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THANOSSOULJA
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August 25, 2026
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Warranty Service ConcernWhy Am I Paying $100+ to Replace a Device My Warranty Should Cover?

  • August 25, 2026
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I’m extremely disappointed with the warranty service I purchased for my Meta Quest 3.

My understanding when purchasing the warranty was that it would provide protection and service if my device developed a covered problem. However, I’m now being told that the device cannot be repaired and that I must exchange it instead.

The problem is that when I attempt to process the exchange, I’m being charged over $100 for the replacement equipment, in addition to a service fee. I’m also being given the option to pay even more if I want extended warranty coverage on the replacement.

This leaves me asking: What exactly am I paying for with the warranty I originally purchased?

I understand that replacement procedures may be part of the warranty terms, but I don't feel it is reasonable to purchase warranty protection and then be required to pay a significant additional amount simply to receive the replacement for a device that cannot be repaired.

I’m asking Meta/the warranty provider to please review my case and consider waiving the replacement/service fee or providing a replacement under the warranty without additional out-of-pocket costs.

I purchased the warranty specifically for situations like this, and I would appreciate having the coverage I paid for honored in a way that actually meets the purpose of the warranty.

I’m not looking for anything unreasonable—I simply want a fair resolution and the customer service experience I believe I paid for when I purchased the warranty.

Can someone please escalate this case and review whether these fees can be waived?

    1 reply

    steve40
    steve40
    Honored Contributor
    August 26, 2026

    This leaves me asking: What exactly am I paying for with the warranty I originally purchased?

    You should have asked all those questions (and reviewed the fine print) before purchasing. The onus is on you. Buyer beware.

    If you bought your extended warranty through a third party, such as a retail store (Best Buy, Walmart, Costco, etc), then you need to make your claim via that store, not through Meta. Meta will simply charge you for their out-of-warranty refurbished replacement deal, which sounds like what has happened.

    Btw, this is a community user forum. No one here can deal with your warranty issues. You should contact BBB or whatever consumer affairs organization you have in your country.

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