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smit · 08-04-2004, 02:05 PM

i just bought a linksys wireless router for 80 bucks at circuit city and the cute cashier convinced me to get the 4 year warranty for 20 bucks... which doesnt seem like a bad idea since i bought a 120 dollar printer without the warranty last fall and its broken now!!!

Fred Quimby · 08-04-2004, 02:12 PM

I just got a Toshiba Celeron 2.8 15" laptop for $599 for my wife at best buy.

They wanted $99 for an extended 3 year warranty,,,how could I turn that down?

Baal · 08-04-2004, 02:40 PM

I helped pay for college by working a sales job part-time. I learned a *shitload* about sales by learning from the pro salespeople. Extended warranties are sucker sales that pay very high commissions.

Basically, extended warranties are just a way for retailers to make an additional 20% of pure profit from a sale. It's *very* rare that a defect will occur after the first few months of normal useage (they usually occur within the first 3 months). Remember, NO warranty will pay for damage that is accidentally caused; they only pay for *defects* that the item was sold with.

On the other hand, *insurance* on the item will pay for accidental damage, but is more expensive, if offered at all.

Extended warranties are sucker sales.

Elli · 08-04-2004, 02:43 PM

haha warranties. Especially on computer parts - who uses a computer part for more than a couple years? And at that point, it's time for an upgrade anyway.

freeadultcontent · 08-04-2004, 02:45 PM

Never. I just put that "warranty money" into an interest bearing account. If something goes wrong the money is there to get it fixed. If something does not happen I keep my money plus get interest on top of it.

I also have noticed most of those extended warranties do not cover jack shit. Not to mention they often overlap the manufactures warrenty that is free with purchase.

NoCarrier · 08-04-2004, 02:45 PM

Elli is right. You don't need those warranties. It's expensive for nothing. Most companies offer at least 1-3 years warranty anyway.

Store warranties = ripoff

woj · 08-04-2004, 02:47 PM

I never buy extended warranties... someone once said "If it breaks, it probably needed replacing anyway"...

xclusive · 08-04-2004, 02:51 PM

For the most part they aren't worth it but for big ticket items that you know you will stick with I would go for it...

Elli · 08-04-2004, 02:53 PM

Electronics stores *always* try to sell you more than you need. If you don't believe them when they tell you your stereo needs more power and your computer is too slow, then why would you believe them when they tell you the manufacturer's warranty isn't good enough and they're just looking out for your best interests?

jukeboxfrank · 08-04-2004, 02:57 PM

Never, You could buy a new one of something that breaks
from all the money you save by not paying for all the extra warranties over the years....Shit at heath care costs ,Heath
Insurance will cost more than the care itself before Medicare kicks in.......70% of people never even see a doctor between
17 and 40 yrs old. .....

woj · 08-04-2004, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smit
i just bought a linksys wireless router for 80 bucks at circuit city and the cute cashier convinced me to get the 4 year warranty for 20 bucks... which doesnt seem like a bad idea since i bought a 120 dollar printer without the warranty last fall and its broken now!!!

That router probably has 1 year warranty for free, so for one year you are covered. After a year that router will be worth probably $40. So in a way you paid $20 for insurance on a $40 item. Which doesn't seem THAT good of a deal.

ace0r · 08-04-2004, 03:18 PM

depends on the item.

JFK · 08-04-2004, 04:04 PM

I just bought some appliances, and I did buy the extended in Home warranty. Normally I dont bother, but this seemed like a good idea

They are high end pieces , so I rather be covered than not.

smit · 08-04-2004, 04:08 PM

SON OF A BITCH! oh well only 20 bucks for 4 years doesnt sound too bad. i got the 3 year warranty for my canon digicam that was 300 bucks over christmas and the guy told me i could just say the strap broke if i accidently dropped it, etc... and i would get whatever was the current 300 dollar camera.

as for cars, i'm very thankful i opted for my optional extended warranty... i've saved over a couple grand with it.

EviLGuY · 08-04-2004, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smit
i just bought a linksys wireless router for 80 bucks at circuit city and the cute cashier convinced me to get the 4 year warranty for 20 bucks... which doesnt seem like a bad idea since i bought a 120 dollar printer without the warranty last fall and its broken now!!!

I never get the extended warranties.. if they weren't a ripoff the stores wouldn't push them so much.

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smit Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 387	do you opt for warranties? i just bought a linksys wireless router for 80 bucks at circuit city and the cute cashier convinced me to get the 4 year warranty for 20 bucks... which doesnt seem like a bad idea since i bought a 120 dollar printer without the warranty last fall and its broken now!!! __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.

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Fred Quimby Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,430	I just got a Toshiba Celeron 2.8 15" laptop for $599 for my wife at best buy. They wanted $99 for an extended 3 year warranty,,,how could I turn that down? __________________

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Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	haha warranties. Especially on computer parts - who uses a computer part for more than a couple years? And at that point, it's time for an upgrade anyway. __________________ email: [email protected]

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freeadultcontent Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: "evitcepsrep ruoy egnahc" Posts: 9,976	Never. I just put that "warranty money" into an interest bearing account. If something goes wrong the money is there to get it fixed. If something does not happen I keep my money plus get interest on top of it. I also have noticed most of those extended warranties do not cover jack shit. Not to mention they often overlap the manufactures warrenty that is free with purchase. __________________ Exclusive Ethnic & Microniche Sites

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NoCarrier We need more free porn Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Montreal Posts: 16,356	Elli is right. You don't need those warranties. It's expensive for nothing. Most companies offer at least 1-3 years warranty anyway. Store warranties = ripoff __________________

08-04-2004, 02:40 PM	#3
Baal Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 696	I helped pay for college by working a sales job part-time. I learned a shitload about sales by learning from the pro salespeople. Extended warranties are sucker sales that pay very high commissions. Basically, extended warranties are just a way for retailers to make an additional 20% of pure profit from a sale. It's very rare that a defect will occur after the first few months of normal useage (they usually occur within the first 3 months). Remember, NO warranty will pay for damage that is accidentally caused; they only pay for defects that the item was sold with. On the other hand, insurance on the item will pay for accidental damage, but is more expensive, if offered at all. Extended warranties are sucker sales.

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xclusive Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 35,218	For the most part they aren't worth it but for big ticket items that you know you will stick with I would go for it...

08-04-2004, 02:53 PM	#9
Elli Reach for those stars! Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 17,991	Electronics stores always try to sell you more than you need. If you don't believe them when they tell you your stereo needs more power and your computer is too slow, then why would you believe them when they tell you the manufacturer's warranty isn't good enough and they're just looking out for your best interests? __________________ email: [email protected]

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jukeboxfrank Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: www.jenniferworthington.com Posts: 1,207	Never, You could buy a new one of something that breaks from all the money you save by not paying for all the extra warranties over the years....Shit at heath care costs ,Heath Insurance will cost more than the care itself before Medicare kicks in.......70% of people never even see a doctor between 17 and 40 yrs old. .....

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ace0r Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Calabasa, CA & Chicago, IL Posts: 1,410	depends on the item.

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08-04-2004, 04:08 PM	#14
smit Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 387	SON OF A BITCH! oh well only 20 bucks for 4 years doesnt sound too bad. i got the 3 year warranty for my canon digicam that was 300 bucks over christmas and the guy told me i could just say the strap broke if i accidently dropped it, etc... and i would get whatever was the current 300 dollar camera. as for cars, i'm very thankful i opted for my optional extended warranty... i've saved over a couple grand with it. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.