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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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    Enith increased rating by 2 stars.
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Enith increased their star rating on Sept. 5, 2018.

    Updated review: Sept. 5, 2018

    As soon as I posted this review, a Square Trade persona that had the authority to "make things right" contacted me the very next morning. They refunded the Plan cost I had paid, and they reimbursed me for a new xbox remote that I purchased at Walmart that day. All I had to do was send them a copy of my receipt via email. It was painless and I was happy that the matter was resolved to my expectation.

    Original Review: July 17, 2018

    I tried to file a claim for an Xbox system purchase, but not for the Xbox console, for the included game controller. I tried to file a 3rd claim on this same controller today, and was told that the full $370 value of my plan had already been used up with the first two claim requests for the controller... Ok, let me make this clear, SquareTrade paid $370.00 to repair (not even replace) my son's Xbox controller TWICE. $370.00. Amazing. They must've sprinkled platinum magic dust on it, twice, for $370.00. And the same issue still happened a 3rd time. I could've purchased, BRAND NEW, 6 Xbox wireless controllers with $370.00. Absolutely flabbergasted. I'm infuriated, and I will not be purchasing any more SquareTrade warranties with any of my purchases. I was a 500% loyal SquareTrade customer, literally, any item that offered me a ST plan, I purchased, Sam's Club, Amazon, Walmart, anywhere. No more. This is one ticked-off mom.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Enith,

    We apologize for any inconvenience experienced, and when this concern was brought to our attention we reached out and discussed what Squaretrade was willing to do to take care of it. We refunded the full cost of your warranty and based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the final results. We thank you for taking the time to speak to us, and we will be reviewing your claim to verify where we can implement any future process improvements.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaffReliability

    Reviewed July 16, 2018

    It is said that you learn what something is worth when you pay for it. After paying for a SquareTrade warrant I learned that it was worthless. The terrible, horrible, no good, very bad SquareTrade merits NO stars but one star is as low as permitted. We purchased an LG television at Costco, purchasing a five (5) year SquareTrade warranty at that time. Two years in, the display weakened; whites turned gray, reds turned pink. Presented an online claim to SquareTrade. Rejected. SquareTrade insisted Costco was responsible. Telephoned Costco and for the next 30 minutes Costco had us jump from one TV menu item to the next before admitting it could not solve the display problem.

    Costco bounced us back to SquareTrade. When making a claim to SquareTrade you truly have taken a detour into the world of ** crazy. Over a period of days, SquareTrade repeatedly requested the same information, again and again - including serial number, model number and svc code number. SquareTrade then demanded that we send a picture of the label on the back of the TV which had the serial number, model number and svc number. Just delay, delay, delay. SquareTrade is arguably (and it's hard to see any realistic counter-argument) the absolute worst warranty service in the country. The worst.

    SquareTrade insisted we run the TV through what it called a “Picture Test” and e-mailed instructions on how to perform the test. The instructions were wrong. We discovered the correct procedure on our own, performed the test and sent the result to SquareTrade. It sent an e-mail approving the claim. On the same day, it sent an e-mail stating it could not approve the claim until it received a photo of a screen shot of the entire television display. That too was done. And nothing. We periodically complained to Costco; which in turn contacted SquareTrade.

    We also went around and around with SquareTrade as to addresses. SquareTrade mailed us the repair parts for the TV. On the same day, the very same day the parts were received by us, SquareTrade sent an e-mail informing that it could not send the parts because it lacked our address and therefore could not repair the TV. Each time we complained about the ineptitude of this clown circus, SquareTrade responded with the sort of silence usually expected from the crowd at the 18th hole of a golf tournament.

    At that point, we sent a single-space, four-page letter to Costco more fully detailing SquareTrade’s clown circus. SquareTrade is so bad that I feel torn about those few who gave it more than one star. On the one hand, it's great that a small number of people are feeling like they received good service. On the other hand, it makes me sad that they've set the bar so low for themselves that they regard SquareTrade as a good company. In reality, you would have an easier time getting a squirrel to land a 747 jet than getting good service from SquareTrade.

    In addition to complaining about SquareTrade, do as we did, complaint to the company that sold the warranty, here Costco. Point out they are selling a defective service to their customers and are therefore damaging their brand. Write the manufacturer, in our instance LG and complain about SquareTrade. Tell everybody and anybody – to avoid SquareTrade.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Benedict,

    We're sorry to hear your claim experience was difficult and that you had to repeat so much information. Squaretrade specialists will sometimes require you to reverify your address or product information because this is crucial to providing you the best service.

    In this instance there was some confusion regarding your in home repair due to an address provided during the claim filing process compared to one that was provided as a later update. We understand you had to provide this multiple times and one of our specialists attempted to clarify the situation, though this may not have been properly communicated. To resolve your concern we've reached out to explain what we can provide as an alternative resolution.

    At this time we're waiting to hear back from you, and once we speak we'll let you know what other resolutions we can provide to get your TV up and running.

    Thank you,

    KM

    CoverageStaff

    Reviewed July 14, 2018

    I wish I could give these people no stars. I purchased a TV costing me $2600. They recommended me covering it and the only option I had was SquareTrade. I wanted extra coverage spending this kind of money. Two years later I had to contact them. My port malfunction (optical) and they told me it’s not covered, but ports are covered. Due to the flap broken they deem it damaged! Like how when I did nothing wrong?? So I spent extra money getting coverage with them, and now I have a broken TV with the display malfunctioning that they refuse to acknowledge due to the port. I will never recommend or use this company again!

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Cordia,

    We're sorry to hear of any difficulty experienced while filing a claim with us, or if there was any misconception regarding your warranty coverage. Squaretrade claims specialists are extensively trained to make determinations of claims based on the description of the issue your item is experiencing, and if these issues correspond with the type of coverage your policy includes. Unfortunately when the issue with your TV was described to our specialists it was determined to be a physical one, and these are not covered beneath our standard protection plans.

    We apologize for the inconvenience and we have refunded the full cost of your warranty.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 14, 2018

    I have had SquareTrade for many years, they have always been good until now. I was working on cleaning up my our small pool and I tripped on the hose and my phone flipped out of my pocket, hit the side of the pool and then into the pool. I grabbed it as quick as I could but the damage was done, do to being a smartphone I couldn't turn it off due to the touchscreen and the side button wouldn't work. I used compressed air to blow the phone out and I stuck it in rice. I pulled it out of the rice to check it, it still doesn't work.

    Tried to file a claim online but it kept telling me the ID number was wrong, I went into chat and was told to call them, how am I supposed to call with no phone, I added an extra zero and it accepted it. I got to the end of the claim and it tells me that there would be a $750.00 hold on my bank card but they don't have any replacement phones in stock to go get it repaired. I went to 4 different places and was told the same thing "it is a total loss" the other option is to send it in and get it repaired.

    I got into chat and was told that was my only option. My problem is I am disabled and my wife is in the hospital recovering from cancer surgery, I need a phone ASAP not in 2 weeks. I wouldn't be able to have a $750.00 hold on my card either since I don't have that much money in there and I do not have a credit card only a debit card. SquareTrade has gone to crap! I will no longer do business with them, they have no compassion or understanding of people's needs. I am just going to buy a new phone and no SquareTrade insurance. I never had this problem with them in the past, I guess it must be that Allstate owns them now, I will be getting rid of our Allstate insurance as well.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Jeff,

    We're sorry to hear of the difficulty you experienced with filing a claim, as well as your frustration with our replacement process. While Squaretrade does provide customers access to our online claims center we understand that the online system isn't capable of understanding every nuance of your claim. Due to this we also provide access to support agents via our website chat support or our call-in claims center.

    The $750 fee you're referring to is our authorization hold used for the replacement process, and this is a fee we place as a temporary hold on a customer account during a replacement process. This is to ensure that both parties are receiving a device, and once you provide Squaretrade your original phone we lift this charge from your card.

    When your concern was brought to our attention we made multiple attempts to contact you and explain what we can do to accommodate the situation, and as of now we're waiting to hear back. We look forward to discussing this further with you and reinstilling your trust in our company.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    SquareTrade has been terrible on two occasions. Both almost identical. They ship parts and then depend on a subcontractor to take care of the repair. In my most recent experience I was told to be available from 8-5 on Wednesday July 11th. I moved my other appointments around (I'm a financial adviser and have appointments with clients from 9-5 daily) so I could meet the technician during the day as agreed. The tech was supposed to confirm with me and provide his name and contact number last week. I didn't hear from any tech so I called SquareTrade to let them know I thought we had an issue. They told me to wait until 4:30 or 5:00 just to make sure no one was going to show up.

    Having been through this before with SquareTrade I called the subcontractor to find out if anyone was coming to do the repair. They said it was scheduled but could not reach the tech. He wasn't answering his phone or responding to email. So the next day I called SquareTrade again. During the course of several conversations they decided they would replace my tv with a new or refurbished off brand TV. (Possibly the cheapest TV brand available in the US.) Upon reviewing this option I asked for a different choice. I was told this was my only choice. My TV is a 60" Vizio that I paid around $850 for. The off brand is $450 new at Best Buy. Refurbished it's probable a $200 TV.

    This off brand is not in any way a comparable replacement except in screen size. Each call to ST requires a full explanation since its employees do not take or put accurate notes in their system. In the meantime around noon today (Friday the 13th) a technician actually did call and make an appointment for Saturday the 14th at noon. Who knows what will happen? So the bottom line is poor service requiring multiple calls to SquareTrade, poor or no follow up, poor or no note taking, a very poor subcontractor and a pathetic replacement option. The frustration alone would keep me from buying another SquareTrade warranty contract. I am surprised that Costco would even sell this inferior product. It is very disappointing.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Bill,

    We thank you for bringing this concern with your TV claim to our attention, and we apologize to hear our technician did not arrive for the scheduled repair. One of our agents reached out to you and explained our methods of determining a replacement TV, as well as explained we've provided a different replacement offer.

    Based on our conversation we hope you are more satisfied with the experience, and we've provided you a direct point of contact in case you have anymore concerns. We thank you for taking the time to speak to us today and we will be following up with additional results.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverageStaff

    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    I've been a SquareTrade client for a few years now. I insured all my phones and my family's, also our appliances are insured with ST. On 7-4-2018 my phone (Galaxy S8) was not getting any charged. I called SquareTrade to make a claim. They told me that I should take it to a local repair. After I did that the local repair shop told me that they will charged me $80 for the repair which I paid. They replaced the battery and told me that the motherboard was broken and they could not repair the phone.

    Next day I called SquareTrade to let them know that I did what they told me but the phone was not repairable. They told me to send the phone to them to their repair shop, they provided the FedEx label and send the phone the same day 7-6-2018. I got an update Monday saying that the phone was fixed and that I should get it the next day which I did. When I opened the phone, immediately tried to turn it on but it did not turn on at all. I plugged it for an hour but did not get any power.

    I called SquareTrade again and the cust. serv. rep could not figured out what was going on with my claim. She was questioning why I sent the phone, she questioned how come I had the phone back when the status was saying they were assigning service. I spent over an hour trying to explained. She told me that I did not send picture of the phone and that I need it to do that originally. I asked why they took my phone if they were needing pictures first in order to fix my phone. She could not tell me why but they need the images which I sent almost intermediately. I waited for two days to get an email back to tell me that I need to call again. Which I did and spent another hour explaining the whole thing again.

    The cust. serv. told me that I will receive an email with instructions on how to send the phone to them again. I explain to the rep that how come I was charged $99 deductible when I already spent 80 on the local repair. He said that I made the decision of taking it to the local repair shop. It was not my choice. ST told me to take it. I have no problem paying deductible but I think I should get the local repair expenses refunded back to me. By now is 7-12-2018 and after spending $80 on the local repair and $99 deductible, and many hours of frustration. My phone still not fixed. I'm sending the phone again tomorrow. Let see how this is going to end. Stand by... This is the WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE experience I ever have.

    Updated on 07/24/2018: I received a replacement for my phone almost three weeks of the initial claim. But in the communication that BH from SquareTrade he said that they will refund the money that I paid for the warranty. On an email that he sent me he said that the refund will take 3-5 days.

    Here is a copy of that email: "Thank you for speaking with me today. Again I apologize for you claims experience. A $149.00 reimbursement of your warranty cost is currently being processed and mailed to you. Please allow 24 hours for processing and 3-5 business days for delivery. If you have any further questions or concerns please directly reply to this email or contact me direct at 1-877-927-7268 ext..."

    Today 7-24-2018 has been 11 days from that email. I sent BH an email and called him to his direct line that he told me to call him if I have any more problems. The only problem is that he does not answer or return the calls. I did not even ask for my warranty money to be return, BH offer it to compensate for my bad experience. But I have not receive the money that he promised. During the whole experience have not ask for any special treatment just trying to claim what is my contract and holding Square Trade accountable for their promise.

    The following is the answer from BH form Square Trade. Following that is my communication asking for an update which I never got any answer. I have to call a few times to get an update. "We're so sorry to hear about this experience. We aim to have your device up and running as quickly as possible, and it looks like we've dropped the ball. I am glad you were able to speak today about your claim and your experience. As mentioned during our conversation your reimbursement is currently being processed and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns."

    "Hi BH, I called you yesterday, you told me that I will get a status update today, also that you will give me a follow up call. None of these things happened. This experience has been the worst!!! I used to make a claim a few years ago and I would get my phone back repaired or replace in 3 days, now I have to wait a couple of day just to get a status update. It's been two weeks and you guys keep playing around with me. I don't have my phone neither a hope that I will get it back. You told me that you will find a resolution. Where is it? I will use whatever it takes to let the everybody know about this awful experience."

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hi Wilfredo,

    We're so sorry to hear about this experience. We aim to have your device up and running as quickly as possible, and it looks like we've dropped the ball. I am glad you were able to speak today about your claim and your experience. As mentioned during our conversation your reimbursement is currently being processed and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

    Thank you,

    BH

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 13, 2018

    I decided to get warranties for my electronic devices because I'm never lucky with anything. I got acquainted with SquareTrade through QVC so I went with them. I purchased my warranties both through the vendors that I bought the devices from and directly from them. I called them to file a claim a couple of months ago for my granddaughter’s computer. They opened the claim and they needed a copy of the receipt, and they sent me the box to send the computer in. It didn’t take very long and we got the laptop back after a couple of weeks. Everything has been fine with SquareTrade.

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    Andrew increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaffProcess
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Andrew increased their star rating on July 23, 2018.

    Updated review: July 23, 2018

    SquareTrade ultimately came through with a refund of the full purchase price of my TV, as well as the $89.99 fee that I paid to purchase the SquareTrade policy. At the end of the day, everything worked out fine, and I am satisfied. It wasn't the smoothest or easiest process, but I did purchase another SquareTrade policy on the replacement TV that I purchased. I have no doubt whatsoever that my review on consumeraffairs.com was the key to my achieving a good result. I would prefer to have gotten to the same place without having to first write a negative (and, at that point in time, deserved) review.

    Original Review: July 11, 2018

    June 28, 2018: I first reported my claim to SquareTrade. The claim was approved and I scheduled a repair appointment for July 3. June 28 (later that day): I received an e-mail that the repair appointment needs to be postponed due to parts unavailability. June 29: I received an email that the part I need is out of stock and that SquareTrade will "look into" replacing the TV. June 29 (later that day): I received an email that my TV will be replaced and that I may choose a comparable replacement TV. The list of comparable choices included only 1 TV (a different brand than my own that was nowhere near as well reviewed as mine), so that it what I selected.

    June 29 (later still): I received an email that there has been an update to my repair appointment. This made no sense since I had already been told the appointment was canceled and I had already selected the replacement TV. I called SquareTrade to inquire whether I was getting a replacement TV or a repair. It was almost impossible to get a human being. Totally frustrating, but I eventually got someone who told me to ignore the repair email and that I would receive a replacement TV.

    June 30: I called the repair facility that would have come to fix the TV had the part not been "out of stock." Since I didn't have to return the broken TV to SquareTrade, I wanted to see if I could get it fixed myself and have 2 TVs. The repair shop informed me that the part is, in fact, readily available and that they assumed that SquareTrade decided to replace the TV because the part (with labor) would be $400 to $450. Read on to see why replacing the TV was a cheaper option for SquareTrade.

    July 4: I received an email stating that I need to schedule a delivery date for the replacement TV. I took the first available appointment, which was July 11. I scheduled the appointment for between 3:00 and 7:00 so that I could be home. July 11 (delivery day) at 12:30 pm. I happened to stop by my house to pick something up at 12:30 and, a minute later, the delivery guy showed up two and a half hours early, without a prior call. If I hadn't unexpectedly stopped by the house, I would have missed the delivery,

    The delivery guy said to me that I better open the TV and inspect it because the box was in such bad condition. It was torn, filthy and looked like it had been opened and re-closed multiple times. I took the TV out of the box. It was filthy and scratched (not the screen, but the plastic housing). There was dirt and dust everywhere - in the HDMI and USB ports, the vents, crevices, etc. My pants got dirty just supporting the TV while inspecting it. Even the delivery guy was appalled. Then, I noticed that this clearly refurbished TV did not include a power cord! A moment later, the delivery guy pointed out to me that the remote control appeared not to be the correct remote for the TV.

    I then called SquareTrade and was told to reject delivery of the TV and to take pictures and send them in. I sent the pictures in 3 hours ago. No word from SquareTrade yet, other than the guy on the phone who told me that it would be another 5 to 7 business days from "approval" of a replacement for my replacement before I would receive replacement number 2. I asked him to send me a new (not refurbished) TV, but he wouldn't commit to that. So, even if everything goes smoothly from here, I will be without a TV for no less than 3 weeks. This has been a frustrating and lengthy process, and I am none too pleased so far.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hi Andrew,

    We are sorry to hear your replacement device arrived damaged. We will be escalating this to the vendor and shipper to determine the cause. I am glad one of our specialists was able to speak with you today in regards to getting another TV ordered and shipped out to you ASAP. Another replacement offer is currently being emailed to you with a new TV. If you have any further questions or concerns please directly reply to the email or contact me directly at the number provided.

    Thank you,

    BH

    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    Purchased a 48" Samsung 1080p Smart TV from Costco a couple of years ago and with it a SQUARETRADE warranty. My TV failed and a repair tech confirmed the internal failure. SQUARETRADE is only offering an (LG 43") display saying it is an equivalent replacement. Costco at one time had excellent warranty or return policies but now it seems I cannot even purchase a TV with confidence anymore. I paid 600.00 for a tb and SQUARETRADE's offer for the LG TV's are being sold around the 250.00 range. I have never been so unsatisfied and upset, also having a RIPPED OFF feeling. I would NEVER recommend SQUARETRADE warranty business.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Shannon,

    Whenever Squaretrade is looking to replace your TV we base our replacement offers on the technical specifications of your original item. We don't take factors such as the item price into consideration because this is a fluctuating factor which varies over time. When we were notified of your concern we reached out and discussed your claim, as well as what we can to do resolve this. We confirmed we will be looking to source a new replacement for you as well as discussed potential alternatives.

    We thank you for taking the time to speak to us and we'll be following up with additional results. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience experienced thus far and appreciate your patience.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 11, 2018

    When the picture went out on my TV, I called SquareTrade immediately and by the end of the night parts were being ordered for a repair. When the parts did not fix the problem anew TV was ordered and I am awaiting its arrival now.

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    Reviewed July 10, 2018

    I will never purchase another warranty thru this company. First, they couldn't find my Samsung S8+ warranty and I had to send them my receipt and it would be 1-2 days and I asked about getting something done quicker because I was going out of town and I use my phone for work and nothing could be done. Now another week later I contact the place. They said to get it repaired and they don't have the parts and won't have them till Friday. Today is Monday, anyone hear of overnight shipping? So another week. 2 weeks to repair a phone and they wonder why I am upset. Oh and they tell me today that they can send me a loaner but they will put a 750.00 hold on my credit card till the phone is returned.

    The representatives have NO customer service skills but ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you" but anything I ask I am told that it's not possible but they already took my 99.00 deductible so they're not worried. This is my 2nd experience and my last. My 1st was with a Samsung TV and we jumped thru all the stupid hoops and received an LG as a replacement. If I wanted an LG I would've purchased that brand in the beginning but that was the only one they offered. Seriously, if you are reading this, go a different route and stay away from SquareTrade Warranties!!!

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Tammy,

    We're sorry to hear you were dissatisfied with your warranty purchase, and to hear there was any difficulty with filing your claim.

    The vast majority of Squaretrade warranties purchased through our partners automatically arrive in our system, but occasionally we require additional information to complete your product registration. We try our best to provide customer access to our online registration center to prevent situations like what you experienced, and we understand this was not properly explained upon purchase. We also provide 24/7 access to our claims center so our agents can answer any questions you might have about our policies and resolutions, including our replacement device process.

    When this issue was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to you and explained this at length, and we also provided a refund for the full cost of the warranty, as well as offered a different resolution. While we understand this isn't a perfect result we appreciate you taking the time to speak to us, and for bringing your concerns to us for review.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 9, 2018

    I've been buying through SquareTrade for seven years now. Anytime I buy stuff, I look at SquareTrade to see if they cover it and I use them every time. Making payments is easy, and when the battery on my cellphone failed, they took care of it. I wanted to go through AppleCare and they said I would have to pay for it then they would pay me back. I just got the phone back today and I haven't sent the bill in yet. But other than that, it was fantastic. The same phone also had an issue with the sound before and we took it to SquareTrade's vendor. He fixed it within minutes and gave it right back to me, and SquareTrade took care of everything.

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    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    My 3 year old Vizio TV purchased at Costco stopped powering on. Called Costco and learned I had purchased an extended warranty. After multiple troubleshooting attempts while on the phone with SquareTrade, they determined a repair was needed and covered, and said they’d ship a part and arrange a repair service with a local repair service. I received multiple email confirmations of the appt and arranged for a friend to be there since I was traveling for work. Repairman never showed up and now I have to wait another week for the repair because I can’t miss work to be home before then. Very frustrated by lack of service and fact that none of the parties (Costco, SquareTrade, repair service Brunner) are taking proactive steps to reimburse me or my friend for this major inconvenience. Plus I won’t have a TV for another week.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Ann,

    We're sorry to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your TV claim. This is not the experience we want for our customers. When this issue was brought to our attention one of our agents assisted in rescheduling your appointment, and additional agents have made numerous attempts to contact you and further discuss your concern. At this time we're waiting to hear back from you and we again apologize for any inconvenience.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed July 7, 2018

    My son is using the laptop and being a teenager, he's a little irresponsible and he can break it anytime so I decided to get a warranty for it. Considering the cost, I opted for SquareTrade and there was no hassle to purchase it. Then when I had to file for a claim, the process was very easy to follow. I told them that there was a problem with the laptop and they asked me to upload the documents required and it was processed quickly. I’m really happy with all the processing.

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    Customer ServiceCoveragePriceStaff

    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    SquareTrade seemed to have the best offer like a two-year deal and everything was covered. When our phone had an issue, they were telling me to get it fixed and then, they’ll reimburse it. They’ve been helpful and professional, but I’ve never talked to the same person twice and I’m getting conflicting information. The lady said we can either send them the phone and then they can reimburse us. But then, that one person told us to try to get it fixed and send them the receipt to what we gotta pay for. And then, they said to take the phone to Apple and I'd have to purchase a new phone, then send them the receipt. New phones are not cheap to buy. If we gotta buy another phone with them, then what good is the insurance for? I bought the warranty to cover myself for situations like this.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    TV developed a blue line. SquareTrade decided to replace it. No hassles, fast, friendly technicians and phone staff. TV was delivered sooner than stated which exceeded my expectations. And the TV was a new one not a refurbished TV.

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    StaffProcess

    Reviewed July 5, 2018

    My problem has not been resolved. SquareTrade has sent 2 parts, neither of which repaired my oven. It has been almost 3 weeks since I began this process and I am really frustrated with the whole experience. The people I’ve talked to at SquareTrade have all been very nice but seem to have misunderstood my problem with the oven. The local repair person they sent has communicated with them as well. He requested 2 more parts. They sent one and he doesn’t want to continue until he has both parts in hand. No sense in tearing the oven apart again if the one part won’t fix it. Not too happy at this point.

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    Purchased SquareTrade for my phone. This is supposed to be a painless process but it has been a nightmare. It has been over a week and I still do not have a replacement. The representatives are rude and I have spoken with 5 supervisors that give me different information. They say I am not guaranteed to get the same carrier or color that I purchased. They also said it will take 2 weeks for me to receive a check to purchase a new device, but want me to send out my broken phone first. Cancel SquareTrade if you have it. Never buying it again.

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    Hi Elizabeth,

    We apologize for any delays experienced during your claims process. I attempted to contact you today but was unable to leave a voicemail. At this time an exact match replacement device is being shipped to you. An email has been sent providing tracking information. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email Socialhelps@SquareTrade.com.

    Thank you,

    BH

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    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    800 dollar phone... Samsung S8+. Turned in twice and refurbished junk both times. I called 37 days after instead of 30 days after for the overheating issue. They wanted deductibles again, plus 10 dollar shipping fees. People... SAVE your money. Do NOT invest in this company. They are associated with Verizon and many other large companies. Do not be fooled! They never fixed my TV either. Do not take out insurance... a waste. BIG waste!

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    Hi Deanna,

    We're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues with your replacement. We encourage you to let us know as soon as possible if you're experiencing trouble with your device so we can get this taken care of for you. Typically, we have a 30-day warranty on all replacements. If it's after 30 days, we consider it a new claim. We attempted to call you today but unfortunately were only able to leave a voicemail. Please directly reply to follow up email or contact me directly with the contact information provided. I'd love to see how I can help you.

    Thank you,

    BH

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 4, 2018

    I have a seven-year-old and if we buy an electronic device, he will somehow manage to break it at some point. It's just a matter of it happening during the warranty period or not. So I find having an extended warranty very valuable. We have numerous products with SquareTrade and they’ve always been very nice and knowledgeable.

    To get a product replaced I usually call SquareTrade first then they send me a link online and then I'm able to file the claim online. With my recent claim, it took two weeks. Apparently there was a glitch in the system during the first week. I called to say I haven't gotten my follow-up email and I haven't heard anything. Then when I called back the second time they said there was a problem in the system and for whatever reason the claim didn't clear from one system to another, so they had to manually do it. After that it went smoothly.

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    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    My claim number **. I started this clam in May. I sent my computer and received it back with more damage to the top of the laptop that was not there before. The computer was not fixed so it was sent back in a total of 3 time. The issue was that there liquid was dumped on it. They did not fix the keyboard and said there was no issues found. I received the ok to take the computer to a local vendor to have it fix. This was during the last week of May. I received the computer back from the vendor on 20 June with a new keyboard. The keyboard could not be fixed.

    I sent in the invoice for the amount that was paid on 20 June 2018. On 03 July 2018 a check was still not issued for the repairs that were made. I have spoken with 6 different people telling me that they would have the check processed within 24-48 hours. When asked to speak with a supervisor I was told 3 different time they would call me right back. Still to this day I have not heard from a supervisor. The matter is still not fixed. I have 6 plans with this company and will never use them again. If I could give them a zero star for the company I would.

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    Hi Charles,

    We're so sorry to hear about this delay. We pride ourselves on our quick reimbursements, but it sounds like we've dropped the ball. Thank you for speaking with me today. At this time we can assure your reimbursement check has been processed and mailed to you. If you have any further concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out with the contact information provided.

    Thank you,

    BH

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaffProcess

    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    Approximately 2.5 years ago, I purchased a pair of Bose Noise-Canceling Earbuds through Amazon. At the time of purchase, I opted to purchase a 3-year Square Trade Warranty for those earbuds. I have used and enjoyed those headphones intermittently over the last two years. About 6 months ago I started having two problems with the earbuds:

    A crackling short developed somewhere near the headphone mini-jack that plugs into my phone. It made listening unpleasant and at times impossible. The inline control unit built into the headphone cord ceased functioning altogether. The control unit has a main ‘rocker-style’ switch that allows the user to adjust volume and to pause/play music. The side of the control unit has a small white button that allows the user to interrupt the noise-canceling function in order to hear ambient or environmental noise. None of these buttons was functioning anymore. The rocker switch had sunken into the control unit and would no longer spring back to a neutral position. The control unit was clearly and unequivocally broken and would not function in any manner whatsoever.

    I went to Square Trade’s website and initiated the claims process. I carefully packed the unit in bubble wrap and a sturdy box and sent the unit off to Square Trade’s ‘repair depot’. Over the following week, I received a couple of emails alerting me to what stage of the process my claim was in. About 10 days after sending the unit out, it was returned to me with a note stating that a technician had tested my earbuds and discovered no problems whatsoever.

    I took the headphones out of the padded envelope and tested them immediately. The inline contra unit did not function in any manner and the short-out was still present in the cord. I was deeply disappointed. I called Square Trade’s customer service and patiently explained my problem. The representative apologized and told me that Square Trade would happily re-examine the earbuds if I was willing to re-package them and send them across the country again. He also said that he was making extensive notes on my account so that the NEXT technician would not miss the problems.

    I followed Square Trade’s direction accurately and in good faith and shipped my earbuds a second time. I just received an email from Square Trade stating that a technician was unable to reproduce the problems I described and that my headphones are being shipped back to me AGAIN. I called and spoke to a customer service agent in Karachi, Pakistan and politely explained my frustration with Square Trade’s failure to carefully and thoroughly examine my earbuds and then honor my warranty with a repair. He put me on hold while he, ostensibly, went to speak to a manager about my issue. He came back on the line and said that the headphones were being returned to me un-repaired and that if I discovered the same problems with the unit upon receipt that I could package them up and ship them back a THIRD time!

    It feels like Square Trade is trying to break my will and make the claims process so onerous that I will just give up. I have been honest and respectful in every stage of the process. It is clear to me now that Square Trade has a vested financial interest in denying my claim. When I signed up for the warranty, Square Trade’s literature pitched me on the idea that a warranty was a way to buy peace of mind and ensure years of hassle-free listening. My experience with Square Trade has been just the opposite: a dispiriting, rage-inducing adventure in corporate fraud. My earbuds are supposedly on their way back to me and I have been denied service despite a legitimate and honest claim. I would like Square Trade to repair or replace my earbuds properly and apologize for the heartache and hassle they have caused an honest paying customer.

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    Hi Edward,

    We want to apologize for your experience. We aim to make the claim process hassle-free and always want to provide an immediate resolution to our customers. I'm glad that we were able to get you taken care, but we are sorry about what you had to go through to obtain a resolution. We value our customers, and we are looking into your account, to correct what went wrong in the process.

    Thank you,

    BH

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 3, 2018

    Overall had an amazing experience from the very first call to file a claim, to uploading and completing the claim process and then the speed at which the claim was processed and approved and had my claim check arrive within days. I was very impressed and will definitely use again for all my devices.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    OK, so the check (warranty payment) was supposedly sent out on June 20, 2018 and now it is July 2, 2018 and I still have not received the refund check. I was told in the original email that I would have the check in about 5 days, it has now been over 12 days and I have not gotten the check yet.

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    Hello Clayton,

    We're sorry to hear your check hasn't arrived, as our checks usually arrive much quicker than the turnaround time you've experienced. When this issue was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to confirm your address and offered to have the check resent.

    At this time we're waiting to hear further from you before we proceed, and we appreciate you working with us while we take steps to resolve your concern.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    The process for replacement of our phone was fast, painless and very efficient. The overall care and response was very impressive. I would highly recommend this service for anyone with electronic equipment they want to protect. This is a no brainer.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    After years of purchasing SquareTrade warranties for all of my electronics, through Amazon, regardless of what retailer the item was purchased from. I was informed today while trying to file a claim that warranties purchased from Amazon are now only valid for items purchased from Amazon. Of the 3 people I talked to, the 2nd person informed that this change went into effect in February of 2015. I pointed out, looking at my active warranties on SquareTrade's website that the policy I purchased in January of 2016 - for a phone purchased from Verizon and a policy purchased from Amazon - was recognized as a valid warranty when that phone was damaged.

    I was told simply (again) that my warranty was invalid. I called and spoke to someone at SquareTrade who was very 'helpful' in telling me that, yep, my warranty was invalid and they would refund the amount I paid for the warranty, and at my request would refund the warranty that I purchased at the same time for my phone that would also be deemed invalid if I ever tried to file a future claim on it.

    I have consistently recommended SquareTrade for years and only in the last 18 months has every interaction with them been a terrible experience. I will never do business with them again and advise anyone who still relies on their warranties to look very closely at every step of the process in the future, since I had no idea what I had always done in purchasing their warranties will only result in purchasing invalid warranties from here on out apparently. I advise anyone with the same issues to look into the ongoing class action lawsuit that relates specifically to warranties purchased through Amazon as being invalid warranties.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Elisabeth,

    We apologize to hear there was any misunderstanding the purchasing of our warranties, as this is not Squaretrade's intention. On the Amazon sales page for our warranties Squaretrade includes a section labeled "Things to Know", which details the varying conditions required for your warranty to be considered valid. This includes the item being purchased from Amazon, as warranties for a product purchased via Verizon would have to be purchased directly from our website or sales support team.

    When this issue was brought to our attention agents on our end processed full refunds of both warranties, and we again apologize we are unable to approve claims on these policies.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    Send in to be repaired but not back yet. So waiting to see if all goes well when it comes back from repair. But past experience has been good so I think this will go good as well because it all started out fine after we finally got it figured out.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    Purchased SquareTrade for 3-year protection plan. My product began malfunctioning so I filed a claim. Claim was denied because my "product has a manufacturer’s warranty that covers defects due to parts or workmanship, generally up to one year from the date of purchase." Why the hell am I purchasing a warranty for 3 years when "generally" I'm not covered "up to" the first year? Much like other companies that I've used, SquareTrade is quick to push the responsibility to other resources before accepting a claim. Buyer beware.

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    Hello Zac,

    We're sorry to hear there was any misunderstanding regarding how our warranty works, or if you felt we were intentionally avoiding service to your item. We can assure this is not the case. Squaretrade has utilized manufacturer warranties on covered items for many years, and this policy is primarily in place for the benefit of the customer.

    Squaretrade warranties either have a limited amount of claims or cover your item in repairs/replacements up the purchasing price of your item (known as the limit of liability). Once you reach the limit of claims or the limit of liability your warranty is completed, and we want to ensure you're getting the full value of the plan. In this instance you were referred to Microsoft because them repairing the device issue will leave your Squaretrade policy fully intact should you need to file claims in the future.

    When this was brought to our attention one of our agents made several attempts to reach out to you, via phone and email. At this time we're waiting to hear back from you, and once we speak we'll be more than happy to resolve your concern.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffProcess

    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    I tried to complete the process online, but it wasn’t working properly. The first person I spoke with was so helpful and emailed me what I needed to do right away. I got a response quickly the next day and called a second person who processed everything so easily and professionally for me. The whole thing took two days and then I got my refund within a week. I’ve purchased SquareTrade warranties before, but never needed to use one. I am so relieved and satisfied with the entire process that I’ll sure keep using them.

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    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    SquareTrade and Staples are NOT truthful re: full refund warranty. My refund was PRORATED by nearly 20% for a 4 month old printer. ST confirmed that pro-rated reimbursement is their policy, even though no reference to said policy exists in the paperwork received. I call FOUL to both SquareTrade and Staples.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Polly,

    We're sorry to hear you were dissatisfied with your recent claims experience, and with the resolution we provided. Fast Cash is a newer resolution provided by Squaretrade wherein we'll quickly resolve customer's claims by providing an immediate payout for the value of the relevant item. Fast Cash was created to provide exceptional speed of resolution, reduce hassles (no shipping of item) and further flexibility of choice to the customer.

    We understand you're dissatisfied with this reimbursement amount being lower than what you paid, but this is why we also do our best to offer repair and replacement resolutions if applicable. When your concern was brought to our attention one of our agents made several attempts to reach you, and at this time we're waiting to hear back.

    We appreciate you bringing us your concern and we look forward to discussing this further with you.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed July 2, 2018

    I purchased an Abu Garcia fishing reel and the SquareTrade warranty came as an add-on with the package deal. I've been covered for a couple of months now and I've not had a bad experience yet. I'd definitely recommend it.

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    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I was having trouble with my TV shutting off. So after ruling out a cable company situation, I called SquareTrade to put in a claim. The gentleman that answered walked me through every step to get my tv to work again. He was patient, polite, and spot-on with his tech advice. I can’t remember his name, but a big fat thank you to him!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I had such an amazing experience with SquareTrade! They dealt with my situation right away and so efficiently. They were easy to contact and got right to the point. I was amazed how they really were true to their word and refunded the whole amount of my camera, plus what I had paid extra for the warranty. I also appreciate how they were so quick in a response when I had by accident mailed my memory card to them. They overnighted it right away to me. Thank you!!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    Well there was a man with an Australian accent or other. Kyle helped the most out of anyone I spoke to. Let's start off with my experience and what happened. I had an afterglow controller it was broken straight from the box. I had waited my month to 3 to take it back to Target so that was off of the menu. I had remembered I had purchased a SquareTrade 2 yr warranty. I called once or twice a month to get an answer.

    I was first told to contact X Box. Since they didnt manufacture the controller. X Box told me to contact PDP their partner for the afterglow. I have had the controller at this point for almost a year. PDP doesn't answer. Or call back of which if I were to do business with someone I would have been extremely disappointed. I feel they should be held responsible and should have some explaining to do of which I will keep trying to contact personally. SquareTrade thank you. I appreciate all the effort and will continue to buy a warranty any chance I get. Kyle was a great help. And said he will sent shipping for the controller. You should feel confident in your staff. Thanks again.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    My LG TV had a couple of burn-ins on the screen. Followed up with SquareTrade about my warranty and before I knew it, I had a replacement in the mail. Steps to replace my TV were easy and quick. Very satisfied with the outcome and I will definitely recommend their services to a friend.

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    Customer ServiceStaffProcess

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    They were super in helping me! He was very kind and a useful in getting the process started for me to have Kiera’s surface fixed! The SquareTrade staff has helped send the email to for me to send it back!

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    TV had no picture. I called and they decided I needed a new TV, and I was called the next day and the new TV was delivered. Very Good Company, easy to work with, and very nice people working there. They understood my problem, and quickly made the order for a new TV. No problems at all.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    Wonderful service. Very prompt. My printer failed to respond properly to the command to use regular paper and kept telling me to fill the photo tray. I tried everything I knew and it still did not respond. Thus I filed a claim and bought a replacement printer. Thank You.

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    CoveragePrice

    Reviewed July 1, 2018

    I am ever so grateful that SquareTrade honor their protection in a timely manner. Only wish they would cover the taxes I had to pay out also. I will replace and add insurance again. Oh also glad it's affordable.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 30, 2018

    The customer service I got from this gentleman but I don't remember his name it was amazing. He help me upload my receipt when I emailed it to him. Great experience. I got my phone within two day due to a trip I had to go to. Thank you.

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    Reviewed June 29, 2018

    It has been a long time since I sent my computer in for repair. I promptly did everything that was asked and even had to go resubmit information that was already on my account which lengthened the whole process. After all of that, I got my computer sent out and was expecting it to be repaired in 5 business days and sent back to me. I realized that I had liquid damage (ADH-covered in my plan) and that it might take longer than expected, but I was reassured that I should have my computer back before I start travel for my job. I got a email from SquareTrade informing me that the repairing process might take another couple of days. I got this email about 10 business days in and I still have not received my computer. At this point I was starting to get very frustrated.

    This computer is used for everything from work to school to personal use. It is for that reason that I got this highly rated protection plan. It has been past a few business days and I am almost at a month without my laptop. I have called for an update a few times, and they always make it seem like I should get it back soon. I am now starting to travel for my job and am without my laptop. I have no real idea of when my laptop will be repaired or when I will be getting it back. I am very disappointed on what seemed like a great protection plan.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hi Yash,

    We're sorry your claim is taking longer than our typical turnaround. Our goal is to repair your broken item properly and send it back to you in a timely fashion. Unfortunately, there can be instances where the repair can take longer, for example, if there are parts we need to order to complete the repair. We have confirmed your device is currently undergoing final testing before being shipped back to you. A reimbursement of your warranty cost was processed due to the delay's experienced. Please free to contact me directly with the information provided in email and voicemail.

    Thank you,

    BH

    Verified purchase
    StaffProcess

    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    I was distraught that my machine was broken but thankful I had purchased the extended warranty. SquareTrade was kind and very helpful. My claim was approved within minutes and taken care of in a few days. The process made deciding on futures warranties a little easier.

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    Reviewed June 27, 2018

    Dissatisfied with the product. I bought the product (printer) at Staples. The product was approved for the replacement but I had to have a copy of the receipt. I lost the receipt last year. I could not find it. SquareTrade would not honor it without the receipt. I had all the information, contract number, cost, and model # and it was approved but I had to have the copy of the receipt. Last month I found the receipt and I emailed SquareTrade. I received a reply that I would be contacted in 24 hours but that did not happen. I contacted them a month later.

    Now SquareTrade say it can't because the warranty is over. I would only purchase Square Trade with an online store because of the requirement of a copy of the receipt. Square Trade is quick take money and give contract numbers but does not want to deliver service. This was a bad experience. SquareTrade took my money and time and did not deliver. Even though SquareTrade has the information they are counting on customers losing receipts. Save your money.

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    Hello Diane,

    We apologize to hear we were unable to approve your claim. At the time of the claim filing in the middle of last year our agents explained that your claim was pending approval, but the last step of the process was for to provide us a copy of your item purchase receipt. While we had your warranty on file we require to have receipt information in order to verify your item purchase, and this is required for all of our warranties.

    Unfortunately we did not receive your purchase receipt until the start of this month, and due to your policy expiring in April of this year we would be unable to approve your claim. Usually we are able to make exceptions on claims aged up to 90 days, but to this claim being initiated almost a year ago our hands would be tied to assist.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Reviewed June 26, 2018

    I sent in my laptop to get a broken screen repaired. THEY sent it back with the screen repaired, but somehow my Cooling Fan is now unplugged. Instead of waiting for the 2-3 weeks for SquareTrade to fix a problem THEY created, I plug it in myself, only to find it is now running incredibly noisy. Maybe SquareTrade would be a LITTLE bit magnanimous, and allow ME to fix their error? "Nope, send it in again, sucker."

    Another 2 weeks without a laptop. And there's a surprise this time- your laptop won't even turn on. Well, it turns on, but the screen remains blank. Did your 'repairman' even bother to look? Surely THIS time, SquareTrade will allow me to fix the problem, right? Nope, got me again. "Send it in again, sucker." SquareTrade will NOT let you use local repairmen- you have to send it in, taking 2-3 weeks of no laptop/device. Read all of these negative reviews. There's a common thread to all of them. 'scam' 'ripoff' 'broken promises'. Long story short- do not waste your money on these criminals. They make their money by breaking promises and using cheap, incompetent labor. Caveat Emptor.

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    Hello Bob,

    We apologize to hear your item is still experiencing issues after our repair, as we have processes in place to prevent issues such as this. Beyond repairing the specific concern within your claim our technicians also run full diagnostics on the item, and these diagnostics are intended to capture any other failures of your item and have them addressed before return.

    This has proven to prevent the vast majority of issues like the one you're experiencing, and when this was brought to our attention one of our agents made numerous attempts to reach out to you and provide a resolution. At this time we're still waiting to hear back from you, and we look forward to the opportunity to assist.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & MarketingPrice

    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    I purchased a Vizio TV from Costco Model #58UD3 for almost $800 from Costco. The picture went out on it, it turned blue. Anyways, I submitted pictures for SquareTrade as requested and I was told that if they can't fix it, they'll replace it. So I'm thinking they'll replace it because the last rep I spoke to said he thought so. I'm absolutely livid because they offered to replace it alright! For a smaller size and a much lower quality! My TV cost me $800 and they offered me a TV that was a misnomer brand and/or was half the value of what I paid. I feel totally deceived not only by SquareTrade but also by Costco. I've never had such a bad experience on a warranty and I am calling Costco tomorrow! I am so pissed to see that what they offered me was some old model/brand type of TV (Sharp and Hisense). Yup, the cheapest thing around!

    Furthermore, my TV was 58" and all the ones they're offering me are only 55". I'm so pissed off right now. My blood is boiling as I write this email. I called their so called 24/7 customer service and lo and behold, apparently they're not 24/7 as they were closed! Grr! Not only am I going to complain to Costco, but I am also going to complain to the Attorney General and BBB about Costco and SquareTrade. Costco should not be selling their insurance nor should they be misleading people to think they will get like-kind replacement because this is apparently not the case. This is totally BS! They should be giving me back the money I paid for that TV as was presented to me by Costco so I can buy a replacement or give me the exact one I have or fix what I have now.

    From now on, I'm going to stay away from buying SquareTrade insurance and make sure that the store is representing their insurance properly. If I would have known they were going to just give me whatever kind of replacement they deemed acceptable, I would have never bought that insurance and I doubt other people would either! This is bad advertising both on Costco's part and SquareTrade as it was totally misrepresented to me. Up until now, I was thinking from now on, I was planning on buying all my TVs at Costco because of the warranty. Now I feel like I'm going to refrain from buying things of higher value from Costco due to this experience and also make sure I let all my friends and clients know so that they don't go through this experience ever! This is horrible and unacceptable!

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    Hello Joel,

    We apologize to hear if there were any difficulties with your claim. Squaretrade provides numerous replacement offers via email so the customer can take their time and investigate the current units offered, and to inform us which units they're satisfied or dissatisfied with. Whenever we are determining a replacement we base our offers on the technical specifications of your original item, as compared to the original item's purchasing price. This is because replacement units with comparable specifications are often acquired for a lesser price than years previous, and price is fluctuating over time.

    When your issues with the offered units were brought to our attention we notified our replacements team, and at this time they're diligently working to find you a different offer. We greatly apologize for the inconvenience and will be following up with additional results within 48 hours.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed June 25, 2018

    First was delay in reaching tech on their hrs; you did not have extended hrs. Second, told getting Sharp TV as replacement vs Vizio purchased. Then one wk later, told that was not available and offered different TV, could possibly be refurbished. I feel getting the protection plan was such a false sense of commitment as when one purchases thinking if need replacement will get same product. Did not like how long it took to get replacement.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Josie,

    We apologize to hear there was any delay or inconvenience experienced with your claim. When it was brought to our attention your selected item was out of stock we did our best to provide an alternative option as soon as possible, though this process requires thorough investigation.

    Regarding your concerns about the type of replacement units we offer, Squaretrade does our best to provide customers a copy of their warranty contract upon purchase and this contract explicitly details our method of determining replacement units. This contract is also available upon request, either through email or hard copy. These replacements are determined based on the technical specifications of your original item, and nowhere in the contract does it guarantee an exact replacement. We again apologize if you felt we set this expectation as that was not our intention.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    Kid broke dropped my phone. Y'all were so fast to get a new one to me. Then husband fell at work with his in his pocket and his broke and y'all did that one too. Thanks so much. Will recommend to friends.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed June 24, 2018

    I bought a chair from Office Max and they asked if I wanted to buy SquareTrade's extended warranty, but there was no pressure to buy it. When I filed a claim, there was a menu of choices and what I chose was the only one that really fit the category. However, I got a return message on the computer that my claim was denied so I called SquareTrade. I explained the situation and then it was covered. I will have an extended warranty every time I buy a chair.

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    I submitted a claim for service on an Apple iWatch, Series 1 purchased 6/27/16. I bubble wrapped and packaged my watch in excellent condition sent via FedEx as instructed. I received an email communication that my watch had physical damage. I contacted customer service to inquire and was told the technician who audited the watch stated it had a cover broken off with glue on it that Apple does not use and the technician took photos to prove it. I promptly refuted that claimed. I stated I sent a perfect watch with no damage… not even a scratch as it has always been encased and with a screen protector in place. Any damaged would have occurred at YOUR facility. I requested video proof of the intake of my watch to prove that it was properly packaged and received in excellent condition.

    After several conversations going round and round with customer service and Dan, the manager at the Orlando center, he pretty much said that it was the technician word they accepted and the only resolution is to send me back the damage watch and refund my purchase price for the warranty. This is not acceptable. I did not send a damage watch. I am not accepting back a damage watch. I was told that my watch was sent to a third party company and that they have no interest in lying. Well, they do if they accidentally damaged my watch and don’t want to take responsibility for it.

    I purchased this plan in good faith. I sent my watch off in good faith trusting that it would be taken care of and that is not what has occurred and now they are trying to say it was received in that condition. Well, I have my own picture of me wearing my watch in excellent condition the day before I sent it in because I use the exercise feature and I was showing off my numbers to my team so I happen to have that photo. I need a resolution. I need replacement of my Apple iWatch, Series 1 immediately. I have worn that watch every day for two years without any physical damage maintained in excellent condition. I have already been without it for almost a week. I am prepared to pursue this - this is not right. Take responsibility for actions taken under your care and stand up for your customer not the third party who is telling you something that your customer is refuting.

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    Hello Joyce,

    We apologize to hear of the recent difficulty with your claim, and with the discrepancy of your item condition. Any items that arrive to our repair center with more extensive damage than expected are audited and documented, as what occurred with this claim. If items are damaged in transit Squaretrade has processes in place to ensure the customer is taken care of, and though the exact cause of this issue is undetermined we have taken steps to resolve this.

    When this was brought to our attention an internal review was conducted and we reached out to discuss an alternative resolution. Based on our conversation both parties are satisfied with the final result, and we appreciate your patience while we work to resolve this.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 23, 2018

    SquareTrade warranty was offered to me when I got my cellphone. Paying for the warranty was not hard because it came with the bill, which was automatically added in. Unfortunately, the phone broke and we had to return it. Even so, they sent a new one out. The process was easy and not confusing. My buddy has a phone as well. We're under the same plan. I just stuck the phone in the envelope and sent it back. But with my friend, it had a little card he had to fill out with his name, address, and the reason why he was returning it.

    I kept thinking that my phone is a prepaid label, so my name's on it. But I thought to myself, how do they know that this phone is from me? No one has ever questioned it, so I didn't ask. Apparently, they got it and they understood. SquareTrade has gotten better. Not that it was a bad experience, but it used to be with another carrier. You were also allowed two times to return your phone as long as you had SquareTrade but it only puzzled me because after the second time, I still have to pay for this and yet, I have no warranty coverage. But since then, they changed that. You're now allowed two times every 12-month period and you pay for it monthly through the bill.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I was hesitant to make the claim due to the experience I had on a prior claim with the same piece of equipment. To my surprise, the fella was very helpful and the experience was hassle free. Wish I could say the same about my piece of equipment...

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I have talked to several people, they tell me to reset my LePan tablet back to original. I cannot do this because it won't turn on. Still no results on what I'm supposed to do now. I would like to get this taken care of.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    When the manufacturer refused to honor their manufacturer's warranty (because I ordered it from Amazon and not from their 'approved' seller HSN), SquareTrade stepped up and did the right thing, covering the cost of the item that had failed. They went above and beyond. I highly recommend SquareTrade.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    Their 2 tech support was excellent, he gave me some information that I needed to know. He talked to me in English, He understood my problem with my computer. He explained how to fix the problem. The tech support I have had before was ok, but they could not understand what I was explaining to them.

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    Reviewed June 22, 2018

    I was pleased with the process initially, but since I shipped my computer off almost three weeks ago, there has been no communication with the exception of the computer made it. I spent a significant amount of time on the phone contact your company and being re-routed several times to ask about the computer. So far it has taken about three times longer than I was told initially. I still don’t have my computer, don’t know if it’s been repaired or when I’ll have my computer back. Not happy.

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    Hello Ericka,

    We're sorry to hear of any difficulty you've experienced with your repair. Squaretrade does our best to provide quick turnaround times and reasonable ETAs, and we understand in this situation you feel as though we've dropped the ball. When this was brought to our attention we refunded the full cost of your warranty, as well as reached out to discuss the current status of your repair. Based on our conversation we hope you feel more at ease, and we'll be following up shortly with any additional updates relating to your repair.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Your website was not working correctly, so I called the 800#. The young man was GREAT! Within just a very few minutes, my claim was done, we received the new phone in 2 days, AND I sent the damaged phone to you in the envelope you sent. Excellent experience.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Daughter broke the screen on her phone on Tuesday and within an hour the repair was scheduled, the return label emailed to me. The CSR went above and beyond to assist in a stressful situation. The phone was back in daughter's hands by Friday. Couldn't have been easier. Perfect service.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Courteous/claim handled expeditiously. Telephone answered promptly. Representative was professional, friendly, explained process to achieve high level of customer confidence in the process. Thank you claim processed immediately. Would definitely use service again. Representative answered all of our questions, very likable and friendly.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    When previous repairs done no indication of cost to repair given. When called SquareTrade for another repair they told us coverage was exhausted and said we would have to purchase new plan for repair. We called back to purchase said plan. Five minutes later and were told that was not possible. We talked to manager after holding for a considerable time and got no satisfaction.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Randy,

    We're sorry to hear if there was any misunderstanding regarding how our warranty coverage works. Squaretrade policies are valid until the date of expiration, or until the cost of the item repairs meet the limit of liability. The limit of liability is equivalent of the price you paid for your item and more information regarding this is listed in section 7 of your warranty contract.

    In your case the policy was completed after numerous repairs involving physical damage, and due to this we would be unable to provide any further service on this warranty. We apologize that we were unable to sell another policy on this same device, but we cannot sell a plan for a device outside of the purchase window of 30 days or a device with a pre-existing issues.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    I am very pleased with the way my claim was handled. I will definitely purchase SquareTrade in the future. The representative was knowledgeable and attentive to my situation. And I received a check in the mail to cover my loss.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Replace TV under warranty that went bad. I gave it four stars because your people are very good, efficient, and friendly. Furthermore, your communications are excellent in so far as keeping me posted. The only three points I would make to improve (and earn five stars) would allow those putting in a claim talk to one person, cut down on the time it takes with the tech, and most important give a warranty holder a choice of TV’s as it appeared to suggest would happen in the material that I read.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    My phone's on/off button became less efficient making it difficult to turn the phone on and off. I went to our local Target and Kenyta helped me, she connected with the carrier rep and also connected me to the person who would then authorize a new phone to be sent to my home.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    I spent too much of my time going back and forth for 3 days about not the right paperwork. I bought my television on eBay and going back and forth with SquareTrade was driving me crazy. I didn’t understand what the problem was.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Between the time that I notified SquareTrade there was an issue with my TV, to the time that I received my replacement, was approximately five days (and two of those days weekends). There is very efficient at what they do, and would absolutely use them again.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    You guys are so helpful and so nice and timely about getting things done. Thank You! You hold with me on the phone and answer all my questions and concerns about my return and how it'll get fix and when I'll get it back. Thanks again!

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & Setup

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    It was a frustrating experience. I first contacted SquareTrade May 29th. For your warranty department to tell me I had no warranty. I then had to send multiple emails of my original receipt. With no response, in order to get a response I had to call Sam's club corporate number. Then within an hour I got a response. Purely poor business practices. Then it took a week to get a tech out to install the replacement parts that never arrived. So I waited days for a tech that was waiting for parts that wasn’t coming... again... poor business practices. I finally got my new TV that does not have enough hdmi ports. My old tv had 5 hdmi ports replacement tv has three... comparable replacement???? But I have a tv, just not one that will run all my components. And I was without a TV for 22days.

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    Hello Timothy,

    Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today. I'm glad that we were able to get you taken care of, and we are sorry for your experience. As mentioned during our call, you will receive a follow-up email shortly, and you can reply directly to that email if you have any additional question or concerns.

    Thank you,

    JJ

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Broken headset - Initially they said it was not a covered problem but I disputed that and pointed out why it should qualify. They reversed their initial decision and made things right. They send a check to go ahead and get a replacement item. I had requested the item to be repaired initially.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    The customer service representative addressed my issues and promptly resolved my claim. I would recommend this insurance and will use in the future. Until now, I had never used this insurance on any products purchased. Got a check to cover my expenses.

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    Online & AppStaff

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    I thank you for your help in taking care of my problem with the Android Tv Box. I got the refund & purchase another box yesterday with another SquareTrade Warranty Which I believe talks for itself because you guys are so good and I was very happy to deal with you and deal with you again so you will be getting all my business what I do with Amazon that needs to be warranted so I do thank you again and I do appreciate all your help. Thank you.

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    StaffProcess

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    A bit confusing at first but the people I talked to were great to deal with. I will definitely get warranty on anything I buy through them if available. Took great care of problem (television). Very happy. Process wasn’t bad at all just had to verify problem.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    While waiting for approximately 3 months, all the while wasting hours of my time trying to work with this company, I updated my credit card information in your system. I was hoping maybe you could refund me there. Instead you charged me $59. ** awesome. The person I spoke to couldn't see it on her end, so she couldn't do anything. Now I'm waiting for $518 instead of $459. I can't really express how much I dislike this company. I talk about it in my classes. Where I train Customer Service for a living.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Jessica,

    We definitely want to apologize for your experience. We aim to make the claim process hassle-free and always want to provide the best experience, but it seems as if that wasn't the case here. I'm glad that we were able to provide you with a resolution, but we are sorry about what you had to go through to obtain that. We value our customers, and we are looking into your account, to correct what went wrong in the process to prevent in the future. I have sent you a follow-up email that includes further details regarding this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach us go through the email we have sent or the contact details provided in the voicemail.

    Thank you,

    JJ

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    I now purchased a new Staples Shredder (6-10-18), and also purchased SquareTrade protection for 2 years. I have my receipt. I am awaiting your paperwork or online info to complete my application for the new coverage. The refund for the old shredder that broke down was received just a few days after I called in my claim.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    Tablet problem. Power plug connection not staying and system power died quickly. I called and person I spoke with asked for details of the problem, and then gave me what is best to do, and off it went to SquareTrade, via FedEx, and is being taken care of.

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    Reviewed June 21, 2018

    The power ride on toy stopped working. My grandson is in love with this car. I called SquareTrade to get it repaired but the nearest shop was over 100 miles away REALLY!!! The rep for SquareTrade informed me that they were going to give me a full refund because the travel for the repair was unbelievable. All this without a fight. Such a relief.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    I got the SquareTrade warranty for my laptop computer in case it breaks. That happened with this item too many times from my experience from the laptops. I had a little problem and they fixed it. About four times they returned the money. When they gave me money back, they promised to return the parts but they didn't do that. But the warranty is working. You just have to talk a lot of time with somebody.

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    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    This company's customer service is weak. After fighting with the annoying phone tree, I got transferred several times between the same two departments. I was asked for the same information every time I spoke with someone new. They also seem to find a reason not to cover your items. Second claim in 3 years and unfortunately, "We are unable to assist you at this time sir."

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Daylan,

    We're sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with our company. Squaretrade agents may ask you to repeat certain information in order to verify your account and ensure we're talking to the account holder, though we apologize for this inconvenience. Squaretrade also provides access to the claims center via our website, where customers are often able to file and process claims without additional contact.

    In this instance we were unable to approve your TV claim because the screen had signs of physical damage. Unfortunately none of our TV policies cover accidental damage. Our TV warranties cover hardware and electrical failures due to normal use of the item, such as the item not powering on, distortion to the picture, and more.

    We apologize if there was any miscommunication regarding your item's coverage.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Customer ServiceCoverageReliability

    Reviewed June 16, 2018

    I bought an HP Officejet Pro 6968 on 03/08/2017 with a 3 year extended warranty. I am now having problems with it. Apparently, many others do, also. In the HP website are numerous complaints of failure shortly after one year. I went back to the Staples Store from where it was purchased. They verified the coverage and gave me contact information for SquareTrade protection plans. I went online, created a log-in account and filed a claim. Afterward I was instructed to send a copy of my receipt. I have been unable to log in again. It does not respond numerous times; then lets me in until I type in "Staples." It then directs me to the log in site again. Very frustrating. They should be able to verify the purchase based on all of the information that I already submitted from my receipt. I'm not even sure I can sent in the receipt electronically if I CAN get into their site! Sounds like a cop-out on their warranty!

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Russ,

    We definitely strive to deliver a worry-free claims experience, and we apologize to hear of the difficulty experienced in this case. Whenever a customer encounters difficulty with the online claim process we can contacted using alternative methods of support. This includes chat support, phone support and assistance via social platforms. When this was brought to our attention we verified your receipt and reached out to you with multiple phone calls, though at this time we're still waiting to hear back from you. We sent some more details to the address on file, including the contact number for our claims center which is open 24/7.

    We look forward to speaking with you and resolving this concern.

    Thank you,

    KM

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

    Original Review: June 15, 2018

    The screen on my high end Series 8 Samsung TV has started to fail. Fortunately I remembered that I was on year 2 of a 5 year SquareTrade warranty. They recognized the issue and offered me a replacement. Unfortunately the replacement was for a featured down 6 series Samsung TV that is aimed at the value rather than the premium segment of the market. After escalating, I was offered a newer 6 series TV, which still misses some key features such as backlighting and precision blacks. These were key features I had sought after and paid a premium for. I am still working with their resolutions team (day 7) and hope they'll make this right, but so far the replacement offers have been disappointing. I hope they'll give me a reason to change the rating on this review.

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    Hello David,

    We're sorry to hear you're dissatisfied with your replacement offer. Whenever Squaretrade is looking to replace your original TV we make our determinations based on the technical specifications of your original item. We understand that our current replacement may be lacking some specific features you desire, and we're going to be reaching out to our TV team for additional review. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will be following up within 48 business hours.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 11, 2018

    The customer service rep was extremely friendly, patient, and explained the process in great detail. I was not excited about having to submit the claim but your rep made it as painless as it could be. It also sounds as though the repair is handled very promptly as well. Highly recommend.

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    StaffProcess

    Reviewed June 10, 2018

    I was very happy with the service we received all the way thru the process. Everyone was helpful, clear and got me to the next step. We are scheduled to receive our new TV on Monday. So far so good...

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    Reviewed June 10, 2018

    Your customer service was very professional. They determine my TV cannot be fixed and they offered me a full refund. I received my refund in 5 business days. Great service. I would definitely recommend SquareTrade to all of my associates and Friends.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    On my claim, I have made 4 calls to clarify my claim. You have requested copies of my receipt. I have sent it to you first time when I purchased the plan. Now every time I talk to a customer service they request it again. Even after on my telephone call that they say it was received they still request a copy. I do not understand the issue. I am a long time customer and have never had an issue.

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    Hello Mark,

    We're sorry to hear of the delays with your claim, and the repeated requests for your item receipt. When this was brought to our attention we refunded the full cost of your warranty, and we have also emailed you more information regarding your claim resolution. We again apologize for the inconvenience but can assure you we've taken steps to resolve your concern, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    The Square Trade representative asked a number of simple questions on the phone to determine what the issue was. After that he described that I would get a check to cover what I had paid for the printer. A check was sent to cover the non-functioning printer that had just gone beyond manufacture’s warranty.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    Received prompt service from a friendly representative. I received a replacement phone as promised fast. When I called to ask about how long it would take I was told two to three days and I did receive the replacement phone as promised. Thank you very much.

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    I purchased a RE Audio SXXv2-12D2 subwoofer from Sonic Electronix back in May 2016 and I also purchased the SquareTrade 3 year warranty for the subwoofer as well. My woofer went out last week and I called in to SquareTrade to use the warranty. I mailed it in as instructed. It was received Wednesday and today I get an email stating that they cannot repair nor replace the item because it was used beyond manufacturer expectations. That definitely is not true because the box was built based on specifications obtained from the manufacturer and the amplifier has less power than what the subwoofer uses and less than maximum output.

    Their exact response was "use beyond manufacturer expectations was found within the unit. Unfortunately, your warranty for this item does not include coverage for repairs with this type of damage. Due to this, we will not be able to proceed with repair and will be shipping back the item to you. Since we are unable to cover your item upon your authorization, we can cancel the coverage and refund you in full the USD 26.99 you paid for this warranty." I will be contacting Sonic Electronix as well about this issue.

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    Hello Christopher,

    We're sorry to hear your item was returned unrepaired. When Squaretrade technicians receive items to our repair center we have to verify that the damage to the item syncs with the type of coverage on the customer's warranty. In this instance your policy did not include accidental damage, which is the type of coverage needed for this issue. The internal speaker coil was stuck in a locked state, which is an indicator that the speaker was blown due to extreme outside wattage and does not qualify as a standard hardware or electrical failure.

    While we understand you built the box based on specifications provided directly from the manufacturer Squaretrade has to make our determination based on the item condition when received. We again apologize for the inconvenience but we are unable to provide alternatives beyond a refund of the policy cost.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    I dropped my cell phone and was very pleased each and every time I spoke with a customer service agent on my claim. They were knowledgeable, patient, courteous and assured me my claim would be handled quickly after we followed each of the steps in the process. I am pleased to inform you I received my refund check (as phone could not be fixed or replaced) today. Thank You SquareTrade for doing what you said you would and being VERY PROFESSIONAL too. In this day and age this was very refreshing. Thank you again!

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    Reviewed June 9, 2018

    You all helped quickly and there weren’t any hoops to jump through. From start to finish it took 9 days for my tv to be delivered through my front door. My experience was what every wishes they received from an insurance claim. Thank you!!

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    Great experience overall and happy with end result of the claim progress. Although it did take quite a bit of time to receive the check for the refund. Great, good job, awesome. Thanks. Will purchase again. Love SquareTrade. Thank you for the full refund.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    I truly appreciated the prompt response when I called with the problem my son was experiencing with his laptop. This is my 2nd repair and the service was fast and efficient. Thank you! I will not hesitate to use your service again if or when needed.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    My cellular got screen damaged. I did only one call to got at one's customer service. After my explanation I got at ones a help-support, told me I have waiting up to 5 days to receive a new phone - it was Friday. On Monday or Tuesday I receive a new phone as a special delivery a free of charge.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    I needed some warranty service done on my bicycle, but my warranty had expired by only 2 weeks. SquareTrade was willing to extend my warranty by 2 weeks so I could get the work done! So happy with their customer service, too.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    My S8+ is cracked on the front and back glass, along with some cosmetic damage to the bezel. The recommend repair shop couldn't fully repair the device, so I contacted ST to find the next steps. Water resistance is a crucial feature/functionality of this device, but I was told repeatedly that it's impossible make whole because water resistance somehow isn't a feature or functionality (see 'contract.png', Section 5.C). I asked to speak with a supervisor twice, was put on long holds twice, and both times the same rep came back with the same run-around. After much wasted time and never actually talking to a supervisor, the best option offered is a check for FMV followed by revoking my contract "because it's a new device." But I already got a new device from the previous replacement - how is this any different? This has never happened in my other interactions with SquareTrade.

    So, my provided resolution is: Have my contract terminated early (on 2nd of 4 repairs) without fulfilling the terms. Accept $150 less than what I paid for it. Decide between being able to do my job while I wait for the check and pay $754.99+tax on credit. Massive inconvenience of having no phone while I mail it in and wait on the check to come over non-expedited mail. Pay the $60+ tax and possibly activation fees completely out of pocket with no reimbursement! Continue paying my ATT Next contract for a device in SquareTrade's hands. Have no assurance that ATT will accept the new device towards trade-in when my contract is fulfilled. The contract clearly says "C. Provide a new or refurbished product of equal features and functionality." and the website touts "waterproofing" in their advertisements (see 'waterproofing.png'). I simply do not understand the company's position, so here I am.

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    Hello Vaughn,

    We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim.

    When it was brought to our attention that the local repair shop in your area was unable to service your device in a way that retains the water resistance functionality we provided you the best alternative resolution which is a full reimbursement for the value of this device. Items which are serviced by a third party are unable to retain the water resistance function, and if this specific feature is a customer's primary concern reimbursement is the only available resolution. This reimbursement is in order to purchase another device that includes this specific function.

    The advertisement you have attached is meant to express that some of our policies cover liquid damage, and does not state that we provide waterproof replacement devices. The provided excerpt from your warranty contract also verifies reimbursement as being one of three methods we will use to provide service. Being that we have provided you one of the three resolutions offered in your contract, we are meeting the obligations of your policy. This resolution does complete the policy early, as you are purchasing a new device which is different from using a replacement device directly provided by Squaretrade. We apologize if there was any misunderstanding or miscommunication regarding our policies.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    Our Vizio TV went out all of a sudden. I called Costco/SquareTrade to see about repair or replacement. SquareTrade got parts sent to us then scheduled a technician to come out. One of the parts did the trick (power supply module). The technician completed the work in about 30 min. We are very happy with the service we received.

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    Reviewed June 8, 2018

    People at customer svc. were exceptional - patient and concerned about my requests. We were able to work together to accomplish the task (LG TV--sound options). The options were rather sophisticated which needed the expertise of customer service. I know that I can rely on them if future issues arise.

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    Reviewed June 7, 2018

    Purchased an iPhone 8 from Target on 3/13/18 and purchased a SquareTrade Warranty with it. When I was sold the warranty I was told it was a no deductible plan. I have now broke my screen and called SquareTrade to which they wanted to collect a $129 deductible upfront. Then when I questioned it they said I would have to pay to have the phone fixed and then they would reimburse me the money minus the deductible. I kept saying that my plan had no deductible and he finally said that if we could get Target to say that they would honor it this one time. He of course didn’t put it in the notes and Target has admitted they gave wrong information to the SquareTrade rep for the store to which SquareTrade doesn’t care. They said that is the plan and that is it. I have never been more upset with a company that it seems like doesn’t care.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Emily,

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

    We understand that you are upset because when you purchased your mobile phone warranty you were not informed that there would be a deductible for filing a claim.

    Please know that it is standard practice for all mobile phone claims that a deductible be collected in order to proceed with the repairs or replacement depending on the problem/s with the phone.

    SquareTrade nor anyone in the industry sells mobile phone warranty plans that do not charge a deductible when a claim is filed on a damaged/faulty phone.

    I wish there was something else that I could do for you. If you are unsatisfied with your plan and you wish to cancel it please call us.

    Thanks,

    YS

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaffReliability

    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    I got a warranty from SquareTrade for my child's video games, toys or Babies R Us products since it's the only warranty company that Toys R Us offered. Their reps were pretty helpful. Sometimes they offer the warranty and sometimes they don’t, and it all depends on the different team members. It’s a one-time payment when you purchase the product and making the payments was not difficult at all. They give you 12 months or 24 months for the warranty. When there was a malfunction on the item on the electrical component, I reached out to their customer service team and went through the online claims process. It was simple and quick. SquareTrade is reliable and at the moment, they don't offer theft and loss but it would be really convenient for customers.

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    Reviewed June 6, 2018

    In the past I have great experiences with SquareTrade. That all changed with this last claim. Called on Friday June 1st to submit a claim for a damaged iPhone. I paid the deductible and was told that the claim would be processed. I was then told that the claim needed further review. This review could take up to 24 to 48 hours. Two days later I received an email as that stated I needed to complete a trust form. I have never in the past needed to complete such form. It was basically a form stating I wasn't lying. Fine I send it back.

    Two days later I find another email stating that I needed to turn off find my iPhone or be charged $750. I get it. No problem. I will turn off the find my iPhone prior to returning to SquareTrade. I call again today to see where the phone replacement is. Was told it won't ship until I turn the iPhone feature off. Come to find out they won't even send a new phone until this is turned off. Nowhere in this email does it state that this will hold up the claim. I'm pissed at this point since we're still nowhere near receiving a phone.

    I try to get them to understand that their email does not state that and I would like them to send a replacement phone and I will turn it off prior to sending it back in. I was getting nowhere so I asked to be transferred to a customer service supervisor in the United States. They refused to do so. I have purchased at least 10 extended warranties from this company. They have definitely changed the process and do everything they can to avoid replacing the product. I will let everyone I know to never ever do business with this crooked company. I hope I will eventually get the replacement phone I have our for!!!

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    Hello Tammy,

    We apologize to hear of your recent dissatisfaction with filing a claim, and we can assure you this was not intended to prevent you from utilizing your warranty. Squaretrade requests all customers to disable Find My iPhone before sending iPhones into us, whether it's for a repair or part of the replacement process. Find My iPhone is a remote lock on a device which prevents Squaretrade from accessing major components of the device which are critical to proceed with a full repair, or in this case to salvage essential parts of the unit.

    We understand that during your calls into our claims center you felt the experience was atypically difficult, and we will be doing a review claim to verify what process improvements can be utilized moving forward. At this time we have approved your claim, and we thank you for bringing your concern to our attention.

    Thank you,

    KM

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

    Original Review: June 5, 2018

    We bought a Samsung S7 phone on May 29, 2016 in COSTCO along with SquareTrade warranty. For the past few months the phone battery got into a problem and I filed a claim on May 8. I was told that to reset factory settings and I did all that and the problem persisted and it even got worse and I called back on May 21st. I was said that I have to pay deductible of 80$ for authorized service center that SquareTrade recommends. I was said that I can repair the phone in any service center and send the bill that SquareTrade will pay the repair cost minus the deductible. BUT, I WAS NEVER SAID THAT PAYING THE DEDUCTIBLE ONLY STARTS THE OFFICIAL CLAIM. As I planned a vacation by that time, I thought I could get back thinking that I already filed the claim so warranty would not matter.

    I called on June 4th. But was told that my warranty expired and MY CLAIM is not OFFICIALLY STARTED as I did not pay the deductible. It was a real shock to me. I paid 119$ to get the warranty and when my phone got into trouble within warranty period when I report the issue, I was never informed that paying deductible is the only way to initiate CLAIM. (I don't know then why there is a claim number emailed to me when I report the problem - which misguided me that claim is filed).

    Now, when I want to pay the deductible thinking my claim is active, SquareTrade slammed the door saying warranty expired. This is the first time I bought SquareTrade and it is the first time I got into a problem with the warrantied device. It is really a very bad experience for me and makes me feel like not to recommend the protection plans to anybody. If my email makes sense to you, please do inform the customers "REAL CLAIM PROCESSING" when they reach you for purchase or service.

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    Hello Usha,

    We apologize to hear of the recent trouble with your claim, and agents on our end have already taken steps to address the issue. When this was brought to our attention we reached out and made it clear we are eager to make an accommodation, and based on our conversation both parties seem satisfied with the results. We appreciate your patience while we worked on this, and also appreciate you bringing this concern to our attention.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 4, 2018

    I bought two items on Amazon and added SquareTrade plans. I decided I didn't like the items and returned them to Amazon. I went into my SquareTrade account and cancelled the plans. I then bought two of the right items on Amazon and added plans. But when I went to my SquareTrade account, all four plans were there. I then opened a chat session. The first thing I you have to do is to enter all of your information. Okay, done. But guess what the first thing is that the chat agent asks? Yup! All of the information that you just entered! They don't respect your time. So I closed the chat and am working with Amazon for refunds. I will never use SquareTrade again.

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    Hello JC,

    We apologize to hear if we caused any inconvenience during your contacting our customer support center. Though Squaretrade requests information concerning the customer claim while you wait for support, our agents may ask you to repeat certain details. This is because Squaretrade agents are unable to discuss account details without verification, and this is done for security purposes.

    Regarding the plans still appearing on your account after cancellation, this may be due to a system error or be due to a delay in our portal updating. Should customers find this to be dissatisfying additional requests can be made to our back office teams to have them removed.

    We understand your policies have already been cancelled, and we have provided additional methods of contacting customer support to the email address on file. We again apologize if we have caused any inconvenience, and will be refunding your policies in full through Amazon.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed June 3, 2018

    I purchased a 3-year warranty in July of 2015 for a laptop. I've purchased many SquareTrade warranties with happy results over the years, each time bringing the item into local repair shop or the Apple store for repair. In this case, the case to the laptop will not close and we needed to get it repaired so my son could continue to use it for college coursework. I was told that I do not have the option to get it repaired locally because the terms have changed. I would need to send it in for repair. SquareTrade does not seem to be honoring the warranty I purchased 3 years ago, which gave me either option for repair...

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    Hello Audrey,

    We're sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with the resolution provided for your claim. While Squaretrade does our best to provide multiple resolutions whenever applicable, there are varying factors which determine whether or not a local repair can be offered. Some of these factors include the category of your item, the model, and the type of issue it is having. One of our agents has reached out to discuss the situation with you, and we've also sent an email to the address on file. We look forward to speaking with you further!

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 3, 2018

    Battery in old phone failed to keep old phone charged up. I had a very "great" experience with SquareTrade. They were very courteous, and so, so prompt regarding getting me my replacement phone shipped to me. Thanks, SquareTrade so, so much! It has been an absolute "pleasure" doing business with SquareTrade.

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    Reviewed June 3, 2018

    My iPhone screen cracked. I called SquareTrade. They said send it back. I did. When I got it back it look like I went online and got an off-brand iPhone from China this is unprofessional. The screen flickered. The home button moved. The back had a off brand backing on. It no longer had the Apple logo which i had no idea why they would touch that when it was a crack screen issue so I took the phone to my local Apple store they told me this phone had no Apple products in it. The screen didn’t even fit. I’m so outraged in my life of living I never wrote a complaint on no one but this is not right. I work hard and to send a phone to be fixed and get something worse back than when I sent it. I really hope they will fix it correctly the second time and I do have video of the phone.

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    Hello Donna,

    We're sorry to hear of your recent concern with a phone we repaired. Whenever Squaretrade repairs a device we do our best to use manufacturer standard parts, such as a screen or backing, so long as they are in stock and available. If we are low on these types of parts Squaretrade technicians will use third party components to fix a device, but only if they do not compromise the device functionality. After every repair our technicians also run a full hardware diagnostic to ensure the entire device is working properly.

    We understand you had concern with the quality of our repair, and we sincerely apologize as this is not typical. When this issue was brought to our attention agents approved for the phone to be sent back in, and we've carefully notated your concerns. We appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to correct the device issues and we will keep in correspondence regarding further updates.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed June 2, 2018

    Great communication and quick delivery of my new phone after cracking my phone. Originally they were out of stock of my phone type but they got ahold of me a replacement with get 3 business days. Would definitely recommend doing business with again. Hopefully I don’t have to but it’s great knowing someone will go to the extent they did to take care of the issue.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed June 2, 2018

    For a $6000 worth of photography equipment and only two items -- the body and the lens, purchasing a warranty was kinda like a no-brainer. Purchasing the SquareTrade warranty was very simple and easy. I had a water damage issue with my camera which took them six months to resolve. I felt like I was getting finagled and hassled the whole time. I had to be on top of them to get my warranty back. They made it very difficult.

    I brought the camera to a local professional that said it had water damage on it. I did my investigation and called Nikon myself because what happened was I sent my body and my lens to SquareTrade. And they sent it to another third-party out of Ohio. So then they sent it to Nikon. But initially I couldn't get any information because I didn't send it straight to Nikon. It was a third-party even thought it was my camera. But after the investigation and from talking to Nikon, they told me that once they got the order from SquareTrade, it had nothing about water damage, which I was just baffled by.

    I kept on sending my camera back about four times. Nikon canceled out the lens because it had water damage. So does that make the body have water damage? That's like my car getting on fire and saying, "Well, the tires are burnt. Well, that means the rest of car has gotta be burnt." Your car insurance isn't gonna reimburse you just four brand-new tires. They're gonna reimburse you the whole car. Why? Because the car was burnt. They were just very sneaky about it.

    I'm done with them. It was nightmare. I don't even wish that upon my worst enemy to go on through something like that. Considering that photography is your profession, that's how you put food on the table so I'll get an insurance that if something were to happen that I would get my money back. But every time I would give SquareTrade a call, they would create a runaround and they would pass me person to person. And I finally talked to someone, Brian.

    He promised me, "We'll send it back. We'll send it back." And he promised me if it comes back, "We'll change it out." Four times later, I sent the camera back to these people. I finally got my money back, but it wasn't the full amount. It's a couple of hundred dollars less. And I was at that time, I was like, "I don't care. Let me put this behind me because it's been a nightmare of an experience."

    They paid me out for my lens. They sent the first half in two months. So I got $2700. But it was $3000 with the lens and the body was $3200. I had to pull teeth for six months trying to get this thing out. They don't pay for the body but they were connected and they both had water damage. It's like you get in a car. You're car getting wrecked and your car insurance is like, "Here's the money for the tires." "Well, what about the rest of the car?" You gotta keep on sending this and that and sending it back and forth and for those other stuff. We could have resolved this four and a half months ago.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Thomas,

    We apologize to hear of any difficulty you experienced with your claim. Squaretrade does utilize varying repair centers across the country for item services, and these repair centers are staffed with team members that are expertly certified and trained to repair devices. In this circumstance we determined to send your item to the manufacturer due to the repair processes and resources required to complete the repair, and we apologize for any delay this caused.

    Though we can also understand you felt it fair to assume the entire device experienced liquid damage (as compared to the individual lens) Squaretrade must address items beneath different warranties individually, and not make claims or resolutions based on assumption. We also base our item reimbursement amount on the amount paid for the item (excluding tax), and this information was provided to us directly from the item seller.

    At this point Squaretrade has reimbursed you for the camera lens warranty, the camera lens, and the camera body in full. We appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to correct your concern and we again apologize for any inconvenience experienced.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    StaffProcess

    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    The agent who helped me was very courteous and friendly. He helped me and explained to me in details the process. I didn't realize how easy it was to submit a claim and to receive the check in a timely manner. Thank you!!!

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    Customer ServiceStaffProcess

    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    Once I was able to get the correct info/serial number, the process was very efficient. Would totally purchase an extended warranty through SquareTrade again. Even the people I spoke with on the phone were helpful and cordial. Overall a very pleasant experience for a not so pleasant issue.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    First made claim on 5/16/18 very nice and proffessional. Was going to have a rep call us to come fix. Was ordering a power supply for Printer and would be in touch with us within the next 48 hours. Well it is 6/1/18 and still haven't heard from anyone. Have called and talked with SquareTrade several times and everyone was nice and professional but still no resolution. Here we are with a warranty and no printer almost 3 weeks later and if someone would just let us know something it is as if they are waiting for us to call to get the ball rolling again.

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    Hello Karen,

    We're sorry to hear of your service delay, as the in home repair process is typically quicker. Our technicians initially were attempting to order parts and complete your repair, but we've had difficulty finding these in stock from our resources. Due to this we will be providing you an alternative resolution, and we've emailed you additional details. We thank you for your patience while we worked to sort this out.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 1, 2018

    May 21 a message from SquareTrade indicated that the laptop was received. Quote from email: "Our product specialists will assess and begin to repair your item. Most items are repaired within 2-5 business days of when we receive them (possibly longer depending on availability of parts) and returned to you within 2 business days of being repaired." It is now 8 business days since the 21st and I have not received a single communication regarding status or shipment targeted date.

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    Hello Louis,

    Most Squaretrade repairs are completed within our 5 day service guarantee, and we're sorry to hear that wasn't the case this time. Due to this we've refunded the full price of your warranty and emailed you additional details about your item's repair. We can assure you we're diligently working to get your item back, but in instances like this we need parts from the item manufacturer to get everything fixed properly. We thank you for your patience and will be keeping in correspondence regarding further updates.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Coverage

    Reviewed May 30, 2018

    I purchased a 65" Vizio TV from Costco in 2014, along with the SquareTrade Warranty to extend the coverage for a total of 5 years. Well of course, the TV breaks down, and so begins the process of filing a claim - getting into my account, locating the device, logging the issues, getting it closed out before it's resolved, having to call, reopening the claim, going thru resolutions, taking pictures, uploading - overall several hours of my time. And guess what? That's right, just like insurance companies, they reject your claim!!! I thought I was buying a 'bumper to bumper' protection plan - instead they call out the fine print that you don't get when they ask you if you want to purchase the protection plan. Arggh! I am so mad! I'm out $1350 when I thought I was covered!

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    Hello David,

    I am sorry to hear of your recent experience in trying to file a claim for your TV set.

    I do understand that it can be frustrating when you are under the impression that the warranty for your TV set will cover you "bumper to bumper" as you have mentioned and I apologize for this.

    It is not our intention to mislead any of our customers when it comes to the type of protection that is offered for any of our items.

    In the case of TV's specifically, our terms clearly outline what type of coverage is made available to you. The policy for TV's only cover mechanical and electrical failures per the terms and conditions of the warranty.

    At any time the TV has signs of physical damage no matter how it has happened the warranty on the TV becomes null and void as we do not cover physical damage for TV sets specifically.

    In this case what I have done is issued you a full refund of your policy purchase price since you were not able to use the policy for its intended purpose.

    Thanks,

    YS

    Customer ServicePriceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed May 30, 2018

    We purchased a tablet pc 21 months ago, and at the time of purchase, purchased a 4 year warranty with Square Trade. We have had to send the tablet in 4 times for repairs. It is continuing to have problems, so we contacted Square Trade and were informed our warranty was no longer valid due to the cost of repairs already put into the tablet. Never mind that we paid for a 4 YEAR warranty, it has become too expensive for them to continue to honor the warranty purchased. We have spoken to several customer service reps, and they refuse to allow us to speak to a supervisor.

    Unfortunately, suing would not be cost effective. We contacted Staples (where we purchased the tablet and warranty) and they stand by their claim that all repairs should be covered for the full 4 years, and if it no longer feasible to repair the item, the cost of the tablet should be reimbursed to us. If I could rate this company lower than 1 star I would. For the last 10 years we have purchased a Square Trade warranty for every electronic device we purchase. We will never be purchasing one again.

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    Hello Jody,

    I understand your frustration with how your claim was handled, and truly apologize for any misunderstandings with how Squaretrade works.

    As with most of our warranties they all work on a "limit of liability" basis meaning that we cover your device up to it's original price.

    Once the repair costs have met or exceeded the purchase price of your item the warranty is immediately concluded as outlined in your terms and conditions.

    I can assure you that in the majority of cases we surpass the limit of liability in a effort to make our customer's whole! We do value you as a customer and want to try everything within our grasp to try and make this right for you!

    With that said I would love to take a closer look at your case so please do e-mail us at socialhelps@squaretrade.com to see if there is anything else we can do for you in reference to your item!

    Please include "Consumer Affiars" in the subject line of your e-mail.

    Thanks,

    YS

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 29, 2018

    Dropped phone on hard surface and would not start up again and would not take a charge. Quite pleased with replacement phone and the expediency of replacement. Keep up this excellent customer service. I highly recommend SquareTrade to all my friends.

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 29, 2018

    My screen cracked when iPad fell. The claims department immediately handled the claim and brought me through the process. In the course of 8 days my iPad has been returned to me and is repaired and working. Thank you for quick, accurate work! I highly recommend your protection plan!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 28, 2018

    Had a accident while on a fishing trip on 12 May 2018, needless to say, my phone was destroyed by water. Anyway, called my carrier and they directed me to SquareTrade and with promptness and professional assistance I had my phone and back in business by Wednesday 16 May 2018. Thank you!

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    Reviewed May 28, 2018

    I love that the shipping was 2 day to get them my watch and I receive notices through out the process. And we were able to close the claim very fast. When I buy another watch I will get another extra warranty for SquareTrade.

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    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    Easily resolved via internet and email. No annoying phone calls and holds except on initial call when I had to provide info from receipt. Used electronic invoice info, but agent kept pressing for hard copy receipt which I could not locate. Being reimbursed eased my initial frustration.

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    HP Printer print head problem - There was no difficulty dealing with this as information was asked for, given, and a check for the claim mailed to me. Your rep was very patient with me, and the claim handled to my satisfaction. I will recommend this insurance to my friends and family. In fact, I bought another policy with my new printer. Thank you.

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    CoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 27, 2018

    Target sold me the wrong type of coverage (SquareTrade does not cover physical damage on televisions, they only cover physical for electronic devices... i.e. smart TVs are not electronic?) and also at the incorrect price point. After allowing me to haul the tv to the original store and back (as I was informed I must have the device plugged in to complete the claim) the SquareTrade associate then explained to me the warranty wasn't valid at all because of this and the only thing they would be able to do is refund me what I paid for coverage. The multiple apologies unfortunately did not help cover for the false advertisement on the original brochure for their plans I kept with my almost 2 year old receipt, and also shouldn't make a mistake made by them or a business associate a responsibility of a customer.

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    Hello Richard,

    We're sorry to hear of your recent frustration with calling into Squaretrade, and of the difficulty you experienced with your warranty. Whenever Squaretrade agents file a claim for a television it is a standard part of the process to ask the customer if they're with their TV and item is plugged, as almost all TV claims involve retrieving information from the item and troubleshooting. We apologize our agent didn't immediately inform of you the warranty being invalid, but this warranty was likely not as closely inspected until the claim process initiated. Once it was brought to our attention that the warranty was missold we cancelled and refunded the policy in full, and we apologize we cannot be of further assistance.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed May 26, 2018

    They went above and beyond to make things right after my sons toy stopped working. The gentlemen I spoke to was knowledgeable and extremely kind. I had gone through a four hour ordeal trying to find manufacture info and kept coming up unsuccessful. It was until I actually spoke with SquareTrade on the phone that the issue was resolved. I would highly recommend SquareTrade to any consumer.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    Your rep was the best of any and all reps I have ever had a conversation with. He was prompt, and very courteous. He understood the problem and jumped right to the solution. All was settled and I anticipate the warranty check soon.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    I called SquareTrade because my son's bicycle pedals were coming loose. Also, the brake line broke, and the pads fell off. They were very understanding, and rectified the situation immediately with a check for the replacement. The online claim did not accurately fix my situation, so I had to call the toll free number. It was pretty effortless, and I would definitely add the SquareTrade protection plan again to another product.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    Filing A claim was very easy, but it took forever to process and get A television replaced. We decided to pick up our television because delivery was going got take another week. T.V was a totally different brand and very difficult to program.

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    Hi Paz,

    We truly understand your frustration and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Unfortunately, the delivery of your replacement TV cannot be expedited. We are limited to the shipping options offered by our TV distributors.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us

    at socialhelps@squaretrade.com. We'd be gladly to assist further!

    Kind regards,

    MC

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    Very happy with the service all around. The speed of repairs, the communication of where this were, and the job well done. Also the tracking was a great help to me, it enabled me to manage my time. Thanks very much.

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    My cell phone had fallen onto the hardwood floor as I was placing the mail onto my dining room table. Although I made several calls and several visits to two different locations for my repair to my phone. It eventually was repaired to excellent working condition at the Village Apple Store. This seems to be directed towards Taylor, and others were helpful along the way. Jeff, Gene Carlos, Kelly, Winston and Alexis. Thank you SquareTrade!!

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    The broken phone is a Samsung Galaxy S5 and has been replaced with an S6 which is higher than 5 that your representative claimed upgrade. But S5 is a waterproof phone and S6 is not. That is not an upgrade. That is the reason why our family skip S6 during purchasing new phones. I even asked for a supervisor. Not to mention it took a while to process this replacement. Now I am just waiting for further instructions per advice on the last representative.

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    Hello Damaria,

    We're sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with your recent claim. Whenever Squaretrade provides a replacement unit we do our best to provide you a device that is the same model as your original unit, though we are limited to devices that are available at the time of your claim. Your item was originally approved for a mail in repair, but once our technicians determined the item was irreparable we moved to provide you a replacement. Unfortunately we did not have an S5 in stock, and so we provided a newer replacement model as the next best thing. We understand the replacement device does not have the desired water proofing feature, but the S6 has improved technical specifications in many comparatives areas such as processing speed and audio quality.

    We again apologize that we were unable to provide an exact replacement, but our primary intention was to ensure you had a fully functional device. We appreciate your time while this was investigated and hope this clarifies the situation.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    Refurbished phone. After loading everything the phone had issues. I worked with another provider and Samsung to fix problem within two days of activating phone. Could not be fixed. Square Trade said it was not their problem and transferred me to a different provider. I now am dealing with them to get a working phone. Very poor service.

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    Hello Boyd,

    We're sorry to hear of the trouble with your replacement device, as this is an atypical experience through Squaretrade. Replacement devices provided by us are diligently tested to ensure they function up to manufacturer standards, though we understand this case was an exception. Usually Squaretrade can directly resolve these issues and immediately send you a replacement, but with your warranty we have an agreement with your wireless carrier. Any issues with replacement devices have to be addressed by them, and we apologize that we're unable to directly resolve the concern ourselves.

    Squaretrade greatly appreciates your business, and should you need to use your policy in the future it is still here and active. We appreciate your patience while this was investigated and we apologize we're unable to further assist.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffProcess

    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    From the start, the customer service was top notch. He was very knowledgeable and fixed my claim for me. I received emails all along the process to keep me informed on the status of my claim. Also the process was very quick. I received my warranty reimbursement within a week of my inquiry. Great Job!

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    Reviewed May 25, 2018

    I really appreciated how easy the warranty process was for the problem I experienced with my TV purchased at Costco. The service rep was helpful to troubleshoot over the phone and understood the problem, and the emails from SquareTrade were useful as well.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    The battery and plug were never addressed, it still won't let me update windows. The tech I talked to didn't fix it and didn't call me back. I am an artist and rely heavily on my computer. I lost thousands of dollars while waiting for my computer to be not fixed.

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    Hello Terry,

    We're sorry to hear your item still had issues following the mail in repair. Whenever a repair is completed at our depot technicians run a full diagnostic on the item to ensure there are no additional hardware failures, though we understand this one may have slipped through the cracks. Once this was brought to our attention we reached out and provided you a new claim, and based on our conversation we sincerely hope we provided you a resolution that works for you. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to talk and hope you consider Squaretrade when making a future warranty purchase.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    It was "Fast and Easy" to find a shop to fix my screen and got reimbursed. I was pleasantly surprised. Been with ST for 6 yrs and I always worry when things will head south. Keep it ST!! Great job SquareTrade.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    My experience was very pleasant it was not confrontational at all. Everything went so smoothly I had to question rather or not the shredder could be replaced. The wait time of knowing what was going on was very good and I knew before 24 hours had passed that the shredder would be reimbursed. The check arrived without delay. Thank you.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    From the first phone call to delivering within 5 days of item being sent to you, I've been very impressed with the way my claim has been handled. The first point of contact was very helpful and the emails updating me on where my item is have been very helpful. Great job. Thank you.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    I purchased an extended warranty from Amazon when I purchased my pump motor about two years ago. The pump motor has seized up and I submitted a claim to Squaretrade which they processed and approved almost immediately and paid me the full amount of the original motor... which was outstanding!! Highly recommend SquareTrade. Their customer service was outstanding and they truly stand behind their policy!!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffProcess

    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    I received excellent care during this process. The customer service was excellent. I was given the best representative who was very helpful and understanding. This process could have been very lengthy but they made it a very quick process. So I thank you training your staff to make the customer first.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    I bought a TV from Costco back in 2016 and added a square trade protection plan on top of that. I had an issue in my TV few days back where a small dot appears on TV and I see a vertical and horizontal line in TV. I called SquareTrade for the issue and discussed issue with them and they asked me to send pictures of TV. They also confirmed that they will let me know the resolution in 1 business day. After sending pictures, I sent mail 2-3 times about the status and they never responded. I called them yesterday and somebody said they have already rejected claim by saying physical damage and they never informed me. They do not respond on mails and you need to call and wait for their representative. I don’t know what’s the point in buying square trade protection and I would never recommend anyone to buy SquareTrade.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hi Manish,

    We're sorry to hear about your experience. We aim to address our customers' concerns as timely as possible and it looks like we dropped the ball.

    I've located your account and will be reaching out to you to discuss this further.

    Best regards,

    MC

    Verified purchase
    Reliability

    Reviewed May 24, 2018

    I have been requesting assistance on a defective backpack that we purchased in 2017 and STILL HAVE NOT rec'd ANY C/B'S- just BS auto replies! I get the constant runaround and am VERY DISAPPOINTED BECAUSE NOW TWO OF THE BACKPACKS WE PURCHASED ARE BROKEN. Why did we even pay into this if you aren't holding up your end of the bargain???!!! I would request a response back ASAP.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Anabel,

    We apologize to hear of your frustration with the claims process, as this is not Squaretrade's intention. Should follow up ever be required for a claim Squaretrade is always reachable at our claims number 1-877-927-7268. Though we understand you emailed in requesting a callback, these emails are sometimes routed to automated email addresses or to agents who are unable to process your request.

    At this time your claim is in a pending approval status, and once we are provided a copy of the item receipt your claim would migrate to the next step in the process. We apologize if there was any miscommunication regarding this, but we hope this clarifies the situation. We have emailed the address on file for your account with additional details, including the contact information for our claims center which is available 24/7.

    One of our agents will be outreaching to you shortly, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while this was investigated.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed May 22, 2018

    In 2014 I purchased a Vizio 65" 3D TV at Costco. Along with the TV I bought the extended warranty for 5 yrs total from SquareTrade. Not too long ago I started having issues with the TV. I called SquareTrade to file a claim. I sent the appropriate documentation and my claim was approved SquareTrade Claim [**]. At that point they said they would replace the TV. They sent me an email with the replacement TVs they offered. They are nowhere near the same as mine.

    In the contract it states that they will either fix the TV, REIMBURSE the amount I paid for the TV or gift card, or at my decision they could find a TV with SIMILAR FEATURES and FUNCTIONALITY as my current TV. None of the TVs they offer are 3D TVs. They keep telling me they will not provide one because they arent made no more. I ask for a full refund so I can go out and find me a 3D TV myself since they can't find one nor fix the one I have right now. It's been back and forth and they just keep playing it off and want me to take whatever they are giving me and that's not going to happen. It's been almost 2 weeks and they just keep emailing back that "4k" is an upgrade and that should COMPENSATE for the lack of 3D on their TVs offered. Totally unacceptable and not respecting the contract. Do not buy warranty from this company. I sure won't in the future.

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    6/8/18

    Hello Juan,

    KC here from the SquareTrade Social Team! I followed up with our customer service team. It looks like your replacement TV was delivered on 6/8/18 and they were able to help you resolve your claim.

    If so, we would appreciate an updated review to reflect your experience including the whole resolution process. If there are still concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply and I will help get this moving along. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

    Thank you in advance!

    ^KC

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    5/23/18

    Hello Juan,

    We're sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with your recent claim. Whenever Squaretrade generates a replacement offer we base the units offered on the specifications of the original item. While we do our best to match or exceed the original item's specifications, Squaretrade is limited by what is available on the open market at the time of claim. In this instance we understand you are primarily concerned with receiving another 3D compatible TV, but we are unable to offer any replacements with this exact feature. TV manufacturers discontinued this feature in 2016/2017, and as such it is no longer available for purchase or as a replacement through Squaretrade.

    Since Squaretrade was unable to source an exact replacement, we have offered a replacement unit with a higher resolution standard than your originally purchased item. The Squaretrade replacement also offers additional ports, Bluetooth capability, and more features not included with the original item. Being that the item resolution (as well as other technical specifications) exceed the original item's specifications, Squaretrade is fulfilling our obligation beneath this protection plan.

    We appreciate your patience while this was investigated, and we apologize we cannot provide the desired replacement.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 21, 2018

    I've had eight SquareTrade warranties over the year. The first time that I ever filed a finite claim was today. When I contacted the agent, I provided every potential piece of information. My claim was valid, and the agent confirmed this. HOWEVER... SquareTrade told me that they failed to receive my receipt in November of 2015. Historically, they've mailed countless verification notices when they didn't receive the receipt. They didn't this time because, let's be honest, they got the receipt. I can tell it by the fact that the applicable link shows as clicked in my Gmail browser. Said link also goes to a broken page now. In other words, they don't even use that system any longer, presumably because it was flawed.

    How does this impact me? I paid $94.50 for a warranty in November of 2015. I jumped through every hoop possible to validate my warranty. The first time that I ever needed a warranty claim, they DENIED it. They said that they couldn't address my purchase for "insurance reasons". They asked for a receipt. I pointed out that I'd uploaded it previously. They claimed that I hadn't, even though I always have before and when I don't, they send email reminders. I never received an email reminder for this request. Not once. Why? Because I uploaded the receipt, just as I always had before.

    When I spoke with the supervisor, they confirmed that SquareTrade won't honor the warranty for which I paid. I asked if I could send them an American Express statement that verifies the transaction. Oh no, SquareTrade requires a "pre-tax receipt", again for "insurance purposes". Yes, they've gamed the system so much that they can deny any valid claim. Even when you pay them, you file a legitimate warranty request, you upload a receipt, and you can prove that you made the valid purchase that you stated, they STILL have ways to say no.

    A few years ago, SquareTrade had a sterling reputation as an honest, reliable company. Today, they reject valid claims from loyal customers who have done nothing but support and recommend them over the years. This is the ultimate example of caveat emptor. As the downturn in reviews here suggest, SquareTrade is now a scam company with a business model that's based on denying valid claims. Do NOT buy from them.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hi David,

    Thanks so much for providing your feedback. Reading over your post I can definitely see some opportunities for us to improve. I am going to immediately escalation this feedback up. I do want to clarify that your claim has not been denied. Your claim is open. It is true that as an Extended warranty there are stipulations we must follow and having proof of purchase on file is one of them. As a loyal customer we definitely want to be of assistance and provide you with a better SquareTrade experience. Let me do a little more research into your claim and I will follow up with you shortly.

    Thanks,

    Marva

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceCoveragePrice

    Reviewed May 21, 2018

    When I bought the TV, they were offering SquareTrade at Costco as an extra warranty. I asked the salesman what they covered and how well they covered it, and it seemed like a good value. So I bought a three-year plan for my TV and I paid the whole plan upfront, so they just wrapped it into the sales price of the TV. The TV came with its own one-year warranty but it didn’t start messing up until after the year we got it. The claim was pretty easy. I just called the number, and then I did something online. Then I talked to them on the phone and told them that the TV was turning itself on and off repeatedly and I had gone through all of the reset steps. So they sent me the parts that the technician needed, made an appointment for a technician to come from 60 miles away. But as soon as I hang up, the TV corrected itself. So I called back to tell them and they said that they would email a label so I could send the parts back at no cost.

    A couple years later, the TV started having the same issue again and I just called SquareTrade back. They checked my old claim they had on their records and said that they would send us the parts. And then the technician came at the appointed time and it took him an hour to replace the parts. And we never had a single hiccup with the TV since. Having the extended warranty made all the difference. I got the TV on sale and I only paid $754. By the time it went south on me, I would’ve had to pay a whole lot more to replace it. So having the TV fixed for free was extremely valuable. And when I was looking for a laptop, I bought the one that offered a SquareTrade warranty. It is the best warranty I’ve ever dealt with. It’s inexpensive and absolutely worth it.

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    Reviewed May 20, 2018

    I purchased the SquareTrade extended coverage for a robot vacuum. Their ad shows a phone dropped in a bowl of cereal/milk so you would think accidents with liquids are covered right? Not so much. The fine print pretty much precludes everything. I think they make money off folks buying and forgetting about it. The vacuum hit a water bowl and sucked up a bunch of water. I cleaned it as instructed and it functioned just fine for several months. They are claiming there is water damage and won't repair OR replace. I have emailed them several times for a follow up and they have yet to reply.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Jennifer,

    We apologize if there was any misunderstanding regarding the warranty purchased for this item, as this was not our intention. Squaretrade offers standard and accidental protection plans, both of which offer varying degrees of coverage. Standard plans offer coverage against hardware and electrical failures due to normal use, whereas accidental protection plans cover damage such as physical or liquid damage.

    Though our general advertising shows instances of accidental damage, this does not guarantee which type of plan a customer has chosen to purchase. Upon purchase of our warranties Squaretrade provides the specific warranty contract via email, which contains the type of coverage purchased. This information can also be provided via email or hard-copy upon request, or by viewing the warranty on our website. Should a customer find their plan lacks the desired coverage we can cancel and refund warranties in full within the first 30 days of purchase.

    In this instance the customer's item was approved for a mail in repair due to power issues, but once the item arrived at our depot severe liquid damage was found internally. Unfortunately this voids the warranty, and we have offered the customer a full refund of the warranty purchasing price. We also understand the customer has not received a reply to recent emails sent to Squaretrade, but this because they were sent to an automated email address. We hope this information clarifies our results, and we apologize that we are unable to further assist with the repair of this item.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Warren increased rating by 4 stars.
    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupPriceStaff
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Warren increased their star rating on June 2, 2018.

    Updated review: June 2, 2018

    I'm not sure if this response will be attached to my earlier review, but if not, I would like to say that I had an issue with SquareTrade on a warranty issue. For a while, it seemed as if I was getting nowhere trying to get the situation resolved and get an item either fixed or replaced. The day after I wrote the original review, I received a phone call from an associate at SquareTrade who had read my review and looked into my problem a little deeper. I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only had they come up with a fair and equitable resolution, but also went above and beyond what was contractually required to "make things right." I now have a little more faith in believing that this world just might not be as bad as I thought it was. Thank you SquareTrade, for doing what is right.

    Original Review: May 19, 2018

    I've been trying for months to get a powered speaker fixed. My first attempt was last year, when it developed a popping sound and echo in the speaker system. I was told to find a place that would fix it and send SquareTrade the receipt and they would reimburse me for the repair. I did a Google search on repair facilities using keywords such as electronic repair, audio repair, speaker repair and a few others, and started calling. After several weeks of intermittent phone calls, explaining what the problem was to the representatives of the different repair facilities, there was no one who would attempt fix it. Shortly after that, I had some medical issues that progressed and just left things alone and figured I'd just have to let it be like it was.

    Now the speaker system has developed other issues. The built-in USB player system is malfunctioning and when it does play, it cuts in and out, skips, and jumps to different songs at its own discretion. In addition, the display that you have to have to know what songs to choose and etc., constantly goes in and out making it practically useless. And today I found out that the internal battery that allows you to use the speaker without electricity for several hours is not holding a charge.

    I filed another claim on the new issue with the USB issue and then spoke with representatives of SquareTrade over the phone. I was told again to find a place and have it fixed and send the receipt to SquareTrade and they would reimburse me for the repairs. I've pretty much called every place that Google has listed within 100 miles, and a few over 100 miles and am basically told the same thing every time; either they don't work on this type of item, or they cannot get the parts to repair it. I finally found one place who said they normally didn't work on items like this but that I could bring it in for them to look at.

    After driving over 60 miles one way, I was told it needed a new circuit board and the price for the board would be $200 plus $55 to install it. While I was there, he looked online and said he found a similar unit for a little over $200 and it would be best to just go ahead and get a new one. I thanked him and left for the return trip back home. I called SquareTrade and told them what the repair person had said, and SquareTrade said to get a statement or an estimate saying that and send it in. I called the repair facility and asked for that, and was told that the gentleman that I spoke with and gave me the estimate would have to handle it, and that he was out. After calling each day for several days, I'm still told the person is still out.

    Today after multiple calls around the state and adjoining states, I found a place that told me (and advertise) they fix anything and everything electronic, but after giving them the model number of the unit and them looking it up, they said that the speaker is no longer made and that the manufacturer (which is in China) does not sell parts for it. I then went online looking for parts myself just to see if I could find anything, and sure enough, can't find any place that has any parts whatsoever for that particular model speaker system.

    Also searched for this particular model speaker to see if it was available or still being sold and cannot find one. I've found several similar ones, but just not that model or any parts for that model. I'm beginning to wonder if that estimate and recommendation that I buy a new one that I received was a way to get out of telling me that they just can't or don't know how to fix it.

    I've had about four different conversations with SquareTrade representatives within the past week and a half, with them promising me a resolution. My only resolution so far is that I have driven over 120 miles plus spent hours and hours on the phone and still don't have it repaired. My original contract says that if it's an item that is shippable, that they will send a prepaid label for me to ship it back to them to get it repaired; and if it is too large to send, that they will provide someone to come to our home to have it repaired. I mentioned this to the last two representatives that I spoke with and was told that the item is just too heavy and would cost too much to ship it back. The contract says another option is for them to just pay me for the item and find something else that will suffice. Evidently they don't want to do that either.

    I'm old, disabled, and now have been diagnosed with heart trouble (along with multiple other medical issues), so I don't even know if I will 'ever' see a repair or replacement. Maybe I'm just an old outdated fogey. I was raised in a time that was much different from the way things are nowadays. Back when I was growing up, a business (or most anyone for that matter), whether large or small, had integrity. A person or a business's word was their bond. You always kept your word and always did what you said you were going to do (and it didn't matter if it actually costed something of your own self or out of your own pocket to do it; if you promised it, then you did it: period! Without trying to worm your way out of keeping your word.

    It's a shame that it seems like mine was the last Generation that understood honesty and integrity, and what it meant for a business to not only do what they promised, but in many instances go over and beyond what was expected: it was just the right thing to do. Even now, you would think a multi million-dollar business (actually, I suppose now a multi billion dollar business since Allstate has acquired SquareTrade) wouldn't do the small guy wrong; just to save a buck.

    Yes, I'm old, in ill health, and think much differently and have different values and moral standards than many do these days (and probably not much use to anyone in general), but I'm proud to say that I did my best to live my life with honor and integrity towards my God, my family, my friends and anyone else I met in life or those that I had any dealings with. At least I was brought up and taught to have the good sense to not just sell my soul for the "Almighty Dollar". I just hope that when I pass, I'm not the last person who holds on to what's good and right, and if there is another, and they happen to be the last person who understands integrity, I pray that they will be strong enough to resist greed, the Love of Money and the temptation to disregard the well-being of anyone other than their self.

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    Hello Warren,

    We greatly apologize for the inconvenience experienced during this claim. Once this issue was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out and spoke to you, and based on our conversation we feel as though we've resolved this matter. We're sorry to hear the local repair resolution was so difficult, as usually this is a method of service that is quick and easy. We understand that wasn't the case this time, and we hope we've come to a resolution you find satisfying.

    Squaretrade greatly appreciates you as a customer, and we hope we've repaired the relationship enough you'll consider us for another purchase in the future. Thank you for your time and understanding.

    Sincerely,

    KM

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & SpeedProcess

    Reviewed May 17, 2018

    I purchased a warranty directly through SquareTrade for a TV 65uf8500 (3D) I bought at a local electronics store. The TV had issues with the picture. They came 3 times and replaced several parts and the issue was never resolved. I called back and they said they would replace. They offered the lowest end TV possible. I asked if they could cash out so I can pick the TV I want and not worry about the TV disappearing from inventory. They denied the request. All TVs offered are older models and one shows discontinued so I'm sure I will get a refurbished item. I've experienced way too many issues with refurbished products so this is why I would like to get my own TV out of a store.

    This is the terms in the agreement. "5. HOW WE WILL SERVICE YOUR ITEM: Depending on the item and failure circumstances, We will either: A. Repair your Product, or B. Provide a cash settlement or a Gift Card reflecting the replacement cost of a new item of equal features and functionality up to the Coverage Amount, or C. Provide a new or refurbished product of equal features and functionality." It says equal features and functionality. However it will never be equal as they can't replace 3D TVs so that's why I opted for a cash out. It takes them 2 days to respond and if I call them directly they say it's being reviewed. It's such a slow process. I have over a dozen warranties with them. I'm now regretting that I ever purchased them.

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    Hello Rommel,

    We're sorry to hear you were dissatisfied with your recent claim, as that's not the experience we strive to deliver. Whenever Squaretrade provides a replacement offer we base this on the technical specifications of the original item and not the item price, as the price is a factor that fluctuates over time. We understand that your initial replacement offer was not what you wanted, but since 5/18/18 you've accepted our newest replacement offer and we're currently working to get this device shipped out to you.

    We appreciate your patience while we worked through this process, and we'll be following up with additional information regarding your item delivery.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed May 15, 2018

    UPDATED ON 11/17/2018: Be aware that when you purchase a SquareTrade warranty that when your product breaks down they will not repair it. The product a Samsung tablet was sent to them months ago and they sent it back worst off then it was when sent to them. The operating system was removed off of it and the problem with it not charging was not fixed. I receive a phone call from them saying if I sent it back in that they would attempt to try to fix it again. I put in a claim and was told that I have to repair it myself. So much for if they cannot repair it that they will give you the money back.

    ORIGINAL REVIEW: When I first spoke with the customer service person she said something about a check, which we never received any check or had anything mention to us when we put in the claim. So it looks like SquareTrade paid themselves to collect money for the company on our tablet. (Not right and maybe fraud) We sent our tablet to be repaired and SquareTrade sent it back with three different serial numbers attached to it. The internal serial number was different. The back of the tablet has a different serial number and the paper work has a different serial number label attached to it. This tablet has a old operating system in it and when I turn it on it looks different. We were taken, but we thought this company was honest, because years ago we received good service from them, unfortunately the quality or service of everything goes down.

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    Hello Jamar,

    We're sorry to hear of the concerns with your tablet repair, as this is not the experience we strive to deliver at Squaretrade. Various serial numbers on a product can be a result of Squaretrade technicians utilizing different parts for repair and should have no effect on the functionality. However, we understand the customer is concerned that he is unable to update his software to it's previous version and we want to take steps to address this.

    We have approved a new claim to have the tablet sent back in, and have emailed the customer a claim approval email and shipping label. Once the item arrives at our repair center we will address this customer's concern with the tablet software version, and ensure the item is able to be updated to what it previously included.

    We appreciate the consumer's patience and allowing us the opportunity to resolve the situation.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    StaffProcess

    Reviewed May 14, 2018

    Have been happy with SquareTrade. They have been very helpful and have done what they say. They will walk you through the process to get your item to them for repair. They will keep you updated every step of the way from the time you mail the item to them until you get it back.

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    Customer ServiceCoverageSales & Marketing

    Reviewed May 14, 2018

    This is an awesome scam. Buy a three year warranty for $149 to cover a mobile phone. The phone has problems in 2 months. They are "unable" to fix the phone after paying the $100 deductible. They now send a check to buy the old phone for $520. Sounds good so far, right? They just bought the phone, minus the deductible and plan cost for $271. They now have the phone that they can refurbish and resell. Meanwhile, my 3 year warranty that I bought is cancelled after only 2 months of use. I would have to purchase a new plan to cover the new phone that we paid $850 for! They refuse to honor the 3 year plan I purchased from them on the new phone!!! It makes much more sense to pay your carriers small monthly fee and whatever happens on whatever phone is always covered. SquareTrade is a SCAM! 3 year warranty my ass!!!

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    6/8/18

    Hello Larry,

    KC here from the SquareTrade Social Team! I followed up with our customer service team. It looks like a reimbursement check was processed and sent on 3/12/18, and they were able to help you resolve your claim.

    If so, we would appreciate an updated review to reflect your experience including the whole resolution process. If there are still concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply and I will help get this moving along. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

    Thank you in advance!

    ^KC

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    5/15/18

    Hello Larry,

    We apologize for any frustration experienced with your claim, as completing a warranty so shortly after the date of purchase is very uncommon. When this was brought to our attention we reached out and refunded the full cost of your warranty. We also explained at length why a reimbursement for your device was the only available option at the time.

    We appreciate your loyalty to our brand and again apologize for any inconvenience.

    Thank you,

    KM

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2018

    SquareTrade is by far the best insurance company I've ever worked with. I have now filed two claims, and both were amazingly quick, easy, and painless. I got my phone fixed and reimbursement check within 3 days total. I reached a real person in customer service quickly each time I called. Each representative I spoke to was patient, kind, friendly, and very helpful. I have been truly happy with the high level of customer service I've received.

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    Customer ServiceStaffReliability

    Reviewed May 11, 2018

    I am very happy with SquareTrade. Everyone I talked to was very professional and knowledgeable. The response time was done in a timely manner. I feel that no one wants their items to break down but thanks to SquareTrade getting the item fixed by troubleshooting or replacement was quick and painless. Thanks.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 11, 2018

    Received replacement phone. Rep very good. Was on phone and explained the problem and he told me the options. We discussed the problem I was having and he told me what my options were. I thought about and decided.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 11, 2018

    Thanks for your help and the quick response and professionality, I am really happy dealing with you and I intend to deal with you in the future too, I will tell my friends about your magnificent services and fast response.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    Broken printer. I was taken care of very quickly and efficiently by the phone staff with SquareTrade. Also I received my reimbursement promptly. I would recommend SquareTrade as added insurance for electronic products. The woman I spoke with on the phone was very understanding and kindly processed my application.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    I purchased the plan with hopes that it would cover my Fitbit only for it come back and say that I didn't have coverage for physical damage. Which was untrue. The casing around the Fitbit came off but the unit still worked. Still not covered. I believe it was just a matter of not wanting to replace it and only wanting to repair. I was told of a refund because I purchased it for 3 years. Still no refund. Please send my money back. Thanks.

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    6/8/18

    Hello Tiffany,

    KC here from the SquareTrade Social Team! I followed up with our customer service team. It looks like an online reimbursement was processed on 5/17/18 and they were able to help you resolve your claim.

    If so, we would appreciate an updated review to reflect your experience including the whole resolution process. If there are still concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply and I will help get this moving along. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

    Thank you in advance!

    ^KC

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    5/11/18

    Hi Tiffany,

    Our company sells two different coverages for all our products. The warranty purchased on your item was our standard coverage, which only covers mechanical and electrical failures to the device. The damages on the unit, were deemed to have physical damage, which is why we were unable to continue with the repair.

    We have processed the refund and you will receive it within a few business days.

    Thanks,

    JD

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    Your service representative was obviously familiar with the potential reason for the buzz in the sound system. She tested a couple of things similarly done by Costco Concierge, then directed me to settings to be adjusted, which to my significant surprise took care of the problem. The adjustment actually took care of another issue of the central character speaking Parts not coming through the central speaker. Two problems resolved in one contact. We were very pleased. Thank you.

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    The service was excellent and the refund was in my mailbox in 5 days. The gentleman that help me was very kind and knowledgeable regarding of what I had to do, at my age over 79 you are a little antiquated? I am very, very happy. Thank you.

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    StaffProcess

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    LG TV screen flickering. I was very pleased especially with the professionalism and friendliness of the technical representative. She was patient, skillful, and attentive. This SquareTrade transaction process was extremely smooth and professionally designed. The total process worked perfectly and my new TV arrived in a timely manner.

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    My contact with SquareTrade was professional and expedient ln services. Thanks for the quick turnaround. I would certainly buy the insurance again and recommend it to my peers. My personal idea is not to buy insurance but because this was a floor model I chose to back my protection.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    DO NOT purchase a warranty from this company. We bought a fairly expensive computer from Best Buy and then bought the warranty from this company, (unknowingly it was a 3rd party company). Unfortunately, we had to use the warranty less than a year of purchasing it and then we truly saw how SquareTrade honors their word. What a joke!!! Absolute WORST company!!! Buyer beware!!!

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    Hi Josh,

    We are sorry to hear about your claim experience and would like to look into this right away. Please email your account details to socialhelps@squaretrade.com with "Consumer Affairs" as the subject line.

    Thanks,

    JD

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    Installation & SetupPunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    The tech was very knowledgeable and completed the repair in short order. He then made sure I was satisfied and that all connected devices worked properly. He was on time for the appointment and was very respectful of my property.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    I do a lot of walking... running errands, exercise, so the fact that I couldn’t wear my Fitbit Alta HR while I was waiting for my new wristband bothered me. I was hoping to have the wristband before the Race for the Cure and I did. It was actually delivered to me the Saturday before the race. Thank you!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    When I called SquareTrade about having my TV (Samsung 55” Smart TV) repaired, I was immediately after verifying my 3 year hassle free extended warranty, connected to the technician Anthony. He verified the TV make model and serial number. After describing what was happening with the TV, he determined that it was likely the main board. He said he would order the parts and they would be delivered to my house by FED EXPRESS by Friday, and that he would try to have the repairman come to the house by Friday. He gave me the phone number of the service company to call and verify what time they would arrive on Friday.

    The parts arrived late on Thursday afternoon. I called the Service company Early Friday morning, and they said they would have the repairman call me. The repairman (Brent) called me shortly and said that he wasn’t sure he would be done in time to get to us by the end of the day, but he would do his best. He called me and said he could be to our house by 1:00 PM. He said he didn’t want us to be without our TV all weekend. He arrived when he said he would and repaired and verified it was working fine in about 30 minutes. He was very pleasant and very knowledgeable. My total experience with SquareTrade has been great (fast and efficient). I am so glad I purchased the extended warranty when I purchased my TV from Evine shopping channel in October 2015. I would definitely recommend this to anyone purchasing any kind of electronics.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    Good experience so far. Customer service was very helpful and found me a shop closer to me to bring my cracked screen. Shop did a good job but I was disappointed that they showed up 30 minutes late... Only 4 stars right now since I didn't get a confirmation of my receipt submittal on May 1 and haven't been reimbursed for my costs yet? Thank you.

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    StaffReliability

    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    When not satisfied with first choice to resolve defective TV. They worked with me to my satisfaction to resolve the problem and handle it. They were very easy to work with and will definitely buy a warranty again. Thank you so much for being so helpful.

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    Reviewed May 10, 2018

    They were very good at get the information they needed to replace my phone. I was very unhappy with the phone they sent me but they assured me it was as good if not a little better. Well at this time I am having problems with Bluetooth just got offline with Samsung to fix it but had online for one hour and still can't connect to car. But they were good in helping me!!!

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    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    After a year and a half my printer no longer made crisp copies. I got washed out images and almost no text. Tried alignment, cleaning, new ink etc. HP said their initial warranty had expired. So I looked up my SquareTrade paperwork and contacted them. Wow! Great service!! I went over all I had been through and they honored my claim with a minimum of fuss. Got a check in the mail two weeks later!! I am thrilled That I took the time to invest in a squareTrade warranty!!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    I never expected to have the chair replaced. The service was excellent. The representative on the phone handled all of my problems. The check arrived timely and now I have a choice as to how to replace the office chair.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    This was a wonderful experience. The people that I dealt with were superb and very helpful. Thank you for all the help and understanding my ability with technical matters is non-existing. I will continue to keep my computers under this repair plan.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    TV was flawed on set up, half circles on bottom of screen. Also, picture appeared to be off center. I took pictures and submitted to SquareTrade. We are now waiting for return labels and TV box to be picked up. We have been happy with the service so far.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    The protection plan we bought worked as intended and the customer service reps we worked with were helpful and helped us with our issue. We bought the protection plan again for our replacement monitor since it was SquareTrade also.

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    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    Square Trade was extremely helpful when HP wasn’t. Thank you so much!! The printer was continually acting up and I got no help from the manufacturer but Square Trade refunded my money immediately. I purchased a different copier and I also purchased another warranty through ST. I wouldn’t be without it!

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    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    Had to have phone replaced. Easily done and quick. Consultant was very helpful and easy to deal with. I was surprised that the warranty covered my phone with no problem and completely covered. Completely satisfied. Would recommend to any of my friends.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    My Samsung was sent in on Monday and it was received on Tuesday and repaired. It should have been shipped back to me so I could have it by this afternoon. I am very disappointed with this service. It said it would only take one day to repair but yet it has taken two. I have no other phone and my boss can't get a hold of me for work at all. I am very very upset. I need contact for my work. I will not have my mother send my phone to you in the future. In the future I will go and get a new phone instead of using you!!!

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    6/8/18

    Hello Hannah,

    KC here from the SquareTrade Social Team! I followed up with our customer service team. It looks like your repaired phone was delivered on 5/10/18 and they were able to help you resolve your claim.

    If so, we would appreciate an updated review to reflect your experience including the whole resolution process. If there are still concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply and I will help get this moving along. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

    Thank you in advance!

    ^KC

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    5/10/18

    Good Morning Hannah,

    Thanks for providing your feedback. As a company we pride ourselves on growing and improving. So when we hear from our customers about our polices or processes we take these very seriously. I took a look at your claim to see where we could improve, there seems to be some confusion though. We did receive your device on Tuesday and immediately being the diagnosis, however, our technicians immediately determined that the device had a passcode lock. We understand the importance of having these safeguards on your device, but, it means no one including technicians can move forward with a repair until they are removed. Many of our customers use these safeguards so we include a request for removal first in your approval email, and when necessary when we receive the device. We made several attempts to contact you to provide this information on Tuesday so we could repair the device in the same day. The information was finally received the following day on Wednesday, and at that point we were able to completed our repairs and ship the device. I was able to confirm that the device was delivered this morning.

    Thanks,

    MQ

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    Punctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 9, 2018

    Your depot did a better repair job than the 3 times under original 1 year warranty. Hopefully this repair will hold up for at least another year of use. Thanks for turning the repair around in a Decent time...

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2018

    I put a warranty on a drone and it came in handy because the drone got damaged. When I first reached out to SquareTrade, their customer service rep told me that I needed to file the claim online. So I did it online then they called me back to discuss the warranty and the product with me. They told me I needed to send back the drone because it was damaged, but I needed to keep the battery because it was fine. Within five days after they received it, I got the drone back and they said they couldn’t process the claim because I didn’t send all the parts with it. So, the representative at SquareTrade did not guide me correctly on our first transaction. I was misled and it was aggravating. I refiled the claim, got all the pieces gathered and put in the box, then sent it to SquareTrade. Everything was good after that.

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    Reviewed May 6, 2018

    I purchased a 3 year warranty when I bought the ASUS notebook, in Toronto on April 17, 2015. The computer failed to consistently start-up, so I formatted and reinstalled the Windows O/S and it continued to fail. This was just prior to heading down to Florida for a 2-week trip. I tried to arrange to send the computer to them before I left and they said acknowledged my warranty and said they couldn't do anything for me because it's coming from Canada. What???

    I eventually got someone to understand that I'd be down in Florida for 2 weeks and would like to send it to them from Canada (FedEx) before I leave. They understood and provided me a location to send it to, I had to run to the FedEx warehouse to get it shipped, just before leaving - but it *did* make it to their repair center (I confirmed in my wife's computer, the first couple of days in Florida).

    I got them on the phone about a week later to inquire on the status; they said they'd have an answer a couple of days later. I called them back 2 days later and they said they were waiting for parts to replace the motherboard. They then called me back on the day I was leaving and said that they couldn't fix it and that I'd be getting a refund. That was over 2 months ago!

    They've since [supposedly] sent the check to the Florida address I was temporarily staying at - when I *told* them to send it to the Canadian address they had on file - the check was [returned] - they say. They said they could NOT send the check to me in Canada, whether by mail or courier - it was an absolute IMPOSSIBILITY. I finally convinced them to send the check to me in Canada (after they changed my address back to the Canadian address I originally had on file). I'm still waiting for the check to arrive (it's over a month late from the time they said it would take to get to me, which they stated was 2 weeks from the time we were on the phone). It's been a total of 2 months since I was told I would get a refund. They agreed to refund my warranty amount ($389.99) and the cost of the computer ($1499.98). Total: $1889.97. I don't believe I'll be seeing the money.

    They effectively took my computer, pretended that they don't honor Canadian warranties after selling me one; didn't fix the machine in a timely fashion, then said they couldn't fix it, after passing their 1 week deadline; and finally, offer me a refund on the warranty to cover the terrible experience I've had along with the value of the computer - but couple that gracious offer with (a) "We can't send a check to Canada, you need to have a U.S. address"; then, (b) "We sent the check to your Canadian address but it was returned to us" (absolute falsehood). I talked to the post office in Toronto and they said that the U.S. wouldn't know the address, it would have been the Toronto office that would return it, but my address and postal code is clearly on their delivery path, then, (c) "The accounting department is *now* on top of this matter," and my Canadian address is being sent to, I should have the check in 2 weeks (that was a month ago).

    Whenever I call, I'm talking to someone in Pakistan or India - not once, have I spoken to a U.S. based employee and they absolutely refuse to divulge their U.S. address... I can't get the *true* company personnel on the phone, whatsoever - no matter what time of day I call. This company is a sham and if they can't repair the product, their claim of refunding its value will be met with whatever "check is in the mail" excuse they can possibly come up with, in the hopes that you just go away.

    I'm now trying to figure out how to approach this issue legally - they've cost me months of time without a notebook and they've stolen nearly $2,000 in the process. I recommend strongly to anyone - do *not* get an extended warranty for any electronic device - if it needs repair, just buck it up and pay for it... It'll be a rarity, but it's better than going through what I'm experiencing now.

    SquareTrade has been deceptive and anything but forthcoming - they did *not* honor their warranty, whatsoever... And when I finally pushed them on the refund [and they agreed that my original address was in Canada - and the FedEx waybill noted it was coming from Toronto] they've been using stall tactics to push off cutting a check. Disgusting.

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    6/8/18

    Hello Rob,

    KC here from the SquareTrade Social Team! I followed up with our customer service team. It looks like we confirmed that you have received your checks on 6/6/18 and they were able to help you resolve your claim.

    If so, we would appreciate an updated review to reflect your experience including the whole resolution process. If there are still concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply and I will help get this moving along. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

    Thank you in advance!

    ^KC

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    5/7/18

    We apologize for any difficulty the consumer experienced with receiving their payment. Squaretrade agents initially determined the warranty to be invalid because the customer was located in Canada, and once it was determined the policy was purchased in the United States a mail in repair was approved.

    Whenever our repair center determines an item cannot be repaired, Squaretrade provides a replacement or reimbursement dependent on item availability. In this instance Squaretrade has issued payment to the customer numerous times in the form of a check, but it has continuously failed to deliver to the provided address and has been returned to Squaretrade multiple times.

    An agent in the resolutions department has been assigned to resolving this issue and will be following up with the customer as soon as resolution is reached. We are determined to provide the payment the customer is entitled to and in no way are attempting to avoid fulfilling service on this claim.

    Thank you,

    KM

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    Reviewed May 5, 2018

    I purchased an electronic item on TigerDirect.com and they offered extended warranty via SquareTrade. I had never had any problems with electronics of any kind, but I thought that my luck might ran out. Normally, I do a lot of research before I buy something. But in that case, I did not since I was in a very big hurry. But I could understand it without going into any further research.

    Since then, I had one claim with them concerning something that happened to my laptop. It stopped working and so I called SquareTrade. I was a senior in college in my final semester and in the middle of some intense research with just all the attendant things that go along with it. I could not afford to be without my laptop. I explained that to SquareTrade because they said, “Send us your laptop.” I said, “I cannot do that. I have to have this today. Like yesterday, I had to have this.” And so, they told me, “In light of that, go ahead and take it to anyone that you can find locally that you feel confident in and send us the bill.” And so, that’s what I did.

    I was, first of all, amazed that they heard my story and that they took into account my particular situation. I didn’t anticipate that. I thought I would have to fight for it, and I didn’t. And then secondly, I was really thrilled about their suggestion and the availability of it. I was really happy. That experience made me wanna go with SquareTrade again, and I have since then. I purchased on another electronic.

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    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, C increased their star rating on May 18, 2018.

    Updated review: May 18, 2018

    The company finally refunded the purchase amount of the computer, after a long and frustrating back-and-forth with them. The experience was extremely unpleasant, but I will grant that, after speaking to a lawyer (a family member, luckily), and going through the weeks-long process, they gave me a refund of the computer's original price basically a day after it was received that the repair facility the final time. I am happy about this, although I would have hoped for a refund of the warranty too for all the trouble it put me through. Due to many good experiences by other members with SquareTrade, and the fact that it covers you internationally (I travel and spend many months abroad every year or so), I will use it again since it's the only option on most items on Ebay. However, I would recommend buyers beware and be firm with them, especially if your item stays in the facility for a prolonged amount of time or they return your item only for it to be still broken.

    I thank those managers at SquareTrade who worked out this resolution.

    Original Review: May 4, 2018

    My MacBook Pro bought from Ebay needed a repair in February and they replaced my logic board. Not long after that, I started experiencing crashes. My computer has been sitting in the repair facility for more than two weeks now. I finally emailed them since the repair is supposed to take a week or less. They emailed and said they would get back to me soon. Not long after, I got an email and a call saying that the logic board they'd originally replaced in my computer was not the same one as the one it had in it presently. They said that I had tampered with my computer and that all they could do was refund my warranty.

    The first time I called, the man I spoke with told me that he realized it didn't make sense that I would tamper with my computer for numerous reasons, and that SquareTrade would take responsibility for the fraudulent behavior that happened at the repair facility. He said to call back when I got the computer back (unrepaired of course) so we could open a new claim immediately. So that's what I did. This time, I got another representative who said the opposite: that I must have "let a friend borrow it" and they must have changed my logic board (I have been the only one to use this computer). I do not have the technical know-how to replace a logic board, and even if I DID I wouldn't want to because I need this computer to WORK.

    Someone at their repair facility has tampered with my computer. I don't know how, but they did. Either they were going to have to pay a lot to fix it or refund me because of the severity of the issues of the computer, and did not want to do that OR an employee of the facility put in the wrong, faulty logic board intentionally and then sold the working one for profit. I have never in my life been scammed so badly. This is unacceptable behavior and I will surely go further to make sure there are repercussions for SquareTrade.

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    Hello,

    Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

    Our goal is to make the claim process as hassle-free and take care of all our customers.

    After reviewing your account, I can understand your frustration and would like to get this taken care of. We can proceed with another claim and have the device repaired.

    We do apologize for the miscommunication during the claim process.

    Thanks,

    JD

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    Reviewed May 4, 2018

    We usually buy warranty on our printers and some of our office stuff too. It has always been a really great thing for the printers. The warranty was recommended to us by the person we buy our equipment from and, a lot of the times, we’ll just go ahead and say, “Okay, let’s just add it.” and so we have quite a few stuff on SquareTrade. We used the warranty before for a printer that we bought brand new but was not working. I called SquareTrade and they said they’d send a service tech over, which I thought was great. But we never got a service tech. We just got a check in the mail. It was for a replacement so I just bought another printer. We like to add SquareTrade to our electronics, especially. Those are the things the grandkids break, or my consultants or my office help. I recommend SquareTrade to my friends and always tell my sister-in-law that she’d be better off getting a warranty on her printer because she’s always complaining.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 2, 2018

    My phone had who had suggestions, but nothing worked. I contacted SquareTrade for my warranty. They requested that I backup and restore my phone with no success. I mailed it to SquareTrade on 4/28/18 and received notice that my check was being process on 5/2/18.

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 2, 2018

    Television - Issues with sound. Lindsey was one person I spoke with. She was wonderful. So were all the people I spoke with that day. We changed some setting for sound. I got the new cord that was suggested. Unfortunately we are still having same issues.

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    Coverage

    Reviewed May 1, 2018

    I sent the UE Megaboom speaker into Square Trade warranty. When they service it and open the seal of the Megaboom and returned it to me the speakers was not properly repaired and no longer waterproof. I sent the speaker back in and they admitted there was liquid damage which is not cover under the standard warranty. So they repaired wrong and now saying it's not covered! They will not cover damages and admit to repairs since there was liquid damage... I will no longer be using Square Trade and their fine print for warranties returns! VERY unhappy!

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    Hi Brent,

    Squaretrade offers a standard plan and accidental plan for many of our items.

    After reviewing your account details, I was able to confirm that a standard plan was purchased for your device. We are currently reviewing your device and will follow up with you on a resolution.

    Thanks,

    JD

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    Reviewed May 1, 2018

    Called to file a claim on 4/16/18 because TV had failed. It took 11 days to get a replacement to me. The replacement was damaged beyond use. It has been 7 days since that happened and as of today they are telling me I need to wait further. The customer service simply repeats themselves over and over and when I try to get some type of actual commitment they refuse. I spoke with a supervisor who told me to wait 2 days, that was 3 days ago. Now they are telling to wait 2 days and will not let me speak with a supervisor. I tried to explain what the supervisor had told me 3 days ago and the person on the phone told me I was lying.

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    6/8/18

    Hello Andy,

    KC here from the SquareTrade Social Team! I followed up with our customer service team. It looks like a reimbursement check was processed and sent on 5/9/18, and they were able to help you resolve your claim.

    If so, we would appreciate an updated review to reflect your experience including the whole resolution process. If there are still concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply and I will help get this moving along. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

    Thank you in advance!

    ^KC

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    5/2/18

    Good Afternoon,

    Please accept my apologies if you were treated discourteously. I will make sure to listen to your calls and provide the appropriate feedback/coaching. I can definitely understand your frustrating in being without a TV for longer than you expected. However, as a warranty company for a variety of products at times we will be restricted on how fast we can proceed. Locating a replacement and having it shipped to avoid damage can add additional time to completely your claim. Ultimately our goal is to make sure you have a working device. We will continue to work with you to accomplish that goal. I am reviewing your claim as we speak and will reach out to you shortly to make sure this is resolved.

    Thanks,

    MQ

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsCoverage

    Reviewed May 1, 2018

    Our TV quit, and it was still covered under SquareTrade's extended warranty. We went through the normal procedures and arranged to have our TV replaced. When it came on 4/17/18, I immediately unpacked it. I knew we had a problem. I could not find the stand, and even if I had the stand I was pretty sure it wouldn't work. There was no operating manual. No one ever told us that the replacement would be a reconditioned TV. I'm sure it was in the fine print, but it was not brought up. I called on 4-18-18 to tell SquareTrade the problems. They then sent me an e-mail telling me how to find the stand. I found it taped in one of the corner protectors. It was mostly covered with a thin sheet of foam material. I installed the stand, and had confirmed what I already suspected. It wouldn't work. We have a TV stand that is 26 inched wide. The stands were 29 inches apart. It was not a one-for-one replacement. We needed a center pedestal stand.

    They said they would e-mail us within 1-2 days. They didn't. On 4-21-18 I called SquareTrade again and talked to Frank. I again went through the list of problems. When no one got back to me, I called again on 4-23-18 and talked to Ashley and Lewis. I felt like I was starting over. They both promised to follow up and get back to me the next day. They didn't. On the 25th, I got an e-mail stating that since I had accepted the TV there was nothing more they could do. In other words, "tough luck". I sent an e-mail back stating that I notified them immediately that there were problems. I never did accept the shipment and I still hadn't. I have had no response. In short, I got no help from SquareTrade. I recommended to COSTCO that they rethink their contract with SquareTrade, They have also cured me to ever buying an extended warranty again.

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    Good Afternoon,

    Please accept my apologies that we did not communicate with you as quickly as we should. I did review your claim and I can confirm our normal process. We do send customers options when replacing certain devices so that you are part of the process. I was able to verify that you selected an option that would best suite your needs. Although I understand that your stand may be smaller than the TV, this is an external issue outside of our purview. Our goal is always to provide you with a comparable device that matches the specifications as closely as possible. In some cases manufacturers may make cosmetic changes as technology advances, these of course will be out of our control. Based on a review of the TV you received it is in fact and upgrade in size and specifications. We have at this point completely fulfilled our obligations with this claim.

    Thanks,

    MQ

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 1, 2018

    Sent back my replacement phone and kept my broken phone. Canceled claim and reactivated plan. The replacement phone was not unlocked to be used with another sim card that is not AT&T. I have a sim card that is from another company, but my phone is from AT&T and I have it unlocked. So I sent back the replacement.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018

    The representative who assisted me with my claim was professional, courteous, patient, and very helpful. He repeated statements when I requested it, and was patient as he did so. He spoke clearly and slowly, a bonus for someone like myself who is a senior and has some difficulty hearing on the phone.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018

    Printer failure in one year! Got a new one w/in days. For once, no red tape, and a check in the mail in no time. With purchase of a new printer (same kind), I spent the money to again add the extra warranty you offer. I use the printer a lot so it's a relief to have a check arrive so quickly so I can get a replacement printer.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018

    Purchasing a warranty at SquareTrade is easy. When you make the initial phone call, even the recording tells you that you can go online and make a claim, or you can continue to hold and speak with a live person. I found either way to be efficient. You can go online and check the status of your claim, the warranty, even the expiration dates. It's informative. But when you call and you make a claim, they all give you options. The first option is to go locally and get it repaired, opposed to sending it in. There have been a couple of times that I’ve had to send something in, and they get it taken care of that way.

    The people who work at SquareTrade are nice. They get right on to it, and the claim is always handled within a week or two. If it's something that you don’t have to return it, they give you a purchase order and you go locally and get it repaired. I recommend them to anybody I know. Go with them because it's affordable. Even the warranty that you get with AT&T cannot compare to what you get from SquareTrade.

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    Reviewed April 28, 2018

    Company could not provide replacement for this product, only technical assistance that isn't working. I am not sure why I paid for this warranty when I am getting nothing for my money. I am certain I will not buy again. It is cheaper to buy another one new.

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    Hello Maria Davis,

    I was dismayed to hear that we were not assisting you and wanted to offer my assistance. Looking into your claim there appears to be some confusion. Your warranty does cover electrical and mechanical hardware failure as well as accidental damage. However, based on a review of your claim the issue with your device is the operating system not being able to update. This is a software issue and is not covered by this warranty. Your best option in this case will be to reach out to Microsoft for assistance. If you have any future issues with the hardware please feel free to contact us we will be happy to help.

    Thanks,

    MQ

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    Reviewed April 28, 2018

    Well I’m having the same issue most everyone is having on here! Called SquareTrade regarding my tv that had went out and that itself has been a process! Absolutely will never purchase a warranty on a item through SquareTrade. First of all it took a long time for a tech to come out and repair the tv. When he finally did show up he couldn’t repair the tv saying they probably sent bad parts again! So the repair guy says he’s going to email SquareTrade and let them know and they will email me back with a solution! So I waited for them to email and they did a couple of days later, saying tv is nonrepairable and good news your claim has been approved for a comparable tv of what you had!

    My tv 65” LG 4K Smart Tv. They're offering a 65” TCL refurb! So I called back for the 8th time now and told them that’s not acceptable! Explained that to SquareTrade representative and she agreed with what I was saying and would resubmit my claim going on the 3rd week waiting for another email from SquareTrade! I will never purchase a SquareTrade warranty. It’s a joke and eventually people will stop buying from this company and they will out of business (screwing people)!

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    6/8/18

    Hello Randy,

    KC here from the SquareTrade Social Team! I followed up with our customer service team. It looks like a reimbursement check was processed and sent on 5/9/18, and they were able to help you resolve your claim.

    If so, we would appreciate an updated review to reflect your experience including the whole resolution process. If there are still concerns, please don’t hesitate to reply and I will help get this moving along. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future.

    Thank you in advance!

    ^KC

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    4/30/18

    Hello Randy Lavallie,

    I am looking into your claim as we speak. I can definitely understand your frustration that the process is not faster. However, as a warranty company we are required to follow certain procedures including repairing devices as a first option if applicable. Of course not every city or state will have technicians available and this can cause a delay. Reviewing your claim it does appear that we have been accommodating in finding resolutions for you. We are working diligently to to complete your claim. I am happy to take ownership and make sure this gets resolved. I will reach out to you shortly.

    Thanks,

    MQ

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 28, 2018

    Went completely dead. Staff very polite, helpful, did repair and return quickly. One thing they might consider is offering a back-up service. I admit I don't know how to back it up, I couldn't anyhow with it totally dead. I'd have happily paid for them to do it as I'm having devil of a job figuring out how to reset everything. Otherwise, I have no negatives to report.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 28, 2018

    I was happy with the fast repair and I didn't have to be without my phone for days. The claim was processed in an orderly matter and the SquareTrade worker was very nice and tried to help me with a smooth transaction.

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    Customer ServiceCoverage

    Reviewed April 28, 2018

    From pay pail your reps says that it's not itemized. It states the whole seller name [CJB Wholesalers], the total, product description, payment sent, payment received, payment type, address it was shipped to and the total. I downloaded all your info to send in receipt and that's all I was left with. I don't have any other receipt. I have been without a phone for weeks now. I paid for the service.

    Updated on 05/31/2018: I have been trying to get my Note 4 fixed for two months. I submitted my receipt and they to me it’s not Itemized but it’s the only receipt I have now with the worst help and feedback from all parties. I have done everything I can on my end but everyone keep passing me to someone else so they can pass me to someone else who says they can’t help. I paid for insurance for this reason alone and still phone is NOT FIXED.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hello Isaac,

    We are sorry to hear that you have had so much trouble in reference to finalizing your claim with us.

    The issue that is holding up your claim is we still need your receipt from e-bay and not pay-pal.

    The reason for this is the e-bay receipt will show us the condition that your phone was purchased in as well as other pieces of information that we will need such as the retailer's name clearly shown on the receipt, item price, date of purchase and the item name.

    Please submit this to us by uploading your receipt via your account on our website. I have also sent you an e-mail which will provide you with detailed instructions on how to get this done!

    I do look forward to getting this finalized for you!

    Thanks,

    YS

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 28, 2018

    SquareTrade has been good to me in the past. I work for Costco and when I got a phone there, I used SquareTrade and had a good experience with them.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    Finally got the NEW sim Card today. Connected with the carrier, actually, it was kinda nice to NOT have the phone working. The service was great, the gentleman is Damen, polite, knowledgeable and fast worker. Answered my needs for a phone. Disappointed the Sim was not included in the phone. The carrier said ST did sent sims with the phones. And ST said to call the carrier for it. Major problem: was not able to make or receive texts or calls. Everything worked out great! Thank you.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    So simple and had a check within days. Great experience and would use again... Their service was fast and the customer service was friendly and were so helpful. They stand behind their warranties... Thanks for all your help SquareTrade. We will continue to use SquareTrade as our go to warranty company.

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    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    Cell phones constantly needed charging. I called the phone provider. They reminded me I had SquareTrade warranty; after talking with SquareTrade I was advised my phones were eligible for replacement; the new phones arrived the next day; Fantastic Service! I would recommend SquareTrade for anyone who keeps their devices for a longer period of time.

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    Kevin increased rating by 2 stars.
    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed
    After a positive interaction with Allstate Protection Plans, Kevin increased their star rating on May 8, 2018.

    Updated review: May 8, 2018

    I am going to increase my review from 1 stars to 3 stars. They did offer a semi adequate replacement but still missing some of the features of my TV. I expressed this and they offered me a refund check instead. My main complaint still stems from the fact this entire process took 3 weeks to get resolved during which I had no TV.

    Original Review: April 27, 2018

    Do not buy a warranty from this company! Tomorrow will be two weeks without a working TV. I have a 55" high end Samsung 8 Series TV. It started shutting off on its own. They "fixed" it the first time. It started doing it again two months later. It would shut off randomly, then eventually it wouldn't come on at all. I set up a new claim and they assigned a technician. I spent an entire week trying to get in touch with the technician. They would not respond to my calls or voicemails. I voiced my concern to SquareTrade, they asked me to continue to wait and attempt to get in touch with the technician. One full week later they decide they can't source a technician to repair it. So we move into getting a replacement.

    They said the replacement would have the same features as my TV. They offered a 55" LG 6300 and a 58" Samsung 6 Series. I understand the features are going to differ but these TVs are nowhere near the caliber I had paid $1100 for. Their terms and conditions specify a comparable TV of like kind, quality and features OR a check up to the coverage amount. ($1099 in my case.) So I had to call back again. I was told to wait 24 hours, they said the options change frequently. They changed once to a different Samsung 6 series. I waited the 24 hours and called back.

    They are doing a manual review to source a TV that matches my specifications. They told me it would be another 1-2 businesses days before I heard something. I am sure they are going to try and push some other low tier TV on me. At this point I have called 13 times and spent almost 3 hours on the phone with this horrible company. Every time I call I get in touch with someone who has no idea what's going on. They transfer me to someone else who can't help me either. Save your time and money, do not purchase anything from SquareTrade.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    You would have gotten 5 Stars, if it were not for FedEx. You need to change your carrier, because FedEx cannot, keep up with you, they're hurting your business. May I suggest UPS, or even USPS. The people at SquareTrade are awesome and very friendly, and help me a lot. Just need to work on Logistics!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaffProcess

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    Had a smooth process with a quick turnaround... such a relief! The customer service rep was very helpful and courteous to my needs and the issue that I was having. I would definitely recommend SquareTrade to my family and friends... actually to anyone!!

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    Customer ServiceProcess

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    Excellent customer service. They Resolved my problem in one phone call. I received my refund in less than the expected time which is really great. I would recommend this to any family or friend. I didn’t have any problems the whole process.

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    Customer ServiceInstallation & SetupStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    My initial contact with SquareTrade was very pleasant. The rep was helpful and courteous. It took some time to determine that I had already uploaded the receipt for the phone I had purchased two years ago! The internal mic was not working and I needed to set up an appointment with the Apple Store. Before my appointment, I started receiving emails telling me I needed to activate my warranty! Finally replied that the warranty had already been activated & that they needed to check their records. Took the phone in for repair, they found a faulty mic and the battery wasn’t operating properly. They gave me a refurbished phone for the cost of the battery—$29 plus tax. My deductible is $99, so I knew there would be no reimbursement.

    I emailed SquareTrade, explained the situation and asked if I still needed to submit the receipt and the Genius Bar Work Authorization. They replied as if they had not bothered reading my email, treating that email as if it was my initial contact and included directions and a link for uploading everything! After rolling my eyes a few times, I scanned and uploaded everything they had asked for. The website thanked me and said they would be processing my claim within 24 hours. Approximately 6 hours later, I received an email claiming there is missing information and that I would need to resubmit because the cost of the repair is lower than the deductible (yep, I knew this and had already told them the same thing!!). Now, apparently I just need to call them. Maybe they hear better than they read.

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    Response from Allstate Protection Plans

    Hi Todd,

    We definitely want to apologize for your experience. We aim to make the claim process hassle-free and always want to provide an immediate resolution to our customers. I'm glad that we were able to get you taken care of, but we are sorry about what you had to go through. We value our customers and we are looking into your account, to correct what went wrong in the process. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at socialhelps@squaretrade.com with "Consumer affairs" as the subject line.

    Thank you,

    BH

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    Your Representative Ritz was very courteous, patient, and willing to go the extra mile to help solve my problem with the broken Tyke 4-N-1. He made sure that my refund was done correctly because from a previous conversation with another employee they didn't even complete the paperwork for the refund. Once Ritz saw my case, he immediately straightened it out. Thank You Ritz very good worker.

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed April 27, 2018

    Customer service was very pleasant. My claim was handled very well in an amazing record fast time compared to experiences in the past elsewhere! Glad my devices are protected by someone I can count on to be professional, understanding, and all in an amount of time that exceeded my expectations! Thank you SquareTrade!

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