Quote Originally Posted by jukeboxs View Post
Nonsense. As mentioned, sending for service via your AD avoids the hassle of postage and insurance - where the small additional charge by the AD is way cheaper than covering it myself (e.g on my 5711). I have a very good relationship with my AD, which may make a difference.
Omega and others send out a reply-paid service pouch on request, so it's fully insured by them; and for most people a post office is a good dealer nearer than an AD, which is why many on here are suggesting doing that. Of course if you have a good relationship with a given AD, great.