Protection Plan - 5D Mark II

[vamsi]

Hi People,

This post might be off topic here. But did not know where else to post it. Please move to its appropriate page if possible.

After much thought i was about to order a Canon 5d Mark II from B&H Photo Video. The website also offers a protection plan of $399 for three years. Here is the link of the product.
Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital Camera Kit with Can 2764B004 B&H

My question here is, can I get a better(cheaper) protection plan anywhere else?
And coming to the camera itself. Can I get a better deal elsewhere?

My research showed up nothing. Just wanted to ask you all before making the final move.

Vam

[tlake55]

You might want to check with your insuance carrier..most large insurance carriers, State Farm, Allstate, AAA, etc, offer a policy that will cover your camera; however, you would have to compare the coverages to make sure you are getting the coverage you want.

As far as the best deal on the camera...B&H is a reputable compnay and usually is pretty comparable on price but you might want to check with a local camera store to compare.

[gturner]

I would check what the cost of adding it to your general household insurance (make sure it is specified) would cost.

Compare it against:
$400 @ $12 a month, but it does not include theft insurance which is your one of most likely cause of a major loss.

[ishootRAW]

I did not look, but if it includes accidental damage I would,

I got the best buy one on my 70-300. About six moths later I droped the lens off a cliff while rock climbing. Guess what? I picked up the pieces, took them in, and they gave me a new lens, right there, no questions asked.

B&H is know for their good CS, in short get it.