Extended warranties: usually skip them

Extended warranties and protection plans are offered at checkout for almost everything. Many duplicate coverage you already have.

Before you buy one

• Check the manufacturer's warranty length
• Check your credit card's extended warranty benefit
• Read what's excluded (accidental damage often is)
• Compare the price with the cost of a repair or replacement

Sometimes worth it

For expensive, fragile items you rely on, where accidental damage is covered and a repair would be costly.

General educational information. Store policies and prices vary. Daily Deal Nest isn't paid by any store, brand or deal site.