Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
Extended warrany is another word for "let's make more profit" at the
store level. They are in business to make money, not to repair
appliances. Short term, a few people make out on them, long term,
most people just tossed their money away.

Beat this:

I bought a mousepad at Best Buy for 98¢...

For a mere $4.95 more I could get a year's warranty.