New DVX100A purchase - Some quick ?'s

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I am about to place my order and have narrowed it down to a few choices. What do you guys think about extended warranties and are most transferrable?

Here are my current considerations:

EVSOnline: $3379 (not sure of extended warranty options can't find prices on the site)
Armatos: $3559 (free lifetime loaner policy, lifetime extended warranties available includes annual cleaning - not sure of cost)
Profeel: $3388 (5yr extended warranty $299)
B&H: $3499 (Mack warranties $99 for 2yr, $169 for 4 years).

In the past, I have not been big on purchasing extended warranties. However, most all major camera purchases have been from Armatos, due to their lifetime loaner policy. This is great if you are in a bind...If they can't fix your cam in 48hrs, they'll send you a loaner. Anyway, with this particular purchase, I am on a tighter budget which makes those extra dollars more of an issue than normal.

I just wanted to get a feel what everyone's general opinion was in reference to extended warranties (in particular, the ones mentioned above).

The 1yr parts and labor (more importantly 90days on heads) manufacturers warranty from Panasonic is a bit too short for my liking.

Thanks for any advice you can give,

Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
 
Re: New DVX100A purchase - Some quick ?'s

If I remember correctlty

I paid an addtional $99.00 for 2 more years (On top of the Pani standard) from EVSonline.com
 
Re: New DVX100A purchase - Some quick ?'s

Thanks John...That helps. I plan to order tomorrow. I really would like to get it by Friday for a shoot this weekend. Not critical, but would be nice to have and try out.

Thanks again,

Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
 
Re: New DVX100A purchase - Some quick ?'s

I recomend EVS, got DVX100 from them, they beat any reasnoble prices, and very fast processing and shipping.
MACK wartranty for 2 years was below B&H, and shipping way less.
 
Re: New DVX100A purchase - Some quick ?'s

Hello Andrew,

I just purchased from EVSonline and had a fine experience. In fact had been trying to buy a DVX100 for over a year and had a good quote from Rush about a year ago.

But, I am the type that if I already have a relationship with a company, especially if over time, I find it hard to switch. Money is always import, but it is hard to find good people to deal with and it's always good to hold onto good relationships.

Warranty? I bought the 4 year Mack warranty with the camera for less then $200 from EVSonline. I feel it was a wise decision in this case because the included Panasonic Warranty is not sufficient in my opinion. Besides, in 4 years past experience has proven to me alot can go wrong with a video camera.

Good luck however you go.

-Rodger
 
Re: New DVX100A purchase - Some quick ?'s

Hello Andrew, just to let you know, here are the DVXuser prices: we offer $30 Fedex Air shipping in the US for the camera, and the 4year Mack warranty prices are $165. Also, MQ tape is $5.65. DVXusers get 50+ pricing at any quantity. Good Luck, and we hope to earn your business. ;)
 
Re: New DVX100A purchase - Some quick ?'s

I just ordered my DVX100A and 4yr warranty from Rush at EVS this morning. He was very helpful and courteous. No upsells and even pointed me to the less expensive batteries offered here on this site. I appreciate that type salesmanship. I will be a repeat customer.

I can't wait to receive it. I really wish I'd placed the order yesterday so I'd have it for the weekend. Oh well, I feel much better about my purchase after asking for second opinions first.

Thanks again everyone,

Andrew
Crystal Clear Media
 
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