How do computer stores provide warranties on laptops?

askcompq

Hi,
Some seem to have extended warranties which I think would have to be adhered to - how do companies make money or is it just to get clients on board at a potential loss?

Thanks.

srsly78

It's a scam to get people to pay extra. By law you should have several years warranty anyway. Exactly how long isn't really clear under Irish law, it says something like "reasonable expectation". EU law says something like 2 years, but Irish law can give even more. If your gear breaks insist on a replacement/repair, take it to small claims court if they are difficult.

askcompq

srsly78 wrote: »

It's a scam to get people to pay extra. By law you should have several years warranty anyway. Exactly how long isn't really clear under Irish law, it says something like "reasonable expectation". EU law says something like 2 years, but Irish law can give even more. If your gear breaks insist on a replacement/repair, take it to small claims court if they are difficult.

Thanks for your reply. Can yo clarify what you mean when you say scam?

Thanks.

askcompq

srsly78 wrote: »

It's a scam to get people to pay extra. By law you should have several years warranty anyway. Exactly how long isn't really clear under Irish law, it says something like "reasonable expectation". EU law says something like 2 years, but Irish law can give even more. If your gear breaks insist on a replacement/repair, take it to small claims court if they are difficult.

Thanks for your reply. Can you clarify what you mean when you say scam?

Thanks.

ceegee

askcompq wrote: »

Thanks for your reply. Can you clarify what you mean when you say scam?

Thanks.

You're paying extra for something you're already covered for by consumer law