Today's electronics connect you to the rest of the world for fun, family, friends, work and more. At Circuit City, we realize how important electronics are in your life so we created the Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan®.
A Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan lets you relax with the peace of mind that your new purchase will continue to work like new beyond the standard manufacturer's warranty. If something should malfunction, we'll get you up and running in no time.
We are so confident that you will enjoy the peace-of-mind coverage and services provided by our Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan that if you are dissatisfied in any way you may cancel your Plan at any time and we will refund your money.* It’s that simple.
*Less any claims paid, administrative fees and proration that applies. For complete details see terms and conditions.
Plan benefits
Your Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan® features these exciting benefits:
• Service and protection beyond the manufacturer's warranty
• Hassle-free repair or replacement, including parts, labor and shipping
• Nationwide service either in your home, by phone, mail or at any Circuit City store (depending on the product)
• No estimates, deductibles or records to keep
• Power surge protection
• Transferable to new owner--great for gifts or resale
• Full refund within 30 days of purchase
Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan Plus (accidental damage from handling)
Due to legal restrictions, accidental damage (from handling) coverage is not available in ID and MA.
Everyday life can be hazardous to the health of your gear. Accidents happen – and this plan provides protection against accidental damage from handling. Protect your purchase from the hazards of everyday life with Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan® Plus.
Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan Plus includes:
• Accidental damage from handling coverage from day one
• Screen and lens protection for notebook PCs, monitors, digital cameras and camcorders
• Priority phone service which moves you to the "front of the line" (for notebook and desktop PCs, monitors and digital cameras)
• Express shipping for notebook PCs
Circuit City Advantage vs. a manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer
Typically 3-12 months
Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan® Up to 5 years
Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan Plus Up to 4 years
Functional Parts
Labor
Product repair and replacement if we can't fix it, we replace it
Limited
Power surge protection
Limited
In-home service for TVs over 25", & desktop PCs
Limited
Annual cleaning for products with tape heads including camcorders, cassette decks & micro/shelf stereo systems
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Accidental damage from handling
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Screen and lens protection for notebook PCs, monitors, digital cameras
and camcorders
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Priority phone service moves you to the "front of the line"
(for PCs, monitors and digital cameras)
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Express shipping for laptops, digital cameras and lenses
A Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan® for your PC or digital camera includes expert tech support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our technicians can help you fix common hardware problems over the phone. If we can't solve the issue then, we'll fix it via the service types listed below.
Desktop PCs: Circuit City Advantage provides in-home service scheduled at your convenience.
Monitors, printers, scanners, accessories & upgrades: We'll replace your defective product by mail with free shipping within 3-5 business days.
Notebook PCs, digital cameras, PDAs & LCD projectors: We'll repair your notebook PC by mail. If the battery is defective, we'll replace it by mail. All other products in this category will be repaired by mail.
As an added feature, when you purchase a Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan for your PC or digital camera, you'll also receive a Resource Kit, which is loaded with great bonus offers and valuable coupons worth over $200! (Kit is available for in-store purchases only.)
For service, call 1-800-555-4615, or for online support click here. To register your PC Resource Kit or to access your kit online, click here.
The Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan (including the Plus Plan) under the Computer Products program begins on the date of purchase with power surge and notebook battery protection. If you purchased the Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan Plus (the Plus Plan), screen protection and accidental damage coverage also begin on the date of purchase. All other benefits begin with the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty or one year, whichever comes first. The plan is fulfilled when products are replaced after the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty. However, if a product is replaced due to Accidental Damage under the Plus Plan at any time, the Plan is fulfilled. This plan term is inclusive of the manufacturer's warranty and the store return policy. Availability of the Plus Plan may vary by sate. See your local store for complete details.
A Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan® for home and car products will provide the service and support to keep your gear working like new including:
• TVs 25" & up: A Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan provides in-home service. If your original projection TV lamp fails, we’ll mail you a replacement.
• Smaller TVs, audio/video products & car electronics: Just drop off your malfunctioning product at any Circuit City store and we’ll call you when it’s fixed and ready for pickup.
• Camcorders, cassette players & micro/shelf systems: Bring your defective product to any Circuit City for repair and we’ll call you when it’s ready. If your product has tape heads (select camcorders and cassette players), we also provide a free annual cleaning to keep your gear performing its best.
Plus as an added bonus, you'll receive a free kit on select gear when you purchase a Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan which includes great bonus offers and valuable coupon. (Kit is available on in-store purchases only.)
For service, call 1-888-333-2333. To register your TV Kit or your Digital Camera/Camcorder Kit, click here.
The Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan under the Home and Car Electronics program begins on the date of purchase. All plans are fulfilled when the product is replaced for any reason after the expiration of the manufacturer's warranty. This plan term is inclusive of the manufacturer's warranty and the store return policy. See your local store for complete details.
A Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan® for small/portable electronics quickly provides you with a replacement product or gift card; you don’t wait for repairs. If your product is defective, simply click here to create a claim. Check out the specific services offered:
• MP3 players, video game hardware, phones, portable audio, VCRs, 35mm cameras, kids’ electronics, fax machines & more: Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan coverage provides a replacement product or gift card in the amount of the original purchase price. You can use it to purchase the same item, or anything else in the store or on our website.
The Circuit City Advantage Protection Plan (including the Plus Plan) for Small/Portable Electronics begins on the date of purchase. Plan is for one-time use and is fully satisfied/terminated if a replacement product or Circuit City gift card is provided at any time during the 2-year plan. The Plan term is inclusive of the manufacturer's warranty and store return policy.