"john hamilton" wrote in message
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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?


Depends who it is and how much.

Some makers have longer guarantees - e.g. LG have three years on their small
ones (which are also monitors) - so not worth paying 10% for another two
years in three years' time.

Similarly if you buy from Richer Sounds, their extended warranty is only 10%
or £9.99p, whichever is more and in some cases you can get the premium back
if you don't claim in some cases.