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This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0001_01C21973.1BF6AE80 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit TECH WEEKLY - Computing and the Internet for the Rest of Us Welcome to Tech Weekly: Today we discuss "More Details on Warranties and Service Plans" Unsubscribe below EVER WANT TO TRY INVESTING But Had No Working Capital? We have combined investing with the power of affiliate marketing to raise you the cash! It can add to your income or help you quit your job! Your Sponsor: hiqebiz http://hiqebiz.cashevolution.com <http://hiqebiz.cashevolution.com/>; Our blank already together computer printable jigsaw puzzles add a full giggle-byte of memory to every creative advertise- ment, party invitation (get together), or home-made greeting card crafted on your own inkjet printer. Join our reseller/ dealer/affiliate program. <http://www.compozapuzzle.com/?TW>; http://www.compozapuzzle.com/?TW In the previous edition, we discussed protecting an important investment in today's technology focused life style. In this edition, I'd like to take the time to review more on "extended warranties and service plans". Now, there are some of you out there who feel the stinging taboo from some waylay episode involving the "extended warranty" and it's, most likely, useless principalities. However, there are very few places you can go without getting offered that little slip of paper that offers you promise and protection "so you can sleep at night". HOWEVER!!!! There is some good in today's market place where consumer awareness and brand image is everything. Manufactures, insurance companies, and third party solutions providers have joined efforts to create affordable and desirable service packages for you. Now keep in mind, I was always told you buy a warranty on mechanical machines and service, well, everything else. Now this isn't the rule, it's just a common generality that works well when you think about its implication. It's very unlikely your computer will suffer traumatic damage while running a spin cycle of disks for cleaning. Though it may suffer heat damage from an improperly installed fan or failed fan. I know this is splitting hairs, but yes, somewhere there is still a fine line. Warranty plans and coverage will very often cover many of the things consumer find important; parts, Labor, damage, component failure under warranty, etc. It's usually a very short and to-the-point list with very explicit yeses and no's to what the warranty covers. Warranty plans are usually rather inexpensive and can be done from the comfort of home, which is a moot point, but a BIG selling tip for most consumers. It's the "here, take it home and think about it approach." If you decide you want the warranty, you sign up from home. However, the service after the sale may leave you feeling a little disparaged as often times has been the case in the past. Extended warranty plans, when read in full, are just convenient extension to the manufactures existing warranty. "What's wrong with that?" you ask. The fact is, most extended warranty packages are referred to as a warranty multiplier. If your labor is covered for 90 days, and your extension is three times that period, you have 180 days. Since the warranty can be utilized to cover individual components you may be left holding the bill on certain components not covered by the manufactures warranty. SIMPLY THE BEST home based business opportunity. If you have access to a computer then you can earn $500 - $1500 P/T or $5000+ F/T per month. Full training provided with our complete home business solution. Log on to http://www.successconverter.com <http://www.successconverter.com/>; Or call toll free 1-888-224-6292 No matter, enter the service plan. Service plans have come under recent fire over the recent months, for being "just another warranty" program. Now, I am not a fan of warranties or service plans, but there are times when I will buy them. Service Protection Programs, as most retailers call them, are often times an insurance program. There are several distinct advantages to this, but there are the pitfalls that come along also. Service Programs, Product Service Plans, Service Maintenance Agreements; they all serve the same goals and share several common features. They all override the manufacturer warranty in most cases, offer additional "scheduled maintenance" as required", and more often than not cover all components installed on the item at time of purchase, regardless of manufacturer. Service programs are actually an insurance product. The key benefits here include third party protection. If your store goes out of business, your product is still covered. Service Plans cover maintenance, cleanings, testing, routine checkup, etc. There are a lot of problems that can be avoided through routine maintenance and cleaning, however it tends to be expensive. Most service plans cover it free of charge. Service plans sometimes offer a "no lemon" clause. Look into each one before buying; they all tend to be different. Service Plans are underwritten, warranty plans are usually not. Warranty plans are inexpensive and do offer satisfaction in limited coverage, while service plan cost is based on product cost, making some very expensive. Service plans cover things that even home owners insurance does not cover. Shop around before you buy. There are plenty of third party alternatives to buy service or warranty programs from more affordably. Often times, these third party insurers will cover custom built machines as long as the builder provided at least 30 days. Again, there are many differences in different plans from different retailers. The key fact is you must do your home work. Send us your horror stories about service and warranty plans or submit additional comments to us regarding this or future article ideas... 382 in my PAYLINE in 2 days! Brand new! Exploding growth! Long term multiple profits! Join for FREE! Watch your PAYLINE explode with growth! Then decide if you want to upgrade! Those who upgrade now will be ahead of the tens of thousands who wait. Buy hey! That's why the timing is so GOOD now! Don't miss out! http://www.smartmall.biz/?3551 To Unsubscribe: <mailto:group1-request@fissionpower.com?subject=unsubscribe> mailto:group1-request@fissionpower.com?subject=unsubscribe <click Please note: some members of this list may have been purchased through the buy out of other website. 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Join our reseller<span class=3DGramE>/<span = style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight: normal'> <br> </span>dealer</span>/affiliate program. <a href=3D"http://www.compozapuzzle.com/?TW"><font color=3Dblack><span style=3D'color:windowtext'>http://www.compozapuzzle.com/?TW</span></font>= </a><o:p></o:p></span></span></font></p> </div> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>In the previous edition, we discussed protecting an important investment in today’s technology focused life style. In = this edition, I’d like to take the time to review more on = “extended warranties and service plans”. Now, there are some of you out = there who feel the stinging taboo from some waylay episode involving the = “extended warranty” and it’s, most likely, useless principalities. = However, there are very few places you can go without getting offered that little = slip of paper that offers you promise and protection “so you can sleep = at night”.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>HOWEVER!!!! There is some good in today’s = market place where consumer awareness and brand image is everything. Manufactures, = insurance companies, and third party solutions providers have joined efforts to = create affordable and desirable service packages for you. Now keep in mind, I = was always told you buy a warranty on mechanical machines and service, well, everything else. Now this isn’t the rule, it’s just a common generality that works well when you think about its implication. = It’s very unlikely your computer will suffer traumatic damage while running a = spin cycle of disks for cleaning. Though it may suffer heat damage from an improperly installed fan or failed fan. I know this is splitting hairs, = but yes, somewhere there is still a fine line.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Warranty plans and coverage will very often cover = many of the things consumer find important; parts, Labor, damage, component = failure under warranty, etc. It’s usually a very short and to-the-point = list with very explicit yeses and no’s to what the warranty covers. Warranty = plans are usually rather inexpensive and can be done from the comfort of home, = which is a moot point, but a BIG selling tip for most consumers. It’s = the “here, take it home and think about it approach.” If you = decide you want the warranty, you sign up from home. However, the service after the = sale may leave you feeling a little disparaged as often times has been the = case in the past. Extended warranty plans, when read in full, are just = convenient extension to the manufactures existing warranty. “What’s = wrong with that?” you ask. The fact is<span class=3DGramE>,</span> most = extended warranty packages are referred to as a warranty multiplier. If your = labor is covered for 90 days, and your extension is three times that period, you = have 180 days. Since the warranty can be utilized to cover individual = components you may be left holding the bill on certain components not covered by the manufactures warranty.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div style=3D'border-top:solid windowtext = 1.0pt;border-left:none;border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid = windowtext .75pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext .75pt;padding:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt = 0in'> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'border:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid = windowtext .75pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext = .75pt;padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in'><b style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><font size=3D1 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font= -weight: normal'>SIMPLY THE BEST</span></font></b><font size=3D1 = face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'> home based business = opportunity. If you have access to a computer then you can = earn<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'border:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid = windowtext .75pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext = .75pt;padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in'><span class=3DGramE><font size=3D1 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family: Arial'>$500 - $1500 P/T or $5000+ F/T per = month.</span></font></span><font size=3D1 face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'> = Full training provided with our complete home business = solution.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'border:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid = windowtext .75pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext = .75pt;padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in'><font size=3D1 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Log on to <a href=3D"http://www.successconverter.com/">http://www.successconverter.com= </a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'border:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid = windowtext .75pt; mso-border-bottom-alt:solid windowtext = .75pt;padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:1.0pt 0in 1.0pt 0in'><font size=3D1 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:9.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Or call toll free 1-888-224-6292<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> </div> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>No matter, enter the service plan. Service plans have = come under recent fire over the recent months, for being “just another warranty” program. Now, I am not a fan of warranties or service = plans, but there are times when I will buy them. Service Protection Programs, = as most retailers call them, are often times an insurance program. There are = several distinct advantages to this, but there are the pitfalls that come along = also.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Service Programs, Product Service Plans, Service = Maintenance Agreements; they all serve the same goals and share several common = features. They all override the manufacturer warranty in most cases, offer = additional “scheduled maintenance” as required”, and more often = than not cover all components installed on the item at time of purchase, = regardless of manufacturer. Service programs are actually an insurance product. The = key benefits here include third party protection. If your store goes out of business, your product is still covered. Service Plans cover = maintenance, cleanings, testing, routine checkup, etc. There are a lot of problems = that can be avoided through routine maintenance and cleaning, however it tends to = be expensive. Most service plans cover it free of charge. Service plans = sometimes offer a “no lemon” clause. Look into each one before buying; = they all tend to be different.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'>Service Plans are underwritten, warranty plans are = usually not. Warranty plans are inexpensive and do offer satisfaction in limited coverage, while service plan cost is based on product cost, making some = very expensive. Service plans cover things that even home owners insurance = does not cover. Shop around before you buy. There are plenty of third party = alternatives to buy service or warranty programs from more affordably. Often times, = these third party insurers will cover custom built machines as long as the = builder provided at least 30 days. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DArial><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <div style=3D'border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext = 1.5pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'> <p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:solid = windowtext 1.5pt; padding:0in;mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'><font size=3D2 = face=3DArial><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Again, there are many = differences in different plans from different retailers. <b = style=3D'mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'><span style=3D'font-weight:bold;mso-bidi-font-weight:normal'>The key fact is = you must do your home work</span></b>. 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