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Old 12-16-2008, 01:43 PM   #21
Lee Stewart
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Originally Posted by tagprod View Post
I worked for an electronics retailer my first job out of college and on many models the only money we made was on service contracts. I worked at Sears during college and it was the same way. I agree that if it helps the consumer - why should they care how much profit the company made? If it gives you piece of mind then by all means buy it. I think it's unneccessary for the overwhelming majority of people and an anecdotal occurrence of one person that it paid off for doesn't change my mind. Now for open box stuff - I'm a little more open to the idea in some cases.
Well that thread just came out and it was handy to prove a point. Believe me - after almost 2 years here - it is not alone - not at all.

Again - it's a personal preference. If you can afford a total loss on the product as soon as the MAN's warranty expires - then save yourself some money.

If you don't feel comfortable with that - then explore an extended warranty.

Usually mechanical things go before electronic things - been my experience.
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