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Posted by muenchl on 03/19/07 02:38
It is an idiotic thing to do.. NEVER buy an extended warranty.... No Matter
WHAT the item is..... period. do the math.
"Aaron J. Bossig" <linkvb06@SpammersWillBeExecuted.ptd.net> wrote in message
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> Doug Jacobs <djacobs@shell.rawbw.com> wrote in
> news:12s7isuf2vo4tce@corp.supernews.com:
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>>> There are some items for which an extended warranty is a given:
>>> Laptop computers and high-end TVs. The chances of something going
>>> wrong are fairly high, and the cost of repair/replacement makes the
>>> initial warranty purchase a more practical alternative. Other items,
>>> such as desktop PCs, mp3 players, and yes, DVD players, are less
>>> likely to be serviced, and usually I'd advise getting the warranty
>>> only if the price is exceptionally cheap.
>>
>> Even for these high-cost items, you should always be aware of what the
>> MFG's warranty covers.
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> Absolutely.
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>> In some cases, the so-called "extended"
>> warranty adds nothing beyond what the MFG's warranty does.
>
> Very true. Always read the fine print. Also, if you are going to
> buy an extended warranty, shop around. You can get them from
> manufacturers, dealers, and third parties. Some offer better deals than
> others.
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>> As for electronics, if the item manages to work for the first month
>> you use it, chances are it's OK and not going to have any problems
>> beyond normal wear&tear (which isn't covered.)
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> That has not been my experience.
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>> Now, I recently bought a large screen TV from a smaller store and did
>> buy their extended warranty mainly because it includes one free bulb
>> change - which would normally cost almost as much as the warranty plan
>> in the first place. Their warranty plan also offers a number of
>> consumer-friendly options - mainly because the store wants to keep you
>> coming back repeatedly for all your AV needs.
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> The two things I always advise warranties on are big screen TVs (for the
> reason you just mentioned) and laptop computers. The warranty on my
> computer includes replacement batteries, and since I do tend to want
> new batteries every year, that'll pay for those. Plus, mine covers
> accidental damage (great for a guy who takes his laptop all over the
> world). Also, I'm really picky about dead pixels and stuff like that,
> which is also covered. In this particular case, the fine print is my
> friend.
>
> Of course, I'd not be as confident in getting it on other types of
> products.
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> Aaron J. Bossig
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