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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Yeah, I'd recommend insurance in your position as well but for a person walking into a retail store and buying the TV, it's more iffy. What I've read and not sure of the accuracy, is that most electronics will break down in the first few months if they are going to break down and these would be covered by the normal warranty.
Another consideration is that heat is the main enemy of electronics, so keeping your new TV and components in a well ventilated area is a good idea no matter if the wife wants them hidden away in some box like structure.
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You are right regarding most electronics breaking down within a couple months and that is why I don't usually recommend extended warranties for them. TV's seem to be more prone to capacitors and panel issues which seem to take longer to rear their ugly little heads.
Big box stores usually make 100% (or more) profit on extended warranty package pricing, I try to price mine a little above cost (to cover my time to set it up).
Very good point about heat being an enemy of electronics couldn't agree more.
I had to laugh regarding the wife comment as I have had many face palm moments when meeting with them...