On May 8, 11:00 am, "mc" wrote:

Are extended warranties actually a plot to give people the false impression
that if they don't pay extra, there is *no* warranty?

Sure. They spend a half hour convincing you that this item is the most
reliable, durable thing on the market; then as soon as you buy it,
they inform you that if you don't spring for the extended warranty
it'll be dead by Christmas.