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HandballJim · 12-14-2010, 08:45 PM

Would you purchase the extended warranty on this TV?

http://www.pcrichard.com/catalog/pro...elNo=UN55C6500

5 year extended runs $399

lazycash · 12-14-2010, 08:50 PM

Hopefully you aren't buying that tv there, its way overpriced. No I wouldn't buy a warranty for that much. Are you doing the buy one get one free special there, where you get a free 32' samsung?

HandballJim · 12-14-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazycash

Hopefully you aren't buying that tv there, its way overpriced. No I wouldn't buy a warranty for that much.

There running a 2 for 1 deal...
http://www.pcrichard.com/custserv/co...=samsungfreetv

Juicy D. Links · 12-14-2010, 08:55 PM

Jim I posted last year when I got my 55 incher Samsung LED...

The picture is AMAZING..........

No i didnt extend the warranty on mine cause chances are by the time the shit died there would be a better newer model out already..

HandballJim · 12-14-2010, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juicy D. Links

Jim I posted last year when I got my 55 incher Samsung LED...

The picture is AMAZING..........

No i didnt extend the warranty on mine cause chances are by the time the shit died there would be a better newer model out already..

They were not delivered yet so I am thinking about canceling the extended warranty and see what happens...I am sure they will offer it after a year anyways. I am undecided...

Chris · 12-14-2010, 09:09 PM

i have an insurance policy that i pay $75 a month for that covers a shit ton of stuff in my house even my tv for standard issues
its through country wide

HandballJim · 12-14-2010, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris

i have an insurance policy that i pay $75 a month for that covers a shit ton of stuff in my house even my tv for standard issues
its through country wide

hmmmm I have co-op insurance with Allstate, and added off site insurance with my plan. But doubt I have repairs for TV covered.

I am going to see how far the manufacturers warranty goes, the salesmen was pushing the extended hard, something about repairing a blown pixel, etc. Then I got the monster surge protector and cables...he said these will prevent this and that.

lazycash · 12-14-2010, 09:28 PM

Chances are by the time the manufacturer's warranty runs out the tv will be 50% of the cost it is now. Definitely don't go with the warranty.

bronco67 · 12-14-2010, 09:35 PM

PC Richard's entire business is trying to sell you useless warranties. Do you really think you'll be keeping that TV for more than 5 years anyway, as fast as tech is moving these days?

Warranties are scams. I didn't even need my daddy to teach me that one.

Don't buy anything from those criminals. The last time I went into one of their stores, there were more people working the floor than actual customers. I had about 3 of them try to swoop in on me at the same time. That tells you all you need to know about them.

Go somewhere else to get that TV. I spit on PC Richard. They can suck my sweet asshole. That's my fucking review of them. Take it or leave it.

woj · 12-14-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lazycash

Chances are by the time the manufacturer's warranty runs out the tv will be 50% of the cost it is now. Definitely don't go with the warranty.

exactly, extended warranty like that is rarely worth it

bloggingseo · 12-14-2010, 09:47 PM

Not unless you plan on keeping it for a long time.

docputer · 12-14-2010, 09:48 PM

The surge protector, cables and the warranty are the big profit items for a place like that.

heymatty · 12-14-2010, 09:49 PM

I never take the extended warranty. Over the course of life you'll get one or two lemon's that die early but you'll save a fortune on warranties.

I saw a woman take the warranty on a toaster once at bestbuy, it was almost a third of the purchase price, haha.

96ukssob · 12-14-2010, 09:50 PM

extended warranties are shit

no matter what it is, they will not cover it and they go out of business all the time.

bronco67 · 12-14-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heymatty

I never take the extended warranty. Over the course of life you'll get one or two lemon's that die early but you'll save a fortune on warranties.

I saw a woman take the warranty on a toaster once at bestbuy, it was almost a third of the purchase price, haha.

This is good advice. It's better to gamble on technology working, because chances are good that it won't fail before you end up throwing it in the dump because you want the newest model.

seeric · 12-14-2010, 09:54 PM

never buy warranties. unless its on a used car and they offer it.

most electronics come with a warranty for a specific period anyhow.

consumer reports has done several studies on warranties and have determined that they are mostly just pure profit to retailers.

skip it. by the time you have issues beyond what your manufacturers warranty is and covers, it will be time for a new tv anyhow. that is if you are someone who always gets the newest shit like i normally do.

tiger · 12-14-2010, 11:32 PM

No. I paid way less than that for a warranty on a TV that was 3x more than that one.

Extended warranties are rarely worth it but sometimes they pay off big.

qwe · 12-14-2010, 11:42 PM

tv should have few years of warranty already with it...

scubadiver626 · 12-15-2010, 12:10 AM

I just bought a 55" Samsung from Best Buy, recent sale couple months back. They were selling like hotcakes. Amazing pic., love the TV x 100 and I own a dozen LCD's from diff. makers.

I opted out on the warranty tho.

Adraco · 12-15-2010, 04:30 AM

Many years ago I worked summer for a TV store owned by Best Buy. The shop gets to keep around 46% of the warranty amount, or at least that was the number back then. And if you sold warranties amounting to a total of $1800 per month, you got yourself a nice first level bonus of $100, then at $2500 you got another $100 bonus and aftrer a certain amount you got yourself a percentage of everything over the set amount.

This is where a shop today is making it's money.

JFK · 12-15-2010, 04:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adraco

Many years ago I worked summer for a TV store owned by Best Buy. The shop gets to keep around 46% of the warranty amount, or at least that was the number back then. And if you sold warranties amounting to a total of $1800 per month, you got yourself a nice first level bonus of $100, then at $2500 you got another $100 bonus and aftrer a certain amount you got yourself a percentage of everything over the set amount.

This is where a shop today is making it's money.

yup, this is pure profit to them. The other high mark up items are the cables and other accessories, that is why they try and upsell you

I very rarely buy extended, did on one of my cars, worked out well, because of little things, also on a built in dishwasher, with in home service

SuckOnThis · 12-15-2010, 04:46 AM

Never pay to insure something you can afford to replace.

pstation · 12-15-2010, 05:11 AM

just buy with a credit card. most offer a warranty doubler where after the manufacturers warranty runs out the credit card coverage kicks in

MrBottomTooth · 12-15-2010, 07:19 AM

Unless you're buying something with a tube or bulb, don't bother. When's the last time you had a flat screen tv or LCD monitor fail? I've never had one die yet, unless it was dropped or hit with something.

Even the cheap Insignia's from Best Buy seem to last forever.

C H R I S · 12-15-2010, 07:31 AM

Never buy extended warranties.. electronics are made to last these days....

Exception would be cell phones or digital cameras which are easily broken... as long as the warranty cover accidental damage....

justinsain · 12-15-2010, 07:46 AM

As everyone has already pointed out extended warranties are a scam and you shouldn't let yourself be pressured by a salesman to get one. I've bought numerous high end electronics over the years, never got the extended warranty and have never had anything break before the expected life of the item.

One thing that wasn't really mentioned was the scam those expensive " Monster " cables and surge protectors are. These are also sold to make you believe you are getting a superior product which isn't true. They are WAY over priced.

I use this website below to get all by stuff. I got 4 HDMI cables of various lengths shipped to my house for less than 1 6' HDMI cable at Target or Walmart. I could've added a wall mount for my plasma and still would have spent less that the cost of ONE Monster HDMI cable at a place like Best Buy.

http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

So my advise to the OP is keep the TVs but cancel the extended warranty, cables and surge protector.

Rochard · 12-15-2010, 07:47 AM

Nope. I've never had a TV break on me.

bronco67 · 12-15-2010, 08:14 AM

How many TV repair shops do you see these days? You've probably never seen one.

Kenny B! · 12-15-2010, 08:58 AM

I'll just say the same as others... Extended warranties are a scam for the most part, don't waste your money.

The only TV I had go on the fritz was a DLP and it went in the garbage.

u-Bob · 12-15-2010, 09:05 AM

I used to own 3 computer stores and I've got to admit: with all the fine print... those extended warranties are basically useless.

seeric · 12-15-2010, 09:23 AM

the only thing i bought an extended warranty on is my BMW. it covers pretty much everything for the one i bought. you get covered to 100k miles, and have the wheels and tires warranty if anything ever happens to those for another 1200 bucks. foreign cars is one example of a warranty that will cover your ass. i just took my car in for some minor shit and the bill would have been about 2k, but since i have the warranty i pay 0. always always always get the extended warranty on certified preowned cars.

2intense · 12-15-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bloggingseo

Not unless you plan on keeping it for a long time.

nice avatar

baddog · 12-15-2010, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adraco

Many years ago I worked summer for a TV store owned by Best Buy. The shop gets to keep around 46% of the warranty amount, or at least that was the number back then. And if you sold warranties amounting to a total of $1800 per month, you got yourself a nice first level bonus of $100, then at $2500 you got another $100 bonus and aftrer a certain amount you got yourself a percentage of everything over the set amount.

This is where a shop today is making it's money.

My experience with Best Buy and their warranty.

HandballJim · 12-15-2010, 11:13 AM

Thanks guys for the opinions.

I just came from PC Richards and got credited for the extended warranty and taxes, $429

They tried one last attempt to bring in a heavy hitter manager to try and at least take a two year warranty.

It has been about 12 years since I shopped for a TV and they are cheap these days...so the money saved on the warranty is substantial.

GTS Mark · 12-15-2010, 01:02 PM

Don't buy the warranty, if it doesn't break within the first 30 days you are out of the woods. If it does bring it back and get a replacement for free

Persius · 12-15-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pstation

just buy with a credit card. most offer a warranty doubler where after the manufacturers warranty runs out the credit card coverage kicks in

Correct use a amex or some visa/mc cards offer a double warranty on top of what they offer.

fuzebox · 12-15-2010, 02:46 PM

Did you make sure to order gold plated HDMI cables too?

strobi · 12-15-2010, 03:03 PM

Damn I payed close to 4000$ for my 42 inch plasma Panasonic a few years ago... Prices have dropped ALOT!

2MuchMark · 12-15-2010, 03:25 PM

Never buy extended warranty on home electronics. By the time TV's begin to fail they are out dated anyway.

paymeback · 12-16-2010, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Persius

Correct use a amex or some visa/mc cards offer a double warranty on top of what they offer.

Yep, best way to buy

12-14-2010, 08:45 PM	#1
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lazycash Troll Patrol Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Local Socal Posts: 15,214	Hopefully you aren't buying that tv there, its way overpriced. No I wouldn't buy a warranty for that much. Are you doing the buy one get one free special there, where you get a free 32' samsung? __________________ "WTF, on google you can find the answer to every question in human history, EXCEPT how to convert cams.. Its crazy..." VenusBlogger Last edited by lazycash; 12-14-2010 at 08:54 PM..

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lazycash Troll Patrol Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Local Socal Posts: 15,214	Chances are by the time the manufacturer's warranty runs out the tv will be 50% of the cost it is now. Definitely don't go with the warranty. __________________ "WTF, on google you can find the answer to every question in human history, EXCEPT how to convert cams.. Its crazy..." VenusBlogger

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bronco67 Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 29,035	PC Richard's entire business is trying to sell you useless warranties. Do you really think you'll be keeping that TV for more than 5 years anyway, as fast as tech is moving these days? Warranties are scams. I didn't even need my daddy to teach me that one. Don't buy anything from those criminals. The last time I went into one of their stores, there were more people working the floor than actual customers. I had about 3 of them try to swoop in on me at the same time. That tells you all you need to know about them. Go somewhere else to get that TV. I spit on PC Richard. They can suck my sweet asshole. That's my fucking review of them. Take it or leave it. __________________ Last edited by bronco67; 12-14-2010 at 09:38 PM..

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Juicy D. Links So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: N.Y. -Long Island -- Posts: 122,992	Jim I posted last year when I got my 55 incher Samsung LED... The picture is AMAZING.......... No i didnt extend the warranty on mine cause chances are by the time the shit died there would be a better newer model out already..

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docputer Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,103	The surge protector, cables and the warranty are the big profit items for a place like that.

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heymatty Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Scottsdale :) Posts: 2,188	I never take the extended warranty. Over the course of life you'll get one or two lemon's that die early but you'll save a fortune on warranties. I saw a woman take the warranty on a toaster once at bestbuy, it was almost a third of the purchase price, haha. __________________ Cashlantis ~ Black Book Cash

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96ukssob So Fucking Banananananas Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: If I was in your ass you'd know it Posts: 12,991	extended warranties are shit no matter what it is, they will not cover it and they go out of business all the time. __________________ Email: Clicky on Me

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seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	never buy warranties. unless its on a used car and they offer it. most electronics come with a warranty for a specific period anyhow. consumer reports has done several studies on warranties and have determined that they are mostly just pure profit to retailers. skip it. by the time you have issues beyond what your manufacturers warranty is and covers, it will be time for a new tv anyhow. that is if you are someone who always gets the newest shit like i normally do.

12-14-2010, 11:32 PM	#17
tiger Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,986	No. I paid way less than that for a warranty on a TV that was 3x more than that one. Extended warranties are rarely worth it but sometimes they pay off big. __________________

12-14-2010, 11:42 PM	#18
qwe Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,109	tv should have few years of warranty already with it...

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scubadiver626 Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,034	I just bought a 55" Samsung from Best Buy, recent sale couple months back. They were selling like hotcakes. Amazing pic., love the TV x 100 and I own a dozen LCD's from diff. makers. I opted out on the warranty tho. __________________ AsiaMoviePass My Best Rebilling Site

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Adraco Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2009 Location: Onboard an airplane around the globe Posts: 3,733	Many years ago I worked summer for a TV store owned by Best Buy. The shop gets to keep around 46% of the warranty amount, or at least that was the number back then. And if you sold warranties amounting to a total of $1800 per month, you got yourself a nice first level bonus of $100, then at $2500 you got another $100 bonus and aftrer a certain amount you got yourself a percentage of everything over the set amount. This is where a shop today is making it's money. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The truth is not affected by the beliefs, or doubts, of the majority.

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SuckOnThis So Fucking Banned Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: In my head Posts: 6,844	Never pay to insure something you can afford to replace.

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pstation Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: chicago Posts: 1,135	just buy with a credit card. most offer a warranty doubler where after the manufacturers warranty runs out the credit card coverage kicks in

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MrBottomTooth Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 5,795	Unless you're buying something with a tube or bulb, don't bother. When's the last time you had a flat screen tv or LCD monitor fail? I've never had one die yet, unless it was dropped or hit with something. Even the cheap Insignia's from Best Buy seem to last forever. __________________ Get Paid Per Email Like The WEGCASH Days!!!!

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C H R I S Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Marina Del Rey Posts: 10,845	Never buy extended warranties.. electronics are made to last these days.... Exception would be cell phones or digital cameras which are easily broken... as long as the warranty cover accidental damage.... __________________ C H R I S Retired Porn Veteran BH4L

12-15-2010, 07:46 AM	#26
justinsain Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,374	As everyone has already pointed out extended warranties are a scam and you shouldn't let yourself be pressured by a salesman to get one. I've bought numerous high end electronics over the years, never got the extended warranty and have never had anything break before the expected life of the item. One thing that wasn't really mentioned was the scam those expensive " Monster " cables and surge protectors are. These are also sold to make you believe you are getting a superior product which isn't true. They are WAY over priced. I use this website below to get all by stuff. I got 4 HDMI cables of various lengths shipped to my house for less than 1 6' HDMI cable at Target or Walmart. I could've added a wall mount for my plasma and still would have spent less that the cost of ONE Monster HDMI cable at a place like Best Buy. http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp So my advise to the OP is keep the TVs but cancel the extended warranty, cables and surge protector.

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Rochard Jägermeister Test Pilot Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NORCAL Posts: 72,914	Nope. I've never had a TV break on me. __________________ “The choice is no longer between right or left. The choice is between normal and crazy.” - Sarah Huckabee Sanders YNOT MAIL \| THE BEST ADULT MAILING SOLUTION

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Kenny B! Confirmed Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 5,717	I'll just say the same as others... Extended warranties are a scam for the most part, don't waste your money. The only TV I had go on the fritz was a DLP and it went in the garbage. __________________ Kenny -at- YourPaysitePartner.com Skype: kennyb514 Do business with us: Your Paysite Partner Kenny's Pennies Sticky Dollars Radical Cash Indie Bucks Stand Ahead Read My Ambush Interview Here

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12-15-2010, 09:23 AM	#31
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	the only thing i bought an extended warranty on is my BMW. it covers pretty much everything for the one i bought. you get covered to 100k miles, and have the wheels and tires warranty if anything ever happens to those for another 1200 bucks. foreign cars is one example of a warranty that will cover your ass. i just took my car in for some minor shit and the bill would have been about 2k, but since i have the warranty i pay 0. always always always get the extended warranty on certified preowned cars.

12-15-2010, 11:13 AM	#34
HandballJim Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 4,024	Thanks guys for the opinions. I just came from PC Richards and got credited for the extended warranty and taxes, $429 They tried one last attempt to bring in a heavy hitter manager to try and at least take a two year warranty. It has been about 12 years since I shopped for a TV and they are cheap these days...so the money saved on the warranty is substantial. __________________ HOW I MAKE LOTS OF $$$

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12-15-2010, 03:25 PM	#39
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