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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.
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Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
My laptop had a bad battery port. Sent it to SquareTrade to have it fixed. When I got it back the drivers were completely erased and the computer is unusable... I'm not very happy. I'm not able to download anything so that I can use my computer.
Hello Nikki,
We apologize to hear you're dissatisfied with a recent repair.
Squaretrade always recommends backing up devices before sending them in for repair. Our computer specialists are trained to advise this to customers and this information is included in your claim approval email. Our certified technicians do their best to keep your device information intact, but there are many instances wherein resetting a computer is necessary in order to test the device.
Unfortunately, Squaretrade does not cover data loss or software issues. We again apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
I am horrified by the repair job their repair center did on my headphones. I initially sent out my headphones because the rubber covering my volume controls were starting to come out. What was done instead was damage the control completely and damage the microphone in it. The dents their repair center left when they pried open the casing. It was a morbid butched job and poorly executed.
I receive the headphones back with that poor quality repair condition. I called back and had to submit proof of the bad job done. Their call center was in disbelief of my testimony so I had to submit a comparison vis-à-vis a headphone case and how it looks in prime condition. I sent out my headphones again but this time, they did not sent the return package with a required signature to receive the package and my headphones were left at my front door which was stolen. Needless to say that I will NEVER get their warranty ever again. This is the worst experience I've ever had with a claim. It is a complete disappointment and a waste of money, time and carbon footprint.
Hello Kenny,
We apologize for any difficulty with your claim.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to address concerns like your own, and in this instance we have already taken steps to resolve the situation. When the item arrived from the initial repair we arranged to have it sent back in expeditiously, and when the item was lost following it's return one of our specialists reached out and provided a full reimbursement for the item price via giftcard. We also will proceed with an internal investigation of the cause for your initial repair being faulty, as we take concerns such as this very seriously.
We understand you had a poor repair experience, but at this point we have already done everything we can to improve your opinion of our services.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
The customer service representative that handled my call was very polite and helpful. The only thing I was not happy with was that I had to register my insurance plan I was not informed that I had to by the salesperson where I bought the items.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
I had tablets and screens got cracked throughout the past year and your company was outstanding in explaining how and what to do. Thank you for everything. I do recommend you to other people. Your warranty price is so reasonable.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
I am not happy with what happened when I needed to get a watch that I bought from the Invicta watch company through the Evine channel. When I needed to get my watch repaired and the watch was fairly new but when I got the watch it was damaged, but I could not return it back within the 30 day return period. It fell to the SquareTrade part of the agreement. They would not let me trade the watch in for a new one. They wanted me to take it to a place to get it repaired and then they were supposedly going to reimburse me not even for the full amount for only three quarters or whatever it cost to repair the watch. By the way the watch in question was a high-end watch. It was covered in diamonds on the face of the watch. It was a $2,500 watch
Hello Frankie,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranty coverage.
Squaretrade warranties are only valid for devices which are fully functional and experiencing no failures upon purchase. This is an industry standard, as almost no warranty or insurance company will cover a device that has pre-existing conditions. If our agents offered assistance with a partial reimbursement for the item repair this was done as an exception, and we would be unable to provide any alternatives.
We again apologize for your experience but we are unable to approve your claim.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
I sent my phone in for repair... SquareTrade denied my claim and sent the phone back in 6 pieces. I’m so upset with the fact they wouldn’t fix my phone or send replacement. I mean why did I buy insurance anyway? To top it off they kept my 99 dollar deductible and offered me nothing in return.
Hello Johnny,
We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced with your claim.
Whenever Squaretrade technicians receive your phone for service an audit is performed to ensure the damage your device has corresponds with your warranty. In this instance there was an initial misunderstanding regarding the condition of your device, and when this was brought to our attention one of our specialists reached out to discuss the situation with you.
Based on our conversation both parties are satisfied with the final results, we thank you for taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
SquareTrade has helpful customer service. They were very easy to contact and determined to resolve customer issues. I had an issue with a broken shredder and SquareTrade helped to replace it under my service contract. It was hassle-free replacement in a minimal amount of time.
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2018
I had two televisions go bad within 3 weeks of each other. Square Trade on both Televisions tried to repair and when unable to repair they replaced both sets. I was so impressed with the way they handled my claims. I constantly tell people if they offer Square Trade warranty’s get it.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
I got bumpers and stuff for the three tablets I bought at Amazon, but I wanted the warranty in case something went wrong because my grandsons had had other tablets that, even though they were made for kids, they ended up being torn apart. I wanted a way to protect my investment and SquareTrade is doing really well. I also got two chairs that we bought through Staples and we had SquareTrade for those, too. I filed a claim on one of the chairs and SquareTrade was really good. They quickly processed the claim, thus I felt very good about my experience. I would recommend this company.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
Square Trade is a excellent company to work with. I had a robotic vacuum cleaner with the extended warranty through SquareTrade. I needed to file a claim with my robotic vacuum. SquareTrade took care of everything and refunded me the purchase price of my robotic vacuum cleaner. Refunded me very quick. My robotic vacuum was not able to be fixed. Very happy with Square Trade.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
Repaired my screen on my iPad - everything was seamless and happened in a timely manner. Spoke with customer service and they helped me transfer an existing warranty as well. Very satisfied with the service. I would recommend SquareTrade to anyone as a great warranty company. Thanks.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
I will always purchase a SquareTrade warranty for electronics that are purchased online. I had a printer once that I bought 2nd hand from eBay. It worked a few days and died. SquareTrade paid me for the printer (because it was used), the same amount I paid for it and the process was really smooth and fast! I am absolutely sold on SquareTrade for ALL of my electronics purchases... new or used!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
This last experience was to my satisfaction. Last year I had contacted SquareTrade for this issue and we did not agree on the resolution so it was on hold for almost a year. However this time the representative was very efficient, respectful and prompt.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
I was walked through the process by the representative and we had to download several things so he called me back the next day and we continued and it was restored. I was very impressed by the process with the representative who walked me through the process. He was very knowledgeable and seemed to know exactly what to do.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
The call center personnel were helpful and I warranty was worth the cost in my case. I am not sure if all cases are handled in the same way as mine. I will be buying the coverage again for any items that carry it and hope that if I need it it will work out in my value again.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
Dell laptop Inspiron. Got laptop back and problem not fixed. Very frustrating. Now being offered money back but I have expense removing and cleaning off computer of info. Very time consuming if I do it or 8iii8o can $100 and have it done.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
SquareTrade was great to deal with again. Always professional and willing to help. I would recommend them to anyone needing insurance on a tablet, cell phone or computer. I got my insurance when I bought my cell phone at Costco.
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2018
This is one of the best company I did business with in a long time. Very caring. My range has a problem that was expensive to repair. I was told on Friday I would get a full refund and I got the check on Monday!! They did just what they said. I'll definitely use this company again.
Original Review: Nov. 6, 2018
Subpar Not Worth the Hassle: I purchased a SquareTrade warranty from Sam’s Club for a TV. I contacted the company when my component input stopped working. At first, I was happy that I purchased the warranty however I would soon find out that it was a total waste of my money and not worth the hassle. The individuals answering the phone at SquareTrade tried to do their job but the vendors and their processes that they use are awful. It started with me scheduling a repair appointment. It was seamless and painless I believed until the repair company did not show. Granted I contacted them the day before to confirm the appointment, because they had not contacted me.
The day of the appointment I was faced with a no call no show. Granted I had set aside time for this appointment. I contacted SquareTrade and they attempted to call the repair company, but could not get an answer. I was told that they understood my frustration and would send someone else. They did not. They contacted the same repair company. They apologize and stated that it was something wrong with their phone and they would make sure that they showed up for the rescheduled time. The day of the appointment I waited 30 minutes after reviewing the traffic reports earlier figuring maybe they got caught in the traffic from an accident. I contacted the company and asked them where they were because they were not repairing my TV. 2 hours later someone shows up to repair the TV.
SquareTrade sends the parts to you and tells you not to open the box. Upon the repair company opening the box, it was found that they had sent a used part, which literally looked like something had been laid on the board and the components were bent. By the way, I am an IT professional and they mailed the part wrapped in bubble wrap not an anti-static bag. They attempted to repair the TV with the part and based on the way it looked it did exactly what I felt it would, not work.
SquareTrade contacted me with replacement TV choices all of which do not have a component input, which was the very thing that failed on my current TV. At this point, I had spent about 9 hours of my time between waiting on appointments and contacting them. I just wanted to get it over with so that I could move on with my life. I agreed to take one of the TVs. A national chain store Best Buy brought a TV set that literally looked like it had fallen off a truck. It was so bad they had used a fragile sticker to hold it together. I contacted SquareTrade again and told them that I did not trust this vendor. They saw that TV before they attempted to deliver it to me. The saddest part is there is no warranty on the replacement TV, so if I get a junk TV I will find myself purchasing another one and paying $25 to recycle it.
Today I see an e-mail indicating that they have ordered another TV from the same vendor and they have to attempt to send two TVs. The vendor told us when they brought it that they get two tries, so I am not sure if they get paid twice or what. However, the entire process has been a time robber in which I have not been paid for my time in conjunction with the stress and aggravation. Unless you have hours and hours to waste and enjoy being frustrated I would not recommend purchasing a SquareTrade policy. Do the math. The cost of the warranty, the time that I have spent not getting paid for my time, the adapters so that I could have a component input, the stress which is not healthy, and the potential double recycle fees. The bottom line is I may still end up having to purchase two TVs (i.e. my initial and a new one) despite having a warranty.
Hello Renae,
We apologize for any delays experienced with your claim, as this is not the experience we want for our customers.
Squaretrade has several policies in place to address issues with your claim, as have been implemented in this instance. When the repair failed your resolution was changed to replacement, and when your first replacement arrived with damage we moved to expedite the shipment of a second TV. Squaretrade utilizes professionals for our repair and replacement services, and your experience is not typical compared to most claims.
Once this was brought to our attention one of our specialists reached out to verify the date of the second item's delivery, as well as to provide additional assistance with the rest of the process. Though we understand this is not a perfect resolution I hope it improves your opinion of our services.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2018
I got a SquareTrade protection plan for my Galaxy tablet. My tablet's screen got cracked, and it was easy to file the claim with SquareTrade. But I had a problem trying to get a copy of my receipt from Sam’s Club. I had to call SquareTrade to get it going because I lost my receipt. They sent me to Walmart to get a copy of my receipt.
The SquareTrade representatives helped me and one of the sales guys was so nice about it. He called Sam’s Club himself and told them to give me a copy of my receipt because they have a copy of my receipt. Having a warranty on everything is really valuable because you never know what would happen, and SquareTrade worked out fine. They’re doing a good job. For any kind of electronics you have, SquareTrade is a good place to go to.
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2018
The receipt is from Amazon which do not provide hard copies or receipt. It is save to a pdf file. If that is not good enough just forget it and I'll be sure to join the others who wrote bad one star reviews. I didn't want to believe your customer service was that piss poor. I guess that $4.95 I just donate. Never again will I buy a SquareTrade placement plan and I'll advise everybody I come in contact with.
Hello John,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our customer service.
Squaretrade specialists are extensively trained to provide courteous guidance for our customers throughout the claim process. We understand you felt this was not your experience and due to this we will be reviewing your claim history to address these concerns.
In this instance we were initially unable to finalize your claim because there was no receipt on file for the policy, which is something we require for all warranties. This can often be provided by the store where you purchased your item, but in certain instances we need our customers to provide it to us directly.
You recently provided us a clear copy of the purchase invoice and your claim has since been approved. Information regarding your resolution has been sent to the email address on file, and we hope this improves your opinion of Squaretrade.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Nov. 6, 2018
After reviewing Squaretrade on consumer affairs I was contacted the next day to figure out a solution to my problem . Square trade ultimately decided to reimburse me for my tv since I didn’t feel any of the replacements were up to par .. My current warranty will be voided but that’s ok I’ll pick out the tv I want and I will purchase another warranty with square trade for the new TV . Thank you for providing a quick solution to my problem !
Original Review: Nov. 5, 2018
When I first contacted SquareTrade About my broken TV I was pleased with the company. I filed my claim and followed the Techs steps to try to fix the TV where he told me it wasn’t fixable and I would revive a email with “8 or so TVs to choose from” and he told me “If you're not satisfied with your options to refresh the page in 6 hours and You’ll have new choices to choose from”. I hang up pleased with the outcome... thankful for how fast the process was thinking I’ll have a TV ordered by the next day and it’ll be here in no time. BOY WAS I WRONG...
First off, I get the email with ONE option... that wasn’t even comparable to my TV... don’t lie and say I’ll get to choose a TV when you're simply only going to send me one. So I wait the 6 hours refresh the page still the same TV... wait a few more hours, site is down for maintenance. Talk to someone on chat they tell me to wait 24 hours so I try again the next morning and now the page is stuck loading saying “gathering your options“. I call SquareTrade once again to be told they don’t know why I’m not seeing any options and at this point I’ll have to wait 24-48 hours to hear from someone and at this point they will do a manual trade. So I’m expecting a phone call to discuss the issue fast and get a TV ordered and delivered ASAP... WRONG. THEY SEND A EMAIL with another subpar TV. One that cost less than my original with less features. With terrible reviews and complaints of the TV breaking within a year.
Nowhere on the email states how to get ahold of someone if I don’t want this TV. It’s like they are trying to make you think you don’t have a choice! So once again I open up chat and ask them how I go about having a conversation with someone so I can get a TV ordered they told me to wait another 24-48 HOURS! So you’re telling me I have to go back and forth through email to process my claim and every time I get an email I have to wait 24-48 hours for a response?
Hello Megan,
We apologize for any difficulty you've experienced during this claim.
Squaretrade does our best to offer numerous options whenever we are replacing a TV, though we cannot guarantee this result. We also do our best to ensure our replacement offers have comparable or better technical specifications than your original item. If that's not the case we can source another offer or investigate alternative resolutions.
However, we do not make our determinations for replacements based on reviews or price. This is because Squaretrade can often ascertain TVs at a lower cost, as a TV with comparable features to your item purchased years previously is now more inexpensive. Reviews also fluctuate wildly overtime and therefore are considered an unreliable resource to make determinations.
We understand you were dissatisfied with your most recent replacement offer and due to this one of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation with you. At this time we're waiting to hear back, once we speak we're eager to let you know how Squaretrade can resolve your concern.
Thank you,KM
Original Review: Nov. 4, 2018
The plastic headpiece on my $169.99 AT&T headset broke after one year of occasional use. SquareTrade called it an ACCIDENT and denied the claim. Filing the claim was time-consuming. First, I was told I could not move forward until I had the item in my possession. 2nd call, I was informed I needed the receipt. I spent time trying to track down a receipt and eventually learned that Online Staples does not provide receipts. Immediately after submitting the claim, a denial was issued. No time wasted there. I have been waiting on hold to speak to someone about the denial for 41 minutes.
Hello,
We apologize for any difficulty experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade offers numerous warranties with varying degrees of coverage or policy lengths. Your warranty is a standard plan which covers against hardware or electrical failures due to normal use, such as the item not powering on or functioning properly. Unfortunately we were unable to approve your claim due to the item issue being described as the item breaking into pieces. This issue would require an accidental damage plan in order to be covered.
One of our specialists has reached out to further discuss your concern and at this time we're waiting to hear back from you. Once we speak we hope to improve your experience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2018
I made a purchase at Office Depot for a Realspace Landon Desk with Hutch. I purchased a warranty and was told if anything happened with the desk, I would get a replacement delivered to my home free of charge. When I filed a claim, I was offered a check for $40 less than the purchase price. I then told the agent what I was told. I was then told if I wanted a replacement, I would have to pack the desk up and send to SquareTrade. This thing weighs well over 100 pounds so I choose the check. I don’t know if this was misinformation given to me by Office Depot or SquareTrade.
Hello Dianne,
We apologize for any misinformation regarding how our warranty works, as Squaretrade does our best to inform customers what their warranty coverage includes.
Squaretrade offers repair, replacement or reimbursement as our resolutions. Which resolution is available typically depends on your item type and the issue it is experiencing, due to this we cannot guarantee one particular type of resolution previous to the purchase of our policy.
In this instance your claim was approved for Fast Cash, which is a resolution provided in certain circumstances as a quicker alternative to repair. This reimbursement amount is based on the value of your item at the time of filing your claim, and we understand this is not a resolution you felt you were properly notified of before purchase.
One of our specialists has reached out to explain how Squaretrade can resolve your concern. We hope to speak to you soon in order to improve your experience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 3, 2018
I purchased my Samsung phone at Target and this is the insurance they offered. I set up the insurance to be paid on my credit card. As with all credit cards mine expired Sept 30 and the October bill was rejected. They sent me notice last week to say I was cancelled and couldn't be reinstated. WHAT? OK, must be a mistake. So I sent them an email stating same number and, "Here is my new expiration date." No, wouldn't accept it.
I've been without insurance for 2 weeks. They can cover a new device but not this one. Seriously, are you kidding me?? I haven't even had a claim so they've just been taking my money and I haven't asked for anything in return!! IF YOU ARE OFFERED THIS INSURANCE JUST SAY NO! I CAN'T BELIEVE ALLSTATE IS associated with this sham of a company. I've had homeowners and 2 cars insured with them for 20 years. This is not how they do business.
Hello Melissa,
We apologize to hear your policy was cancelled.
For monthly charge plans Squaretrade requires a current method of payment in order to keep the policy in place. If the initial charge does not process for the warranty two more charges are attempted before cancellation. Additionally we notify our customers via email whenever a failed charge occurs, and this is in order to provide our customers time to update their payment method.
If you would still like a warranty please contact our sales team and Squaretrade can directly provide you a policy with a similar pricing structure and coverage. One of our specialists has also directly emailed you more details, as well as information regarding a refund for your warranty.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2018
When I had my first Fitbit, my husband and I ended up replacing it three times so he decided to get me a warranty when he ordered another one for me. Fitbit offered a SquareTrade warranty and my husband took that. One time, I cracked the screen of my Fitbit Blaze and filed a claim online to SquareTrade. I just had to pay for the deductible and then they sent me an email saying that though they no longer carry the Fitbit Blaze but then instead, they were offering me a Versa. They sent me the latter two days later and I was happy with the way they handled my claim.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018
Updated on 11/06/2018: SquareTrade responded to my concerns by advising that they would not accept the return of the substandard TV sent me and refunded my $129.00 cost for the warranty. I had offered to bring the TV back to the local Best Buy that it was delivered from. The VIZIO TV I had purchased in 2016 cost $999.99. They sent me a Hisense H8 series valued at $599.99. I found two TVs at Best Buy comparable to VIZIO I had purchased. One was a VIZIO and the other a SAMSUNG. Both were on sale for around $700. SquareTrade said no. So now I am stuck with a substandard TV and feel deceived by SQUARETRADE and the promises they make when you purchase their product.
Bottom line, be wary of purchasing a warranty plan from SquareTrade. If they can repair your TV the warranty will be worth it. If they choose to replace your TV do not accept the options they provide you as they are substandard replacements. Demand to get a TV that is comparable to what you had purchased. Don't listen to what customer service says. There is a resolution center. The bad thing is the only way you can reach them is going through this website as customer service will not tell you about the resolution center. Hopefully you can learn from what I and others have gone through trying to get SquareTrade to be a good partner when trying to use the warranty you have purchased. Good luck.
Original review: As a customer who has been with SQUARETRADE consumer for over 10 years I believed the company would stand behind the product they sell. I was so wrong. After purchasing a 65-inch HDTV for $999.99 I selected a warranty from SQUARETRADE based upon the cost of the unit. Before the warranty expired the TV I purchased experienced an issue that could not be repaired. I contacted warranty support who connected me with their TV technicians who had me spend 2 hours trying to resolve the issue. When it could not be fixed I was told that I would be receiving a replacement HDTV for the TV I had under warranty. They offered me a selection of 3 HDTVs that they said was comparable or better than the one I had purchased.
I selected one of the TVs they offered after being reassured that the HDTV I would be receiving would be just as good as the one I had bought. The TV arrived from a national chain as one of their stores was nearby my home. As soon as I turned the HDTV on I discovered that it was a piece of junk. I called warranty support who advised that there was nothing they could do as I had already ordered and accepted the TV from the national electronics store. They said, “If you had just called before you ordered the TV we could have done something for you”. I explained that this option was not provided until after the TV was delivered. The warranty support specialist, which is a call center based out of the United States, said there was nothing they could do.
When I asked to be contacted to a dispute resolution center for SQUARETRADE I was advised that there wasn’t one. When I asked for information related to the corporate offices I was told by warranty support that there wasn’t any way for a customer to call the corporate office. I did do research on the replacement TV they provided. Cost was half the price of the HDTV I had purchased and had placed under warranty with SQUARETRADE. Bottom line, the SQUARETRADE warranty is not worth the paper it is on. If you can find another warranty service, select them and not SQUARETRADE. DO NOT BUY A SQUARETRADE WARRANTY.
Hello Chris,
We apologize that you are dissatisfied with our recently provided replacement TV.
Whenever Squaretrade offers replacements for a TV we do our best to provide numerous options, as well as a detailed synopsis of each offer. This allows the consumer to investigate our offers at length and to choose a replacement they are comfortable with.
These offers are based on the technical specifications of your original item, and if any of these specs are not comparable our TV team can be notified in order to source another unit. We do not base our replacement offers on the pricing of your original unit, as electronic pricing fluctuates rapidly overtime and does not necessary reflect a comparable replacement. If we determine that a comparable replacement cannot be offered we can also investigate alternative resolutions.
Unfortunately, once a unit has already been approved by a customer and delivered we cannot initiate any alternatives. We apologize if you felt any of this process was unclear as that is not the experience we want for our consumers. Due to the inconvenience we will be processing a full refund of the warranty purchasing price. We also understand you have not been provided requested details regarding our corporate office, and we are forwarding this information to the email address on file.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018
WARNING... THINK TWICE BEFORE PAYING FOR SQUARETRADE PROTECTION PLAN... I purchased a 65 inch Panasonic 4K UHD TV and I also purchased a SquareTrade protection plan for this price range of a TV. SquareTrade protection plan's pricing was based on the cost of my TV. However, today a very nice repairman came to fix the tv, however it was deemed to be not repairable. Therefore, my TV qualified for a replacement as per SquareTrade policy, when I received the replacement tv options as Samsung, they were lesser value and quality than my original TV.
After 3 phone calls and hours on the phone, I finally got a call from a supervisor called "Dillon" and argued with him for almost an hour to explain to him this simple logic... When I paid for SquareTrade policy, I was charged for SquareTrade protection plan a rate based on the cost of the TV's price range... Then why am I now being replaced with a TV with a price range of over $250 less? If that was the case then I should have been charged a lesser for the SquareTrade protection plan.
I then offered a compromise to meet in the middle, however, Dillion declined and repeatedly stated that they "were replacing my tv with the similar features and quality", I again argued... If you just use the features as a comparison then you can find the same features in a $500 or in a $2500 tv and even by the same manufacturer!!! It is like you paid for your auto insurance for a BMW 5 series car and you paid up for this insurance plan based on the cost of your BMW 5 series car and now your insurance company totals your car but they want to replace the car with a BMW 3 series... They then argue that it still has "similar features and quality". 4 doors, same engine, 4 wheels... etc. This is WRONG and UNFAIR!!!
I even tried to compromise for a Samsung version of the TV which would be approximately $150 less than my original TV as this tv "were to replace my tv with similar features and quality"... However, Dillion at SquareTrade refused to understand my logic and honor a decent replacement for my TV and wants me to settle for a lesser value of TV despite me paying for a protection plan based on a certain cost range of my original TV. BEWARE of SQUARETRADE's coverage... Now I see other better protection plans that I wish I knew about when I purchased my TV. I will avoid SquareTrade for all my future electronic purchases!!!
Hello Nazeer,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty with your TV claim, as this is not the experience we want for our customers.
Squaretrade always does our best to repair items, and if this option is unavailable we move to replacement. Our replacement offers are always based on the technical specifications of your original item, and we do not take factors such price into consideration when choosing our offers. We understand you felt there was a discrepancy regarding the quality of our replacement offers, and due to this one of our specialists reached out to you to discuss this as length.
After extensively discussing our typical replacement process we came to a consensus that satisfied both parties, and you have been approved for an alternative resolution as of earlier today. We appreciate you taking the time to discuss this situation and we hope we've improved your opinion of our service.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2018
I bought a flute for my daughter. She’s in beginning band and anything to do with kids needs a warranty. SquareTrade was offered at the purchase point on Amazon. I bought the flute at the beginning of the school year. The new band teacher didn’t want the beginning band students to even attempt to play their instruments for the first couple of weeks of instruction time. When they pulled out their instruments, my daughter was having trouble playing it. It did not work. The teacher thought that there might be an instrument issue and, a week later, it was clear that it was the instrument.
I tried to initiate a claim online but I was having website issues so I did the chat room. Then the next rep that I had was a bit condescending and he was hard to understand. I was told that there were no issues that have been reported but that doesn’t mean I’m not having issues. The final representative that I spoke to was also kinda hard to understand. I kept having to ask him, “I’m sorry. Could you repeat that?” But, overall, he was polite, he knew what he was doing, and he expedited the process. I spent less than 10 minutes on the phone, which was great.
A week later, the check was on hand for me to purchase my daughter another instrument. The extended warranty enabled me to afford a different instrument. It’s close to the beginning of the school year when you spend all that money on supplies, fees, shoes, and clothes. And, with a new instrument plus band supplies for another student in the band, there was just no way I could have afforded it. But, I wasn’t really happy. I understand depreciation in cars and such, but when you got an instrument that is less than two months old, I don’t understand why you don’t get the full price back.
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018
I purchased SquareTrade for my iPhone X. After having the phone for six months, It fell out of my purse and onto a ceramic tile floor, shattering the screen. I contacted SquareTrade to file a claim. The fastest way to get a phone was to have them send me a refurbished one and return mine to them. I did this and had no problem. This was in July. Fast forward to October, my phone suddenly has a thick green line appear on one side of the phone. I contact SquareTrade and they tell me to go to Apple. I take the time to set up an appointment and travel to an Apple Genius Bar only to find out they cannot fix it. Partially because it has to be sent off and also because it is not the original phone but a refurbished one, the insurance should cover it. Wasted trip to Apple. I call SquareTrade back and they then refer me to a repair shop. I make time to go to the repair shop.
The guy tells me he cannot fix that again because it is a refurbished phone and he has contacted SquareTrade. In the process of this, he takes off my cover only to realize that the phone is literally coming apart. He tells me that is a defect from whoever replaced the screen. I call SquareTrade yet again. I am told because it is outside of the 30 day warranty period, I will need to file a claim and pay the deductible again to get this repaired for damage that I did not cause. I now have to mail this phone to them and wait until they fix it or replace it which will take at least four business days. Not only am I still paying for this phone, but I have also already paid SquareTrade the cost of the plan plus TWO deductibles and the phone is junk. I will never again purchase SquareTrade.
Hi Lorie,
Thank you for reaching out to us.
I am sorry to hear that this is the experience you had with us, as this is not the experience we want for our customers.
I located your account, and I have sent you an email about your claim that was filed with us. I do hope that I was able to turn this experience around for you.
Thanks,JJ
Reviewed Oct. 27, 2018
When my cell phone failed I expected a simple exchange as they implied. But discovered you must deposit $750.00 which will be returned when they receive your phone, something unexpressed in the advertisement. I think most people like myself don't have a spare $750.00 to send, and what happens if they lose the returned phone or find some other reason why some or all of your $750.00 is not returned. I sure they will have some placating answer to this. So if you believe them go ahead and waste your money. As for me NEVER AGAIN!
Hello James,
Thank you for reaching out to us. I attempted to call you, but I was unable to reach you or leave a voicemail. I have sent you an email with additional details.
I located your account, and I do want to assist you with filing a claim. Could you please reply to the email confirming your details?
Thank you,JJ
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
Updated on 10/30/2018: Don’t believe SquareTrade. After jumping through hoops with Apple Store repair itemized receipts not being enough to pay their claim they are now asking for Verizon purchase receipts from 23 mos ago - after gladly taking my two year advance premium payment. SquareTrade no longer will be trusted. Don’t believe any reply they put on here it’s all lip service.
Original review: I did everything they asked including going to Apple and waiting all day to get the repair done per SquareTrade instruction. I submitted the Apple receipt for repair and they won’t pay because the receipt Apple provides to EVERYONE is not sufficient to SquareTrade. Btw their app would work so then had to reply to several emails. Go somewhere else. A complete scam!
Hello Brent,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding your warranty or claim status.
Your claim for repair via the Apple store is currently in a pending status, and has not been fully approved yet. This is because we do not have the receipt on file for your item, and this is needed for all Squaretrade policies.
Once we are provided the purchasing receipt for your phone we will be able to finalize and approve your claim. We have sent the contact information for our claims center to the address on file, as well as a request for your item receipt. We look forward to hearing from you and resolving this situation.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2018
I was very happy with the return process. It was easy & received my new product quickly. Customer service was very helpful and friendly. All I had to do was mail my package and give them the tracking number and my replacement was on its way.
Reviewed Oct. 25, 2018
I bought a leaf blower from eBay and bought the SquareTrade three year contract. The leaf blower stopped working. After jumping through hoops just to file a claim they were not helpful at all. I can pay the mfg to fix the machine or pay a local shop to fix the machine and maybe SquareTrade would reimburse me. Every step of the process seemed like I was dealing with a shady company.
We apologize for any difficulty experienced with this claim.
Squaretrade covers a large variety of items, and occasionally contact our claims center is needed to ensure we're providing the best resolution for your item. We understand you were dissatisfied with the resolutions already offered and we have sent an email to the address on file containing information of a more satisfactory resolution.
One of our specialists has also attempted to reach you to further discuss your concerns. We look forward to speaking with you and are eager to turn your experience around.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Oct. 25, 2018
I want to start with my 4* rating is based on the overall experience. If I could give an individual rating based solely on the follow-up call to this review, I would give it a 5* as Kristopher was nothing but respectful and understanding, even when I answered the phone with a bitter tone.
Kristopher and Squaretrade were able to come to a mutual resolution with myself, which I am 100% satisfied with. Ultimately they honored the warranty contract and for that I would recommend this service.
Original Review: Oct. 24, 2018
I purchased Vizio M60-C3 60 inch television less than 3 years ago. The key defining feature for this purchase was a native 120 refresh rate with an effective 240 refresh rate. SquareTrade has now offered me 3 different models all with native 60 refresh and effective 120. They have then said "manufacturers no longer make native 120 refresh" which is a lie. They also then try to argue that a native 60 refresh is the equivalent. I have explicitly stated it is not and a "comparable" television must have a native 120 refresh rate.
I have multiple times explained that I would only accept a native 120 refresh, or a buyout. 4 phone calls and multiple emails later, I am still being asked to "define" what I want in a replacement. They are hoping you get annoyed enough that you accept a non-comparable unit. I would not recommend anyone do business with the company and myself will be filing a Better Business Bureau Complaint and will most likely need to invoke the arbitration clause laid out in the warranty contract.
Hello Joseph,
We apologize for any difficulty experiencing during your claim.
Squaretrade bases our replacement offers for TVs on the technical specifications of your original item, and we do our best to match all of these specifications or exceed them. If specific features are not comparable Squaretrade will do our best to source a different replacement offer, and if one cannot be provided we can investigate an alternative resolution.
In this instance we understand you had concerns with the refresh rate of our replacement offer, and due to this a specialist reached out to discuss the situation with you. Based on our conversation we came to a resolution that satisfied both parties and we appreciate you taking the time to speak with us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2018
Updated on 11/07/2018: This is a followup to a review I wrote on Oct. 23, 2018. SquareTrade wrote a response and tagged the review as "Resolution in Progress". This a stall tactic. I have not heard from them in over two weeks. You will see many reviews which have the same status. Below is shortened version of my response to SquareTrade.
"1. Computer was registered online with SquareTrade on 2.7.17. 2. Coverage started 2.7.17. 2017 and the printout said there was no waiting period. 3.Contract has NO mention of a 30-day window between purchase of the contract and purchase of the computer. 4. A clause which describes the waiting period as "...thirty (30) days between purchase date and coverage start date which if any issues occur, are considered pre-existing conditions.." 5. Neither of the Brochures at Staples from 2014 nor the 2016 does not mention 30 day window (see SKU228221). I believe the existing contract is valid but you will not be honor it." SquareTrade did refund my purchase price for the service contract however this is irrelevant to the validity of the contract. Had there not been a claim, I would not have been aware of the post hoc conditional exclusions and SquareTrade would have simply kept the premium.
Original Review: I purchased a Two-year SquareTrade warranty at Staples on Feb 7, 2017 for a laptop computer purchased from the Microsoft Store on Dec. 28, 2016. The computer arrived on Jan. 3, 2017. On Oct 10, 2018 I submitted a claim for a blinking screen. I provided SquareTrade with a copy of my receipt and received verification from SquareTrade that my receipt had been received and that my claim would be processed with one business day. I did not hear back and tried to log in on Oct 23, 2018 but was told I had to call the warranty number.
I called the warranty number on Oct 23, 2018 and was told that the warranty was not in effect because it had been purchased outside the window of the 30 day period between computer purchase and plan purchase. There is no mention of this 30 day period in either the brochure from Staples OR in the contract I received from SquareTrade on Feb 16, 2017. In fact my contract specifically states that there is NO waiting period and my coverage began Feb 7, 2017. After some discussion with the representative, I was told that I would receive a refund of my $99 purchase contract. I'll write another review if I don't receive it within the next 10 days.
My point is this--the validity of the contract was known at the time of purchase. Either Staples misrepresented the terms or SquareTrade was deceptive. If I had not filed a claim over the life of the warranty SquareTrade would have pocketed the $99 for a contract that they knew they would never have to fulfill. Insurance prices are based on the expectation of likely failure rates and the risk is spread across the entire pool of purchasers. However, the price is based on all purchasers having valid contracts. SquareTrade in this case accepted my money knowing that they would never need to make a payout. This is fraud, pure and simple.
Hello Paul,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding this warranty.
Squaretrade warranties include various requirements in order for the warranty to be valid, and this information is detailed at the time and place of purchasing our policy. Squaretrade also offers registration assistance via our customer support center, as well as on our website. These requirements include the item being fully functional upon purchase, being purchased within the past 30 days, and more.
Squaretrade warranties can be purchased directly or through our partners for a wide assortment of items, therefore our company has no method to automatically verify the validity of every warranty purchase. This is why we offer assistance with registration via our customer support center.
However, certain warranties do not adhere to our purchasing window policy. We want to review this situation to see what additional information or results we can provide. Please email any warranty details to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our specialists will review the situation and follow up with the customer directly.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
If available I always purchase the SquareTrade contract with our office equipment. They have always been professional and handle your claim quickly. Replacing or reimbursing for faulty equipment rapidly keeps our office on target. It is a major benefit at a low cost for the small business person. Thanks SquareTrade!
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
I personally hate this. When you call to cancel they argue with you. I hate companies that do this. I do not recommend any company that does this. In my case I bought a phone and then 6 months later wanted to get a warranty. After I bought the SquareTrade warranty I read the fine print that said (paraphrasing) that they only covered phones if the warranty is bought when phone is new. Everything else could potentially be viewed as a pre-existing condition. I understand their need to do that. So, I wanted to ca because I am clearly not covered. I have no documentation to prove my phone is in like new condition when I bought the service.
Once on the phone to cancel, the salesperson argued with me to convince me that I was in fact covered. Legal point here. Whatever they say on the phone is not binding. What the sales terms say is binding. This requiring a phone call to cancel is clearly a somewhat fraudulent practice to purposely obfuscate the clear terms of a written sales contract that protects them yet leaves consumers like myself verbally assured but contractually unprotected.
Hello Peter,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranty coverage.
Most Squaretrade policies do require the policy being purchased within the 30 days from purchase, but we make exception with our cellphone warranties. Currently cellphone warranties directly purchased from Squaretrade do not require the device to be new, though we may request a copy of your purchase receipt or carrier contract.
Additionally, pre-existing conditions are considered to be issues with your device that have been present since it was first purchased. If your phone was fully functional upon purchasing your item and warranty your claim would never be denied on this basis. Your warranty cancellation can also be processed via our website or Squaretrade App.
We understand you felt our specialist was rude and we will be reviewing your call to implement any potential coaching, as this is not the experience we want for our customers. Your warranty cancellation has been processed and should you desire to have a plan for your phone please don't hesitate to contact us again.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 22, 2018
Poor iPad Screen Replacement. Repair service was prompt but the screen replacement was not properly installed. Top part of screen is not totally adhered to body of iPad. The bottom line is only use an official Apple Store for replacement and repair of their products. Most other repairs are substandard.
Hello William,
We apologize to hear of your recent claims experience.
Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians to service items sent in for repair and we do our best to complete these repairs quickly and efficiently. Once your item has been fixed our technicians also run a full hardware diagnostic to ensure the item has been satisfactorily repaired, and this process is in place for all items Squaretrade addresses.
We understand your concerns with your recent iPad repair and due this one of our specialists has reached out to discuss the situation with you. Once we speak we'll let you know what options Squaretrade can provide to address your concerns. We look forward to speaking with you and hope to improve your opinion of our brand.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
I initially had problems getting my claim approved due to an irregularity with my receipt. However, after a long phone conversation with a manager, I was able to get my claim approved for in home repair of my 55 inch TV. Hopefully, the repairs will go well. I am satisfied so far.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
SquareTrade was fast, efficient, and knowledgeable in helping me with my Television troubleshooting and replacement. Their process was also quick and convenient. I will keep ensuring with SquareTrade with all my devices. Thank you very much SquareTrade!
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2018
HP ENVY 7645 printer did not print in color. Person with whom I dealt researched the problem and quickly concluded that the warranty applied and offered me a check to reimburse my purchase price. And I did not have to return the defective machine. Within a few days, I received the check.
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
The evaluation of the Samsung failure went very well. The ST technical dept know their business. The decision to replace was OK with me however the replacement tv and recommended by ST was an LG 4k model. We receive this tv two days and after setup It had such a poor picture quality that we went to Best Buy for information. What we found out was the LG 4K WILL NOT WORK WITH OUR CABLE PROVIDER.
Original Review: Oct. 20, 2018
I have tried since August to get answers on why I have never received any of my SquareTrade warranties in the mail. I have continually tried to contact SquareTrade for answers and they never respond. I don't know if it is stored in my Amazon somehow, or if paperwork should be showing up. But it never showed up. I've purchased these on multiple occasions, but nothing ever shows up. Yet, I receive other offers in the mail to protect my cell phones and other devices with the SquareTrade. No one will reach back out to me.
And at this point, I am to the WILL NEVER PURCHASE AGAIN point. It seems like more of a scam than support. Maybe if someone actually responded to one of my many emails and requests, I would feel differently. Until I hear from a representative. You have lost all of my business. I bet I have a dozen of these warranties and have no way to track them because I've never received any paperwork. I didn't WANT to ask for a refund. I WANT the coverage.
Hello Mark,
We're sorry to hear there's been difficulty reaching our support team.
Squaretrade offers 24/7 customer support via our claims center number, as well as chat support on our website and the Squaretrade App. We will be forwarding the contact details for this support team to your email, as they can also help you with the processing of your warranty contracts. Squaretrade can provide these warranty contracts at anytime via email or hard-copy.
In this instance we understand you've been emailing us with no reply and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Some Squaretrade email aliases are automated, and if your requests have been sent to these aliases that would explain why you've yet to hear back from us. Sometimes Squaretrade emails are routed to spam or junk folders as well.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2018
Why there's no problem with updating but there's a problem filing a claim? I've been trying to file a claim online I get an error. "Please try again or click Help to get assistance." Why can I put my info on the form?
Hello Don,
We're sorry to hear there's been some difficulty filing a claim via our website.
Squaretrade provides our customers access to the claims center on our website and App in order to expedite the claims process. However, there are certain situations that require speaking to our customer support team and cannot be resolved via our website. This is why we also provide chat support, as well as 24/7 support via our call-in center.
In this instance we understand you're attempting to file a claim on an item purchased in 2016 from Walmart. Squaretrade is a recent partner of Walmart and warranties purchased in 2016 are actually handled by a different company. We have forwarded details of the relevant company to your email address, as well as the contact information for our support center should you need anymore assistance.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
A small amount of money gave me the peace of mind that if I broke my phone, I would get a replacement with no hassle. I dropped my smartphone--fell out of my pocket, face down on concrete. The concrete won. A phone call, answered s few questions, and I received a replacement, with postpaid return for the damaged phone. These folks rock.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
This regards Ticket #**. This regards Your TV Claim Update [#**]. I am writing this in hopes that "KM" or someone else at ST will read it and respond. I have been going back and forth with ST by phone and email for over a week now. They state that my Target receipt that I uploaded three years ago is not acceptable. Why didn't they tell me that back then instead of when I filed a claim? On 10-16-2015 "Ronnie" emailed me 10-17 and I responded. I was told on the phone that I would be updated by email on 10-18. So far, nothing. Reach out ST.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
From the very beginning of my contact with SquareTrade concerning a problem with my computer, the process was handled with extreme professionalism and responsiveness. Service personnel informed me of what was transpiring and what was to transpire through constant and timely communication throughout the process until the final resolution of my claim. Very satisfactory experience in all facets of the relationship. Highly recommended.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
My Roto phone suddenly quit taking a charge on a Sunday morning, I contacted my carrier and we tried several things to get it to work. Finally transferred me over to the Warranty dept. They were very helpful and said a replacement would be sent out ASAP. I received my new phone on Tuesday and a rep at local Target store set it up. Very helpful. My whole life is on that phone.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
Very happy with our experience with SquareTrade warranty. Parts arrived overnight. Repair was done very efficiently and with precision. Couldn't have asked for a better repairman. He was very conscientious of his work and wanted everything to be just right. Thank you.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2018
I didn't expect to use the plan but it was I was thankful when my TV screen went black. The cost was very reasonable and the service provided to set up and haul away the old TV made it easy. I will use the protection plans again.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2018
Ice machine purchased at Amazon with extended warranty. Ice machine stopped working and after contacting SquareTrade a refund to help replace ice machine was sent. Courteous and fast service. Very pleased with this warranty satisfaction. I will definitely buy extended insurance again if it is available on future purchases.
Updated review: Oct. 18, 2018
A SquareTrade rep called and fixed my issue. Great support!
Original Review: Oct. 17, 2018
I bought some Beats last year. After about seven months they started to fail. Apple returned them for me and that was easy and an amazing experience. After a few weeks my new ones failed again. I attempted to use SquareTrade. They said I had water damage. This had to be from sweat, since they were the beats solo and I run with them in. I will never use that company again! Waster of time and money.
Hello Richard,
We apologize for any dissatisfaction with your warranty.
Squaretrade offers different warranty types, some of which include coverage against accidental or liquid damage. Though we do our best to help all customers Squaretrade can only service products which are experiencing failures that correspond to their warranty coverage.
In this instance your policy is a standard warranty, which covers a variety of hardware or electrical failures occurring due to normal use. Unfortunately liquid damage inside the headphones would be considered physical damage, and this would require an accidental damage plan in order to be covered.
One of our specialists has recently reached out to you to discuss the situation, as well as verify how Squaretrade can resolve it. At this time we're waiting to hear back from you and we're eager for the opportunity to turn your experience around.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
I only called once and got my problem fixed right away. As a matter of fact, I already got the new Juul and it works just fine. Thank you for your help. It was the easiest transaction I have ever done before today.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2018
I tried for 2 days to send a purchase receipt for a printer that failed. The instructions on the website would not work. The email sent me that I would attach my photo of the purchase receipt would not work after 4 tries. Called Customer service no help. Called again for a fax number so I could send in the receipt, he wanted to send me another email. Completely did not listen to me when I explained that did not work. So now I have an address to MAIL in the receipt. My printer has been ions for 3 days now. So another week probably for snail mail to get the receipt to So SquareTrade. I rate their company ZERO stars.
Hello Harold,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you've experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade requires purchase information for all of our warranties, whether this is provided by the seller of the item or the customer themselves. We allow customers to upload this via our website, the Squaretrade App, email to our agents or by mailing it in. In this instance we understand you'd prefer to fax it to us and one of our specialists has reached out to you to discuss this further.
We're currently waiting to hear back from you and once we'll speak we'll go over our best methods of expediting your claim. We again apologize for the experience and look forward to resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2018
I purchased extended tv protection warranty for LG OLED 55" TV from SquareTrade. I developed a problem of multiple dark horizontal lines after using Directv closed captioning for movies. SquareTrade advertises that they cover screen damage/malfunction and an icon in their advertising shows screen with multiple horizontal lines. I sent them copies of sale slip, serial no. and screenshots of my tv. After examining these they said SquareTrade doesn't cover this type of screen damage and that this screen damage was listed among events excluded from coverage. This is a lie and website did not exclude this type of damage. They offered to buy me off by refunding the purchase price for the insurance. This is scam crap insurance so save your money.
Hello Stephen,
Squaretrade TV warranties offer extensive coverage against a variety of hardware or electrical failures your item may experience due to normal use. These include the item not powering on or functioning properly. However, there are some issues which Squaretrade explicitly lists in our warranty contract as not being covered. These issues include burn-in on the screen or physical damage.
This is because our warranty is intended to cover products operating within manufacturer recommendations, and when your claim was denied Squaretrade specialists provided a full reimbursement for your warranty purchasing price.
We apologize if you felt our coverage was not clear upon purchase as this is not our intention. Squaretrade does our best to provide customers a copy of our warranty contract upon purchase. This contract details our TV coverage at length, including what is or isn't covered. If this has not been provided automatically Squaretrade can also provide this contract per request.
We again apologize that we were unable to approve your claim.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2018
I was told and I have a copy of the transcript that SquareTrade do not offer warranty on drones (Polaroid PL300 WiFi Camera Drone 720p HD Live Streaming), YET I was able to show them an advertisement showing that they do. When I tried to ask them about the price change on getting the warranty, they said that they do not offer warranty on drones. Then when I show them, they say that it is a glitch on the eBay site. If that is true, why haven't it been corrected?
Hello James,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our coverage for drones.
Since 12/1/2015 Squaretrade no longer directly offers warranty coverage for drones, and this applies for most of our partners as well. While there are exceptions through some of our partners such as B&H and Staples, drones from eBay are not eligible for coverage.
We understand your concern with the policy being listed on eBay, and this is something we'd like to address. Please email any relevant details to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our specialists will review the situation and follow up with you directly. If desired we can also provide a full listing of our partners which currently offer Squaretrade warranties for drones.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 13, 2018
Every time I deal with SquareTrade, I am always told differently on what is covered and what is necessary for a claim. Dealing with a claim on a cracked screen for an iPhone X. I got approved to get it repaired at the Apple Genius Bar. I was told via email and over the phone that I only needed an itemized receipt. If there were additional repairs done or if the phone was replaced THEN I would need a work authorization form. I verified all of this BEFORE I went to the Apple store to ensure I had everything ready.
After my repair I then go to submit the receipt. This morning I receive an email saying I need a work authorization form after I was clearly told before I got my repair that I would not need it. Good luck calling in to SquareTrade because they never want to help and transfer you everywhere. I even spoke to managers and they could not even tell me where I was told that I would be required to submit this form for the repairs I was approved for. My advice: Stay away from SquareTrade!
Hello,
We apologize to hear of any difficulty you're experiencing with this claim.
Squaretrade offers numerous warranties which include different coverage types and lengths, and we also offer numerous resolutions depending on your device issue. This may explain why you've been told varying information in the past.
Repairs completed via the Apple Store only require an itemized receipt so long as a screen repair was the only repair completed. For more extensive repairs or for devices requiring replacement our specialists may request a copy of your work authorization form, and we apologize if there's been any miscommunication regarding this process.
This is something we're eager to resolve, and if provided additional information one of our resolution specialists can directly reach out to you. Please email any relevant warranty or account details to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. We'll follow up with you directly to explain how the rest of this process can be expedited.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2018
It's valuable to have an extended warranty. Instead of having to pay $500, you either get your phone fixed or get a new one and trade it in. I have SquareTrade warranty on a couple of cellphones. I did a trade-in one time and it went good. The experience was pretty easy. They said "go get it done, send us the receipts, give everything back," and I paid the $50 deductible.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018
I purchased a "brand new" Sony CD player/recorder from eBay. I purchased the warranty through SquareTrade. Unbeknownst to me at the time of purchase - Sony no longer makes this player nor the parts for it. When it didn't work, I took it to 2 different local repair shops who took my money and kept the player for weeks. I was told it was unrepairable. I contacted SquareTrade who told me to send it to Sony. I sent it to Sony, who kept it for weeks, and sent it back saying the parts were no longer available for repair.
Sony stopped making this player in 2003! As well as the parts for it! After going back and forth with SquareTrade - on the phone, emails (sending copies of the invoices 3 times that they claimed were not received when in fact I have an email trail), they tell me to take it somewhere else to be repaired. At this point, I want a FULL REFUND. Which is WHY I PURCHASED THE WARRANTY!!! SquareTrade refuses to honor the warranty. If SONY does not make or cannot get the parts - WHO CAN??? SquareTrade will NOT HONOR the warranty. DO NOT PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL WARRANTY AS YOU WILL JUST BE OUT ADDITION MONEY!!!
Hello George,
We greatly apologize for your claims experience, as this is not the experience we want for our customers.
When this concern was brought to our attention a specialist directly reached out to you and discussed the situation at length, including how we typically process claims of this nature. We also explained what Squaretrade can do to resolve this situation and based on our conversation both parties are satisfied with the final results.
We will also be extensively reviewing your claims history to verify where any potential process improvements can be implemented. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2018
I had called earlier that day to speak to a rep about a claim I had made for a broken phone I had purchased on August 3, 2018 replacement. The rep (Simon) told me they would try to find a replacement phone and that my 3 year warranty would be completed once the phone was replaced. I told the rep that I had purchased the warranty for 3 years of coverage and just because I was using the warranty, I should not lose it. I told him it was not right to tell the customer they were purchasing a three year warranty when in actuality, I was repurchasing it every time I had a claim. He told me to hold and he was going to speak to his manager. When he returned he told me the manager was going to replace my phone and extend the warranty for the 3 years. I told him how thankful I was and the call ended.
A short time later, I received an email from SquareTrade that said they were unable to find me a replacement phone (a phone that was brand new 1 month earlier) and they would be sending me a refund check for the cost of the phone. I was also informed that my warranty WOULD be completed at that time and I would have to spend the money to purchase a new warranty for my new phone. I told the new rep about my previous conversation with the other rep (Simon) and how he had gotten approval to extend my warranty to the new phone. She told me she could not do that and passed me to her manager.
Her manager got on the phone and was very rude and gruff with me and told me (Simon) cannot extend a warranty to the new phone because they could not find a replacement. I felt this was a racket and a very convenient, sleazy way to make a buck! I bought a 3 year warranty that was guaranteed by another SquareTrade manager that was not honored. This company is a joke! Don't waste your money!
Hello Jennifer,
We apologize for any previous miscommunication regarding our warranty policies.
When this concern was brought to our attention a specialist reached out to discuss our policies with you, as well as explain what Squaretrade can do to resolve the situation. Based on our conversation we hope you're satisfied with the final results. We will be thoroughly reviewing your claims experience to implement any necessary coaching and we thank you for taking the time to speak with us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
I purchase a "warranty" for a 60 inch LED TV I bought three years ago. I just did some minor remodeling and moved the TV across the room, plugged it back in and nothing but a line across the bottom showed up. I called SquareTrade and was told by the rude CSR that I damaged the TV and was trying to get a new one for free. After finally getting a claim and sending in pictures it was denied and again I was told I damaged it. I asked them where on the TV was it damaged but no answer. I guess I am out of $800 and will never buy an extended warranty again.
Hello Joseph,
We apologize that your TV claim was recently denied.
Squaretrade TV warranties include coverage against hardware and electrical failures due to normal use. These issues can include the item not functioning properly or not powering on, but accidental or physical damage is not covered beneath any of our TV warranties.
In this instance we understand that there's a discrepancy regarding how the issue with the TV occurred, but our specialists have been extensively trained to recognize damage to TVs. Upon inspection of the images you provided, we determined there are indications of an impact to the device screen. Due to this we are unable to approve your claim.
However, our specialists are also trained on customer service skills and we understand you felt agents were rude in messaging this result. This is not the experience we desire for our customers. Due to this we will be conducting a review of your claim history to see where possible coaching needs to be implemented.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 8, 2018
Why offer a warranty on a questionable used item if you're going to deny it anyways? I bought a Wacom tablet on eBay that was mildly tested. I only bought the tablet because the warranty was offered. I went through the trouble of troubleshooting it myself to no avail. I was immediately denied for my claim.
Hello Li,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding the status of your claim.
Customers who file claims on products so shortly after purchased are typically referred to the manufacturer of your item. This is because we utilize the manufacturer warranty as part of your Squaretrade policy, and should your manufacturer deny service or be unreachable Squaretrade can immediately step in to assist.
An agent on our end has reached out to assist you with the rest of the claims process. At this point we're waiting to hear back from you, and once we speak we'll let you know how Squaretrade can assist.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2018
Most of the time, I get SquareTrade warranties for my electronic devices. I had a TV that went bad, and it was easy to file the claim for it. It took a while to get it resolved but I was very satisfied with SquareTrade's resolution.
Reviewed Oct. 6, 2018
I usually shop from Amazon and not in person in the store. When I purchased devices a month ago, I looked for the coverage that I could give less money but I could get as much. SquareTrade was offered in the email. I compared what was covered, the customer experience and decided on what insurance to get. Amazon let the SquareTrade payments through easily. One time, I called the customer service for the three devices. Two of the cases were resolved and everything was okay. I got what I needed and what I paid for. But the other time, it was a nightmare and I just gave up. It wasn’t worth the pain of making calls and sending emails for the money that was involved. Overall, I'm happy.
Original Review: Oct. 4, 2018
I was told my warranty was cancelled and I would get a refund. My warranty was bought through QVC. I contact them, they do not give refunds after 90 days. Since I was to get a refund QVC says SquareTrade should mail me a check. To date I have not received the refund. Not very happy!!!
Hello Patricia,
We apologize to hear of the delay in receiving your refund.
When this concern was brought to our attention one of our specialists reached out to explain QVC warranties are typically refunded to your original payment method, and this refund should have already reflected on your account. We understand you have not received this reimbursement and due to this we'll be issuing an additional check for the cost of your policy.
We've also provided the contact information for one of our specialists should you need anymore assistance. We appreciate you taking the time to speak to us today and again apologize for the experience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018
I bought a Vizio 50 inch from Sam's Club and added a extended warranty from SquareTrade in July 2016. The TV broke down - no pictures or sound. It started as a vertical lines on the screen from top to bottom. The excuse was that it was physical damage and was lying about the damage. However, this was not the case. I requested for someone coming to physically checking the TV but they refused. They did not honor their part of the contract.
Hello John,
We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding our warranty coverage for televisions.
All TV warranties offered by Squaretrade include extensive coverage against a variety of hardware and electrical failures. Unfortunately, none of our TV policies include coverage against physical damage.
When your claim was initially filed our specialists requested pictures of the item in order to verify the issue, and once these were provided there were clear indications of internal damage to the unit. Due to this we have cancelled and provided a full refund of the warranty, and we would be unable to approve any claims for this item.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2018
I bought a Galaxy s8+ last year, and I had to get it fixed so I used the warranty twice, and I figured the next calendar year I would be able to use it. Well, they told me I can't use it after my two times but will KEEP charging me the per month charge, even though they never told me after my two times I used the 'Insurance' my 'warranty' is complete, meaning I can NEVER use it again. What a load of crap! My phone broke down today, just a few days past the 30 days they give you for a warranty on a refurbished phone. They will not replace the phone even though it was their fault they gave me a faulty phone. Will not be insuring my devices through them anymore, thought they would be a good company but they kept things from me and just straight up lied to me.
When they said they would keep charging me without telling me I can no longer use the insurance, I asked "what if I get a new debit card number" and the guy said that I can update it in my account and I said "what if I don't" and he said "well, we can’t bill you" LOL. Are you kidding? No thanks, crappy company. Now I'm without a working phone after I paid my $120 deductible a little over a month ago to get a refurbished phone since my original one took a dump and I'm screwed on a phone. Thanks, SquareTrade!
Hello Alex,
We apologize to hear that your device is currently experiencing issues, and to hear there was a miscommunication regarding your warranty.
Certain Squaretrade warranties provide two full claims and charge a minimal fee per month, and this charge only occurs while the warranty is active. Once the warranty is completed you are no longer charged for the policy, and we apologize if a specialist on our end indicated otherwise. We will be proceeding with an internal review of your interaction to implement any necessary coaching.
In this instance, you were provided a replacement device in August which completed your second claim and therefore your warranty. We have reviewed your account to ensure there have been no additional charges following August. We understand your device is currently experiencing issues but we are unable to assist, as Squaretrade provides a 30 day rework policy to all of our replacement devices. Should your device experience a hardware or electrical failure within this period we can provide service regardless of your warranty status.
In this instance we were not notified of the item issue until outside of the 30 day rework period for the replacement. Due to the issue occurring outside of the rework period and the warranty window we would be unable to provide additional claims, and we apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 2, 2018
It's been 24 hrs and you guys have still yet to help me get my phone fixed. You only have 1 affiliated repair shop in town... Not to mention I am paying for another replacement, because the original replacement you sent already had the charging port go out on it. I would like to be reimbursed.
Hello Anthony,
We apologize for any delays experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade does our best to provide convenient resolutions for our customers, and when applicable we attempt to provide the quickest repair option available. Initially your claim was approved for a local repair. With this option customers have been able to have their device repaired within a matter of hours, though this depends on the shops available in your area and the severity of the issue. When it was brought to our attention that this resolution would not work we provided a different option.
Earlier today specialists approved for you to receive a replacement device. Replacement devices are sent via overnight shipping within one business day of approval, and we again apologize for any delay.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Oct. 15, 2018
I would like to let everyone know that my case has been finally resolved. I received reimbursement checks from SquareTrade after talking on the phone with the most helpful representative from SquareTrade Resolutions Team, Kristopher **. I really appreciated his attention and professionalism in this matter. Thanks to his customer service, I am overall satisfied with my experience.
Original Review: Oct. 2, 2018
Please, be aware that SquareTrade is the worst protection plan EVER!!! I purchased TV at Costco in 2015 with the SquareTrade Protection Plan. In 2017 I started having problems with this Smart TV, it was losing sound, turning off, picture was freezing randomly. There was no explanation for any of this. I am a scientist and extremely neat person, this TV as every piece of electronics in my house has been very well taken care off, no damages, no contact with any liquid, even dusting has been done at least once in three weeks.
I contacted SquareTrade, spent in total about 8 hours on the phone, talked to different departments, even talked to TCL tech support. SquareTrade personnel told me that it was a software issue, which has not been really confirmed by TCL Tech Support. I talked to the main manager of SquareTrade (His last name is ** something like that) Support, who recommended me: "to purchase the streaming device and that they will send me reimbursement for the streaming device, further instruction will be provided in the email," which I have purchased. I have not received any email for any reimbursement. This solution offered by the kind manager from the SquareTrade didn't fix the problem, TV still turns off randomly even using streaming device.
I contacted SquareTrade again, spent another 4 hours on the phone. They told me, that I am still eligible for the reimbursement for the streaming device and they won't do anything about TV, that I would have to record videos of TV performance without streaming device and with streaming device and send them. I finally received email with the instruction on how to get reimburse for streaming device. I sent them my receipt from Best Buy and I HAVE NOT HEARD from them since. Talking to tech support at Best Buy, I have been told that the problem is in the smart chip which is in every Smart TV, not in the software.
Why SquareTrade so sure it's a software problem and doesn't want to do anything about it - I don't know. But I know for sure, that SquareTrade is the WORST protection plan ever and if you are thinking to buy one, do NOT waste your time and money!!! I hope that this SCAM PROTECTION PLAN AGENCY will fall apart in the future. Just to finally make me happy and satisfied. SquareTrade, I hate your customer service and wish you all the worst.
Hello Eugene,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade specialists are extensively trained to isolated issues with your TV, and this is to determine if the item issue is covered and if we're providing the best resolution. While we understand this can sometimes be extensive, these processes are in place due to years of compiled experience. Should our troubleshooting fail to resolve the item issue there are additional ways to proceed.
In this instance one of our specialists authorized for you to purchase a streaming accessory and to be compensated by Squaretrade afterwards. This is because troubleshooting to this point indicated the issue with your TV was isolated to a single application or software. Though our TV policies offer extensive coverage against hardware and electrical failures, we do not cover software or accidental damage.
We understand there's been some difficulty receiving reimbursement for this streaming accessory, and when this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss the current status of your claim. Once we speak we'll ensure you're provided the previously promised reimbursement, and we'll discuss the next steps in addressing the concern with your TV.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2018
Save yourself the headache and heartache! This company is a COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME AND A JOKE! If I would have known from the get-go what I was getting myself into I would have never signed up for this "scam". My husband's SPRINT phone broke, I did an insurance claim on a Saturday afternoon. I received the 1st phone on the following Monday and the phone I received was a Verizon phone, so I contacted Square Trade and they sent another one phone out. The following Thursday I received another phone that was AT&T.
At this point I was LIVID, I contacted SquareTrade and demanded my deductible back. The company said 3-5 business days, which I did receive. The company also said they would send another phone out and it would be SHIPPED OVER NIGHT. I received the phone the next day and SURPRISE SURPRISE their company shipped me a T-MOBILE Phone! At this point, I spent more time going back and forth from home to FED EX! So I called SquareTrade and told them I would be sending their phones back, and would like to know how they were going to make the situation right. SquareTrade said they would mail me a check for $899 the value of the phone, so I could go purchase a new phone. Its been 4 days and I have yet to receive the check! Today I called and cancelled this scam! DON'T DO IT TO YOURSELF! This costed me $800 out of pocket for a new phone when I thought I had insurance!
Hello Brittany,
We greatly apologize for the difficulty you experienced with the claims process, as this is not the experience we want for our customers.
Squaretrade replacement devices are highly tested to ensure they are fully operational, and a large percentage of our replacement devices are unlocked which do not require a carrier lock. We understand in this instance there were multiple replacements provided with incorrect carriers. In order to resolve this concern one of our specialists approve for an item reimbursement, wherein we will send you a check for the price of the device.
Unfortunately we still need to confirm some details in order to issue this payment, and one of our agents has reached out to you in order to complete this process. At this point we're awaiting to hear back from you, and once we speak we look forward to the opportunity to resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Oct. 10, 2018
A representative did reach out to me, and resolved this issue to my satisfaction. No local battery repair technician was necessary. I appreciate SquareTrade going the extra mile to make sure this was fixed.
Original Review: Sept. 28, 2018
I bought an electric lawn mower on Amazon and bought an insurance policy with SquareTrade. One of the batteries stopped taking a charge. So I filed a claim. The process was the most complicated and frustrating I've ever seen. After hours and hours of work on my part to file the claim, their resolution was for me to take my item to a repair shop and have it fixed, then send them a receipt. What repair shop on the planet fixes a bad battery? I just needed a new battery, for crying out loud. It was at that point that I decided not to spend another moment of my precious time trying to deal with this. I will never, ever spend another penny on a worthless SquareTrade protection plan.
Hello Anna,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our warranty service, as that's not the experience Squaretrade wants for our customers.
Squaretrade Specialists will require certain information in order to verify your warranty and ensure we're providing the best resolutions. We again apologize if you felt this part of the process was unnecessarily thorough, as we're constantly working to implement further improvements to our claims process. This is why we provide 24/7 support via our call center and access to our claim center on www.squaretraade.com.
Initially your claim was approved for a local repair, wherein you can utilize any local repair resource available to repair your item. Once the repair is complete Squaretrade can compensate you in full, so long as we're provided a receipt for the services rendered. If your local repair resources quote you an overly expensive price or you're unable to ascertain service we can provide alternative resolutions.
In this instance one of our agents attempted to explain these alternatives, and another one of our specialists has reached out to further discuss this with you. Once we speak we'll let you know how Squaretrade can help you get this item up and running, and we look forward to resolving your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 28, 2018
The Epson Printer 4550 broke down. The copy feeder failed and a gear came out. I was unable to get paced back in the machine. SQUARETRADE handled the WHOLE CYCLE. I was so PLEASED with SQUARE TRADE. I love the Epson Printer BUT I LOVE SQUARETRADE even more. I RAVED about my service with SquareTrade to my family and my friends and the Staples shop where I got the printer. I am a HAPPY customer.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2018
My product was returned faster than it took to be mailed to the center. The product still has not been received and this request for a review came. I was told that the "depot" could not reproduce the issues that my device had. I wonder if they even charged it up and allowed it to sit or see how long it took for the battery to drain. Additionally, they did not ask about the issue of the light on the back of the device that won't go out. My heart rate would not register for me. How could they determine those things when they had the device less than a week? I am very disappointed in the quality of service and it feels as though they just want to push me through the mill without proper attention to my issues. Waste of money.
Hello Anita,
We apologize to hear your item was recently returned without being serviced.
Squaretrade uses certified technicians to complete repairs on mail in items, and all items that arrive undergo an extensive hardware diagnostic to determine the cause of the issue experienced. In this instance your item passed the diagnostic, and the issues listed your claim regarding the battery failed to replicate at the depot.
We understand you're still concerned, and should the item return from our depot experiencing the same failure this is something we want to get addressed. One of our agents has reached out you and left his contact information, once we speak we'll let you know how Squaretrade can resolve your concern.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Oct. 2, 2018
SquareTrade did reach out and resolved the issue to my satisfaction. I don't think it is necessarily the company as a whole that has the problem as much as it is the people you reach on the phone who cannot understand what you are telling them. The person who reached out to me was very nice, had good English language skills and it did not take long to get the situation resolved. Maybe teaching the phone handlers more people skills would help everyone concerned with SquareTrade.
Original Review: Sept. 26, 2018
Warranty issue with Epson P600 Printer. Have talked with these people 5 times. No resolution. Started claim in July, 2018, now September, 2018. Done everything asked, and still can't get claim handled. Was told on Sept. 13 check would be mailed out in 24 to 48 hours. Sept. 26, 2018, still no check. Today was told needed more information. Was never notified of this. Have never had an experience like this before. As a business owner myself, this service is horrible.
Hello Sandra,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty experienced with your claim.
When this was brought to our attention an agent from Squaretrade reached out to explain this is not the typical process, and went over our reasons for requiring additional information in certain circumstances. At this point we've provided reimbursements for the warranty and the item, as well as notated your concerns so we can proceed with an internal review of the claim history. We greatly apologize for any inconvenience experienced and appreciate your time.
Thank you,KM
Original Review: Sept. 26, 2018
My experience has been terrible so far. Firstly SquareTrade sends me a broken shipping label link, so I contact their customer service to receive a new one (claim number **) and send my airpods out immediately. A week later I receive an email stating that my claim is CLOSED because I sent in a Canon camera instead of my Airpods, and that they will be sending SOMEONE ELSE’S CAMERA BACK TO ME! Where are my headphones? This has been a MASSIVE waste of my time, these headphones are not cheap and neither was the $50 plan I purchased for them. Your company has made multiple mistakes in the short time I’ve interacted with it, and I regret my purchase. I demand I receive my headphones back, fixed or otherwise.
Hello Jonathan,
It was a pleasure speaking with you this evening in reference to this situation. I am happy that we were able resolve your claim satisfactorily and that you are now on your way to getting some new airpods!
We want to thank you for being loyal customer and the patience you displayed through out this process!
Thanks,YS
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2018
We've had really good luck with SquareTrade. I bought a JVC TV from Costco and it lasted about a year. I had taken a SquareTrade warranty out and they replaced it. Since then, I’ve taken SquareTrade out on just about everything and it's worth it. Everyone I’ve dealt with took care of the problem. My Yamaha video receiver died on me a month before its SquareTrade warranty expired. I got a hold of SquareTrade and they sent me a box. I sent the unit in and they fixed it! It's been working fine ever since. SquareTrade also replaced an amplifier a set of batteries I had.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
Your service was exceptional. HOWEVER replacement phone is a nightmare. Target, Avon, IN did the transfer from old to new phone. I have lost data, and worked with Cellular Friday 9-21 for about an hour and still cant transfer all data from old phone. Worked it IT people at local library and they believe new phone is not 100%. Going back to Target tomorrow and try to get help there.
Reviewed Sept. 25, 2018
Sent in my head phones for repair or replace and they couldn’t repair and sent me a refund FAST. Great insurance program. Would definitely tell others about this!!! Will continue to use this as a backup warranty security measure, and will look for this option when I buy products in the future!!!
Reviewed Sept. 24, 2018
July 2016 bought a SonicWall & SquareTrade Purchase Protection 3 year plan. SonicWall recently stopped working, contacted SquareTrade it was determined they would mail us a check to put towards the purchase of a new SonicWall. Extremely Fair and quick.
Original Review: Sept. 23, 2018
I dropped my phone and it stopped working. I ordered an upgraded one from Cellular One so that I would have a phone to be able to call SquareTrade about the old phone. I called and they said no problem, they'd send me another phone, told them I'd already gotten a replacement and they said I could just keep it as a spare. Then got an email saying that because I activated the new phone and deactivated the old one, they wouldn't process my claim. The email said I NEEDED TO REACTIVATE THE DEAD PHONE in order to reinstate the coverage but that if I did that I COULD NOT REACTIVATE the warranty on the new one. I've paid monthly for a worthless warranty. Plan on cancelling warranty on the new phone. Worthless scam warranty. Beware!!
Hello Herman,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim.
When this issue was brought to our attention an agent reached out to you directly, and explained this situation developed due to a miscommunication between Squaretrade and your device carrier. We informed you how we can resolve this situation and based on our conversation both parties were satisfied.
We again apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2018
The SquareTrade rep understood and processed my claim quickly. It was a very simple process. SquareTrade typically makes me feel like a valued client every time I call. I probably submit a claim once a year for the many devices we have insured with them. For the price/value I would recommend them over any other online warranty service.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2018
Had to call a couple of times to get Vizio TV Repair scheduled due to originally calling on a weekend. Although paperwork says next day service, it took 3 days before it was repaired (called on Monday, repair on Thursday). Parts were received and service was performed as scheduled. Repairman was professional.
Reviewed Sept. 23, 2018
I purchased a BRAND NEW Doss Bluetooth speaker on eBay and bought a 3 year warranty at the same time from SquareTrade 2 weeks ago. The speaker could not connect via Bluetooth to any devices since 2 days ago. I started to file a claim on SquareTrade's website today with all legit proof of purchase as they required. I specified the problem and when entered into the last step to submit my claim, this merchant said, "Based on the information you provided, it appears you received an already-damaged item. SquareTrade Protection Plans do not cover items that were damaged to begin with". I mean, come on man!
I bought this item BRAND NEW and on the item's eBay page at the time I purchase, it clearly suggested a SquareTrade protection plan option to cover the next 3 years. If you guys have known this seller is selling defective/ damaged items, why the heck you guys even offer an option to buy your plans to cover already-damaged/ defective items?
Everyone, does it make sense that this company just wants to tempt you with lower cost of so call protection plans and then use a whatever excuse to deny your claim? If you don't call this business model a scam, what would you call it? I have bought some ST protection plans and lucky enough I have never made my claims. This time I realized how foolish I am on trusting a scam 3rd party warranty provider which just wants your money, but will find whatever naive excuses to laugh at your purchases like laughing at a fool. SquareTrade, you will never even get a penny from me in the rest of my life. And I will tell everybody I know about this funny story and review on everywhere I could to make everybody beware of your business scheme. Oh, by the way, I am reporting to eBay and my credit card company to get my money spent on you guys back, so, goodbye!
Hello Guo,
We apologize that we were unable to service your item.
Squaretrade warranties offer extensive coverage against hardware and electrical failures, as well as additional damage dependent on your warranty type. However, we can only cover items which are determined to be fully functional upon purchase. Denying coverage for an item with pre-existing conditions is standard across the board for almost all electronic warranty companies, and this is not a policy exclusive to Squaretrade.
Squaretrade offers our warranties for a huge array of products from eBay, and we have no method of verifying that every item sold is fully functional upon arrival to customers. This is why we include exclusionary periods on some warranties, wherein if your item is experiencing a failure so shortly after purchase we refer you to the item seller to refund or exchange your item. We also offer full warranty refunds within 30 days of purchase for most warranty types.
For further assistance please email your warranty or claim information to reviews@squaretrade.com, and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our specialists will investigate your claim and see what Squaretrade can offer to assist in this situation.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
Although the first attempt did not succeed, their quick response and attitude still wins my heart. They are polite and nice to work with. The one star lost is it still requires me to clarify with Sony if complied their extended warranty before they launch the repair.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
The VIZIO 70 inch display was beginning to develop dark regions on the screen. VIZIO tried to hard boot my system and it did not work. It was more than a year since purchase, so they told me to call SquareTrade, who also tried a hard boot which failed to recover. I sent pictures to SquareTrade of various Displays. Apparently the power supplies were failing and too expensive to repair. I was issued a full refund.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
SquareTrade repaired my iPad very quickly. This is the third time I dropped it in the past year (yes, I’m a klutz). It was easy to file a claim, send in the iPad and the staff is always professional and friendly. I like that I can chat with a staffer whenever I need help. It has been a positive experience, and I highly and recommend SquareTrade.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
I bought a Roomba and after a year, the battery didn't charge. I found the warranty and followed the directions. Within 2 hours they took care of it online. Emailed me a gift card for Amazon to buy a new one (it was around 25.00 less than what I paid for the Roomba. But they happened to be on sale so no loss). Within 3 hours, after I filled out the form, got a response, an offer, accepted the offer and ordered a new one from Amazon. 30 hours later, Mad Max was back to chasing the cats around the house and cleaning. Totally worth the 7.00 I paid for the warranty.
Reviewed Sept. 22, 2018
Today is the 22nd day of Sep, I reported my damaged phone on the 10th. By the 12th I had a replacement phone that doesn't work. I've worked with at least 10 of the carrier's associates and several calls to Square Trade, NOTHING IS SQUARE. My replacement phone is worth $50 less than my orig. phone and the replacement still does not work, I am waiting for a 3rd Sim Card replacement. These tech. problems should be on the carrier not me. Why don't you and the carrier consider my needs, I'm out of work and I am asked to keep trying something else. I have no paycheck coming in for this past week. PLEASE JUST SEND ME A WORKING REPLACEMENT AT THE VALUE OF MY ORIGINAL PURCHASE OR BETTER NOT WORSE. I paid for the warranty replacement and the $25 Deductible but Still NO WORKING PHONE?
Hello Tom,
We're sorry to hear of the difficulty with your replacement device.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to address any failures with our replacement devices, including sending another device or offering an alternative resolution. Unfortunately in this situation we have not provided your replacement device, and issues like you're experiencing need to be resolved via your device carrier. Please reach out to your carrier at your nearest opportunity.
We again apologize but we are unable to assist with this concern.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Sept. 26, 2018
The company has reached out to me with an acceptable resolution in this matter. They responded in a very professional and timely manner which I greatly appreciate. I am confident that my remaining warranties are in good hands.
Original Review: Sept. 22, 2018
I opened a claim for a video camera that was accidentally damaged. I was emailed a FedEx tracking label. I left the package at my local FedEx dropoff location and waited several weeks before contacting SquareTrade again about it since I had not received any updates. They claim to have never gotten it. FedEx has told me that the tracking number on the label I was sent doesn't exist in their system. Even FedEx escalation team could not find any info for the tracking number on my label. They told me several times that the label simply doesn't exist.
SquareTrade left it off as "there is nothing they can do because I left the package with FedEx". Neither FedEx nor SquareTrade has accepted any accountability and my item is out there somewhere with a FedEx label supplied to me by SquareTrade that apparently doesn't exist in the FedEx system. So my claim sits in limbo while I am out my item and warranty refund. I have purchased many SquareTrade warranties for items I have purchased online and am disheartened that this is how my ordeal apparently ends.
Hello James,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty with your claim, and with the discrepancy regarding the location of your item.
In this instance your claim was approved for an item reimbursement, wherein you ship us an item using a Squaretrade provided shipping label in order to receive compensation. Unfortunately, once we have provided the customer the shipping label we are usually unable to assist, as the item's shipment is not something Squaretrade can monitor. This is why our specialists like to recommend checking the item in with the item shipper, or requesting they come to you to retrieve the package.
We want to ensure this was properly messaged, and see where we can offer assistance. One of our agents has reached out to verify how we can assist, and at this time we're waiting to hear back from you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 21, 2018
Hi, I bought a TV with Frys in May 2015 and purchased the product with Square Trade. On 9/20/2018 my TV when turned on had some black spots and lines on the right corner of the screen. When I raised a claim it automatically got closed stating that there is accidental damage. The TV does not even have any scratch or broken on any part of the screen and at the back as well. The TV is good as is as we bought. When I called Square Trade I am not getting enough help and they are advising it has accidental damage without sending a technician even to review the TV. It does make sense how one can claim that it is an accidental damage without checking the TV. Need some help to get this resolved. I do not want to give even one rating.
Hello Sureshkumar,
We apologize that we were unable to approve your claim.
Squaretrade TV warranties offer extensive coverage against a wide variety of hardware and electrical failures, including the item not powering on or functioning properly. Unfortunately none of our TV policies cover accidental damage, and though we understand there is a discrepancy regarding the TV's current issue Squaretrade specialists have determined the item is internally damaged. Squaretrade specialists are highly trained to provide extensive technical troubleshooting and accurate determinations of TV failures, and we again apologize for inconvenience. This physical damage is apparent in the 4th and 5th images you provided with your review.
We have cancelled the warranty and provided a full refund.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
Sent my notebook in August for water damage. It was fixed. Received it and it was packaged wrong and upon opening the package. My note fell out, it wasn't packaged properly. I my notebook back this time and it's not fixed properly, you can see gaps and misalign parts from the so called repair. On top of that my notebook case has dings in it from the drop. Which happened when SquareTrade didn't package it right. My computer will not wake up properly. I thought all of this was supposed to be fixed. I will not be recommending this establishment to anyone.
Hello Jermaine,
We're sorry to hear your item is still experiencing issues following it's most recent repair.
Squaretrade has policies in place to address concerns like your own, and when this issue was brought to our attention an agent reached out and discussed this claim with you at length. We explained which resolutions we can provide to get this situation resolved, and based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the results.
We again apologize for your experience and thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
I have an Epson SC-P400 printer that has broken. On 9-19-2018 I tried to file a claim online which didn't go so well. As you navigate through the screens you have one that has you choose your issues with your device. On that screen as soon as you choose a category a submenu opens up with other options that you check the boxes with issues. 1st of all... the choices within these menus are worded like they are a laptop or computer related and not so much a printer. Nowhere did it say I have a limited # of boxes to check so I checked all that were most related to my printer. Then when I am done and scroll down, there is a RED warning message saying I checked too many issue wrong so I had to go back and remove issues just to get to the next step for a claim. Then it only gave 250 characters to describe the issue which is only about 2 sentences.
When it allowed me to submit it instantly came back with a manufacturer warranty thing. WHAT!!! Are you kidding... so I called direct after and spoke with a representative but we were having difficulty because of service in my area. I tried to chat on 9/20/2018 online but after getting nowhere I decided I want a supervisor to call me back. How can you decide a claim without all the info? I paid for a warranty and am being told to use the manufacturer 1st and even though I have a paid plan through SquareTrade and a rep has told me 2x even though I can use my plan, they proceed to tell me to contact the manufacturer so I don't use my claim and it is saved for future use.
I have been told this by chat online and the phone. So what did I pay for if they are not going take care of the customer. What a joke. Even when I look up my transaction # on my receipt I was told they have nothing, same for phone but then again we found my plan through a different way later on while on the phone. Still as I wait for a phone call from a supervisor I wonder if anyone will actually file the real claim for me or at least a corrected one with the right info before any determination is made this time. Maybe it's just easier to take the loss and throw the printer and the SquareTrade receipt in the trash.
Hello Dana,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our online claims system, and if there was any misconception regarding how our warranty works.
Squaretrade offers customers access to the claims center via our website in order to expedite the claims process and prevent unnecessary calls into our claims center. This claim center is constantly implementing improvements and updates, and we again apologize if you are dissatisfied with the current state of this portal.
Additionally, Squaretrade warranties have always utilized the manufacturer warranty for eligible items and issues. This policy is in place to ensure you receive the maximum value of your plan, and should the manufacturer deny servicing your item we request you contact us with a reference number for verification.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
They take your money and then when you send in for repair for items covered they keep your machine for over a month and it's returned to you exactly as you sent it in. And then tell you, "Apple can’t fix it now because we touched it. We can try to steal your machine for another month and if that doesn’t work then tough luck and you are stuck with a laptop that Apple can't fix and they can’t fix." This is the worst possible scenario.
Hello Daniel,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our recent repair.
Any item Squaretrade receives at our repair center is processed for either repair, replacement, and reimbursement. Items received without a previously authorized claim are returned to the customer in the same condition received. Under no conditions will Squaretrade steal your item or keep it at our repair center without cause, and if this is something you felt occurred we consider a concern like this high priority in addressing.
Though we do our best to adhere to our 5 day service ETA, occasionally we need to order parts from the manufacturer to correctly repair your device. This can extend the repair process and may be the cause for the delay you experienced. Additionally, while we cannot speak to the policies of different companies we seen numerous instances wherein the manufacturer has continued to service items previously repaired by Squaretrade.
We want to clear up any misconceptions with your claim, and if your item is still experiencing issues we want to see how Squaretrade can assist. Please email any relevant claim or warranty information to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our specialists will inspect your claim and follow up directly with you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
When I purchased my iPhone 8 Plus in November 2017 (and associated SquareTrade protection plan), I was under the impression that the coverage would return my phone to its original, manufacturer specification should anything ever happen to it. When I unfortunately had to file a claim against the plan in September 2018, I filed a claim, grateful that I had opted for the coverage. However, there were major red flags at every step in this process. First, I had to call twice just to get the shipping label to send my phone in. Then, despite a guarantee that their "rapid repair" service would have my phone back to me within 2-5 days, it took six days to get my phone back.
The worst of it, though - and why I'm writing this review - is that my phone was not returned in its original condition. The screen fidelity is much worse now, with colors washed out, etc. I called and was told by the service rep that they use aftermarket parts for repairs and don't necessarily tell customers about it up front because "people who are sending in a phone for repair just understand" they'll be getting back aftermarket parts. How does aftermarket = original manufacturer specification?
In fairness, I will note that after calling and complaining, SquareTrade will be reimbursing for a repair through Apple, which will cost roughly what I paid for the deductible on this failed repair. But now I will have to go through another repair process and additional days without my phone, etc. Anyway, I'm very disappointed with my overall experience with SquareTrade so far and will probably be canceling my plan soon. Just a word of caution for anyone thinking of buying into this service who values the visual fidelity of their electronic devices.
Hello Ryan,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with our warranty service, and to hear if there was any miscommunication what our warranty offers.
Squaretrade's primary intention for all covered products is to provide a satisfactory repair, and to ensure your item is fully functional upon receipt. We apologize if you felt we indicated we only use first party components for service, as this is not the case.
Beyond repairing the particular concern listed in your claim our technicians also inspect all hardware components of your device to ensure there are no additional failures. Though Squaretrade utilizes some third party components, we test your item to ensure it's fully functional before return and we have numerous policies in place to address concerns with recently serviced items.
When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss our warranty processes with you, as well as refunded the deductible for your first claim. Based on our conversation we hope you feel more comfortable using our services, and we again apologize for any misunderstanding.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2018
They were so quick! My son's iPad screen was the initial problem but it turned out that the microphone was also damaged. They sent/received the iPad three times and even called personally to ensure that they understood and could address the problem.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2018
I had a CD storage exchanger (kind of like a jukebox) that quit working. I submitted an online claim for it, but somehow chose the "wrong" thing in my description of my problem. I said it had a broken part. I am an engineer. Of course a part had to be broken, for it to stop working like that. This "wrong" response kicked me into a situation where I had to fill out a form by phone with an actual person. I would give one of their people some information over the phone, and they would email me telling me, "Oops, it's incomplete. It's a no-reply email system." So I had to go through their lengthy phone menu, be put on hold, etc. etc.
This repeated about five times before they finally accepted the claim. The item was repaired and works now. But they wasted my time. I feel disrespected. I think they make it difficult to file a claim because that must somehow be to their advantage, but I can tell you I have bought these warranties in the past, and I'm never buying another one.
Hello Phylilis,
We apologize to hear of any inconvenience experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade provides customers access to the File a Claim portal in order to instate the claim process and minimize unnecessary contacts with our claim support center. This has proven to be largely effective in ensuring customer satisfaction and expediting resolutions for most customers.
Occasionally we'll require more information, such as an additional particulars of your item's failure. This is because our online system is sometimes unable to comprehend certain details that require more exposition. This is why we provide 24/7 access to our claims center, and our specialists are highly trained to provide accurate information and results.
In this instance your claim was approved shortly after your outreach, and we have already completed the repair of your item.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 18, 2018
This company when it first started was great but now, they are the worst. Save your money and please go to another site. They won't honor your claims. I have spent 2 days trying to file a claim on a coffee maker. Yes that's right, a coffee maker. Imagine if this an expensive TV or sound system. Now, I am hesitant about moving forward because they stated that they don't cover warranties for products purchased at Best Buy, because BB doesn't sell their warranties. I have over 20 warranties that are now void because I purchase the majority of my products at Best Buy but have purchased a ST warranty Amazon, etc. Nowhere did it state this was the case. It's bait and switch and it's a joke. Buyers please be aware and avoid SquareTrade at ALL costs.
Hello Mike,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim.
Squaretrade warranties include certain requirements based on where you purchased your item, and we do our best to advertise this clearly anywhere you can buy our policies. This includes the item being purchased within the past 30 days, and purchasing warranties directly from Squaretrade for products not sold at our channel partners. Warranties sold on Amazon are only intended for items purchased at Amazon, and this is listed beneath the "Things to Know" section on our sales page for our warranty.
When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss this in length, and to further detail these requirements. We also offered to review all the active policies on your account, and to provide additional information regarding their validity. Beyond forwarding this information to your requested email address, we have also cancelled and refunded several invalid warranties.
We again apologize for any misunderstanding or inconvenience, and thank you for speaking to us.
Thank you,KM
Original Review: Sept. 18, 2018
I added this warranty through Target when I purchased a new phone. I was told if anything happened to my phone it would be replaced with a $129 deductible. 10 months later I dropped my phone resulting in a damaged screen. After contacting SquareTrade they told me I would have to go to a SquareTrade authorized dealer, pay the cost of the screen replacement, send in the receipt and wait for a remittance check minus the deductible. I did some price shopping and found that the cost of screen replacement is less than the deductible. SquareTrade refused to replace my phone or refund my warranty. I would never get a warranty through this service again. Total waste of money.
Hello Todd,
We apologize to hear you're dissatisfied with our warranty. Squaretrade does our best to provide a full description of the product you're purchasing, and we do our best to make this information clear before the policy is purchased.
Squaretrade can also provide a more detailed contract relevant to your warranty at any time, via email or hard copy. Though we understand you feel your deductible is higher than desired, your warranty would still save you a large amount of finances if you ever need to replace your device or have overly expensive repairs.
If you're still dissatisfied with your warranty purchase we can cancel the policy and prevent future monthly charges. We apologize for any misunderstanding regarding your coverage.
Thank you,KM
Original Review: Sept. 17, 2018
I filed a claim to repair my iPhone display which would not turn on. The screen was previously cracked and repaired by SquareTrade, but I believe the repair was performed incorrectly, causing the screen to malfunction in operation. The agent on the phone told me that the claim would be processed within 24 hours. I expected to receive the shipping label the next day to send my phone off for repair, yet several days later I still have not been able to send my phone for repair.
I do not know what the delay could be in simply allowing me to mail by phone. If a customer has paid in advance for warranty service, the company should desire for that customer's item to be serviced as quickly as possible without waiting days and days for "approval" followed by more days of shipping and repair. I am highly dissatisfied with the service I have received. I wish to be refunded the purchase of the warranty. The cost of the iPhone should be paid as well if more delays continue to happen.
Hello Rafael,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty with your claim. For most claims your claim approval email is delivered within minutes of your confirmed resolution, though are certain exceptions.
In occasional instances we require more clarifying information in order to finalize your resolution. When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss the cause of this delay, and informed you the current status of your claim. We also refunded the deductible for your claim due to the delays experienced.
Based on the conversation both parties appear satisfied with the final results, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring us your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 15, 2018
I wanted an extended warranty for my peace of mind. It is always good to have, especially for electronic devices since I don’t know what and when an issue would happen. I heard great things about SquareTrade and I bought my warranty with them from the vendor that I purchased the device from. SquareTrade is very user-friendly and their people are so nice to me. They immediately responded when I filed a claim for a bicycle that was not working and right then I got my money back. They sometimes say that accidental damages are not covered but it will be beneficial if they are covered as that is the purpose that we got extended warranty. That aside, I strongly recommend SquareTrade.
Original Review: Sept. 15, 2018
Over a period of about ten weeks I sent Square Trade my computer FOUR times to be repaired. Each time it was returned the same problem occurred. On the third return I requested that I be paid the value of the computer as stated in the No Lemon Policy. The computer was returned to me again, and upon opening the box I discovered that it was shattered. I immediately called SquareTrade, upon which I was told to return the computer and I would be paid the amount I paid for the computer. About a week later I received the check and it has been deposited.
I was without my main computer for TEN WEEKS while dealing with this difficult process and spent MANY HOURS on the phone with Square Trade and also trying to restore my computer to proper functioning numerous times. It appears in my case that the repair services were inferior on all of these occasions. While I am finally satisfied that my purchase amount has been reimbursed, I will NOT be purchasing Square Trade again, and I will let my friends know about my substandard experience.
Hello Patricia,
We apologize to hear you experienced so much difficulty with your repair, as having to resend your item so many times for service is not typical nor the experience we want for our customers.
Squaretrade utilizes certified technicians to complete repairs, and once your item repair is complete we run a full hardware diagnostic before returning your item. This is to ensure there are no additional failures, and this prevents the vast majority of issues like you've experienced. We also have numerous policies in place to ensure issues like this are addressed, and in this instance Squaretrade has provided you a full refund for the purchasing price of your item and warranty.
We again apologize for your experience, and we will be conducting a review of your claim to see where we could do better.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Sept. 14, 2018
They called me same day after I wrote this review and we came to a resolution quickly. They have allowed me to take my phone to a local repair and reduced the deductible to $25.
Original Review: Sept. 14, 2018
When I purchased the plan the website said the device would be fixed locally or in home. However, after my screen cracked I am in the process of filing the claim and the only option to repair is to ship it to them, then wait up to five days for repair (the website says 2 days guaranteed turnaround, but the claim process says up to 5 days), and then wait to have it sent back. That could be up to a week and a half without a phone. That is not what I thought I was buying. Nor is it giving a quote for deductible, website says $25 for in-home but I don't see what it is for this. The other option is to get a like new phone, but will have a $750 hold on my credit card. I feel mislead by this company.
Hello Jonathan,
We're sorry to hear of your dissatisfaction with our claim resolutions.
Squaretrade offers various resolutions depending on your item and the issue it's experiencing. Though we do our best to be flexible and provide the most convenient options for our customers, some resolutions cannot be offered for certain products.
When this issue was brought to our attention a Squaretrade agent reached out to you and discussed this at length, and explained what we can do to resolve your concern. Based on our conversation we hope you're satisfied with the results, and we appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018
Sent the item in to be repaired as it would not hold charge looked perfect. Received the item back in multiple parts. Called customer service and somehow this time they never took pictures or explained anything but said that there was physical damage to the product but couldn’t explain what it was or show any detail. Just that they would not cover it and sent it back in parts.
Hello Meagan,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim, as this isn't the experience we want for our customers.
Whenever Squaretrade technicians receive your item for repair we implement a thorough review of the product. This helps us determine which hardware components need to be serviced, and also ensures that the damage to your product corresponds with your warranty. In instances where the damage is not covered beneath your warranty our technicians return your item, and the item should be sent back in the same condition as received.
If your item was returned with additional damage we'd like to review the situation and offer our assistance. Please email your claim or warranty information to reviews@squaretrade.com and include "Consumer Affairs" in the email subject line. One of our agents will review your situation and follow up with you directly.
We're eager to investigate your concern and again apologize for any inconvenience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018
I always wonder if paying the extra for insurance for your phone is worth it. With this experience I can definitely tell you IT IS. When I called they ask some very relevant questions and said, "Ok, that model isn't available any longer but we will ship you out a new phone ASAP." Within 5 days I had the new phone and couldn't be happier. Thanks.
Reviewed Sept. 13, 2018
THE SQUARE TRADE WARRANTY IS A RIP OFF!!! I purchased a 3 year warranty for $169.99 to cover my laptop. I was told it covered anything needed for 3 years and I could bring it to a local place to be fixed, not send in. I used the warranty 8 months after purchase and had to mail it in and they fixed it. I was never told the cost to fix it and it shouldn't matter to me as it is covered under the warranty. The laptop just broke again, 14 months into the warranty, and I am told that I already used up the value of the warranty and there is no more coverage on the laptop. Apparently once they fix it and the cost to fix it is the amount you spent on the laptop, the coverage is complete. I have 2 more years of coverage time and they will not fix it. I would NEVER recommend this warranty, it is not worth what you pay for it.
Hello Gerie,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your warranty, and to hear the policy completed sooner than expected.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to help our customers ensure the maximum longevity of their warranty coverage, and completing a policy after one claim is very atypical. When this issue was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to discuss this situation, and based on our conversation both parties are satisfied with the final results.
We again apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate you taking the time discuss this with us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 12, 2018
I upgraded my review from one star to two stars. After over a month, SquareTrade resolved my claim by sending a check for the amount of the warranty and a second check for the amount of purchase of my daughter’s laptop. I am satisfied with the final resolution, but still dissatisfied with the fact that 1. The resolution took as long as it did; 2. That my daughter went without a laptop for a month; and 3. Had I not called several times and been as persistent as I was, and written a review, I may still be without resolution. She bought another laptop for Best Buy with a warranty from Geek Squad which does all of their repairs in-house unless absolutely necessary — keeping us informed of any necessary delays all the while.
Hello Leslie,
We apologize to hear you were dissatisfied with using our warranty service.
When your initial concern was brought to our attention a Squaretrade specialist reached out to discuss the situation at length, and to explain the cause for your repair delay. Our typical repair service includes a quicker turnaround time and any repairs exceeding our 5 day service guarantee are entitled to a full refund of the warranty (as was provided in this instance).
We appreciate you taking the time to speak to us.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018
I purchased a new Singer sewing machine with a two year extended warranty from ST to cover electrical and mechanical failures from normal use. It was working ok at the time. I tried to use it again this month (Sept 2018) and it would not sew a straight seam without the bobbin mechanism jamming, causing the thread to knot up under the fabric and making a clunking noise. I submitted a claim to ST on 9-11-18, which was not accepted; ST stated, "You reported accidental damage on your device, which your plan does not cover." There was no accident causing the damage; something in the bobbin mechanism broke/failed - which is a mechanical issue, supposed to be covered under the protection plan. Am very disappointed in ST plan - will not refer anyone to purchase this product.
Hello M A,
We apologize to hear your claim was recently denied.
Squaretrade provides different plans with varying degrees of coverage, and in this instance your claim was denied due to our online claims portal determining your issue to be physical damage. Your policy offers coverage against hardware and electrical failures due to normal use, and we understand in this instance there is a discrepancy regarding how this issue would be classified.
Though Squaretrade provides our customers access to the online claims portal we also offer support via our claims specialists. These specialists can be reached using methods of contact such as phone, chat, and more. Occasionally an issue your item experiences may require additional exposition and review, and this is when our claims specialists can step in and address.
One of our agents has reached out to the contact information on file, and should we get a chance to speak we'll further discuss your claim and how Squaretrade can resolve this concern. We hope to speak to you soon and look forward to the opportunity to turn your experience around.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018
I had an issue that the manufacturer wouldn't cover. I chatted with SquareTrade over the chat function and they told me to go to the original manufacturer which I had already done. I had to talk to multiple people through the chat before they said that they could only resolve my claim on the phone. Once I got them on the phone, they were great.
Reviewed Sept. 11, 2018
SquareTrade was the only add-on option beyond the normal Costco extended warranty that comes standard with the purchase. I asked the representative to add it on to my bill and it was a relatively low price. It was very easy to file a claim but what I requested was not covered. Still, I'm very satisfied with SquareTrade.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
Misleading information and poor service - I was initially happy to see the notification e-mail, my laptop is repaired and is being shipped by FedEx and I even got a tracking number. I have been calling FedEx and they informed me they have not received the package. I called SquareTrade today and they do not know what is happening and they will get back to me in 2 - 3 business days. Very disappointed. I will update if and when I get my laptop back.
Hello Harish,
We apologize to hear there was a delay with the return shipping of your item. Items sent for repair to Squaretrade are returned using expedited shipping, and this is a process in place to ensure your item is returned expeditiously. We understand in this instance there was a slight delay with the return shipping of your item, and we greatly apologize for the inconvenience.
We have confirmed that your item is currently in transit back to you, and one of our specialists has reached out to discuss this further. We hope to speak to you soon and we will be refunding the full purchasing price of your warranty due to the delay.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
We had our TV insured with SquareTrade. One morning it would not turn on anymore. They sent out a repair man and it was beyond fixing. Square Trade sent us a brand new TV better than the one we had before. Over the top service!!
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
We were so impressed with the customer service, details of returning the item and the turn around time of getting the computer to the company and then getting the device repaired and back so soon. We are very happy with the repair and definitely met expectations. I would definitely recommend others to using this company if needed. The whole process for us was a positive and we are happy with the outcome.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
I purchased SquareTrade coverage for a state of the art coffee maker that stopped working after 1.5 years. I contacted Square Trade online and by phone. They replaced coffeemaker swiftly, no hassles... All with exceptional customer service. Buy Square Trade for every product. Best money I have spent.
Reviewed Sept. 10, 2018
Working with SquareTrade is a lot easier than my provider's insurance. Did not have to sit on hold and everyone was very amenable to my need to get a replacement. I had to take it to a local shop first to get them to say it was not repairable and then forward that notice to Square trade. They agreed to send me a replacement immediately. I removed a star because there was confusion on when the replacement would arrive. I understood it would be overnight (Saturday delivery) so I changed the delivery address to be where I would be. It did not come until Monday which forced me to stay an extra day at the other address.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
SquareTrade offered to pay to fix my phone at a local repair shop. When the shop said it wasn't financially sensible to repair it, SquareTrade paid me out and paid to ship the old phone back to them. Great service, bought a replacement phone and replacement repair plan.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
I filed my claim and despite the changes to the process, it remained easy to navigate. The persons handling my claim was fast, efficient and fair. After the processing of my claim, I was given the option of an Amazon gift card or having a check mailed to me. I elected the check and was advised that it would take a certain number of business days. I don't remember the number of days because the check came quickly. I've done business with Square Trade for several years and will continue to do so.
Updated review: Sept. 27, 2018
Square Trade contacted me almost immediately and was very concerned that the brochure for the product I was sold was not the same as the warranty they offered. Kristopher took the time to listen to my issues, I sent him a copy of the brochure that clearly stated "Coverage for accidents" and he resolved this issue to my satisfaction. I would purchase another ST warranty in the future if it was offered for a product I purchased.
Original Review: Sept. 9, 2018
My family purchased an Apple Watch at Sam's Club. We're offered the Square Trade warranty to include accidental damage coverage. Perfect, or so we thought. I confirmed the price we paid for the warranty was the price the brochure advertised for the coverage. Fast forward to a few months later, when the watch no longer works due to accidental damage, I made a claim with ST and they say my plan does not cover accidental damage, no matter what the brochure which induced us to buy the service plan, advertised!
Now Sam's Club is saying they can't do anything, as we purchased the plan from ST, and ST says even though the brochure stated accidental coverage was included, and we paid the price quoted on the brochure for that coverage, the "policy" does not cover accidental damage. Sure seems like bait and switch, to offer one thing - IN WRITING - then refuse to honor what is promised! I have had good experience with ST in the past and was pretty shocked to receive this type of service from them. I will carefully consider EVER purchasing something with their extended coverage in the future.
Hello Tina,
We apologize to hear there was a misunderstanding regarding the warranty for your watch. Squaretrade offers plans with various degrees of coverage, some of which include coverage against accidental damage like a broken screen. In this instance we were unable to approve your claim due to the policy for this device being a standard plan, which only covers against hardware and electrical failures.
We understand you purchased this plan understanding it to include accidental damage, and due to this one of our agents reached out to discuss this with you. We refunded the full cost of your warranty, as well as explained what Squaretrade can do to help you resolve your concern.
Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the results, and we appreciate you taking the time to bring this to our attention.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
Excellent customer service and prompt delivery. Very happy with new replacement. Thank you very much for your excellent service. You guys rock! I will tell all my friends about ** and its SquareTrade service.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
USB port broken - When I call SquareTrade the customer service rep was very willing to help me. I explained problem to her and she told me exactly what to do. It was problem free and rep understood my issue and the matter was resolved quickly. Appreciated the reps knowledge and concern. Very patient. Thanks for such great reps.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
SquareTrade was great with the speed that they handled the processing of my claim and the replacement of my TV. I do have a problem with the quality of the replacement. This was suppose to be a TV that did everything that my previous TV did, but it does not. It does not have the Amazon App, plus after two days the Netflix App quit working and now I am getting a message that my 4K function is not working. Since the SquareTrade remaining warranty does not transfer it would seem that I am stuck with a inferior TV.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
Your phone representatives were excellent. It was simply the best customer service experience I have ever had. The answers were prompt and they actually focused on solving the specific problem and made sure that before the call ended, my issue was solved. I was able to quickly purchase a new item almost immediately as a result. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
The Good: When I phoned SquareTrade about an issue with my one and a half-year-old printer. After a relatively short wait I was offered, and accepted, what I considered a fair cash payment, which was promptly mailed. Now, if other problems were handled that efficiently by SquareTrade there would not be The Bad: When I went online to file my claim, the screen posted a notice after I entered information saying the claim is denied because accidental damage was not covered. This specific problem (grinding sound on the paper feed, and machine jamming on two-sided printing), was not due to any accident. The printer had never been subject to mishandling. So, rather than ending the claim there, I called Customer Service, and, as noted above, resolved the issue.
It worked out a lot better than The Ugly: A year ago my covered tv died. SquareTrade wanted to replace it, offering a selection of inferior, reconditioned TVs. Their offer was absurd. As a last resort, I went to the retailer from whom I had originally purchased the set, for suggestions. A store manager reviewed my situation, and, on his own volition, gave me a full refund. (I promptly purchased a new tv!) A year ago, after the tv debacle I swore off SquareTrade. However, after, what I feel is a fulfillment of their obligation concerning my printer, I will recommend their service with caution.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
What used to be a great insurance company slowly became a scam. I purchased a Sharp 70" TV three years ago. The price at that time MSRP was $2100. The TV stopped working about 2 weeks ago. I was happy that I purchased a SquareTrade insurance from Costco. After filing a claim with SquareTrade and uploading additional information that was required, they asked me to call and talk to their technician/specialist.
After being on the phone and going through some steps and procedures to reboot the TV with their specialist, we were not successful. She asked me to take some photos of the TV screen and to upload the pictures to them so they can troubleshoot and analyse further. So far I had no complaints and everything that they asked for was just standards procedures. After I uploaded the pictures their specialist determined that my TV can not be repaired and they will replace it with another one. This is where the problem, their rudeness, and scam began. They were offering me a Vizio brand TV as a replacement. The MSRP for this specific model they were offering is $799.
When I was purchasing the insurance for my TV, they charged me the top tier of their insurance plan (that will be for TV's over $1000) but now they are offering a replacement that is worth only $799 or even lower. Never realized that VIZIO and SHARP are in the same category. If I wanted to purchase Vizio three years ago I would have done that then. When I called them and talk to one of their reps at replacement sourcing department, who was extremely rude, I was told that their policy is to replace the TV with another one with an equal features and functionality. In other words, if we compare this to cars, they are telling me if I had a Mercedes that had 4 doors, 4 tires/wheels, and had 6 cylinders they will be replacing that vehicle with a Hyundai or Kia that has 4 doors, 4 tires/wheels, and 6 cylinders because to them both cars have equal features and functionality. Now that's a beautiful scam.
Oh, forgot to mention, the email that I received from them on Sept. 5th indicated that the replacement TV may be new or refurbished. A junk refurbished Vizio. Additionally, I asked their sourcing dept rep that in their policy terms and conditions it indicates that they may replace or provide cash settlement for the TV, but the rep straight out told me that this option is not available to me. When I asked him who is it available to, he just said that it's not available to you, period. If I can't get my Sharp TV replaced with another Sharp model, I rather get the cash settlement and purchase one myself. So I wasted almost $100 for an insurance that is worthless. Unfortunately I have 3 TV's and purchased SquareTrade insurance on all of them. What a waste. Reading other reviews, it appears this is a common practice with this company. Will not recommend anyone to waste their money on this scam.
Hello Armen,
We apologize to hear of your dissatisfaction with your TV claim, and to hear your concern regarding our replacement TVs.
Squaretrade's method of sourcing replacement units are based on the technical specifications of your original item. Any unit offered for replacement should have comparable if not superior technical specifications, and should you find any of these features not up to par we highly encourage you to contact our claim center with this concern.
Often times we are able to ascertain replacements for a lower pricepoint compared to what you originally paid, and this is because technology rapidly depreciates over time. For example, a television with 1080p resolution purchased in 2015 would be much less expensive than a television with this same resolution in 2018.
Squaretrade has also recently implemented improvements to our TV replacement process, including no longer utilizing refurbished units. All replacement TVs offered are in new condition and we have confirmed that is the case for the units offered to you.
One of our agents has reached out to discuss this claim further with you, and at this time we're waiting to hear back. Once we speak we'll let you know the best steps to proceed, as well as explain this replacement process in more detail. We look forward to speaking with you and the opportunity to improve your experience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2018
Only complaint I have with replacement stuff on my insurances it takes more than 2 weeks. And the process if you don't have a English speaker that speaks good English he'll take you one two tries to get someone to say you can understand. Other than that it's good for what you pay for but you have to be patient.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
I vouch to say I wish many companies have such highly professional, helpful and courteous agents like yours... Zack and Jose were so gracious and understanding that me proud and fully satisfied to deal with a company so great like your company. God bless you.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
My Epson Workforce WF-7620 Printer stopped functioning correctly; paper constantly was getting jammed inside the printer. I had the SquareTrade 3-year warranty on the printer, so I gave them a call. After they validated my warranty and understood the problem I was having, the SquareTrade refunded the full cost of the printer. It doesn't get any better than that! Needless to say, I was very pleased at this resolution.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
Most of my service needs have been handled in a timely fashion. However, service of some items do require a bit more work on the customer's behalf. Maybe there could be some evaluation of customer effort to improve service in that aspect.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
I bought the warranty because the last printer I purchased lasted less than a year, even though it saw little use. I couldn't believe that the HP I bought on 08142017, only made it 53 weeks. I called the store that I bought it from and they explained how I needed to make a claim. I then called "SquareTrade", and gave the courteous representative the info he requested and about a week later, I had a check from "SquareTrade". Needless to say, I bought a "SquareTrade" warranty on the replacement printer. Thank you.
Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
SquareTrade was offered to us for our smartphone. I usually don’t go in for warranties, but with cell phones, they’re a hit or miss. We filed a claim with SquareTrade when my wife’s cell phone broke three months ago. They sent me to a repair rep and the repair rep couldn’t fix it. In the end, they made me send it to their facility all the way out in California. They could’ve skipped the steps and handled it that way right away because they ended up spending almost as much as the phone was worth for all of that. Other than that, the experience was pretty good. Navigating their website was straightforward and it was clear on where to submit invoices. Everything was largely processed and claims were all handled via the website with email responses. I had one phone call with them and customer service was prompt.

Reviewed Sept. 8, 2018
1st Wrong Phone number, 2nd After 2 hrs I know it's not worth the trouble so I have a year, I will have a day not too much going on I will video and put it on Youtube. 3rd I bought DVR on eBay. Paid with Paypal I have proof. I will NEVER EVER buy a warranty from Square Trade...
Hello Robert,
Squaretrade is sorry to hear there was some difficulty with registering your warranty. Though many of our policies are automatically provided the receipt information via the item seller, there are instances wherein we'll require additional information. When this is the case we can fully register and finalize your policy within 48 hours, so long as we are provided the proof of purchase for your device and warranty.
If you would like some assistance with this process please email your contact or relevant information to reviews@squaretrade.com, and include "Consumer Affairs" in the subject line. One of our agents will personally review your case and reach out to explain what can be done to assist.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018
My TV died 2 years and 2 months after I bought it. I was thrilled I bought SquareTrade. After all the runaround I got I will never buy this again nor recommend it. From the get-go SquareTrade made it pretty much impossible to get help. The claim was placed on Wed - and I was told they had to verify the purchase with Costco and it would take 24 hours. On Friday I called them for a status and to work with their TV dept on troubleshooting. They refused to assist at all because I could not prove I had bought the TV - what? I went to Costco, got a receipt, uploaded it, and waited some more. I called again Tuesday and they still claimed they had no receipt despite me having 2 emails from them stating otherwise. They refused to even talk to me until I could prove I bought the TV from Costco. I called Costco for help; they contacted SquareTrade while I was on the phone and got it taken care of in less than 10 minutes.
I finally got to speak to a TV tech. He was the only good thing about SquareTrade. After 45 min of troubleshooting, all of which I had done multiple times, he concluded my TV was not fixable. It took 6 days to get that addressed. I got an email to choose a new TV, and yet another fail. The TV's I had to choose from were lower end than what I bought, and are refurbished. So, they are basically items already broken, "repaired" then sent back out to break again. Had I known that was the case for their "like for like replacement" I would never have bothered to buy SquareTrade.
I will now get a TV worth less than 1/2 of what I paid (even accounting for prices on technology being cheaper), have to pay $100 to recycle my TV, and am going into week 2 with no TV and no ETA on my "new" one. Plus hours of trying to get help from the get-go. Most of the ST agents were nice, but ineffective; one stands out as being horrible.
I called again after I saw the TV choices to inquire about getting my money back (as that is supposed to be an option) and was told it was done at "their discretion". When it is all said and done, I will actually be further behind financially then if I had just not bothered with the warranty between the hours of getting the runaround, having to call Costco multiple times to assist, troubleshooting and the lower end refurbished TV. Please learn from reviews and don't bother to buy a warranty.
Hello Dana,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you experienced with your claim. Squaretrade agents are unable to proceed with filing your claim without having the warranty information on hand, and in this instance some additional registration was required in order to source your policy. Once the policy was fully registered we approved for your item to be replaced, and we believe there to be a misconception regarding our replacement offer.
Recently Squaretrade implemented across the board improvements to our TV replacement process, and we no longer offer refurbished units. Though these units were tested to a high standard we have chosen to now only offer brand new units, and we have confirmed that was the case for your replacement device.
We also believe there may be a misunderstanding regarding the price for this replacement unit, as the unit we've offered is very close in terms of pricing compared to your original unit. However, Squaretrade does not base our replacement offers on fluctuating factors such as reviews or price. Whenever we are looking to replace your TV we base our offers on the technical specifications of your original item, as what occurred in this instance.
One of our agents recently reached out to you in regards to some additional concerns listed in your review, and as of now we're waiting to hear back from you. Once we speak we're eager to let you know what can be done to turn your experience around, and we look forward to the opportunity.
Thank you,KM
Updated review: Sept. 15, 2018
I was personally contacted by someone after writing this review, and he was able to get my a fast response and get my computer sent back very fast. Thank you.
Original Review: Sept. 7, 2018
I have a Dell laptop that is under a 3 year warranty with SquareTrade. I filed a claim because the left hinge and bottom part of my laptop was falling apart. I never received a box. I then called SquareTrade because another issue arose: my WiFi adapter within the laptop had stopped working. I called to add this issue to my claim and to find out where the box was. The representative was rude and asked me a million questions like I was under scrutiny for doing something wrong. At the end of the call he told me he would be sending a box. I received the box on Thursday the 23rd of August, and shipped the laptop on the 24th of August. I received an email on Tuesday the 28th that they had received and approved my claim. The following week on Tuesday I had heard no updates despite the claim of ‘2-5 day guarantee’ and ‘in the rare case we do need parts and it will take longer we will update you’.
I contacted SquareTrade and spoke to a representative named Leo. He then tried to tell me they had fixed the laptop and sent it back on the 23rd of August, despite the fact I hadn’t even sent it till the next day. After 10 minutes of back and forth arguing he finally realized I was right. He then told me yes there was a 5 day guarantee but they had one more day to complete the repair. Given that Monday the 3rd of September was a holiday I acquiesced and thanked him for his help despite still not getting any answers. I waited till Thursday and contacted SquareTrade again since I had not received an update once again. I then talked to a representative named Shaleem, I may be mistaken on spelling, and they were very helpful and apologetic and filed a complaint form that would have SquareTrade in contact with me within 24 hours.
Today, and hour before the 24 hour mark I received the email. They told me they were sorry for the inconvenience but they WOULDN’T be able to update me till the following MONDAY. To say that I am upset and appalled at the service is an understatement. The laptop is my daughters who needs it for school and has already been without it for a week. I am pissed to say the least and at this point it would just be faster to give me a reimbursement for my laptop and the claim I paid for, since no one wants to tell me what’s going on and they can’t even adhere to their own policies.
Hello Bridgett,
We apologize to hear of the difficulty you've experienced with your claim, as Squaretrade strives to deliver a more stress free process for our customers.
When this situation was brought to our attention a Squaretrade agent reached out to discuss this with you at length, and to explain we're refunding the full cost of your warranty. We will also be ascertaining a status update for your repair ASAP.
We again apologize for the delay, but based on our conversation we hope you feel more at ease with the process going forward. We look forward to speaking further and appreciate your patience.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018
Purchased $1700.00 tv from Costco and 4 years later the picture had 3 noticeable white circles in the picture. Sent picture test and info to SquareTrade which reviewed claim and sent email back that they would replace the tv. Ok... Cool. I received an e-mail explaining I could "hurry" and pick from 1 of 3 TVs listed. Now how is LG even on the list if I purchased a Samsung? (Nothing against LG, But if I wanted one, I would have purchased one in the beginning). The other two "options" were Samsung TVs with lower refresh rates, features, ports, etc... oh and $1000 less than what I paid.
This part of the warranty process was not told to me from the Costco associate. But that's another review. Reading other reviews, this has turned into a common practice for SquareTrade for TVs with a price range of above $1000! Nowhere on the Warranty Ad @ Costco doesn’t tell you if your tv fails you could be issued one with less quality and features. It says "EQUAL", I'm looking at the fine print as I type this. I know and understand electronics depreciate but the specs certainly don't! Make it right...
Hi A.R.,
I can definitely understand your concerns if what your being offered doesn't match what you have. I can confirm that price is not use as a factor in which TV's you are offered. As you mentioned electronics especially TV's seem to depreciate quicker since newer, faster, sleeker models become available. Often what was $1000 last year is available for less than half this year. However, we are required to match features and functionality. So if we are not doing that we do have an issue. I would love the opportunity to assist you, but I am unable to locate an account with the information listed here. If you would email me at reviews@squaretrade.com and include your warranty or account info. I will be happy to follow up with you.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Sept. 7, 2018
Bought a wireless keyboard & mouse on eBay 6 months ago along with SquareTrade warranty. Keyboard stopped working. Contacted SquareTrade, they screwed me around for an hour then wanted me to make a copy of the sales receipt & send in a particular format, I forget which one, after I had already sent them the invoice eBay sent me via email which was the only invoice supplied & it showed I had purchased the SquareTrade warranty with the item. After nearly 2 hours on their "chat" most of it waiting for a reply, they just disconnected. SquareTrade is a total scam & a big waste of money.
Hi David,
Please accept my apologies, sounds like there was a misunderstanding here. We do ask for a copy of your receipt which we are required to have prior to filing a claim. However, we are not confirming purchase of a warranty, but the device, and item price, as well as the date and retailer. I am sorry to hear that your chat was disconnect, unfortunately they would not have been able to reach back out to you. Ultimately, I have approved a claim for you. I will follow up with you shortly to make sure all of your issues have been resolved.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Sept. 5, 2018
Purchased $1700.00 tv from Costco and 4 years later the picture had a large white circle on it. Send picture test and info to SquareTrade which reviewed claim and sent email back that they would replace tv within 20 minutes of sending it! Guess mine wasn’t the first! Told me I could pick from 1 of 3 TVs listed which the best was a $700.00 tv which they said could be refurbished!! Nowhere on the Warranty Ad @ Costco doesn’t tell you if your tv fails you could be issued a refurbished tv. Called SquareTrade manager and he said they are changing the wording on their warrant policy next month. I know electronics depreciate but less than half the price are you kidding me! Wanted some credit to purchase updated tv but they have to send you an older model with features yours had! Never again!
Hello Ron,
we apologize to hear of any difficulty experienced with your recent TV claim, or for any miscommunication regarding our replacement TVs. Squaretrade has recently implemented additional changes to our process of sourcing replacement TVs, and this includes no longer sourcing refurbished units.
When this was brought to our attention one of our agents reached out to you and explained this, as well as our method of choosing replacements. Squaretrade bases our replacement offers on the technical specifications of your original item, and fluctuating factors such as price are not considered.
Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with our current path to resolution, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2018
When I called in to file my claim I was informed that since it was due to lightning strike my TV wasn’t covered, but on the brochure they advertise that power and surge supply failure is covered. False advertising. I would never purchase a plan from this company again.
Hello Janice,
We apologize to hear if there was any miscommunication regarding our coverage for power surges, as there are instances wherein we will cover this issue. One of our agents has reached out to you to explain this in further detail, and to discuss what Squaretrade can to do resolve your concern.
We will also be conducting a review of your call into our claim center, and implementing any necessary coaching based on your interaction. We again apologize for any inconvenience experienced thus far and look forward to discussing this with you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018
I purchased my daughter’s laptop last year at Costco. I purchased a warranty for repair. The laptop was sold to us with a bent USB port, unbeknownst to us. It also suffered some unrelated screen damage, so we sent it to SquareTrade for repair August 3rd. My daughter is at college and has been for a month WITH NO LAPTOP. We have called, emailed, called and called again. The customer reps in the United States assured me on different occasions that the “part” would come soon and her laptop would be repaired in 3-5 days, which has turned into a month.
Today, I spoke with a customer service rep IN PAKISTAN who said the part was coming in today. It’s almost 7 pm. How is a part coming to them today? I am BEYOND FURIOUS. I have purchased other items with this “brilliant” outfit of an Allstate insurance warranty disguised as a warranty company before this experience. I would never trust them again; and I will never, EVER purchase a warranty with them again.
Hello Leslie,
We at Squaretrade apologize to hear of the delays experienced with your claim, and we're currently working to expedite your item repair.
Most repairs at our repair center are completed within 5 business days, and should our repair exceed this service guarantee we can provide a refund for the purchasing price of the relevant warranty. In this instance we have refunded the full cost of the warranty, as well as reached out to inform you of the current status of your claim. We also explained that your repair was delayed due to specific parts needed from the manufacturer of the item to ensure a satisfactory repair.
We're currently anticipating to have the item repair completed today, and we will be following up with additional information shortly. We again apologize for your experience and will be in contact with relevant updates.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018
Had it repaired by SquareTrade right after I bought the unit from eBay, within a few months it has been defective. I just don't care anymore. I'm going to throw it away and never buy used electronics again from eBay, and Amazon.
Hello David,
We apologize to hear your recently repaired item is again experiencing issues.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place to address concerns like your own, and when this was brought to our attention we reached out to resolve this issue. Based on our conversation both parties were satisfied with the results, and we appreciate you allowing us the opportunity to speak to you.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 3, 2018
I never received a response from my inquiry through your website. I will try calling during the week. My printer is not working properly. I have replaced all ink cartridges and the text on the page is not printing... some photos print but faded out and blurred.
Hello Valerie,
We apologize to hear there's been some difficulty reaching our support team. Squaretrade offers numerous methods of contacting our customer service, including by phone or chat support. In this instance we understand you've sent correspondence with no reply, and we apologize as that's not the experience we want for our customers.
We have sent information to the email address on file, including direct contact information for our support team. We look forward to speaking to you and addressing your concern.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018
I purchased a Square Deal protection plan when I bought my HP printer. It quit working, and I received my money for it via the plan. The people I spoke to at SD were friendly, fast, efficient and cared about my problem.
Reviewed Sept. 2, 2018
My iPhone was bought in February but I never got around to insuring it. I was thrilled that in July, I could still buy a Square Trade policy! And I was lucky -- I had water damage and submitted a claim, which was quickly authorized. I went to my closest Apple Genius bar and received a replacement iPhone. I submitted my receipts after I was home and was reimbursed (minus the deductible) in a couple of days. Easy Peasy!
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018
I bought my HP Pavilion Laptop at the beginning of this year. 9 months later, multiple keyboard keys weren't working and the DVD drive wouldn't work half of the time. SquareTrade said that I was under the manufacturer's warranty so I was transferred to HP. They said that because the problem wasn't constant, but only didn't function sometimes and not all of the time, I wasn't covered for anything. So at that point SquareTrade is supposed to step in and take over right? That's why I paid $100 extra to get the protection plan. But NOPE! After calling 8 DIFFERENT TIMES to try and figure it out, the last lady said that intermittent problems weren't covered and that was stated in the terms and conditions. After I hung up the phone, I looked through the terms and conditions in detail and it said NOTHING of the sort. So now I have a $650 laptop that doesn't work half of the time. Thank you SquareTrade... Thank you so much. :(
Hello Samuel,
We apologize to hear of the recent difficulty you've experienced with your item, and to hear we were unable to approve your claim.
During the first year of your item purchase Squaretrade will refer you to the manufacturer for any issues eligible beneath their coverage, as repairs completed by them do not effect your Squaretrade policy.
We understand that in this instance the manufacturer denied service, and this is typically where Squaretrade can step in to provide service. Unfortunately your claim was denied due to the item issue being intermittent, and in order for Squaretrade technicians to resolve your issue they need to be able to duplicate the behavior at our repair center.
Due to the inconvenience we have sent correspondence to inform you what can Squaretrade can do to resolve your concern, and one of our agents will also be reaching out to you within the next business day. We look forward to speaking with you and hope to improve your experience with our company.
Thank you,KM
Reviewed Sept. 1, 2018
I bought a big screen TV and I figured having a warranty was a good idea. SquareTrade’s flyers came inside the TVs by Costco and it’s easy to access if you want. The TV went out and I thought everything went well with the replacement, but I didn’t like the end of it. I had a $1,700 Vizio TV and it was replaced with a $500 LG TV. The reps told me if I had trouble with it, I just take the TV up with the warranty under one year. I wasn’t satisfied with the replacement but at least they fulfilled the warranty.
Reviewed Aug. 30, 2018
My computer kept shutting down without warning when using it on battery mode. Sent in for repair. They replaced the battery and 5 months later the same thing happened. This computer is slightly over 3 yrs. old. It was obviously not the battery and my warranty is no longer in effect.
Hi Virginia,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having issues with your laptop. I was able to locate your warranty and prior claim. Our repair facilities do offer a 30 day guarantee on repairs, and most manufacturers warranty parts for 30 days. Having an issue 5 months after a repair unfortunately, would not be covered under this guarantee. You would definitely have to have a diagnostic run to determine the current cause. I did confirm your warranty did expire earlier this year, so we would be restricted from filing any claims. Let me do a little more research and I will follow up with you directly.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
Amazon offered a optional "Protection Plan" at the time of purchase of Apple Airpods. I expressly looked to see if it covered accidental breakage, but it didn't say. SquareTrade sent the Protection Plan immediately after purchase. Under covered items, it says Accidental Damage (including liquid) - and there was a proviso. Accidental Damage is not covered if a separate accidental damage policy was offered and not purchased. There was no separate accidental damage policy. So I reasonably assumed it was covered. Now they decline coverage. They say it's only an extended warranty. If that's the case, why not call it extended warranty, and why include the provisional accidental damage coverage. The only possible reason is to intentionally mislead consumers.
Hello Cary,
First I would like to apologize for any confusion that you might have experienced in reference to your coverage for your airpods.
To start the contract you have sent into us at the very top reads "Coverage Type/Standard Only". Our contract continues to point out under section 3 titled "optional Coverages" section A. Accidental Damage From Handling (ADH) and immediately states "If you were offered coverage and elected to include accidental damage from handling (ADH) as a integral part of your coverage it augments your protection plan by providing additional protection....
So the question remains, were you offered accidental damage coverage? When you take a look at the warranty that you purchased on the reseller's website the first five bullet points on the homepage of your purchase for everyone to see state the following:
- Coverage for product breakdowns and malfunctions
- 24/7 customer support
- Free shipping on all repairs with no deductibles or hidden fees
- Fully transferable with gifts. Cancel anytime, full refund in the first 30 days
- SquareTrade Protection Plans are only valid for new products purchased at Amazon within the last 30 days
This clearly spells out the details of your coverage on the very first bullet point where it states: "Coverage for product break downs and malfunctions" no where does it discuss accidental damage from drops and spills.
In addition if the customer is unclear as to what additional coverage they might have there is a link immediately under the 5th bullet point for coverage which reads "› See more product details".
Upon clicking this link it goes on to highlight the scenarios we cover under this policy i.e. Mechanical and Electric, Wear and Tear and Won't Power On. It continues to read "Sqaure Trade Plan for Normal Use Failure".
You can continue reading until the end of the information whether on the homepage of your purchase or after clicking the link and you are continuously advised of exactly what you are purchasing i.e. Coverage for product breakdowns and malfunctions such as Mechanical and Electric issues, Wear and Tear and Won't Power On.
No where do we make mention or imply that we cover accidental damage i.e. drops and spills for the type of warranty that you are purchasing.
In conclusion we have determined that you were never offered the type of coverage that you have mentioned as all the initial information above confirms prior to your purchase. Also the contract which you were sent immediately after your purchase as mentioned reads "Coverage Type/Standard Only", again demonstrating the type of coverage purchased.
Please do contact us if you wish to cancel your plan so that we may give you a full reimbursement for the purchase price of your plan.
Thanks,
YS
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
Today is 8/29/18. I have a receipt that has a date of 06/16/2016 and I have a 3 year warranty. I'm disabled and I live about an 1 1/2 from where I could get a copy sent to them. I tried to tell these people I had no way of getting a copy of the receipt to them without being a big deal and asked if I could send it in the box with the computer. I finally drove the 3 hrs to send them a copy of the receipt and it cut the month was cut off so they would not accept the receipt? If there is 3 years in 2018 with a purchase in 2016 why does the month matter? Where the common sense and compassion?
Hi Jerold,
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. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or concerns.
Thank you,BH
Reviewed Aug. 29, 2018
I called to file a claim for an item (tablet) that was broken. I received a FedEx shipping label and instructions for shipping: "Send only your item along with its battery (properly installed) and charger/AC adapter. All other accessories sent will not be returned. Do not ship any devices with visibly damaged batteries (swollen, leaking, punctured, burned, etc.). Do not ship any batteries over 100Wh battery capacity. Please contact us immediately if your battery is damaged or over 100Wh. Never ship standalone batteries."
I looked online for a FedEx location and found a drop-box location near me. 7701 Greenbelt Road Greenbelt MD 20770. I took my package to that location and placed it in the box. After about a week I checked that status of the claim and it just indicated that 'a shipping label has been printed' as if the package was never picked up. I called FedEx, they I would have to file a claim, which I did. They said they had someone check the location but didn't find my package. They would investigate further and contact me. After about a week and no contact I called FedEx again to follow up, they said since the shipping label was ordered by SquareTrade they would have to peruse the claim.
I contacted SquareTrade on 8/24/2018 and explained the situation to someone named Jermaine. He said I should have gotten the package scanned. I pointed out to him that I followed their instructions which did not say anything about having the package scanned. To my knowledge when packages are placed in a dropbox they get scanned when the driver takes them out and puts them in the truck. So I asked him what was my next step. After he spoke with his supervisor (Ms Timar **), he said there was nothing they could do. So basically I was out of a tablet and the cost of their so called 'Protection' plan as they would not peruse the claim with FedEx. I WAS ON MY OWN.
Hi Howard,
I am so sorry to hear that you are having an issue with shipping in your device. Unfortunately the only way we can confirm if a device has been shipped is once the label has been scanned. If this does not occur we have no way of knowing if the device has been shipped. I do see you are already working with our Resolutions team. I will continue to monitor to make sure this gets resolved.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018
After getting an email stating my claim had been reviewed and to select an option, (I chose check), when I got to the part where it listed my name, address, etc., the "Next" button was greyed out, I immediately got another email stating: "SquareTrade Dear Lynda, Our resolution experts will be looking into your claim as soon as possible." So what happens next? "You should expect to get an email within 24 hours containing all the information you’ll need to get your item repaired or replaced."
SO! I called support and they said they needed a Serial #., I called back with it, and was told to call back in 2 hrs., due to maintenance being done. I told them my first email said I had until 3 pm to complete the claim, and 2 hrs would be 3 pm. He stated that's no problem. At 3:00, I started calling, and I can't get thru to talk to anyone... Sometimes, it even sends me to Walmart's Warranties! Would someone please help me finish filing this claim?
Hi Lynda,
Please accept my apologies for the delay. We had some severe storms here that unfortunately had us temporarily without service. Thankfully, we are back up and running. I have completed your claim for you. Please check your email for the approval.
Thanks,MQ
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2018
There was a mishap with my headphones and unfortunately they were broken. I sent them in to SquareTrade and when I received them back the right headphone did not work and there is a chunk missing where I assume they popped the piece open. I called customer service who was not helpful and they told me to send them back in. I do not want them to be fixed now because of the chunk missing out. My headphones were sent in, in great quality and were received back worse. I have not sent the headphones back yet and would like a new replacement.
Hello Nicole,
We apologize to hear of your recent claims experience.
Squaretrade has numerous policies in place in order to prevent issues like you've experienced. Our company utilizes certified technicians for repairs, and items they service undergo a full hardware diagnostic before being returned to our customers. We also provide a period following the return of your item wherein we'll service issues with your device repair without any effect to your warranty.
When this issue was brought to our attention we reached to discuss the current status of your claim, as well as what we can do to resolve your concern. At this time we're waiting to hear back and we look forward to speaking with you.
Thank you,KM