ebay purchase -- possible to extend warranty?

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mpease · #1 Post by **mpease** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 1:46 pm

Hi all -
I'm considering buying a thinkpad off ebay... but it only has a 1 year warranty.

Is it possible to extend the warranty to 3 years? Anyone have some idea of what that would cost (for a T42 & a X31?)

Thank you!
Matt

Leon · #2 Post by **Leon** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 2:13 pm

if it's not a refurb, yes

richarddd · #3 Post by **richarddd** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 7:10 pm

If it's currently under warranty, you should be able to purchase an extension on IBM's web site. IIRC, buying a machine with a 1 year warranty and an extension is much cheaper than buying a machine with 3 year warranty.

lvlolvlo · #4 Post by **lvlolvlo** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:31 pm

Yes, howver, you should contact IBM to verify. Also, have you tried Bill? He might possibly be able to get you something for the same price. And even if it's a little more money, at least you're getting it from a Authorized Reseller. my .02

mpease · #5 Post by **mpease** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:47 pm

Sounds promising... but how do i contact bill? Do I just send him the number code of the machine I'm interested in?

Matt

Hangfire · #6 Post by **Hangfire** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:52 pm

mpease wrote:Hi all -
I'm considering buying a thinkpad off ebay... but it only has a 1 year warranty.

Is it possible to extend the warranty to 3 years? Anyone have some idea of what that would cost (for a T42 & a X31?)

Thank you!
Matt

Matt,

I think a ThinkPad purchase off of EVILbay is too risky, I'm in a dispute with a jerk that owes me $500.00 right now.

Go with Uncle Bill from this forum, you will not be sorry. Great deal and great service.

HF

P.S. Mash this:
http://www.thinkpads.com

G-Man · #7 Post by **G-Man** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 1:33 am

Matt,

Yep, just send him an email (bill@thinkpads.com) with the model number you are interested, and he will give you a price quote or suggest another model (with simillar or same specs, but can give you a better price).

Regards,
G-Man

fafaforza · #8 Post by **fafaforza** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 8:50 am

This document might be of some use.

http://www-605.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... langId=554

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