Warranty for Penny Plasma?

rasonics · 10-02-07, 06:25 PM

I am looking to buy TH-50PZ77U in the next couple of days. I am getting a really good deal (approx 20% discount) from panasonic direct through employee discount program. Their discount is pretty good on the TVs but their cost of 3 year warranty is the highest, which makes it not so good deal (consideraing you have to wait for 2 weeks for the shipment).

I would like to know (1) if I can buy TV from penny direct and buy warranty from somewhere else? (2) Is there are any risk from buying warranty from 3rd parties (3) Any recommendations for warranty companies?

Thanks in advance

Ross

tomanystraydogs · 10-02-07, 07:56 PM

Don't think I would spend more that 2 cents for a warranty on a penny plasma.

wolfgaze · 10-02-07, 08:13 PM

I bought a MACK warranty for my Sharp LCD's but I just got the TV's so I haven't had to use them so I can't vouch for the company....

$120 3 year extended warranty on my 46"
$90 3 year extended warranty on my 37"

rasonics · 10-03-07, 02:21 PM

This is much better than $599 that Panasonic is offering for three years. I am also hoping that I will never have to use the warranty.

Thanks

RomanInvision · 10-03-07, 02:50 PM

Check out CPS (Consumer Priority Services). There are others out there as well. Most will let you buy the TV anywhere as long as it has the original manufacturers warranty. Most will give you 30 days within your display purchase.

rasonics · 10-08-07, 10:52 AM

Ordered my 77u from Penny direct on Thursday. Seems like it will be delivered tomorrow. I was given the incorrect info last time by one of the agents. Penny Warranty cost $299 for three years through the EPP discount and I can buy within a year of the purchase date. Now, its time to gather info/resources for break-in, setup, calibration, and HD. Any good forum links? Thanks

Star56 · 10-09-07, 04:48 AM

WOW Is this a new brand "Penny?"

TF Ghost · 10-09-07, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Star56

WOW Is this a new brand "Penny?"

I think it's Penny Sonic. It's run by the same company as Flea Bay.

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rasonics New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	Warranty for Penny Plasma? I am looking to buy TH-50PZ77U in the next couple of days. I am getting a really good deal (approx 20% discount) from panasonic direct through employee discount program. Their discount is pretty good on the TVs but their cost of 3 year warranty is the highest, which makes it not so good deal (consideraing you have to wait for 2 weeks for the shipment). I would like to know (1) if I can buy TV from penny direct and buy warranty from somewhere else? (2) Is there are any risk from buying warranty from 3rd parties (3) Any recommendations for warranty companies? Thanks in advance Ross

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RomanInvision ROMAN Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,373	Check out CPS (Consumer Priority Services). There are others out there as well. Most will let you buy the TV anywhere as long as it has the original manufacturers warranty. Most will give you 30 days within your display purchase.

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Star56 AVS Special Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In my armed redoubt deep in the mountains of northern Ohio Posts: 3,201 Classified Rating: 100% (1)	WOW Is this a new brand "Penny?" __________________ 1080p and HD audio are beautiful things. "There is another system" All Video Modes: SDTV-EDTV-XGA-HDTV All HD Modes: Blu Ray, HD DVD, DVHS Daddy to Tahra born 6/16/2008

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tomanystraydogs Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 862	Don't think I would spend more that 2 cents for a warranty on a penny plasma.

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wolfgaze AVS Special Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Wood Posts: 1,138	I bought a MACK warranty for my Sharp LCD's but I just got the TV's so I haven't had to use them so I can't vouch for the company.... $120 3 year extended warranty on my 46" $90 3 year extended warranty on my 37"

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rasonics New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	This is much better than $599 that Panasonic is offering for three years. I am also hoping that I will never have to use the warranty. Thanks

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rasonics New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	Ordered my 77u from Penny direct on Thursday. Seems like it will be delivered tomorrow. I was given the incorrect info last time by one of the agents. Penny Warranty cost $299 for three years through the EPP discount and I can buy within a year of the purchase date. Now, its time to gather info/resources for break-in, setup, calibration, and HD. Any good forum links? Thanks