Re: Extended warranty on electronics

CCBlack <ccblack120@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in news:9f9213b3-21da-44f7-8872-
405e5a297b0b@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:

Back in 2003 ( or so ) I purchased a laptop computer for use at home
and in my truck. I purchased it at a local Fry's electronics. It's a
Fujitsu. I've had stellar performance from the thing and never a
problem with it. It's been bouncing with me in an 18-wheeler along
the nations interstates for the past 4 years.

Now keep in mind I do baby the thing. It's always in it's case when
not in use. But it makes me wonder why in the heck I got the extended
warranty from Fry's. The warranty added about $ 200 or so to the
overall cost.

I'd recommend anyone purchasing a laptop NOT to get the extended
warranty. It's a waste of money. And don't let the salesperson try
to talk you into one no matter what. I've heard from Clark Howard's
show that some stores once they find out you don't want the extended
warranty will all of a sudden tell you the item you want to purchase
is no longer in stock.

Just turn around and walk out if they try to pull that crap.

Chris


I don't know Fry's reputation, but if you have heard Clark Howard speak
on the issue of extended warranties, he states plainly that there is
little reason to ever purchase one.

If there are issues with electronics, they usually rear their ugly heads
long before the manufacturer's warranty expires. The hidden costs that
consumers are saddled with, make them poor values. Shipping items back
and forth come out of the consumer's pocket. Service calls for household
items are not often covered, etc.

And the fact that most electronics, if you are patient and wait to buy
them after the rush to have them is over, are cheap enough that the cost
of the warranty in many cases, is more than the item will cost you.

I've even had good luck with buying remanufactured electronic items.
You'll see these at the truckstops more often than anywhere else. I will
not buy electronics from Pilot, because they are horrible to deal with
when something goes wrong. They gave me immense static over a VCR movie
that was totally erased prior to my buying it.

I will only buy from either Flying J or the Wilco chains.

I'm using a remanufactured TV/DVD combo unit that I bought for $119.95
from Flying J bakc in the spring, and so far no problems at all.

~Tony~
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