in yet to be repaired because I had so many things. I had to get off it to put on a different computer. I'm finally ready to send it now. But what I don't understand is why I couldn't have gotten it fixed locally. It was only a case that had come apart and a cracked hinge. I had looked online and saw that other people had repairs made locally so I figured I could too. I called ST to ask why I couldn't just take it to a shop here that specializes in Dell, which my computer is, instead of sending it off and being without it. Basically the answer was "because you can't." No amount of reasoning with the agent got me any kind of explanation. Just "no." I could have had it fixed in one day but instead I have to be without it for a week or more. I have had good experiences with ST before but this one was very disappointing.

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    Hello Lori,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our claims processes.

    Squaretrade does our best to offer multiple repair resolutions when available but we cannot do so for every claim. Which resolutions are available depend on your product and the type of failure it is experiencing.

    In this case your item has been approved for a mail-in repair and your item was recently received at our service center. We will be in contact with any updates regarding your item repair and we again apologize for any inconvenience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedProcess

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    We had a great experience with SquareTrade. The process was very smooth. The claim was easy to process and was resolved quickly. We received our claim check with about one week from being approved. Excellent customer service! Thank you SquareTrade for the smooth process.

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    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    The technician was very helpful explaining the process on the repairs and got the job done as recommended. I will go to them for any issues in the future. They fixed the damaged that was done to the screen very promptly and on scheduled.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    The person I spoke with was kind and knew what he was talking about. He sent a new phone. It was a upgrade. I am very pleased with it. Thanks again. Steve. I am very happy with my new phone. Thanks again. Steve

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    CoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I had 2 of 4 Kindles I purchased in an HSN bundle that were dropped and needed repair. One worked fine but had a cracked screen, the other had a cracked screen and the background was distorted and it wouldn't function. The process to file a claim with SquareTrade was clear and concise. You only have to prove you have proof of purchase of the item and have the SquareTrade coverage package that goes with it. It was so simple, get approval, send in the items, and wait for their approved repairs.

    I knew the first one was an easy fix. The second one I thought was beyond repair. I was so surprised how quick they made the first repair and couldn't wait to send in the second. Both were sent back in perfect running order. They work really well and I couldn't be happier. They stood behind their insurance coverage and went above and beyond to return my items in perfect running order. I have faith in their policies and will continue to purchase them on future items. I strongly recommend SquareTrade to anyone purchasing electronics. With this repair policy, I no longer have to waste money on disposable un-repairable electronics. SquareTrade, you're a Square deal. Thank You.

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    Charles increased rating by 3 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Charles increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 10, 2019

    The TV was having HDMI issues, it was 13 months old, I was unable to locate the receipt. It took 4 days to get a claim in and another 5 days for service. I have 7 televisions in my home 5 of which are Samsung. I always get extended warranties on electronics. I will evaluate the carrier of the extended warranty in the future, if it is square trade I may reconsider the purchase.

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    Hello Charles,

    We apologize for any delays you experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure the claims process is as smooth and expeditious as possible. We understand that was not your experience and due to this one of our specialists has reached out to verify your concerns. We've also processed a full refund of your warranty purchasing price and we hope to improve your view of Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I contacted SquareTrade about damage to my new desk and was referred to the manufacturer for warranty coverage. When I informed SquareTrade that the manufacturer covered structural damage but not cosmetic damage, they resolved my claim with a couple of emails and a phone call. I’m satisfied with the way things worked out.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    All I can say is that I received great, professional and expedient service from SquareTrade and Batteries Plus in Springfield, MO. My granddaughter was so happy to get her phone fixed and back in her possession. We immediately purchased a new Otterbox phone case, and a new protective screen cover for her phone.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Replace damaged phone. Very sufficient and fast. I had my replacement phone the day after I broke mine. I called in and got things transferred from the broken phone to the replacement one. I am very happy with SquareTrade and **.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I have always gotten SquareTrade when I purchased electronics from Costco. It is the best insurance I have to ensure that my items last at least 3 years or more. The service that they provide is just outstanding. Recently, the process for getting items repaired seemed to have gotten so much quicker and better. It is always been a pleasure to work with them. Two thumbs up!

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePunctuality & SpeedStaffProcess

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Excellent Customer Service! The Employees are friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and courteous. The process was quick and painless! I highly recommend getting a SquareTrade Protection Plan for any item that can be covered by them! The Plan definitely pays for itself!

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I will never recommend you warranty. It was suppose to fix or replace the tablet I purchased with the 15 warranty for 2 years little over 6 months. After purchased screen broke and now offered less than the cost of original tablet which is no longer available at my local store. I purchased 2 tablets and 2 warranties. I think the 39 was a waste of money. Didn't cover anything.

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    Hello Laura,

    We're sorry for any misunderstanding regarding our warranties or resolutions.

    When this was brought to our attention a Squaretrade specialist reached out to discuss the situation and your concerns. Based on our conversation we believe we've reached a resolution which satisfies both parties, we again thank you for your time and understanding.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Happy to have received very helpful, clear and fast service. We were reimbursed almost the entirety of the purchase price for the keyboard we bought that suddenly just died. I will highly recommend purchasing the insurance through this service regularly.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Brand MacBook used a few months and the Volume Down key stopped working. I shipped to SquareTrade and the laptop was shipped back with a working Volume Down key, but now there are 6 other keys that are making a clicking noise and not working properly. Sending it back a 2nd time now and it sucks to not have a laptop for a week each time.

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    Hello Jason,

    We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced with your repair.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure customer's items are serviced on the first claim, doing so by utilizing certified technicians and thorough hardware diagnostics for every repair. If your item returns from our center still experiencing issues we have several policies in place to have these concerns addressed, as have been implemented in this case. Squaretrade expeditiously approved another repair when notified of your device issues and we're also processing a full refund for your warranty purchasing price.

    We again apologize for your experience, as this is never what we want for our customers. At this time we have received your item and our technicians are diligently working to have the device issues addressed.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Online & AppStaffEase of Use

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Frozen Fire HD8. I purchased this tablet for my granddaughter, she’s 7, so SquareTrade seemed like a no brainer. It froze and I called for assistance. I used the chat line and they were very helpful, pointed out that I still had factory warranty. They gave me the information I needed to contact Amazon. Long story short the tablet is unlocked and working fine. I know now that when my SquareTrade warranty kicks in it will be super easy to use.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Easy to make a claim, we were able to take our phones to a local repair shop. The shop completed our repairs even faster than anticipated and we were back to normal! Highly recommend, it was worth it!

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I was concerned when I filed the claim because the item failed so close to the end of the warranty, but it was never a problem. Everything was done quickly and professionally and I was treated well by all parties involved. I will be doing business with SquareTrade in the future.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Very pleased with the professional, accurate and considerate manner in which my claim was handled. The details and all information given to me was accurate down to the delivery date. Very pleased with the expeditious manner that all aspects of my claim were handled.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I have an iPad that the screen cracked. It looked like it actually shattered and I was worried it would not be able to be fixed but I was wrong. They ended up fixing it and it looked brand new. I called them and they sent a mailing label and I packed it up and mailed it. The SquareTrade customer service was great and easy. I would highly recommend SquareTrade to anyone! I purchase it on all my electronics, knowing that all my products are protected gives me peace of mind.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Second time we have purchased. They completely cover and keep their word. Our Printer broke and they covered the claim and sent us a check. We did everything right and they did everything right so it worked out perfectly. Nice to mean what you say.

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I ordered 2 tablets from purchasing power and they broke a month later. I tried to call to get some help but SquareTrade didn't do ** to help me, this program sucks and I advise anyone out there not to use it because they won't help you when your ** breaks. All they do is talk in circles and nothing is done about it. Buyers beware. Don't get SquareTrade because it's a waste of money and time. I just threw my tablets away because I couldn't get them fix. Next time I'll go to Walmart.

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    Hello Teresa,

    We apologize for any frustration or misunderstanding regarding our warranties.

    Squaretrade does our best to make the claims process as hassle-free as possible, though in certain situations we might need more documentation or information to proceed with your claim. Most recently we can see you filed a claim for a product within it's manufacturer warranty period and this is something we utilize for almost all items we cover.

    One of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation and to verify your concerns. We're eager to speak and hope to turn your Squaretrade experience around shortly.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePrice

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    SquareTrade made it a breeze, (and reduced my anxiety over the situation) in covering my daughter's broken phone. No hassle, no accusation, rather, very polite, accommodating service. Awesome service, right price... never will I regret paying for this warranty and I wish that the manufacturers had as good a warranty because they don't. My previous experiences with other companies made me nervous but SquareTrade has relieved that. Thank you!

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    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I am very happy with the results I got from my damaged Fitbit. The best thing my family did when they ordered it last year for mother's day was buying a warranty. I received a no hassle replacement after I gladly paid my deductible. I will be changing my cell phone insurance plan to SquareTrade when I purchase my kids new phones around Christmas. 100 stars. Thanks.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Initially, I called to file a claim and the customer rep misheard the model # phone of mine and issued a claim number with the wrong phone model for a screen replacement. I had to recall SquareTrade to correct and was told the computer system was unable to modify the claim and a new one would have to be issued. For the 2nd claim, instead of allowing me to pay for the deductible upfront and then go to an authorized company to replace the screen, they said they're only allowed to reissue a new (refurbished) phone, which was not what I wanted. The customer rep on the 2nd phone call was able to modify the option and allow for me to have my screen replaced at any store of my choice and submit my receipt for reimbursement (less my deductible). My reimbursement check was in the mail in my hands within days. As stated, the 2nd phone call and on, the service was amazing. Unfortunately, it had to take a 2nd phone call to get it right.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    Earlier this school year, I purchased a calculator for my son to use in math class at school. In February, the calculator simply stopped working. I had purchased a protection plan through Walmart when I bought the calculator. I contacted customer service and they helped me through the entire process. It was a fantastic experience and less than four days later my son had a new calculator for math class.

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    Jeffery increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Jeffery increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 10, 2019

    I bought a pair of used Beats Wireless headphones Model 2.0 on eBay and also I purchased the SquareTrade warranty. I sent them in for repair after having them only 3 months and I was notified that they were being returned to me because they were a Model 3.0. I don't know what the difference is and didn't know I received the wrong model. I had to send them back to the seller and I am still trying to get my money from them. So what happens to the warranty that I paid for? Do I get refunded the money or is it transferrable? I did recently bought a brand new pair of Model 3.0 headphones. I would really like to hear a reply back to me. Thanks, Jeff

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    Hello Jeffery,

    We're sorry your item was recently returned from our repair center without service.

    Squaretrade does our best to help all of our customers but we need your warranty details to sync up with your item purchase receipt. When your item was received at our repair center it was determined the product received was different than what was shown on your receipt, this is why we were unable to repair it.

    One of our specialists reached out to explain this, as well as what can be done to resolve your concern. Based on our conversation we hope we've improved your view of Squaretrade and we thank you for your time.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Greg increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Greg increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 10, 2019

    Very disappointing on the outcome and lack of communication. I was informed early on that if they were unable to fix my unit I would be contacted for options. It's been a week and I have heard nothing!!! Diagnosis was limited information!!! I will not be using this service in the future.

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    Hello Greg,

    We apologize your item was recently returned from service unrepaired.

    Squaretrade does our best to help all customers but we're limited to approving claims which correspond with your warranty. In this instance Squaretrade initially approved your claim for a mail-in repair based on the description of the issue. Once the item was received at our repair center Squaretrade technicians found signs of liquid damage within the product, your watch was therefore returned because your policy did not cover this type of damage.

    One of our specialists reached out to explain this and to see how we can turn your experience around. Based on our conversation we hope you are happier with Squaretrade and we greatly appreciate you taking the time to speak with us.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    So far SquareTrade has been great. I haven't actually gotten my item back as of yet because they are going to fix it, however the customer service is very friendly and helpful! I think this has been one of my better experiences with an insurance agency. Thanks SquareTrade!

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    CoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    My daughter's iPad screen cracked and I was really worried that this wouldn't be covered, but sure enough they approved the claim and fixed her iPad within two days!!! Was super quick! Definitely recommend anyone to get this insurance for their devices!

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I have had to return a pair of Beat headphones quite a few times now and I have always received exceptional service.. Staff is always friendly and very helpful.. I will always buy SquareTrade if I can!! I've had warranties before but not like SquareTrade, You are the BEST!! I have told so many people about your warranty and how great you are.. Thank you!!

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    Debra increased rating by 3 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Debra increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 10, 2019

    I have always been happy with SquareTrade. In Feb. I opened a claim for my Toshiba laptop as it was shocking me when plugged in. It was sent for repairs. The problem was worse when it returned. I replaced the power cord. It was still shocking me. It was sent in for repairs. It returned with an used power cord with a smaller converter that got quite hot when used, rather than the new one. Plus, it was still shocking me. It was sent in for repairs. It is currently in transit. I have been told they made no repairs, but I am welcome to send it back if the problem still exists. Since the problem hasn't magically disappeared in transit over the last 7 weeks, it will need to be sent off for a 4th time.

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    Hello Debra,

    We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced with your item repair.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure items we service are fully functional and experiencing no hardware issues before return to our customers. Some processes we use to do so include utilizing certified technicians and running thorough hardware diagnostics on all products before return shipment.

    In this case our depot has experienced some difficultly replicating your item issue and this may explain why you've had to send your product more than once. One of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation and determine if we can provide an alternative solution. We're still waiting to speak but we're eager to discuss the situation with you.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I bought an insurance policy for a product that I bought on eBay. After paying for the insurance I needed help but when I called SquareTrade I was told to look for the manufacturer of the product that I had bought. They said I should look up their phone number on the Internet and call them if I wanted to solve the problem. I bought insurance to be covered And not to be worried about how to contact the manufacturer or fight for my rights. And that is exactly what they tell you to do. You pretty much on your own so I don’t know why I spent this money. I was robbed by State Farm and SquareTrade.

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    Hello Paulo,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranty.

    Squaretrade utilizes the manufacturer warranties for almost all products we cover, as this provides multiple benefits for our customers. Primarily this helps our customers ensure they are getting the most longevity possible from their Squaretrade coverage, as issues serviced by your item's manufacturer do not negate from the Squaretrade's coverage limit. If the manufacturer denies servicing your item or fails to provide a resolution we can step in to provide service.

    In this instance we understand you weren't aware of this policy and we'd like to see if we can turn your experience around. Please email us and include "Consumer Affairs review" in the subject line, as well any details we can use to locate your claim or warranty. One of our specialists will review the situation and follow up with you directly.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Amornchai increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Amornchai increased their star rating.

    Original Review: April 10, 2019

    SquareTrade cancelled my policy while my claim is in progress. The reason given was that I’m not US resident although the residency requirement was stated nowhere in the Protection Plan’s Terms & Conditions. This Surface 4 and SquareTrade’s 3 years with ADH were purchased in the US through Amazon, and it was shifted to US address in 2017. I’ve verified that my policy has global coverage and residency requirement was not stated in the policy. While in Thailand, on April 1st 2019, my mini displayport was not functioning so I contacted SquareTrade and the claim number was issued. As Microsoft in Thailand cannot resolve the issue as my Surface 4 is TSA-compliant unit. Hence, the only way to have it fix is to get it done in the US, in which I’m vacationing in the US from 6 April-19 April.

    After visiting Microsoft Store in Manhattan, the service representative stated that the mini displayport was physically damaged and need to be replaced. As Surface 4 is no longer in store, Microsoft offered to let me get Surface 5 as a replacement unit. After I checked with SquareTrade if it is allowed, SquareTrade instead cancelled my policy and refund the fee without my consent. My Surface is still unfixed. The reason given was that I don’t have US residency although the requirement was not stated in the policy. This is a very irresponsible practice. For anyone who knows consumer protection laws, please advise what is my legal recourse for this case.

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    Hello Amornchai,

    We apologize for any recently difficulty you experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure we're providing accurate and courteous customer service, as we do our best to help all of our customers. However, most Squaretrade warranties are intended for customers within the United States.

    One of our specialists recently reached out to discuss this situation with you and to see if we could reach an amicable resolution. We're still waiting to speak but we're eager to talk and see how Squaretrade can improve your experience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 8, 2019

    I sent my laptop in to be fixed for a minor screen crack at the beginning of January. They made me wait for over a month before they determined my laptop was beyond repair, even though they repeatedly told me I would know within 10 days. Since then I have been waiting for the refund cheque. I have called numerous times to have them resend the cheque because it wasn't arriving. I spoke with someone today and they informed me that the cheque was never resent. Their customer service is terrible. What they have done is absolute thievery. The employees have been short and condescending. I will never purchase from them again.

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    Hello Jade,

    We're sorry for the delays you've experienced with this payment receipt.

    Squaretrade does our best to provide accurate information regarding all details of your claim, especially when it comes to a promised payment. When this was brought to our attention a Squaretrade specialist reached out to explain how we can assist, as well as provided a point of contact here at Squaretrade.

    We're still working to get this resolved but we hope to reach a resolution soon and we greatly appreciate your patience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    PricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 8, 2019

    I had a SMART Hard Disk error that detected imminent failure. OS was reloaded and faulty equipment replaced. Laptop is like brand new again. Thanks to Ivan ** for repairing my HP laptop and returning it so quickly and this did not cost me anything. Shipping was provided through SquareTrade and I was very happy that I had to sign for receiving the laptop back.

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    Reviewed April 7, 2019

    I bought a Lenovo Miix from Office Depot 2 years ago (Sept 2017). Now the tablet/laptop would not turn on, so I called SquareTrade to see if they can help me. After a long period of verification of the purchase and the tablet, they sent me an email on how to factory reset the tablet. That link however, sent me to a survey instead of fixing my tablet... Why? SquareTrade is definitely not what it claims to be.

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    Hello Bats,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding your recent claims experience.

    Squaretrade does our best to help all of our customers in a manner that is efficient and hassle-free but in certain instances we want to ensure we're providing the most appropriate resolution. The survey we recently sent to you helps us verify if a repair is necessary, we apologize if this was not properly explained at the time of your claim filing.

    One of our specialists reached out to explain this troubleshooting step to you, as well as to offer our assistance with your claim. At this time we're waiting to hear from you before we proceed but we appreciate you taking the time to speak with us.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Coverage

    Reviewed April 5, 2019

    I have always been suspicious of these plans. However, I decided to test them out. I bought "Arnold Rolling Skid Shoes, 490-241-0038" for my snow blower. I bought the standard plan. The first time I used the skids on my snow blower one of them broke clean in half. When trying to file a claim they said I was only covered for mechanical or electrical issues. So basically you pay for a plan for a device that doesn't have any mechanical or electrical components.

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    Hello Jason,

    We're sorry to hear if your Squaretrade experience failed to meet your expectations.

    Squaretrade does our best to make the claims process hassle free and painless, though we understand in certain instances we may require additional information or documentation to assist. In your case we can see your claim has been approved and finalized so one of our specialists has reached out to you to verify your concerns.

    At this time we're still waiting to speak. We hope to do so to and determine where Squaretrade could've done better for you.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 5, 2019

    I am grateful to everyone involved with the repair of my computer. The staff I communicated with was extremely professional and helpful. My laptop was returned to me safely and is back to normal. Thank you, thank you. Respectfully, Jennifer **.

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    Reviewed April 5, 2019

    Not satisfied at all, I provide what I was asked, then they an eBay receipt. I took a screenshot of purchase for then. Then I called the manufacturer. They would not honor the warranty. Then back to SquareTrade, then I was to call PayPal. All this for a $60 tablet. What a rip off.

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    Hello Jose,

    We apologize for any difficulty you experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure our specialists are courteous and knowledgeable, providing all relevant information whenever you have to file a claim. In this situation we understand this was not your experience and this is never what we want for our customers.

    A Squaretrade specialist reached out to ensure we will have your concerns addressed, as well as determined a resolution to your concern. We appreciate you taking the time to speak with us and we hope we've improved your view of Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 5, 2019

    Making a claim to SquareTrade was very easy, and we got the phone in a couple of days. Everything went well. If you're prone to dropping your phone, it's fairly valuable to have an extended warranty.

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    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    I purchased SquareTrade with my Front struts from eBay last year, this is I have a claim I couldn't get it resolved. They have bad customer service and they don't care about your claim, they known how to take the money!

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    Hello Tarek,

    We apologize for any difficulty you experienced through the claims process.

    Squaretrade's intention is to make the claims process as easy as possible, but in certain cases we need more information or documentation. In this case we could see you were initially approved for a local repair but now we're waiting for documentation to determine if an alternative resolution is the best way to proceed.

    Please follow up with this information as soon as it's available, at that time we'll be able to discuss different options and see how Squaretrade can assist you. We again apologize for any inconvenience experienced throughout this process.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    I had never purchased a warranty before - don't know why I did in this case. But boy am I glad I did! About 2 1/2 years into a 3 year warranty period on an HP printer, the printer began to die and finally did. I wrote to SquareTrade about it before it died expecting a runaround. NO SUCH THING! My inquiry was turned around within a day or so and I had a check in hand with 5 business days. Wow, Wow WOW!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    Response to my call advising of malfunctioning TV was timely and with no equivocating. Analysis of problem was spot on and new parts were received exactly when promised. Repairman arrived later than promised, but he did the job quickly and efficiently. TV was set up and working before he left. SquareTrade handled the problem exactly as advertised in the TV Protection contract. Good Job!

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    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    I've dealt with SquareTrade for years. Some paid warranties I've never used. For my computer, no problem. They couldn't get a Technician to service it so they paid me for the Computer. Now my 65" TV is having issues and it is a real headache. 6 months after purchase, the screen had to be replaced. No problem. I've done the Software update. Manually and Automatically. No problem.

    Now, the volume still doesn't want to work properly. With or without the Cable hooked up. The picture freezes. With or without the Cable hooked up. We get colorful horizontal and vertical lines. With or without cable hooked up. And I have to do all this troubleshooting. Missing work because you have to be in front of the product. I pay for the Warranties to have peace of mind. This is not giving any peace. This one item is giving me a migraine. Now waiting on a Supervisor to call me back. Hopefully to tell me a Technician has been scheduled to come out and Troubleshoot it.

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    Hello HeyBoo,

    We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during the claims process for your TV.

    Squaretrade's claim process has been streamlined through the years to make it as hassle-free and convenient as possible. For our TV claims Squaretrade will ask our customers to troubleshoot the issue and we understand this can cause some additional delays. However, this helps us determine the root cause of the issue as well as the most appropriate resolution to resolve it.

    Since you followed our steps we've approved your claim for a repair and we're ordering the parts needed to proceed. We again apologize for your experience and we'll follow up shortly with more information.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    Overall very good experience and very easy to fill out a claim. However once the item was received (which I was only notified because Amazon send a receipt) I was given no information about the status of my claim and was only notified after one week that I would be receiving a check with no other information on my item. I would have preferred being notified that it was unfixable before receiving an email about the reimbursement.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    My claim was #**. I had purchased the plan for a piece of exercise equipment. It broke...I put in a claim, and SquareTrade automatically told me that I needed to go to the manufacturer, as the product *might* still be under warranty. I did, and was told by the manufacturer that it was not still under warranty. SquareTrade had already closed my original ticket (even though the issue was NOT resolved). I doubled back with SquareTrade and told them that the item was not covered. They asked for a copy of the email from the manufacturer. I provided it, and then heard NOTHING back. This is not acceptable.

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    Hello Brad,

    We're sorry to hear of any delays you experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to follow up with all customers in the relevant circumstances as usually we're able to follow through with these requests within 1-2 business days. In your case we understand you experienced several delays and due to this we've refunded the full purchasing price of your warranty. One of our specialists has also reached out to discuss the situation and to see if we can improve your Squaretrade experience.

    We hope to speak with you soon and we again apologize for your experience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    Made claim on March 20th, called authorized store for repair. Somebody there told me to make an appointment for March 27th, I went expecting they would have the parts for my phone. When I got to the store they told me that person has been fired and he didn't order my parts. It is April 2nd and the parts will get to the store on April 5th. Very disappointed that there are no other options and I have to wait for this store after a mistake like the one that happened to me.

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    Hello Denys,

    We're sorry to hear of the delays you experienced with your local repair.

    Squaretrade does our best to offer multiple repair resolutions, as well as local service options whenever possible. This typically helps our customers choose an option which best fits their needs and also provides flexibility regarding when and how they're fixing their device.

    In this case we understand you've had a poor turnaround time with a local repair shop, this is highly unusual and we're sorry for any inconvenience you've experienced. One of our specialists has reached out to explain what alternatives we have available, though we've yet to speak. We look forward to discussing the situation shortly and we hope to improve your experience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    SquareTrade is one of the finest companies I have ever dealt with. Courteous, profession and sagacious! At 62 I have worked with many companies and as I stated they are one of the finest! Could not be more satisfied from start to finish!

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    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    Our Brother Printer in the office alerted us the drum needed replaced. After speaking to someone at SquareTrade they noted it does fall under the warranty but the claim would be reviewed. We received several e-mails keeping us updated on progress and less than a week later payment arrived. Very pleased with the service and appreciate the quick response. Would use SquareTrade again.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    I purchased a warranty through Amazon with SquareTrade when I bought a new car head unit. The unit was immediately defective and I had to send it back. SquareTrade keeps closing my return requests through Amazon and sending messages that have nothing to do with my request. I have not, could not, and will not use the warranty because I don't have the item but they refuse a refund. When I finally got through the automated call system to talk to someone they immediately hang up on you. I wish I read some reviews of this service before I paid for it because many people on Amazon have the same experience.

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    Hello R S,

    We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced with your warranty refund.

    Squaretrade does our best to provide customers numerous methods of reaching our support, such as phone and chat. Sometimes customers may not receive responses if your email has been sent to an automated alias, this may explain why your warranty hasn't been refunded yet.

    We attempted to process your cancellation but we're unable to source your warranty using the information provided in your review. Please email us and include "Consumer Affairs review" in the subject line, as well as the purchase receipt for your warranty. We'll process your cancellation ASAP and follow up with any helpful information we can provide.

    We again apologize for your experience and we look forward to turning this around for you.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    Broken phone. The easiest forms to fill out, quick service, and Malcolm was very informative when I did hit a snag! My new phone arrived within 48 hours, and the old one was easy to return. The most difficult part was finding a FedEx store in San Antonio.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    Glad I was notified that my tablet couldn't be repaired. You people did exactly what you said you would. When my tablet couldn't be repaired you informed me I am to be reimbursed for it. As soon as I got the news I went to the HSN website and ordered a new one of course with the SquareTrade Protection Plan.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    My Moto G, gave out so I ask for a replacement. I was asking for another Moto G, but instead I got a Moto ZTE. I didn't want a different phone, I liked the Moto G because of its size and I was able to operate navigate my way around, it was simple for me to use.

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    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    From beginning to end... excellent! Will definitely purchase any time the option is available. Great value and very easy to deal with. Highly satisfied with every aspect of their service! No other warranty can compare to the one offered by SquareTrade!! Excellent!!!

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    Reviewed April 1, 2019

    When I first contacted SquareTrade I talked with the nicest guy. He was very helpful and made sure that I understood each and every step, checking my computer. He also had me email him with any problems that I had and got back with me as soon as he could. Should I buy a new computer I will surely get a warranty through this company.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 1, 2019

    We called in a claim for our laptop which was covered by SquareTrade. We had Colon several times because each time we called in but either couldn’t find our account by the email address or by our name even though all the information have just been filled out online and each time we called in they wanted new information that they had asked for the time before. Their “fix” for our laptop was a reboot which didn’t fix our problem at all. Still unable to use the laptop.

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    Reviewed April 1, 2019

    In Sept. of 2016, I purchased a TCL Roku tv from Sam's Club. Loved the tv and the beautiful picture it gave us. Couple weeks ago, it simply went out. Drove over to Sam's and they gave us the info we needed to reach SquareTrade. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed April 1, 2019

    Updated on 04/03/2019: This has got to be the WORST warranty company to deal with! Unless you have plenty of time on your hands to be calling and being switched between departments, then stay away. Your first claim with them may go somewhat smooth on the first go round, but when the problem reoccurs in a couple weeks they will do everything possible to get out of fixing it.

    They use rebuilt parts to fix your equipment, but will tell you they are new parts. Well when the part came in for my TV, the inner box looked like it had been used 8 times and the part itself was wrapped in a protective plastic that had been used so much that it barely was able to stick to the part. Another clue to it being rebuilt was that they put a core charge on the packing slip wanting the old part back so they can rebuild it and send it out again as a new part.

    Samsung says they should not be doing this and should be using New parts and not rebuilt ones. My problem has still not been resolved and I am sure Square Trade will not address it anymore after I spent 2 days on the phone with them. I even told them to send a tech to my home and see the problem themselves instead of me having to keep telling them the problem. I see that isn't going to happen. Stay away from this company, as with all insurance companies all they want is your money and make their coverage sound good until you need them.

    Original Review: Your 1st claim you file goes pretty good, but when the same problem reoccurs that's when the service is awful and Square Trade doesn't want to take care of the problem. I spent over 2 hours on the phone trying to get them to fix this problem and they would not fix it. The problem still exists. I will never get a Square Trade protection plan again after going thru this ordeal with them. It's a rip off service!

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    Hello Robert,

    We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to ensure all items have been serviced properly and your product is experiencing no hardware or electrical failures after we've repaired it. If you're still experiencing issues following service we might ask you to follow some basic troubleshooting which is standard process. This helps us ensure if another repair is necessary and helps us determine the best way to proceed.

    In this case we were able to troubleshoot the issue and isolate the failure to a specific accessory. If you need more assistance please reach back to our customer support team as we're eager to resolve this for you.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 1, 2019

    My item stopped working one year after I purchased it. I am so glad I bought this warranty so I could have it replaced. It was easy to set the registration and to file a claim. I would highly recommend SquareTrade for everyone.

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    Katryna increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Katryna increased their star rating on April 10, 2019.

    Updated review: April 10, 2019

    The company contacted me immediately to try to resolve the issue with my warranty. I am very happy to say that they did a splendid job of taking care of the problem and I am very very satisfied with the results. I have since purchased another television and another warranty from Squaretrade. Thanks for the QUICK response and resolution Squaretrade!

    Original Review: March 31, 2019

    I purchased a protection plan along with my television. Less than 2 years later my television I plugged my TV in and it stayed on for a short while and then went black and would not come on again. While it was on I noticed 3 white spots in the screen. When I tried to file a claim they told me I wasn't covered because accidents aren't covered. They focused on the 3 tiny white spots instead of the fact that the TV wouldn't come on and ruled the claim accidental. Because of this I only got a refund for the insurance policy. I feel that my claim was not handled properly, and the full policy payout should have been honored.

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    Hello Katryna,

    We're sorry we were unable to approve your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to help all of our customers, as we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional customer service experience. Unfortunately we are unable to approve every claim, as we're limited to covering issues which correspond with your warranty coverage.

    When you filed your claim the issue described to our specialists qualified as physical damage. None of our TV warranties cover physical or accidental damage and this is why we've cancelled your warranty for a full refund.

    We understand you disagree with this diagnosis and due to this one of our specialists has reached out to further discuss the claim. We're currently waiting to hear back and we look forward to speaking with you.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Andrew increased rating by 3 stars.
    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Andrew increased their star rating on April 5, 2019.

    Updated review: April 5, 2019

    A representative from Square Trade contacted us very soon after our review was submitted, and we are very satisfied with the resolution.

    Original Review: March 31, 2019

    I purchased a pool vacuum from Amazon. The vacuum stopped operating. SquareTrade recommended having an electrician take a look. The electrician said the damage was caused from strong surge or lightning. SquareTrade denied my claim because lightning damage is not covered. We informed them we didn't know if it was lightning; just that it does not work now and the electrician made an observation that the damage could have been lightning or a power surge. SquareTrade asked if the vacuum was connected to a surge protector.

    We said it was and at their request, we emailed a picture of the surge protector. They received the picture and said the claim would be paid, but we needed to speak with a manager. Please call back. We called back, and they informed us that there was a problem with our account, and that the claim could not be completed at this time. They said they would call us back in two hours. They never called back. Then we called back, and they said all managers are assisting other customers. The representative assured me that callback avoidance was not tolerated at SquareTrade. I have still not heard back from SquareTrade. I feel like this form of communication is their "modus operandi" and that they hope that customers will eventually give up on trying to get their claim resolved.

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    Hello Andrew,

    We apologize for any delays you experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to make the claims process as easy and hassle free as possible. We do so by providing claims tools to our customers, as well as courteous and professional customer service associates. Sometimes you may experience a delay with your claim if additional information or documentation is required, but unanswered callbacks are something we take very seriously.

    When this concern was brought to our attention a Squaretrade specialist expeditiously reached out to you and approved your claim. We hope this resolution was satisfactory and we will be reviewing your claim to ensure delays like you experienced are addressed. We again apologize for your experience and appreciate your patience while we worked through this.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Joanna increased rating by 3 stars.
    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & Marketing
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Joanna increased their star rating on April 9, 2019.

    Updated review: April 9, 2019

    The company followed up on their end after I submitted my initial review and processed the claims properly. I have purchased many policies through them so hopefully future claim requests will go more smoothly and handled proactively.

    Original Review: March 29, 2019

    I purchased warranty for 2 set of solar lights through Amazon on August 31 and September 1 of 2017 that is covered for 2 years. When I called, I was given the runaround and transferred a few times. The last representative informed me to submit my receipts through the website. Why?! To prove that I paid for the warranty!? Supposedly the issue would be handled but NO ONE has contacted me to resolve this issue. Then I receive an email requesting that I fill out this survey. I need someone to rectify this issue. I have purchased multiples insurances through Amazon for a variety of products and I am extremely concerned that it is SO difficult to have my coverage honored as initially promised. It seems like false advertising.

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    Hello Joanna,

    We're sorry to hear you've experienced some difficulty with filing your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to make every claim as hassle-free as possible but sometimes we need certain information or documentation from you to assist. One of our specialists has reached out to verify the difficulty you've experienced, as well as to see if we can resolve your concern.

    At this time we're waiting to hear back. We look forward to speaking with you soon and hope to improve your experience with Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 29, 2019

    I had device protection from SquareTrade for my Bluetooth headset. It came with the warranty through Sam's. When the device quit working, I had a good experience working with the SquareTrade reps. They told me the process and that it would take a week or two. However, when I went to enter my warranty, it kept saying that the item that I purchased couldn't be found. So I had to call SquareTrade personally and tell them that I purchased a Bluetooth headset and the warranty. They asked me to send them a copy of the receipt, which I did. I scanned it and sent it to them in an email.

    It took them a day to find it but still, they did and they honored the warranty. They told me to call them when I'm ready and we would through the process. Having my SquareTrade warranty has been valuable. What I had was the three-year warranty and I had the Bluetooth headset for over two years so it helped out. The money that I spent was better than the money that I would spend on brand-new stuff. Everything was done fairly in a timely manner.

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    Reviewed March 28, 2019

    SquareTrade has been excellent to work with. They really care. It's not their fault both new replacement TV's are bad. UPS busted up the first one and LG is determining how to fix bad color on the second one. Everyone at SquareTrade though has been great!!!

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    Reviewed March 28, 2019

    We had 3 phones that had to be replaced. Could not make or receive calls. The not only replaced them, but upgraded them as well. So happy with this plan! Very nice people to speak with. Would recommend to everyone.

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    Ali increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Ali increased their star rating.

    Original Review: March 28, 2019

    I purchased a protection plan from eBay and when I went to file a claim they told me I wasn't covered because accidents aren't covered and it didn't give me the option for accidental coverage. I only got the insurance refund. Seems like they just take everyone's money that they can because when are you really going to have an electrical problem. Look for a different insurance because this insurance sucks. They're thieves plain and simple.

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    Hello Ali,

    We're sorry we were unable to approve your claim.

    Squaretrade offers a variety of warranties, some of which include differences in the type of coverage available. This primarily depends on where you purchased your warranty and it's category, as Squaretrade does our best to offer our customers multiple options.

    We understand that you were only offered a standard coverage plan at the time of purchase and there may have been a misunderstanding regarding this. Due to this one of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation and to see if we can turn your experience around. At this time we're waiting to hear back, we look forward to hearing from you and hope to improve your view of Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 28, 2019

    I purchased a used Microsoft Surface Pro from eBay and it arrived so damaged that I could not use it. I returned it immediately to the seller. I also canceled my SquareTrade purchase but I don't know whether my money was refunded or not. Things didn't work quickly and easily because there was no place to check that I had returned the item. I then wanted to simply cancel the sale. What I wanted to do could have been more obvious.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2019

    We've used SquareTrade twice now (quite a while back), and both experiences were fantastic! I bought a Sceptre 49" 4K TV, and one day, it just shut off. I tried everything to get it back on, but ended up having to call SquareTrade to claim it. The rep had me run thru some steps, until it was determined it just failed (some internal power failure more than likely). Within a day or two, I had an email that contained my choice of THREE different TVs, and after researching, it was very clear every one of them were as good or better than the Sceptre. I made my choice, it was delivered promptly and we're using it to this day. Didn't even have to hassle with packing up and sending the old/broken one back.

    Another time, after a canoe accident where our iPhones took a nice swim, we made at last one (maybe two?) iPhone water damage claims. No hassle, and SquareTrade promptly sent us a new phone(s). They do replace with refurbished phones, but we looked at the replacements and thought there was no way it was refurbished; it look and worked like brand new. I just had an insane experience with 2-10 Home Warranty who could learn a lot from SquareTrade. Using 2-10 is the worst decision you could make, and I mean even if you have a paid warranty with them.

    SquareTrade stands by their warranties, and provides no hassle, no headache service, and the replacement policy is great beyond words. I do and will continue to use SquareTrade to warranty individual items, until when and if something happens to change my mind. You can buy a warranty with them, and actually know that you'll be hooked up quickly, easily and more than fairly if something ever happens.

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    Reviewed March 27, 2019

    SquareTrade was one of the things that Staples offered. I thought about it and it sounded like a good idea so I purchased their protection plan because I was thinking about the durability of the shredder. After eight months, the shredder started making noises. Their claim process was easy and wasn't bad when I filed a claim. The person on the line was very kind and talked me through it. He gave me a step-by-step instruction and told me what to do. SquareTrade fulfilled the claim and I was very satisfied. I got a protection plan with them again after I purchased the second shredder.

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    Henry increased rating by 3 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Henry increased their star rating on March 27, 2019.

    Updated review: March 27, 2019

    I received a call from KM regarding my review. He is working to correct the situation by refunding my original Square trade warranty purchase price and is looking into the situation with the repair on my computer. The conversation was a very pleasant one, and I very much appreciate KM reaching out to me to resolve this issue. Thank you Square trade!

    Original Review: March 26, 2019

    My experience with SquareTrade has been a long journey. I originally purchased the warranty for a new MSI Gaming laptop in 2017. In early 2019, I broke the lid, making the screen inoperable. I filed the claim, and the instructions told me to print out a label, box the computer up and take it to the FedEx Store. I didn’t have a box, so I called and SquareTrade sent me a box with a label. That was on March 11, 2019. Since the communication said that they would send it back within 5 days, I figured I would get it back by the 20th or so with shipping times.

    On March 25th, having heard nothing from the company, I searched for the number to call SquareTrade. I finally found it about 7 clicks into the website and called. I learned that the parts had to be ordered, and there was no ETA. I am not surprised by this. What surprises me is that this is a component of a large insurance company and there are no status updates or any real communication. I’ll keep this up to date as I learn more.

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    Hello Henry,

    We greatly apologize for any lack of communication regarding your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to provide multiple levels of support and relevant updates throughout the claims process. This includes chat, phone and email support to answer any questions or concerns regarding your claim. We also do our best to provide relevant updates such as when your item has arrived and when the repair is completed, though we understand that was not the case in this instance.

    Due to your experience a Squaretrade specialist reached out to discuss the situation and to provide a point of contact here at Squaretrade. Based on our conversation we hope your view of our services are improved, we look forward to resolving this situation for you and appreciate your patience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 26, 2019

    I got a SquareTrade warranty on my coffee pot in case it would go out. Then when I filed a claim for it, they sent me a new coffee pot. Their reps assisted me with everything and it was an easy process. SquareTrade was pretty good.

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    F. increased rating by 4 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, F. increased their star rating on March 26, 2019.

    Updated review: March 26, 2019

    I was very surprised to receive a call from Square Trade. Their representative Kristopher delivered great customer service. It was a much different phone call than the one I had with the customer service rep in the call center. I was offered two different resolutions to my issue, both of them very satisfactory. Very happy with the follow up - that is exactly how customer service should work.

    Original Review: March 25, 2019

    Purchased warranty for Beats Solo 3 headphones. Headphones keep switching off after about 3 minutes of use. Constant issue. Sent them into SquareTrade for repair. Was told they could find nothing wrong with them and they sent them back. Within 3 minutes of use they again shut down. We reset them, tried again, still shut down. Called customer service. Was told I could not put in a claim as I had just received them back and their technicians said they were OK. I was told to take them to a repair shop and get them to diagnose the problem. I told them I was not paying for someone else to diagnose problem when I have a warranty. Bottom line... Beats don't work - at this point warranty is useless because their technicians say they are OK - they are not.

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    Hello Fiona,

    We apologize for any difficulty experienced with your item repair.

    Squaretrade technicians do their best to ensure all item issues are properly addressed but we can only service item failures which are replicable at the time of service. In this instance your claim was initially approved for a mail-in repair. When our technicians could not duplicate the failure we had the product returned, as is the normal process.

    We understand you have concerns with this diagnosis, as well as issues with the item since return. Therefore a Squaretrade specialist reached out to discuss the situation with you and what could be done to fix this. Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied, we greatly appreciate your time and understanding.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Ken increased rating by 2 stars.
    Punctuality & SpeedStaff
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Ken increased their star rating.

    Original Review: March 25, 2019

    I purchased a warranty from SquareTrade on my Brand new Samsung 72” TV. I called in a repair as I couldn’t change channels or inputs. They sub-contracted a technician to repair it (Alpine Electronics, Sandy, Utah). The technician placed the TV on top of my wooden dining table, screen face down to open it up, we asked him before if he was going to put down a protection blanket, and he said he didn’t need one. He scratched the whole screen. He switched it on and said it worked and then quickly left. The repair didn’t fix it, as the TV still doesn’t change channels or inputs, and on top of that my TV screen is badly damaged. I called SquareTrade immediately to report the damage and the non repair, and they said that we signed a document by the technician called a “Repair Inspection Form”, stating that the repair had been done, and that there was no damage to the TV. I had signed nothing!

    I emailed them the pictures of the damage, and they sent me the “Repair Inspection Form” with a bogus signature. The technician forged my signature and SquareTrade believed it. I sent them our driver’s license to prove we didn’t sign it. They did an investigation and decided to cancel our warranty, because the TV had physical damage on it. So they destroyed my Tv and my warranty got voided. I am filing a law suit this week against SquareTrade and Alpine Electronics for a complete TV replacement and damages. I would recommend NEVER buying a warranty from SquareTrade. SquareTrade is dishonest, and do not care about their customers. They treated me like I was a fool. It’s a numbers game for them, at all cost.

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    Hello Ken,

    We apologize for any difficulty you experienced with your TV claim.

    Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians for all repairs, whether your item is sent in for service or being repaired in house. Squaretrade prides ourselves on providing excellent repair quality and exceptional customer service, if that wasn't the case with your repair this is something we take great care in addressing.

    A Squaretrade specialist has reached out to discuss the situation with you, as well as a potential resolution to your concern. At this time we're waiting to hear back but we look forward to speaking with you soon.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 25, 2019

    I recently filed a request online for a handheld Bluetooth music player where there's a switch that wore out. The hardest part was figuring out which one it was ‘cause I’ve had a couple of other SquareTrade warranties on different things and when they send it to you, it doesn’t specify which product that warranty is for. I've had four of them and I’m trying to figure out which one of them is for the music player. It would be better if they would specify on the warranty which product the warranty was for. Other than that, it was easy. They reimbursed me $18 and said they didn’t need the player back. That saved me 20 bucks out of a $25 item. It’s a pretty good deal.

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    Reviewed March 24, 2019

    I bought my 3-tier Realspace glass shelf a SquareTrade protection plan just in case something happens to it. It's all glass and I have cats in the house. At first, the shelf was creaking but not to the point where I would have to return it. However, after a year, it got worse. It was a lot wobblier than usual. I then filed a claim with SquareTrade. Doing that was really simple and SquareTrade was really quick and responsive when it comes to updating me about when the claim was going through or when I actually got the claim. The whole thing was completed in four days.

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    Reviewed March 23, 2019

    I have been paying about 8.99 for a SquareTrade warranty through Target for about two years. I do not know what I am paying for because when I just recently cracked my screen they said I would have to pay $120 dollars before they cover the rest of the cost... What on earth am I paying the 8.99 a month for? A screen replacement where I live without insurance is only about $120. So how does having SquareTrade help me at all? If you have an iPhone save yourself the headache and just get Apple Care. It is only 7.99 a month and if you shatter your screen it's $45 and you are done. No sending in proof, explaining what happened, and then waiting to get your two cents back in the mail...

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Sara,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranty.

    Squaretrade does our best to provide our customers the details of their warranty, including their plan pricing, deductible, and any additional details that are relevant. These details can be viewed at anytime via our website or mobile app, we can also provide your warranty contract via email or hard copy upon request.

    Squaretrade also does our best to offer multiple repair resolutions when we're able, such as local repairs or mail in options. These claims include quick reimbursements, as most approved payments issue within 1-2 business days of Squaretrade receiving your repair invoice.

    If you'd like any additional assistance we'd love to see how we can improve your view of Squaretrade. Please email any relevant claim or warranty information and include "Consumer Affairs Review" in the subject line. One of our specialists will see how they can help and reach out to you with additional information.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 23, 2019

    I purchased a 4 year warranty through Sam's Club 70 in Vizio TV. 2 years later my wife was watching TV. The TV went pop and approximately the center of the TV there was a break in the LCD like a spider web with two lines going straight up. So I called SquareTrade and told the representative what had happened and they said that there is no accidental damage coverage. I explained to them again that's something exploded inside the TV so they had me send them pictures and they said there's no accidental coverage so I asked to talk to her manager conveniently available but they would call me back in 5 minutes.

    I never received a callback. I only got an email from a manager stating that they will give me my $99 that I paid for the warranty back. I have purchased hundreds of warranties through Walmart but not through Sam's Club and I have never had an issue with Walmart whatsoever. I told him if it'll make him sleep better at night that he could return my $99 but I think his company is a rip-off.

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    Hello James,

    We apologize we were unable to approve your claim.

    Squaretrade does our best to help all customers but we're limited to approving claims which correspond with your warranty coverage.

    Squaretrade TV warranties include coverage against a variety of hardware and electrical failures due to normal usage. However, none of our TV warranties cover physical or accidental damage. In this case several Squaretrade specialists inspected the images of your item and determined this failure would qualify as physical.

    Due to this we have refunded the full purchasing price of your warranty. We again apologize for any inconvenience.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Rebecca increased rating by 4 stars.
    CoverageSales & Marketing
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Rebecca increased their star rating.

    Original Review: March 22, 2019

    Clearly states in warranty that it is covered for accidental damage and they state I needed to buy additional accidental protection which was never even offered when I purchased this product. So this is a total scam and false warranty. It clearly states that in section 2-A-b that it is covered and nowhere in this does it state you have to have accidental warranty coverage. I also talked to purchasing power and this item was NOT offered the accidental plan!! I will be informing everyone I know not to purchase this plan as you do not honor it and will also be sending a copy to the Better Business Bureau!!

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    Hello Rebecca,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranties.

    Squaretrade offers a variety of warranties, some of which include differences in the type of coverage for your product. Though our warranty contract describes different warranty policies, the details of your specific policy can be viewed on our website or mobile app.

    We understand you felt this was not clear upon purchase and due to this one of our specialists reached out to discuss the situation. Based on our conversation we hope we cleared up any misconceptions regarding your experience and we hope our resolution to your concern was satisfactory. We appreciate your patience while this was reviewed and your loyalty to our brand.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Reviewed March 20, 2019

    I purchased a 4 year protection $200 AND ABOVE plan for a $800.00 Printer from SquareTrade. Printer quit. Tried to file a claim and was told my warranty expired, I only had the printer for a year. Went back to Staples where I purchased the warranty and complained, after a week they told me SquareTrade to agree $500.00 on the printer. Tried to get them to settle up and all I could get from them is a bunch of red tape crap. I told them to stick it and I would never do business with them again. Never do business with this company. They're ripoff artist.

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    Hello Wayne,

    We apologize for any difficulty you experienced with your Squaretrade claim.

    Squaretrade covers products up to either the price you paid or the maximum value of your warranty coverage, dependent on how your policy was purchased. In this case Squaretrade has approved a claim for your product but your warranty has a maximum coverage limit which doesn't cover the entire purchasing price of the product.

    This is why we've offered you assistance up to a certain amount and we apologize for any misunderstanding. One of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation with you, we hope to speak soon and improve your view of Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Michael increased rating by 2 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Michael increased their star rating.

    Original Review: March 20, 2019

    I have purchased SquareTrade warranties for years. I purchased a 5 year warranty on my Whirlpool washing machine. I filed a claim online then was emailed to call. They do not have a direct line to anybody so you have to go through the same routine every time you call. Minimum of 20-30 minutes regardless of your question. Filed claim on Sunday, was told to call back Monday as their appliance dept was not open on Sunday. Called Monday 40 mins to file a claim. Had them listen to noise machine was making over the phone. They emailed me that night saying I had to send a audio recording of the noise to them.

    I did it the same night on Monday. I was told 1-2 days to hear back. Friday came, still no callback. I called to find out what the status was. 3 calls back and forth over 1 hour total. Finally they agreed to send a repairman to look at it. First they had to ship me the part then the repairman would come. Repairman came on Friday to look, said it need another part. Mind you I have a family of 5 with no washing machine. Repairman called said they have the part. Will be there on Thursday. He comes on Friday said it’s not the original or 2nd problem he found now the drum is cracked. He has to call SquareTrade and let them know.

    Monday SquareTrade calls me to tell me machine has external damage, I argue in fact that it has no external damage whatsoever. I has been in the same closet for 3 years with no earthquakes. They didn't want to hear it. I offered to send pics of machine to prove there is no external damage. After more than 3 weeks finally they told me they are not going to honor their warranty for a make believe reason they made up. I will never buy a warranty from them again as this now is their routine to deny your claim. ONLY buy the manufacturer’s extended warranty, at least they will come and FIX IT!

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    Hello Michael,

    We apologize we were unable to service your item.

    Squaretrade does our best to help all of our customers but we are limited to servicing issues which correspond with your warranty coverage. In this instance your claim was initially approved for an in-home repair based on the description of the item issue. However, after our technicians inspected your item it was determined physical damage was prevalent on the product.

    We understand you have concerns regarding this diagnoses and that you experienced difficulties with our contacting our support center. Even during instances where we cannot repair your product we want to ensure we're providing an exceptional customer service experience, we again apologize if that wasn't the case for you.

    One of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation and we're waiting to hear back. We hope to speak soon and to improve your experience with Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 20, 2019

    Was easy as ever. Couldn’t have asked for more help. Will always recommend to everyone. Keep up the great work. Never had a moments problem with anything or anyone. Best warranty I’ve ever had and easier to do when needed. Thanks for all the help. Customer for life.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2019

    The lady on the phone was awesome in helping me with what I needed, I Connie was doing this for my husband who is legally blind and when she told me that they would send me a phone I had questions regarding his ability to use; but she told me even that actually what to do. She was great. From the moment I placed the call was great experience.

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    Reviewed March 20, 2019

    I initially purchased 2 SquareTrade warranties for 2 security cameras for my parents house in Sept. 2017. I purchased them on EBAY. They worked very well until about 3-4 months later they both went out a week apart. I tried to go through the Ebay resolutions but was unsuccessful. I called Amcrest technical support and the technician went through the steps to reset but both were bad. I filled out their RMA form that the tech generated and submitted. I received a denial letter as Amcrest cited the Ebay seller was not an authorized seller.

    I tried to get SquareTrade to repair or replace but I had to go through so many hoops that I gave up in May 2018 so I could wait until the MFG warranty expired. I then called (March 2019) SquareTrade and was finally able to get the customer service rep to send me shipping labels to get them repaired. Great!! I got them back a little over a week later and the lenses were replaced. I went to install the first one and noticed a little red cap in place where the antenna used to be.

    Both cameras were in this condition. I use Wi-Fi and cannot connect without the antenna. I contacted SquareTrade chat line and after awhile was told they would get the antennas and send them to me. Today I received a call from SquareTrade that if I purchased new antennas, and send in the receipts I would get reimbursed. Still without camera. Online now to order replacement antennas that were taken apart and not returned. Ugh.

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    Hello Ramon,

    We apologize for the recent difficulty with your repair.

    Squaretrade uses certified technicians to complete our repairs and all items serviced by us should return to you fully functioning. If your item has returned without a necessary component we have policies in place to have these concerns addressed, as this is something we take great concern in addressing.

    We understand you are not satisfied with our offered resolution and due to this one of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation. At this time we're still waiting to hear back, once we speak we're eager to improve your experience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 20, 2019

    Excuses over excuses. Just a waste of time. First they said they would return the call, they never did, after calling them and 35 minutes on the phone they said that they can't find the serial number so I needed to call them back with it, now they want me to run diagnostics on the equipment...that's their job! The call center is now closed so call again. January claim. 3 months and running.

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    Hello Jorge,

    We're sorry to hear of any dissatisfaction with our claims process.

    Squaretrade does our best to make the claims process as hassle free as possible for our customers, though in certain instances we may request you provide information or follow some troubleshooting steps. These processes are in place to ensure we're providing the best resolution and the gathering all information we need to properly service your item.

    We understand you were dissatisfied with this process and also experienced some difficulty reaching a support specialist. We'd like to see how we can help but we'll first need more information. Please email any claim or warranty details to us and include "Consumer Affairs Review" in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to turn your experience with Squaretrade around.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 19, 2019

    Very happy with the service I received in replacing my phone. Knowledgeable representative and very helpful... Answered all my questions and concerns and promised to get the replacement phone to me ASAP. Received the phone within 24 hours --great service.

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    Reviewed March 19, 2019

    I purchased a protection contract on a cell phone bought at Walmart 10/22/18. The cell phone was dropped and the face broken. A claim was filed 02/18/19. The same day of the breakage. I was told I would receive a check for the phone minus tax and cost of the insurance in 5-8 days. They provided a return label and I mailed the phone.

    The check never came so I called 1-877-538-4389, the number provided on my receipt. I was told I would receive a gift care in the amount of $79 via email so I confirmed my correct email address. They sent me an email and showed that the gift card was sent to **. I contacted the company again and went over the correct email address. Again they emailed me and said they sent another gift card to **.

    I contacted them again. This time they sent an email that said use the code provided and retrieve the gift card, however there was no code provided. I called the last time on 3/15/19. I was told I would receive $79 by mail. Instead they sent another email with a link to claim the card which was invalid. I tried repeatedly. It's time to let the public know about SquareTrade protection plan. I have kept all the phony emails in a folder and can provide them if necessary.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Alice,

    We apologize for any delay you've experienced receiving your item reimbursement.

    Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to address concerns such as your own, as we take our commitment to reimburse customers very seriously. In this instance one of our specialists has attempted to reach you and receive additional exposition regarding the trouble with your gift-card.

    We're waiting to hear back but once we speak we're eager to improve your experience with our company.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupProcess

    Reviewed March 19, 2019

    There was a dark spot in the picture on our Samsung TV that started appearing. Having a smartphone now, SquareTrade has made submitting claims pretty easy. I got an email with very detailed instructions. I had to take three different pictures and send it back to them. Then, I got a confirmation quickly that they had received it and within the day, I learned that they were gonna be replacing the TV. I was pleasantly surprised with the whole process. They gave me three options for the replacement to choose from that would be comparable to what I had. The TV I had was a 60-inch TV and the options they gave me were for 65-inch due to the pricing. It was very good. It's nice having the protection on the TV and I found the warranty to be very much very worth it.

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    CoveragePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed March 18, 2019

    My HP printer stopped working and I remembered that I purchased the SquareTrade coverage for it. I contacted SquareTrade about it and my situation was resolved quickly and hassle-free. I enjoyed the experience and I will purchase their coverage on future purchases, whenever applicable. Thanks again.

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    Reviewed March 18, 2019

    I was impressed with how easy it was to navigate the website and how quickly SquareTrade responded to my claim and kept in contact with me throughout the claims process. I will be purchasing my next plan from them as well.

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 17, 2019

    The CSR was very professional when it came to giving me the choices of how I want to take care of my problem. 4 days later I got my refund in the mail! I do highly recommend getting a warranty on everything with SquareTrade!

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    Reviewed March 17, 2019

    I filed the claim online, but had to complete it over the phone. Peta ** was the name of the lady with whom I spoke! I received a nice replacement phone quickly. It could be considered an upgrade going from a G4 Play to a Samsung J7. I just wish I knew an easy way to retrieve the data from my old SIM card.

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    Reviewed March 17, 2019

    I paid for purchase protection for an RC car I bought for my kids. After a few months the product quit working. ST insist I contact the manufacturer first because "electronics generally come with a 1 year warranty". Manufacturer clearly states on its website 30 day warranty. This whole back and forth over this stupid toy has taken more out of me than the full purchase price. They clearly have no intention of honoring the warranty. They are hoping I will just forget about it and give up.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Yehudis,

    We apologize for any difficulty you experienced with your claim.

    Most Squaretrade warranties utilize the coverage your item includes via the manufacturer, as this provides multiple benefits for our customers. If the manufacturer declines stepping in to help we can do so on our end.

    When this was brought to our attention a specialist reached out to discuss the situation with you, as well as a resolution. Based on our conversation we hope you are satisfied with our results and we again apologize for any inconvenience.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Staff

    Reviewed March 17, 2019

    Toys "R" Us was selling the SquareTrade warranty, so I got it. My Switch wasn't working and I filed a claim with SquareTrade. It was good. They gave me no problems. I’m gonna send the Switch back this week.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    Call Sq.Trade talked to Magall and filed a claim. Service was great. All info. was forwarded and claim was filed and satisfied in an expeditious manner. Thank you Sq. TRADE for your great service. You will be highly recommended to friends and family for coverage on all types of technology devices. It is one of the better deals on phone insurance.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    I had bought a two-year warranty for a cellphone at SquareTrade and they did wonderful. We filed a claim over the phone when the cellphone's screen was shattered and their reps were really nice. They reimbursed me my money, and then we went and got us another phone.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    iPad screen repair was quick and easy!! I recommend getting warranty every time it is offered!! I get it with everything I buy and it has come in handy multiple times!! It only took a few days and now my kid is happy to have the iPad back!!

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    The claim process was fast and easy. I received my merchandise on time and secure. SquareTrade is the best option when purchasing and merchandise because it guarantees warranty. The associates are good at their work. They fulfill their goals.

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    CoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    The basic experience was fine. My problem is that the counterfeit Apple AirPods I bought through eBay is connected to Square Trade. That makes the seller look legitimate. I bought 2 Christmas gift AirPods, advertised as Apple and new on eBay, that were bogus. The first I received a credit from Square Trade for my plan purchase but then went through a nightmare with PayPal to get them to refund my payment. I spent hours on the phone and weeks to get it settled. When we discovered the second pair were bogus we used our square trade coverage. It reflects badly on Square Trade to offer coverage for counterfeit products. You need to explore this mess.

    From Apple: **. "Counterfeit: Counterfeit devices have been reverse-engineered (also called a Chinese Blueprint due to its prevalence in China) to produce a product that looks identical and performs like the original, and able to pass physical and electrical tests. Pirated: In addition, counterfeit phones are poorly made, can generate high radiation, and contain harmful levels of dangerous elements such as lead. Unauthorized replicas of the real product."

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    So easy to go through this transaction. My phone got fixed right away and without any out of pocket expenses. Fast completion for my phone. The tech person was friendly and quick to see what the problem was and told me what he was going to do.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    TV Replacement Under Service Plan - The Square Trade agents were all pleasant and professional. The claim proof, justification, and completion process was reasonable and respectful. Once proof was provided, the TV replacement process was quick and convenient. I would certainly highly recommend Square Trade to everyone.

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    Reviewed March 16, 2019

    I bought 5 year SquareTrade warranty from Costco for my 80 inch Sharp TV. In its 4th year, it developed a small internal crack on its own resulting in vertical lines on the TV. There is no external damage to the screen (not even a scratch). When contacted Square Trade, they asked me to send pictures of the same and inferred that it was a physical damage and the insurance will not be covered. The TV has been wall mounted in the basement since it was bought and no physical damage was done to it. When I mentioned the same to them, they insisted it was, even though the same issues have been reported by other consumers. I feel cheated and let down by them.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Rajeev,

    We apologize we were unable to approve your claim.

    Squaretrade TV warranties offer extensive coverage against a variety of hardware and electrical failures due to normal use. At this time none of our TV warranties include coverage against physical damage and cracks to a device screen would need this type of coverage in order to be eligible for service.

    Since this item has physical damage we are unable to service the device and we again apologize for the inconvenience. We understand you disagree with this diagnoses but Squaretrade extensively trains our TV specialists to recognize this type of damage.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed March 15, 2019

    I purchased a TV from Walmart. I added the 2 yr protection plan. My daughter accidentally knocked it off of my tv stand and cracked it. I filed a claim it was rejected because I was informed the protection plan I had only protects mechanical and electrical or power supply failures. They have a accident plan. I asked why couldn't I upgrade to that plan. Customer service informed me that the accident plan only covers cracks to tablets and cellphones not cracked tvs because they are supposed to be mounted down or on a stand which mine was on a stand. Be realistic. You will be more than likely to crack the tv then have a mechanical or fire. On the brochure it has in parentheses accident plans (drops and cracked screens, spills and liquid damages) and it does not specify just tablets and cellphones. So I have lost my money basically. I'll never by a TV Walmart or purchase their protection plan and how I'm feeling I don't plan on going back again.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Tiffany,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranties.

    Squaretrade offers Accidental Damage protection plans for a large variety of products, such as laptops, phones and more. Whether or not your item is eligible for this coverage depends on the category of your item and where the plan was purchased.

    Unfortunately we not offer this type of coverage for TVs at this time. Squaretrade TV warranties include Standard protection, wherein we will address any hardware or electrical failures your item experiences due to normal use. We understand you felt this was not clearly advertised upon purchase and this is something we take great concern in addressing.

    One of our specialists has reached out to further discuss the situation with you, as well as what can be done to resolve it. At this time we're waiting to hear back from you but we look forward to speaking soon and we hope to improve your view of our services.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff

    Reviewed March 15, 2019

    I recently filed a claim with SquareTrade for an Apple iPod Nano. The on-off button was no longer working. I had to jump through some hoops, but I understand. I had to do a lot of work. They wanted a serial number which was not on there and on their end, it was looking like it was covered under one-year warranty by Apple and it was not. It was actually a discontinued item that they have not made in many years. So I was in the middle of a conversation with one their reps. and he just transferred me to Apple. He didn’t even tell me what he was doing. He was insistent that I went through them first. I was trying to explain to him that there was no point and he wanted no part of it. No one was listening to me when I was talking to people, so I had to do a lot of my own detective work before SquareTrade was willing to take care of it. It was frustrating but they refunded my money and I just bought another one.

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    Reviewed March 14, 2019

    I was talked into buying a warranty for a product for my son, so I did buy it. When it broke I was told I will be getting a check for a settled amount, but that check never came. I kept contacting them repeatedly about it and was told that check will be coming but I never received it. It's been 3 months. I will not buy this warranty ever again.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Lucinda,

    We apologize for any delays with receiving your payment.

    Squaretrade takes commitments like this very seriously and we have policies in place to address these concerns, as have been utilized in this instance. We can see that we have resent your check numerous times and we're unsure as to why this payment has not arrived. Due to this we'll need an alternative address to resend the check.

    One of our specialists has reached out to the email on file to confirm an alternative address, as soon as this is provided we will resend this check. Our specialist has also offered a full refund of the warranty purchasing price due to the delays you've experienced, we look forward to hearing from you further and hope to resolve this for you shortly.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 14, 2019

    I have 2 laptops over the course of 1 year. They attempted to repair my Macbook 3 times on the same issues but claim nothing is wrong. They won't replace or refund the cost of my Macbook. The other one I have is Samsung Ativ 9, which again they worked on 3 times but refuse to repair. My screen they replaced is something from a dumpster, the 2/3 of the screen has yellowish tint and has dead pixels. They told me to send it in for repair. When I got it back, I was in shock since they didn't do anything to it. it's in exactly the same condition as it went in. Furthermore, this time, there are visible physical damages. There are deep gashes and scrapes on the edges. Horrible experience. Do not deal with this company.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Brandon,

    We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced with your recent repairs.

    Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians to complete our repairs and all items pass a full hardware diagnostic before return to the customer. If an item returns from service experiencing any issues Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to have these concerns addressed.

    When you informed of us of your concerns with the most recent repair Squaretrade offered for the item to be sent back in, though we understand you did not wish to proceed with this. At this point we've refunded the full purchasing price of your warranty and if you need further assistance please reach out to our support center.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Price

    Reviewed March 13, 2019

    I have a soundbar and it's an expensive item. SquareTrade was offered to me as a protection plan. I filed a claim because my cat tried to knock the soundbar off and it broke the optical inside of it and got stuck. I called SquareTrade to see if I can get a repair out to just at least come and take it out, if possible, or even open it up and take it out. But I didn't purchase the accidental plan, so it was denied. Even so, filing a claim was easy. Overall, having an extended warranty is very valuable.

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    Reviewed March 11, 2019

    Purchased TV from Target and they told me, "This cover anything for your TV." My son accidentally hit the TV and screen was broken, filed a claim with SquareTrade. After 4 trials as the TV model was not listed "every time you have to repeat the whole story" answering the claim immediately as you are not covered for accidents. Ended up blowing $$$ on the air. They are not clear on what is included and what is not. The funny thing that they sent me my plan detail once they were aware on the damage. I will not go with them anymore... Save money.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Feby,

    We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranties.

    Squaretrade offers a variety of warranties which include differences in coverage. Unfortunately none of our TV warranties include coverage against physical damage, if this was the expectation set upon purchase this was not the intention of Squaretrade.

    One of our specialists reached out to discuss the situation with you, as well a potential solution to your concern. Based on our conversation we hope we have improved your view of Squaretrade and we greatly appreciate you taking the time to speak with us.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed March 11, 2019

    Bought a microphone from Amazon. It arrived in the box broken. I had purchased a SquareTrade protection plan. I immediately returned the product to Amazon for a refund (no problem there) and began the process of trying to cancel my plan with SquareTrade. Tried calling 2 different numbers & the Amazon service rep tried calling on my behalf while I waited. 1 number does nothing but take you thru a whole bunch of offers for other services. The other number tells you to do the claim online & have your receipt available. I've also sent 2 emails with the only response being an automated response that ISN'T helpful. SquareTrade is owned by Allstate.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Ed,

    We're sorry to hear of any delay with the cancellation of your warranty.

    Squaretrade does our best to process all cancellation requests expeditiously, though sometimes we may need to be directly contacted in order to help. In this instance your requests may been forwarded to an automated email alias and this is why you didn't receive a response.

    We have processed your warranty cancellation for a full refund, of which will process to your original payment method via your Amazon account. One of our specialists has also reached out to confirm when you can expect your refund.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed March 11, 2019

    I filed a claim for a steam iron that failed. I chose to have it replaced. ST chose (as is its right under contract) to instead pay for a replacement item. The cost of replacement now includes 6% sales tax, which was not a charge when I purchased the item. The warranty contract does not exclude sales tax as a part of the cost of the replacement, nor does the contract limit the coverage to the (lesser) cost I paid when I first bought the item. After repeatedly telling me that the contract does not cover the increase in cost, and after admitting that there is no exclusion for sales tax as a part of the replacement cost, the Company just flat out refused to honor my contract. I reached out to Amazon and filed a request for investigation of the sale of fraudulent insurance contracts.

    I am also filing a complaint with my State insurance commission since this is an All State Company, regulated where I live. I realize $6 is not a large amount of money, but I deeply resent being told that I am not entitled to a benefit I paid for. I know how to read an insurance contract. The customer service people at ST do not, as evidenced by the continued insistence that even if there is no language excluding payment, it is not their custom to pay for sales tax as a part of the cost of replacing the insured item. I know the definition of "purchase price" and sales tax is included. I will pursue this matter with both Amazon and the regulatory agency in my state. Insurance policies cannot be changed on the whim of the call center personnel.

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    Hello Jaye,

    We're sorry for any difficulty you recently experienced within your claim.

    Squaretrade's item reimbursement policy bases our reimbursement amount on the purchasing price of your item. We understand you feel sales tax should be included but we do not consider varying factors such as sales tax or shipping and handling fees as part of this compensation. This is especially the case if we've reimbursed you up to the maximum coverage value of your warranty, as we are also unable to provide compensation beyond this amount.

    We can see a previous Squaretrade specialist addressed your concern and forwarded additional information to the email on file as to how we can resolve this issue. We appreciate your suggestions and will proceed with a review of your claims history to see where we can improve.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed March 11, 2019

    My billing info it out of date, so they suspended my plan. I get emails daily saying I need to update my info, the link it sends me to is broken... every time. So, I go online and try to just log into the site, no way to update my info there. So, I send an email to customer service. They respond that I need to CALL them. So, I call them and leave a message and NO ONE CALLS ME BACK! If it is this hard to PAY them, I wonder how hard it will be to file a claim?

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Cailin,

    We apologize for any difficulty with this warranty.

    We understand you've experienced difficulty updating your warranty and this is something we take very seriously. Back office specialists are currently working to resolve this issue for you and we will follow up as soon as we have more information.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Robert increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Robert increased their star rating.

    Original Review: March 9, 2019

    I would use this company, it's a rip off. I paid for a plan for my LG Harman Kardon Platinum. It came apart where it fits together to go around your neck and they said they do not cover that, on the inside is covered. Then they go as to say, "It's in your plan," that no one reads at a checkout counter when checking out. So what did they say next? "Oh we can cancel your plan and prorate what was not use and send you a refund." Run the other way. Don't buy.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hi Robert,

    We apologize for any issues experienced processing a claim on your device. With our standard plan, a broken part or physical damage to the device would be considered accidental damage. However, after the first year wear and tear is taken into consideration.

    Reviewing your account, I see a claim was processed and approved for reimbursement of your items price. We attempted to call you today to see if there were any further issues or concerns but were unable to make contact. Please feel free to directly reply to the follow-up email sent or call direct using the contact information provided.

    Thank you,

    BH

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed March 8, 2019

    I signed up with SquareTrade for my cellphone. My ex-boyfriend filed a claim online. SquareTrade answered in two days through email. I just paid a flat fee for my phone and I gotta pay to ship it back. They said that within five to seven days, I will receive a gift card for Walmart to purchase a new phone.

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    Reviewed March 7, 2019

    This warranty plan has got to be a fraud even though it's owned or underwritten by by Allstate insurance. I paid for a 4 year protection plan on my Vizio Smart TV I bought from Costco. About 3 years into the extended warranty I noticed my TV remote would stop working intermittently. It would not respond at all until I opened up the back panel where the batteries are located and took out or rotated the batteries in a circular manner. However, it becomes really annoying every time you try to change the channel or pause the remote that you have take off the back panel.

    When I called SquareTrade they told me that I could buy a new remote on Amazon for $7, but if they sent me the replacement remote it might take off $200 from what the warranty will cover for future claims. I thought that was totally corrupt and that sounds like blackmail as a way of keeping people from making simple, but justified claims. Not only that but because the problem was intermittent they would only offer to replace it if you are actually having the problem when you call in, which is ridiculous. If it works when you call in then they don't consider it as having a problem even though other times it acts up continually.

    Show manufacturers and these plans really don't keep their promises and pay for when the product fails. They also wasted an hour of my time for nothing on three separate occasions, said they would file a case number but when I called back they had no record of it as it appears they deleted it. You would think that if the remote just costs $7 they would just send you one, after all they pocketed my money for the extended useless warranty plan. They are crooks!

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Brik,

    We apologize for any recent misunderstanding regarding your warranty.

    Squaretrade does our best to provide the appropriate resolution for each claim but we are only able to provide a finite amount of repairs per each policy. In this case Squaretrade specialists likely recommended purchasing the remote separately in order to avoid any unnecessary utilization of your policy, though we again apologize if you felt this was our attempt to avoid service.

    One of our specialists has reached out to further discuss our policies, as well as what Squaretrade can do to help with your remote. We look forward to speaking with you soon and improving your view of Squaretrade.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Ronald increased rating by 4 stars.
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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Ronald increased their star rating.

    Original Review: March 7, 2019

    They say you're protected but are still denying my claim. I bought a digital a/v recorder and protected it with SquareTrade. There is no service facility for this but they demand I send it to Hong Kong for service. No address to send it to as the manufacturer does not offer service. Claim denied unless I get it serviced first. No help. Can't get it serviced, claim denied. No good scammers. Never again will I buy a service contract. They are worthless and just take your money.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Ronald,

    We apologize for any difficulty you recently experienced with your claim.

    Squaretrade utilizes the manufacturer warranty for almost all products we cover, as this provides multiple benefits for our customers. Squaretrade can only provide a finite amount of repairs before a warranty is completed and issues serviced by your item manufacturer do not effect your Squaretrade limit of liability.

    When this was brought to our attention one of our specialists reached out to discuss the situation, as well as a resolution to your concern. Based on our conversation we believe we reached an amicable resolution for both parties and we greatly appreciate your time

    Thank you,

    KM

    Natoya increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServiceCoverageStaff
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Natoya increased their star rating.

    Original Review: March 7, 2019

    Updated on 3/7/19: We spoke to a Resolution Specialist last night. He assured us that they are working hard to provide excellent customer service and provide an Resolution to this problem. I am pleased with the conversation that took place. They promised they would resolve this issue. We will post again soon.

    Original Review: We purchased an XBox 360 S1 from Sam's in December of 2017. In December of 2018 we started having problems lem with the device reading the games. We filed a claim. Two weeks later it was returned to us unrepaired with the following explanation "Unfortunately, our technicians were unable to repair your item because the issue with your item was caused by accidental damage, which is not covered by your SquareTrade plan you purchased". Upon calling them I was told it had liquid damage. Now keep in mind originally it would not read the games. My question was, how we never spilled liquid in this device. It always sat next to the 60' TV on the TV stand. How in the world did it get liquid damage to it. Well I proposed, "If this did happen it occurred during transient your location."

    Keep in mind it a little over a year old and we paid $400.00 for this device. They are a waste of a dollar, poor customer service, poor communication on claims. If I were Sam's, Walmart or any of these other companies that do business with or promote SquareTrade I would cease dealing with them before you lose customers. There are over 1700 bad reviews on this site. That's from those of us who took the time to complain online. Think about how many others said "Just screw it". I would never purchase another product that if they say the extended warranty is thru SquareTrade I will leave said item in the store. Thanks, but no thanks. ####Sorrycompanyservicewarranties.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Natoya,

    We're sorry we were unable to service your item.

    Squaretrade technicians perform a full hardware diagnostic on every product received for repair, as this helps us determine the best way to service your product. If we find damage during this diagnostic which exceeds your warranty coverage we will ship the item back to you unrepaired, this is what occurred in your instance.

    We understand you felt there was a discrepancy with this determination and due to this one of our specialists reached out to discuss the situation. Based on our conversation we hope you are more satisfied with our company and we appreciate you taking the time to speak with us today.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Website:
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