Maintenance Monday: Protect Your Investment with a Photocopy

Posted on | April 21, 2008 |

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Maintenance Monday is a regular “column” of sorts in which I share a maintenance tip. I am of the “quality, not quantity” philosophy and, to me, a key element of truly frugal living is buying high quality products and then doing everything necessary to protect that investment and prolong the life of my possessions.

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Here’s a great tip that can end up saving you tons of headache and heartache down the road:  the next time you purchase a big-ticket item be sure to make a photocopy of your receipt.  This goes for anything on which the manufacturer offers more than a 3-month warranty and especially on any item with a mid- to long-term warranty (whether that’s the standard warranty or you purchased an extended warranty).

Make a photocopy of your receipt and file it away someplace safe.

Do this even if you intend to keep the original receipt because in all likelihood that original receipt will fade into nothingness within a few months.  When that happens it will be worth nothing in providing proof of purchase.

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