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Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by post_break on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @11:58AM (#12498260)
90 day warranty is highway robbery. I have stopped buying electronics with anything but my AMEX because of these crap warranties.
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by rdslw on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @01:05PM (#12499026)
Just move to EU. Two year minimum warranty period for consumers.
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by overcast on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @03:45PM (#12500588)
At this point I buy everything with my American Express. The amount of extras they give you is just crazy. Between saving 6% on grocery, 3% on gas, extended warranties, credit on utility bills, and other random deals. It's basically a no-brainer. Assuming of course you're responsible, and pay it off every month.
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by dawnerd on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @03:54PM (#12500674)
I've been slowly switching everything over. I've been flying a lot too so getting a delta branded amex is really tempting for all the miles and such. Besides the extended warranties they give you, the travel aid is also a huge benefit. Instead of dealing with the airline I just give amex a call and they deal with it.
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by overcast on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @03:59PM (#12500723)
Like I said, if you're responsible with payments, its awesome. However the fees/interest rates will murder you otherwise.
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by outworlder on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @04:56PM (#12501140)
Many AMEX cards are not credit cards, they are charge cards, and supposed to be paid in full every month. Get one of these. Won't prevent mistakes but will remove the association between credit and money that many people have.
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by gcr on Saturday September 17, 2016 @10:45AM (#12520693)
What's the difference between a charge card and a debit card?
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by shostack on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @12:53PM (#12498894)
What does AMEX offer?I should probably reread my cardholder benefits.
Re:All New Amazon Echo Dot by post_break on Wednesday September 14, 2016 @01:01PM (#12498986)