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Originally Posted by
ucbedge 
How long do you think you'll keep the television? If you plan on keeping it three years or less, why not just rely on your credit card's extended warranty? For example, my Costco AMEX card doubles the manufacturer warranty coverage up to one year. Panasonic covers parts and labor on-site in year 1, while AMEX covers you in year 2. Then you are really only talking about one year without coverage (year 3), which I'd take my chances on.
When I evaluated both the SquareTrade and the extended warranties for my new laptop purchase, I found the above solution to be the most economical. SquareTrade wanted about $130 for 3 years of coverage for my laptop. When you add in the above coverage (and the purchase protection - see below), you are essentially paying for $130 for one year of coverage (year 3), which just isn't worth it IMHO. I'd rather put that $$ towards a new television if something happened after the warranty period.
As a bonus, AMEX offers purchase protection. If anything happens to your TV in the first 90 days (I think it's 90 days) - and I mean ANYTHING - then they'll either refund your entire purchase price or pay for a repair. I have used this coverage in the past and its EXCELLENT. For example, I purchased a new iPod Touch which my dear son subsequently threw in the toilet, effectively ruining the device. I filed a claim with AMEX, and within 3 weeks I was refunded the full purchase price of the iPod Touch. Cool huh?
My Visa signature gives similar type of protection, however the Magnolia warranty has a wear and tear addition which covers things like burn-in and IR...basically even loss of brightness due to aging. I do plan to keep the TV longer than 3 years. Call me old school when it comes to this stuff. I just dont want to spend another $1500 on a TV in a couple years from now. If I do, it won't be to replace this rooms functional TV, but to add one to the basement, etc.
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Originally Posted by
ucbedge
I'm pretty sure I'm going to take advantage of Paul's 60GT50 deal today. I really want a 65-inch, but my wife has picked out an entertainment wall unit that can only hold up to a 60-inch plasma. Lovely.
In any case, why are people asking for BB to pricematch instead of going straight thru Paul's? Is their return policy better or something?
For me, I have an old 200lb big screen that needs to be hauled away. As far as I understand it, Paul's TV is the only retailer that offers free delivery and haul-away. I guess I'm just wondering why ppl are purchasing through BB instead of Paul's.
My wife did similar, where she didnt care and consistently told me she didnt care if we went 55 or 60...the day before I go to buy she says "You know, I really prefer the 55"...go figure - women
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Speakerphile
Best Buy offers free delivery and haul-away as well. Also, Paul's is not local to a majority of US consumers. I realize they will delivery anywhere in the country but people still prefer to make large purchases like this in a store.
I worked with one sales rep at magnolia. Made him recognize my face after several visits to view and review their offering. I worked with him for the sale. He got the commission and I expect him to fight for me in the long run. That's sales to me. Im in the same field - sales, albeit a totally different type of sale - and I do the same for my customers.
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Speakerphile
The warranty can be fully refunded within the return policy window. You can also cancel it at any time during the plan for a prorated refund, assuming you have not used it for a repair. One other thing to mention is the dead pixel coverage. Best Buy covers if there are more than 3 across the entire display. SquareTrade matches whatever the manufacturers policy is, which is typically not very good. That said, I cannot find the details on Panasonic's site anywhere. If someone know's, I would be interested. No-lemon coverage is also better with Best Buy, kicking on the 3rd repair during the life of the plan, versus on the fourth repair during a running 12 month period. SquareTrade is very reputable and I hear that their customer service is pretty decent. They do offer a less expensive plan, but the comparison is not apples to apples(lemons to lemons?
). Pay attention to the details, as they could mean the difference between getting a replacement or having to live with a problematic product.
At $250 with the added coverage I think its worth it when SquareTrade can be had for $99 and $150 more adds some additional coverage. Worst comes to worst, at least it makes me and my wife feel better that if something happens it will be covered beyond what my CC will cover. $250 isn't going to break the bank especially considering other warranties are $100-$150...so thanks for your added input.
