[stitifier @ Nov 3rd 2007 6:23PM]

If I see a customer ahead of me even thinking of getting an extended warranty, I make it a point to tell them how much of a scam it is. Jeez, Best Buy offered me an extended warranty on a CD I bought a while ago. No thanks, I'll take my chances.

Anyhoo, this is welcome news to me. I'll be in the hunt for a replacement for my 27" CRT (yes, I'm in the Stone Age) in a few months and it's good to know that these new-fangled HD sets are apparently built to last. Not that I'm not going to miss my Big-Bertha sized CRT-- we've been through some tough times together-- but it's time for me to get my visual tech on.

[Joe C @ Nov 3rd 2007 7:50PM]

Let me guess you're also one of those guys that tells a person looking at 40" set or lower that they HAVE to have 1080p too?

[Ayle @ Nov 3rd 2007 8:56PM]

I think you misunderstood his comment...

[Mile @ Nov 3rd 2007 9:07PM]

You sure it was an extended warranty for that CD and not some type of insurance in case you got busted using the formerly protected "Fair Use" law/clause/whatever and ripped it to your phone or DAP?

BTW, I'm the guy that tells those peeps to get the 1080p.

[Darren @ Nov 3rd 2007 10:17PM]

Homer: Extended warranty! how can I lose?

[FrannckyB @ Nov 3rd 2007 11:26PM]

Well I often think the same way, but when I bought my sony SXBR60 tv, I got "fooled" into taking the extended warranty. Since it was for an extra 4 years it seemed like it might be worth it... Turns out that it just broke and the Service Guy told me he as to change the entire optic assembly of the TV... I just saved myself 2500$

So yeah, sometimes, depending on the worth of the TV, extended warranties might be a GREAT idea. ;)

[Jack Storm @ Nov 4th 2007 1:51AM]

Yes my BestBuy warranty just got me a 46" samsung (lnt4671) for like $200. 2v2n though it took em like 2 weeks for em to tell me they couldnt repair my old set it was definetly worth the wait. so stop being a cheap and why do you have to make a point to a total stranger? i think you just have attention problems. im a psych major and by that comment i recomment you get an evaluation.

[DAZA @ Nov 4th 2007 4:14AM]

Err - I'm not sure how much warranties are in America but here they aren't a huge scam at all. Would you spend $3400 on your new Sony Bravia which only has a 1 year warranty, and not fork out the extra $100 for a 5 year in-home service? Even if it was $150?

Sure, I wouldn't consider a warranty that was any more than $200 - but at a particular retailer which I work at, our warranties are only between $99-159 AUD for 5 year protection on any LCD. Those are the retail prices, negotiation can bring them down much further!

[GhostDoggy @ Nov 4th 2007 5:47AM]

stitifier, every situation is different. When I bought the original Xbox five years ago I bought the best buy two year replacement plan for $15. When it got damaged after a lightning storm, I brought it back into the staore and they handed me a new one. This was something I'd have to had spent an additional $200 on had I not gotten the replacement plan.

As a result, I had $185 more to spend on games than following your modus. Cheers!

[Archy Bald @ Nov 4th 2007 8:00AM]

Richer Sounds do extended warranties that ARE good value.
And if you want another alternative, you can get good value and no quibble from Domestic and General insurance. The latter can include accidental damage from the date of the policy being taken out, so is exceptionally good cover.

I have no vested interest - I just want to pass on some helpful advice.