The Natural Philosopher burst on the scene, and said:
David wrote:


"Michaelangelo" wrote in message
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john hamilton burst on the scene, and said:
I'm just about to buy a Sony television for about £500 from
ebuyer. A friend says that LCD televisions are now very
reliable. So is it really worth paying extra for a five year
guarantee?

Personally, I think extended warranties on anything are a rip-off.
I embraced them fully when they first appeared but after a few
years realised that I had spent hundreds on them and had got
nothing back - even on products that you might expect to be at
high risk of needing repair, such as washing machines.

Why not buy your TV from a supplier that offers a free five year
warranty. I know someone who had a Sony TV from John Lewis. After
about 4 years he noticed a group of dead pixels. The screen
couldn't be replaced because of its age - no longer available - so
he got a new TV of his choice (with cash adjustment) from JL. John
Lewis include free 5 year warranties with most (all?) of their
TVs, including Sony, whether bought in-store or online There may
well be other retailers who do the same, JL just happen to be the
one that I know of.


A relative buys from Richer Sounds, says good prices and good
warranties. Believe when he buys an extended one he gets money back
if he does not make a claim.

That is not how insurance works.;-)
Regards
David

I think JL warranties are 'real' warranties - not insurance based.

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