extended warrenty? - Blu-ray Forum

abercrombie9701 · 03-02-2009, 10:31 PM

Is it generaly a good idea to buy the extended warrenty on your home theater or is it a waste of $$$$

Canada · 03-02-2009, 11:08 PM

I think they say if it is a relitivly new technology it is best to go for an extended warrenty but if it is speakers I would not touch it. This is because while speaker technology has advanced a lot they are basically made the same way they were 25 or 30 years ago.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-02-2009, 11:18 PM

I wouldn't normally as I feel it's just a money-grab. However, with the tough economic times we are in, more and more retailers are dealing. So you might end up with an extended warrenty for next to nothing. Ask away!

John

Beta Man · 03-02-2009, 11:55 PM

a lot of it depends on what it is...... like projectors need bulbs.... if you can get one that includes one free bulb replacement in 3-4 years.....then it pays for itself...... for an AVR etc... it's like buying a lottery ticket..... if it craps out often enough, and bad enough, it could equal a free upgrade later..... but usually the warranty you paid $100 for, is only protecting an out-dated piece of equipment that is worth less than that (by the time you need the warranty that is) I typically don't buy warranties, but try to get them thrown in for free.... usually with electronics, if it's gonna break, it's gonna be in the first few months, if not days....

jsteinhauer · 03-03-2009, 12:13 AM

If you regularly read Consumer Reports, they don't recommend extended warranties on electronics, except for projection displays. While CR is not a good resource for details like PQ, AQ and other topics of interest to the aficionado, I think they are highly reliable for evaluating reliability and durability.

In my 40 years of life, I have purchased a single extended warranty on a vehicle, at the recommendation of the first (not the best) wife. I have never used nor needed one. If I need an out of warranty repair next year, I will have more than paid for it by the savings in not having paid for extended warranties as a rule.

Companies that market products that need extended warranties get reputations for selling shoddy products, yes, no?

Beta Man · 03-03-2009, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsteinhauer

at the recommendation of the first (not the best) wife.

But she was probably the type who was never wrong a day in her life right?

My_Two_Cents · 03-03-2009, 12:41 AM

FYI - Latest CR discussion on repair rates and EWs relative to new FPDs. Bottom line: Not worth it for 'most' FPDs.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-03-2009, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

But she was probably the type who was never wrong a day in her life right?

And if true..she sounds like my ex-wife!

John

crazyBLUE · 03-03-2009, 01:02 AM

& MY EX-WIFE !!!

aheineken · 03-03-2009, 01:11 AM

When I bought my Onkyo receiver, they offered a 3-year extended warranty for $40. That $40 is definitely worth the peace of mind that I won't have to buy a new receiver for at least 4 years.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-03-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aheineken

When I bought my Onkyo receiver, they offered a 3-year extended warranty for $40. That $40 is definitely worth the peace of mind that I won't have to buy a new receiver for at least 4 years.

And that is what it comes down to...PEACE OF MIND. If a warrenty gives you peace of mind....then buy one.

John

SHines-IT · 03-03-2009, 02:29 AM

Really depends on how much and how well the warranty is... My brother toward the las 6 months of the warranty... Stuck the device in a trash bag till it overheated. Then they fixed, he did it again, they fixed it. Then he did it again, damnedest thing... They upgraded him to the new model.

Jbald87 · 03-03-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Really depends on how much and how well the warranty is... My brother toward the las 6 months of the warranty... Stuck the device in a trash bag till it overheated. Then they fixed, he did it again, they fixed it. Then he did it again, damnedest thing... They upgraded him to the new model.

Lol that has got to be the funniest warrenty story I've heard so far.

-DLS- · 03-03-2009, 01:03 PM

Some people may not know but if you make purchases with your credit card - depending on you CC company they automatically extend the warranty by a year - my buddy mentioned it to me before I bought my TV so I called Mastercard(BMO Mosaic Mastercard) and they verified it and told me even If I dropped my TV carrying it out the door it wouldv'e been covered.

The only other times I've bought the extended warranty is from Visions and The Brick in Canada for one of my other TV's and my new receiver only because they give you an In-store credit for what you pay for your warranty if you don't call them during the warranty period - so it's just knowing that I'm covered just in case something goes wrong, and if not then I can get my self a new Blu-ray Player or something 4 years from now.

aheineken · 03-03-2009, 02:27 PM

I've had great luck with extended warranties in the past few years, so I get one everytime.

I had a laptop go through 3 motherboards in 2 years, so BB ended up refunding me the purchase price, and I got a brand new model.

Just recently, my Samsung RP HDTV started yellowing in the corners. It had about 6 months left on the extended service contract. I called service, they came and looked at it and then talked to the warranty company. Warranty company called me last week, told me it was uneconomical to fix, and refunded me the purchase price. Then a bought a new Panny plasma.

Sherm · 03-03-2009, 02:42 PM

I had my two systems installed in Aug.08 In Dec. my sales Rep called to offer and extended warranty. I declined. 2 weeks later Tweeters went out of business nationwide.

I am very glad I did not buy that one !!!!

Beta Man · 03-03-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHines-IT

Really depends on how much and how well the warranty is... My brother toward the las 6 months of the warranty... Stuck the device in a trash bag till it overheated. Then they fixed, he did it again, they fixed it. Then he did it again, damnedest thing... They upgraded him to the new model.

That's fraud.

But thanks for sharing

03-02-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
abercrombie9701 Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Ma Blu-ray collection:52 Trading Score:4	extended warrenty? Is it generaly a good idea to buy the extended warrenty on your home theater or is it a waste of $$$$

03-03-2009, 01:03 PM	#14
-DLS- Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:CANADA Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:-	Some people may not know but if you make purchases with your credit card - depending on you CC company they automatically extend the warranty by a year - my buddy mentioned it to me before I bought my TV so I called Mastercard(BMO Mosaic Mastercard) and they verified it and told me even If I dropped my TV carrying it out the door it wouldv'e been covered. The only other times I've bought the extended warranty is from Visions and The Brick in Canada for one of my other TV's and my new receiver only because they give you an In-store credit for what you pay for your warranty if you don't call them during the warranty period - so it's just knowing that I'm covered just in case something goes wrong, and if not then I can get my self a new Blu-ray Player or something 4 years from now. Last edited by -DLS-; 03-03-2009 at 01:05 PM.

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03-02-2009, 11:08 PM	#2
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I think they say if it is a relitivly new technology it is best to go for an extended warrenty but if it is speakers I would not touch it. This is because while speaker technology has advanced a lot they are basically made the same way they were 25 or 30 years ago.

03-02-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	I wouldn't normally as I feel it's just a money-grab. However, with the tough economic times we are in, more and more retailers are dealing. So you might end up with an extended warrenty for next to nothing. Ask away! John

03-02-2009, 11:55 PM	#4
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	a lot of it depends on what it is...... like projectors need bulbs.... if you can get one that includes one free bulb replacement in 3-4 years.....then it pays for itself...... for an AVR etc... it's like buying a lottery ticket..... if it craps out often enough, and bad enough, it could equal a free upgrade later..... but usually the warranty you paid $100 for, is only protecting an out-dated piece of equipment that is worth less than that (by the time you need the warranty that is) I typically don't buy warranties, but try to get them thrown in for free.... usually with electronics, if it's gonna break, it's gonna be in the first few months, if not days....

03-03-2009, 12:13 AM	#5
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	If you regularly read Consumer Reports, they don't recommend extended warranties on electronics, except for projection displays. While CR is not a good resource for details like PQ, AQ and other topics of interest to the aficionado, I think they are highly reliable for evaluating reliability and durability. In my 40 years of life, I have purchased a single extended warranty on a vehicle, at the recommendation of the first (not the best) wife. I have never used nor needed one. If I need an out of warranty repair next year, I will have more than paid for it by the savings in not having paid for extended warranties as a rule. Companies that market products that need extended warranties get reputations for selling shoddy products, yes, no?

03-03-2009, 12:41 AM	#7
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	FYI - Latest CR discussion on repair rates and EWs relative to new FPDs. Bottom line: Not worth it for 'most' FPDs.

03-03-2009, 01:02 AM	#9
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	& MY EX-WIFE !!!

03-03-2009, 01:11 AM	#10
aheineken Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:54 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	When I bought my Onkyo receiver, they offered a 3-year extended warranty for $40. That $40 is definitely worth the peace of mind that I won't have to buy a new receiver for at least 4 years.

03-03-2009, 02:29 AM	#12
SHines-IT Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Eustis, FL Blu-ray collection:19 Trading Score:3	Really depends on how much and how well the warranty is... My brother toward the las 6 months of the warranty... Stuck the device in a trash bag till it overheated. Then they fixed, he did it again, they fixed it. Then he did it again, damnedest thing... They upgraded him to the new model.

03-03-2009, 02:27 PM	#15
aheineken Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:54 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I've had great luck with extended warranties in the past few years, so I get one everytime. I had a laptop go through 3 motherboards in 2 years, so BB ended up refunding me the purchase price, and I got a brand new model. Just recently, my Samsung RP HDTV started yellowing in the corners. It had about 6 months left on the extended service contract. I called service, they came and looked at it and then talked to the warranty company. Warranty company called me last week, told me it was uneconomical to fix, and refunded me the purchase price. Then a bought a new Panny plasma.

03-03-2009, 02:42 PM	#16
Sherm Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11	I had my two systems installed in Aug.08 In Dec. my sales Rep called to offer and extended warranty. I declined. 2 weeks later Tweeters went out of business nationwide. I am very glad I did not buy that one !!!!

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