Electronics Repairability vs. Warranty Trade-off Study
Measures how consumer electronics buyers weigh repairability against warranty coverage in purchase decisions. Use this instrument to identify key purchase drivers, willingness-to-pay premiums for repairability features, and information-seeking behavior across demographic segments.
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Have you purchased any consumer electronics in the past 12 months?
Which of the following types of devices did you purchase in the past 12 months? Select all that apply.
For your most recent device issue, what did you do?
How interested are you in being able to repair your own electronics?
When choosing a consumer electronic device, please rank the following factors from most to least important.
Based on your responses in this survey, is there anything else you would like to share about how repairability and warranty considerations affect your electronics purchasing decisions?
What is your age?
Thank you for completing this survey! Your responses will help us better understand consumer preferences around electronics repairability and warranty coverage. Your answers are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate.
In the past 12 months, did any of your devices need repair or service?
How satisfied were you with the cost of the repair?
If two products were similar in price and performance, how likely would you be to choose the more repairable option?
How much do you trust that the brands you buy from will support repairs and provide spare parts over the long term?
We'd like to understand your thinking in a bit more depth. A follow-up question or two will appear below based on your earlier responses about repairability and warranties.
How do you describe your gender?
How satisfied were you with the turnaround time of the repair?
How willing would you be to accept a slightly thicker or heavier device if it were easier to repair?
Before purchasing electronics, where do you typically look for repairability or warranty information? Select all that apply.
In which region do you currently reside?
How satisfied were you with the availability of parts and repair information?
How willing would you be to pay 10–15% more for a device with user-replaceable components and a 5-year parts guarantee?
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
For that device issue, did you attempt to use the product's warranty?
How willing would you be to accept reduced water or dust resistance if the device were easier to open and repair?
What is your current employment status?
Overall, how satisfied were you with the warranty service experience?
How willing would you be to accept fewer color or finish options if it meant standardized, repairable components?
If a device included user-replaceable batteries and guaranteed parts and manuals for 5 years, how much more would you be willing to pay compared to a similar device without these features?
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