Did anybody buy warranty for thier LCD? Your thoughts please. - Blu-ray Forum

icyteddy · 06-02-2009, 01:33 AM

I am curious to know did any of you buy the extended warranty and if you think it is worth it? Also how many of you actually use your warranty if you have it? Please list your LCD/Plasma and also if you have any stories please tell.

crazyBLUE · 06-02-2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

I am curious to know did any of you buy the extended warranty and if you think it is worth it? Also how many of you actually use your warranty if you have it? Please list your LCD/Plasma and also if you have any stories please tell.

I did not get the warranty Just because I knew what I was getting !!

SAMMY ~ LN52A750 LCD ! IS STILL STUNNING AFTER OVER A YEAR !!

mj79 · 07-02-2009, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I did not get the warranty Just because I knew what I was getting !!

SAMMY ~ LN52A750 LCD ! IS STILL STUNNING AFTER OVER A YEAR !!

lol wow a WHOLE year???

yea i got warranties on both mine.. I got a great deal tho, and i like the security since it is electronics.. 4 year full in home repair warranty for $250... Good thing to go with imo

neogeo64 · 07-11-2009, 01:20 AM

My Toshiba kicked the bucket just over a year old. I did get a 3-yr warranty which I'm thankful for.
I think a warranty is worth it as long as the price is right. 10% of the purchase price Is my max. Anything more i buy TV and warranty from somewhere else.

ElectricShock · 07-11-2009, 01:39 AM

I got the warranty...best buy seemed to be a good one..if they cant fix it or it has the same problem 3 times you get a new tv...or if they dont make that model or have it in stock you get a better tv than what you had. sounded good..but still no problems a year later...and i also have another lcd that i got a warranty on in my bed room but dont use it much still no problems either tho. Both samsungs lcd 1080p.

warriorking · 07-11-2009, 03:37 AM

I payed $120.00 for a 4 year Plan from Vizio, the exact same coverage was $240.00 at circuit city....CC kept sending me letters trying to convince me to get the coverage....I have yet to have a problem and still have 2 yrs of coverage left with the vizio plan....It has been a great TV....

dadkins · 06-02-2009, 01:43 AM

The best warranty is one you never have to use.
I opted for the 4 year wartranty - hopefully it will end up pissed-away cash.

If a problem occurs, it is kind of nice to have some sort of coverage.
Peace of mind if you will.

My_Two_Cents · 06-02-2009, 01:52 AM

Not worth it on today's good quality FP displays. For RPTV (if it covers the bulb) then yes.

Blu-Benny · 06-02-2009, 01:58 AM

i bought it on my 32" samsung....my sister and brother in law got it on their 50" and the picture went out but it still had sound.

they had the warranty and it was fixed for free.

one of my component jacks isn't working in color so i'll be calling best buy and get it fixed for $0.

icyteddy · 06-02-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

i bought it on my 32" samsung....my sister and brother in law got it on their 50" and the picture went out but it still had sound.

they had the warranty and it was fixed for free.

one of my component jacks isn't working in color so i'll be calling best buy and get it fixed for $0.

How long did you and your brother in law have the LCD before both was having problems?

solarrdadd · 06-02-2009, 02:13 AM

i bought one for my Sony, for about $400.00 and about 2 years into the life of the tv I had the Optical block replaced (the engine as it were), that would have cost $1200 out of warrenty (not really, sony had an inherent problem with the optical blocks and due to a class action suit, would have paid for it's replacement, assuming you knew about the class action suit!) then about 1 year later my lamp blew and under my warrenty, included was one lamp change and they did that Friday last week. so as of Friday last week, it's like I got a brand new TV! I think, for me, once I spend more than a $1k for electonics especially HDTV, if offered, I think it's worth the cost of an extended, in home warrenty. If i had to pay for both of those things it would have cost me $1600 bucks of course I could have bought a new tv for that money, but as it turns out, this tv still has lots of life in it. the more the money, the newer the tech (if you got it as soon as it was released) then yes, I recommend the extended warrenty because you never know!

Blu-Benny · 06-02-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by icyteddy

How long did you and your brother in law have the LCD before both was having problems?

a year!!!

they had theirs for a little over a year and i bought mine almost a year ago.

so i have 3 years for 2 more things to go wrong w/mine, then best buy will replace it for free!!!

Miller Lite1 · 06-02-2009, 02:03 AM

Got One for the "just my luck" stuff like breaking just out of warranty. I think mine was less the $200 for 3 years

bongzilla · 06-02-2009, 01:54 PM

I,d did not because after the manufactures warrenty expires ( Sony),
I can buy it then from the Sony rewards site, or a third-party site.

And because I am an adult with no one else around to touch my stuff,
I,m very careful and clean with things I had to sweat for.

pEgLeG · 06-02-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bongzilla

I,d did not because after the manufactures warrenty expires ( Sony),
I can but it then from the Sony rewards site, or a third-party site.

And because I am an adult with no one else around to touch my stuff,
I,m very careful and clean with things I had to sweat for.

What if you get sweat on things while you're cleaning them

lokir1 · 06-02-2009, 02:11 PM

i have 2 lcd's and did not get the warranty 1 plasma i did get the warranty for

dTm · 06-02-2009, 02:13 PM

Got a 40" Samsung LCD last november and didn't take it out, no need really. If it does break can just buy another one, if it gets broken or something I have contents insurance anyway

koontz1973 · 06-02-2009, 02:17 PM

LG Scarlett 42". Extended warranty is how most shops make a nice profit. With today's TV's, they should not go wrong within a few years, that is not saying that a percentage do. I said no to my extended warranty, but the wife insisted on it as I was going to mount it on the wall (We have a mud brick house). She also insisted on buying 8 10 inch bolts. A little overboard but it is nice to know that if the big one drops then my TV will be the only thing left of the house standing.

-DLS- · 06-02-2009, 02:30 PM

I got the extended warranty on mine only because the store gives you store credit for the price of the warranty if there are no problems during the warranty period. For Canadians - I know The Brick and Visions offer this. If they didn't, I probably wouldn't have got it.

And just in case some of you don't know some credit card company's automatically extend the manufacturers warranty by one year if purchased with that card. My Mastercards terms are: any accident even If I damaged it like dropping it in the parking lot, or throwing a Wii remote at it - within the first 90 days it is covered my my CC company. So check with your CC company I think most terms are the same at least they are for both major cards that I own.

Dr.Zoidberg · 06-02-2009, 02:44 PM

I think when I bought my tv at Circuit City in 2007, my 46" Sharp was $1200 and the warranty was close to $400 so I declinded.

06-02-2009, 01:33 AM	#1
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	Did anybody buy warranty for thier LCD? Your thoughts please. I am curious to know did any of you buy the extended warranty and if you think it is worth it? Also how many of you actually use your warranty if you have it? Please list your LCD/Plasma and also if you have any stories please tell.

06-02-2009, 01:54 PM	#14
bongzilla Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	I,d did not because after the manufactures warrenty expires ( Sony), I can buy it then from the Sony rewards site, or a third-party site. And because I am an adult with no one else around to touch my stuff, I,m very careful and clean with things I had to sweat for. Last edited by bongzilla; 06-02-2009 at 05:05 PM. Reason: x

06-02-2009, 02:11 PM	#16
lokir1 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 4K collection:122 Blu-ray collection:817 iTunes collection:1 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:14	no no n yes i have 2 lcd's and did not get the warranty 1 plasma i did get the warranty for

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07-11-2009, 03:37 AM	#6
warriorking Member Member since:Mar 2008	I payed $120.00 for a 4 year Plan from Vizio, the exact same coverage was $240.00 at circuit city....CC kept sending me letters trying to convince me to get the coverage....I have yet to have a problem and still have 2 yrs of coverage left with the vizio plan....It has been a great TV....

06-02-2009, 01:43 AM	#7
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	The best warranty is one you never have to use. I opted for the 4 year wartranty - hopefully it will end up pissed-away cash. If a problem occurs, it is kind of nice to have some sort of coverage. Peace of mind if you will.

06-02-2009, 01:58 AM	#9
Blu-Benny Michael Bay's #1 Fan Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Wisconsin Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:552 DVD collection:108 Trading Score:138	i bought it on my 32" samsung....my sister and brother in law got it on their 50" and the picture went out but it still had sound. they had the warranty and it was fixed for free. one of my component jacks isn't working in color so i'll be calling best buy and get it fixed for $0.

06-02-2009, 02:13 AM	#11
solarrdadd Blu-ray Prince Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Virginia Home Theater Gallery:255 4K collection:209 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 42 Trading Score:316	i bought one for my Sony, for about $400.00 and about 2 years into the life of the tv I had the Optical block replaced (the engine as it were), that would have cost $1200 out of warrenty (not really, sony had an inherent problem with the optical blocks and due to a class action suit, would have paid for it's replacement, assuming you knew about the class action suit!) then about 1 year later my lamp blew and under my warrenty, included was one lamp change and they did that Friday last week. so as of Friday last week, it's like I got a brand new TV! I think, for me, once I spend more than a $1k for electonics especially HDTV, if offered, I think it's worth the cost of an extended, in home warrenty. If i had to pay for both of those things it would have cost me $1600 bucks of course I could have bought a new tv for that money, but as it turns out, this tv still has lots of life in it. the more the money, the newer the tech (if you got it as soon as it was released) then yes, I recommend the extended warrenty because you never know!

06-02-2009, 02:03 AM	#13
Miller Lite1 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Rochester NY Home Theater Gallery:15	Got One for the "just my luck" stuff like breaking just out of warranty. I think mine was less the $200 for 3 years

06-02-2009, 02:13 PM	#17
dTm Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:UK	Got a 40" Samsung LCD last november and didn't take it out, no need really. If it does break can just buy another one, if it gets broken or something I have contents insurance anyway

06-02-2009, 02:17 PM	#18
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	LG Scarlett 42". Extended warranty is how most shops make a nice profit. With today's TV's, they should not go wrong within a few years, that is not saying that a percentage do. I said no to my extended warranty, but the wife insisted on it as I was going to mount it on the wall (We have a mud brick house). She also insisted on buying 8 10 inch bolts. A little overboard but it is nice to know that if the big one drops then my TV will be the only thing left of the house standing.

06-02-2009, 02:30 PM	#19
-DLS- Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:CANADA Home Theater Gallery:28 Blu-ray collection:-	I got the extended warranty on mine only because the store gives you store credit for the price of the warranty if there are no problems during the warranty period. For Canadians - I know The Brick and Visions offer this. If they didn't, I probably wouldn't have got it. And just in case some of you don't know some credit card company's automatically extend the manufacturers warranty by one year if purchased with that card. My Mastercards terms are: any accident even If I damaged it like dropping it in the parking lot, or throwing a Wii remote at it - within the first 90 days it is covered my my CC company. So check with your CC company I think most terms are the same at least they are for both major cards that I own.

06-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#20
Dr.Zoidberg Senior Member Member since:Apr 2009 Blu-ray collection:41 Trading Score:3	I think when I bought my tv at Circuit City in 2007, my 46" Sharp was $1200 and the warranty was close to $400 so I declinded.

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