Plus guarantee at Saturn and Media Markt - is it worth it?
At Media Markt and Saturn you get an optional plus guarantee if you buy electrical appliances. We will clarify whether the guarantee extension is worthwhile or not.
What does the Plus Guarantee from Saturn and Media Markt cost?
If you buy a TV, ultrabook, sound system, camera or smartphone from Media Markt or Saturn, you can optionally purchase a Plus guarantee. Here the costs depend on the value of the goods:
- For example, if you buy worth 300 euros, you pay 50 euros for the Plus guarantee. If you have a new LED TV for 2000 euros you have to shell out 250 euros.
- The costs for the Plus guarantee are identical at Media Markt and Saturn. Saturn and Media Markt have their own tariffs for smartphones.
- So inquire beforehand how much the guarantee costs in your case.
What does the Plus Guarantee from Saturn and Media Markt cover?
The scope of the Plus Guarantee varies depending on the category:
- With mobile devices, you are covered for two years with the Plus guarantee. You will receive free repairs for material and production defects, wear and battery problems, accident and shock damage as well as water and sand damage.
- If you take out the Plus guarantee for a TV set or projector, you have a total of five years of protection: You benefit from 48 hours of home service for TVs, free repairs and a hotline. You will also receive a loan device if your device is under repair.
- With PC's, Ultrabooks and tablets, you are covered for four years with the Plus guarantee and receive free repairs for material defects and production defects. In the event of damage, you benefit from the free specialist hotline and, after the two-year manufacturer's guarantee has expired, from the free pick-up and delivery service in Germany. In this category you can even extend the Plus Guarantee including Plus Protection. For a few euros more you can get theft protection here and Saturn also covers accidental, impact, water and sand damage.
Is the Plus Guarantee worth it at all?
Unfortunately, there is no general yes or no in this case. However, it is often the case that manufacturers install low-quality parts in their devices, so that the first major damage can appear after only two years. With the Plus guarantee you are on the safe side and do not have to have the TV or the expensive Ultrabook repaired too expensive.
- There is also a regulation for a total loss or uneconomical repair: You will then receive a monetary compensation based on the value of the device after depreciation. So you get back 100 percent of the total in the first year. In the second year it is 80 percent, in the third 60 and in the fourth year still 40 percent.
The next time you shop, you can save money using our Media Markt vouchers. If you also always wanted to know what the difference between guarantee and warranty is, you should check out our practical tips "Guarantee or warranty - what is the difference?" look at.