How do you keep track of your warranties for valuable purchases, like Cell Phones?

rachelbone

If you're like me and tend to buy quite a few electronics, you might already have a system to keep track of all the warranties that come with them. Until now, I've been using a classic 3-ring binder, but this takes space and frankly isn't that easy to use when you are looking for a specific document. I've been looking at alternatives and have come across a few ones.

The most well-known that I've tried so far is Evernote and it works rather well. However, it's not specifically for products and tends to end up a bit messy.

I've recently tried a new startup called Unioncy that automatically creates product cards from your receipts and tracks your warranties for you. Seems pretty good so far, but a bit rough on the edges.

I was using Springpad for a while, but I got really frustrated with their slow interface.

- How do you currently manage your warranties?
- Have you tried any of the above or other alternatives?
- How can you automate the process as much as possible?

Thanks!

Buzby

I scan mine into OneNote (part of MS Office) and it date send time stamps them. To retrieve a search box pulls up the relevant paperwork instantly - which can be printed out if required.

rachelbone

Buzby wrote: »

I scan mine into OneNote (part of MS Office) and it date send time stamps them. To retrieve a search box pulls up the relevant paperwork instantly - which can be printed out if required.

Thanks for sharing! Can you track and create alerts with it? I have been reading about the ones that I have mentioned and some of them make this possible. Then you don't have to worry about it anymore.

grumbler

Why do you need alerts for warranties?

JJ_Egan

I have product x the warranty is usually twelve months from date of purchase . Invoice is dated and goes in a biscuit tin any extras are noted .Its easier to upload stuff to my biscuit tin and once full you get to eat a new tin of biscuits .
I also keep a notebook with serial numbers etc and most expensive stuff is registered with immobilize .

rachelbone

grumbler wrote: »

Why do you need alerts for warranties?

If the warranty of a product is about to expire they notify you and then you can evaluate if it's worth it or not to renew it. I think it's a smart way of saving money and to take action before it's too late.

macman

JJ_Egan wrote: »

I have product x the warranty is usually twelve months from date of purchase . Invoice is dated and goes in a biscuit tin any extras are noted .Its easier to upload stuff to my biscuit tin and once full you get to eat a new tin of biscuits .
I also keep a notebook with serial numbers etc and most expensive stuff is registered with immobilize .

But only if you click on 'accept cookies'...

Rusty!

I can't help but think this is spam for Unioncy, to be honest.

grumbler

rachelbone wrote: »

If the warranty of a product is about to expire they notify you and then you can evaluate if it's worth it or not to renew it. I think it's a smart way of saving money and to take action before it's too late.

For many years I have not 'renewed' any warranties and never regretted this.

That said, I never by any insurances either except home, car and travel.