Hi all...

My question is a little more specific than the title may suggest. I'm planning on buying a D300 before the end of the year. I know bhphotovideo is an awesome place to shop, and I drool every time I start surfing the site. However, Ritz Camera is big here, and they offer an all-encompassing protection plan. This includes if I happen to drop the body in a river while kayaking, they will replace it. I don't think the warranty at B&H includes this sort of damage.

The other drawback with the Ritz warranty is the cost. You can get up to a 5 year warranty, but it's wicked expensive. It's almost 2/3 the cost of the body to pay for the plan.

I guess my question is should I just go with the least expensive reputable place I can find to buy the camera and forget about the protection plans, or are the plans worth investing in?

Thanks in advance for everyone's input

 

The protection plan also includes cleanings which are pricey. I recently bought my D40 from Ritz and decided to buy the protection plan.

 

Ah, true. Also included with a Ritz purchase is a photo printer, and "lessons" or something like that. Maybe free prints and an album as well. I don't think B&H has that included with a purchase either.

How many years did you buy their plan for, yarbrough?

 

What are your guys' thoughts on insurance vs. warranty?

 

[QUOTE=OnlyHonda4me,Jun 28 2008, 10:11 AM] Ah, true.

 

Bump... any one had any experience with bhphoto or ritz's honoring their warranties?