iPhone 14 Pro Max does it make sense to keep paying $13.49/month for AppleCare with Theft/Loss on old iPhone 14 Pro Max? (being used by someone known as "The Dropper")

[beerseagulls]

does it make sense to keep paying $13.49/month for AppleCare with Theft/Loss on old iPhone 14 Pro Max?

I was using the phone until I gave it to a family member. This family member is known as "The Dropper"(pretty much self-explanatory, eh?)

I figured that for just $13.49, the peace of mind is worth it... (since the coverage should cover just about everything, short of deliberation destruction of the phone, obviously) but of course, I never worked the numbers to see if it makes any financial sense? Seems to me that it's should be fine for the first 2 or 3 years? Or am I wrong?

 

[BeatCrazy]

I thought this particular coverage was closer to $8/month?

 

[CMoore515]

If they're "The Dropper" and you would be the person they'd come too for help, I'd say yes. Even if for your own sanity. 😂

If the cost is the holdup, make them pay you monthly to pay it.

 

[CMoore515]

I thought this particular coverage was closer to $8/month?

It's $8/month for the non-pro models without theft/loss.

 

[beerseagulls]

If they're "The Dropper" and you would be the person they'd come too for help, I'd say yes. Even if for your own sanity. 😂

If the cost is the holdup, make them pay you monthly to pay it.

forgot to mention that this person has also drowned a phone before.... will keep the AppleCare... no sense in worrying about it, right?

 

[PegasusTenma]

Why wouldn’t it make sense? Is not like the 14 Pro Max dropped in price 80% or anything of the sorts that you can say “Oh, I’ll just go and buy a new one!” without burning a hole in your wallet if they break it. Is still going to cost you massively to repair or replace Without AC+

I personally have it because in the span of one month I had my iPhone stolen and then broke the screen of my new one. All of this after 14 generations of iPhones without breaking or losing a single one.

 

[Andeddu]

Personally I’d just buy a robust case so “The Dropper” can do dropper things without anything untoward happening.

That way you can cancel AC+ and save a considerable sum over the span of the year.

I drop my 13 often and the phone is still perfect with zero cosmetic damage.

 

[sjperformance]

Keep it. That's a venti and tall drink at Starbucks. $13.49 ain't much. The 14 PM still has good value.

 

[AndrewR23]

IMO yes but we have no idea what finances you have. 13.49 a month could be nothing for some, and the difference between saving extra for rent.

 

[MacCheetah3]

on old iPhone 14 Pro Max

Thanks for the 😄 — meant in good fun. I normally upgrade/replace items every 5-10 years, for example, I was using an iPhone X until I got the 15 Pro Max.

 

[mblm85]

It doesn't make sense for you to keep paying.

It does make sense for the family member to take on any cost and all the responsibility. Maybe it'll make them more careful in the process.

 

[Hele]

I pay the $13.49 which includes theft and loss. I’m on interest-free payment #6 on my iPhone 14 ProMax, sans case and screen protector, with a balance of around $1K. I can get a 15 PM if/when I want or keep this one and wait for the 16PM. But that’s me. Why would you sweat this? Just pay the money.