On Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:52:08 +0100, "Ivan"
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"R. Mark Clayton" wrote in message
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"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.


Why don't the government simply make all electrical retailers do the same
Aldi and Lidl, i.e. an automatic three year warranty (without affecting your
statutory rights)

There is (i.e. should be) no need. The SOGA covers you for up to six
years. If nearly all companies did not try to avoid their legal
responsibilities then this would not be an issue at all.
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