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Never Pay for AppleCare again - TotalTech by Bestbuy

Are your device warranty is building up. What if I told you, you don't have to buy those AppleCare warranties any longer in addition, receive some great added benefits. Stay right there. As we dive right in, in my household, everyone has an iPhone iPad and a computer of some kind that alone stacks up to a minimum of 12 devices.

AppleCare plus starts at around $200 per. And covers you for two to three years with that said, I'm paying a minimum of $2,400 every two years, just on AppleCare alone. In addition to other warranties on electronics around my home, like my Sonia led TV, uh, my sound system, and even my refrigerator and microwave.

Let me introduce you to total tech from best buy back in April of 2021 best buy started piloting this program in test markets. It did so well. It opened to larger markets that. Which is when I jump the board. If we ignore all the other benefits, this program brings and focus solely on warranties. It clearly shows its value at $199 a year.

It covers any device purchased through best buy, but let's stick with apple for the moment. This means any iMac. iPad and iPhone purchased at best buy will automatically receive AppleCare plus for nothing. I was a bit skeptical at first, but in the end it turned out to be the authentic AppleCare plus that we're used to the warranty documents appeared in my email the next day, straight for apple.

I'll also say out loud, you're not limited to servicing your devices that best buy as with any AppleCare plus device. You can take it straight to apple themselves, some other benefits worth noting free two day shipping like Amazon. Free local delivery and haul away 60 day returns with no restocking fees, geek squad tech support, VIP access to phone and online chats.

Now this is a $200 yearly subscription. However, if you have a household anywhere close to mind, $2,400, every two years is not cheap. Being able to cut it down by two grand while not having to worry about the cost rising as the vice counts in your house grow is. Or we can look at it this way. We can be covered by total tech for 12 years for the same price.

Also keep in mind, there is no limit to the number of devices or types covered. I mean, my Sony O led warranty. Would've been a few hundred alone. If you purchase a warranty yearly, I think it's easy to justify this service. Peace of mind. Don't have to come at a high cost until next time.