I sure wish I was in your position because I waited to order mine and I'm expecting it by July 1st, so isn't it a total bonus that you are getting it in mid-June? I called them trying to get my Puffit earlier and they said that I was part of the next pre-order shipment, but customer service was...
I can tell you from my experience that it never hurts to have a warranty with any type of product! However, it does depend on your budget bc saving $ on the spot is great!