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Thats because people rarely use the extended warranty. Usually by then, they have a better product out , and people gotta have it instead (iphone for example). Its a borderline scam.[/QUOTE]
It's not borderline. Often times it is a flat out scam, with loopholes in the fine print that make it a nightmare to make use of the warranty.
Sure... warranty that $300 tv for three years. Except that if it breaks down you're responsible for shipping which will run you well over a hundred. Usually you're also only entitled to a replacement with a refurbishing unit of equal or lesser value, and it's never actually available, so just maybe you'll be given a discount off of a ridiculous list price, and end up saving nothing in the long run.
Oh I have no intention of buying a top of the line model. I just think that it might suit me better to start off with something more mid range, after all upgrading can only take you so far.
It's not borderline. Often times it is a flat out scam, with loopholes in the fine print that make it a nightmare to make use of the warranty.
Sure... warranty that $300 tv for three years. Except that if it breaks down you're responsible for shipping which will run you well over a hundred. Usually you're also only entitled to a replacement with a refurbishing unit of equal or lesser value, and it's never actually available, so just maybe you'll be given a discount off of a ridiculous list price, and end up saving nothing in the long run.
Im just the opposite, as Im going to hack on it and upgrade it anyway, so why spend the money twice. That is unless I was to just fork out $6000 for a unit I wouldnt have to upgrade, but that will never happen, so....!! As long as a cheap one works out of the box, Im OK with that. Plus it will give me something to keep occupied tweaking it. I usually void any warranties within an hour or so of getting electronic devices anyway.
Oh I have no intention of buying a top of the line model. I just think that it might suit me better to start off with something more mid range, after all upgrading can only take you so far.