I just purchased a Pioneer 5060HD about 3 months ago and I am not a big fan on extended warranties, but I did not purchase a $1000.00 TV. I felt since the TV was almost $5k that some sort of extended warranty was needed. My dealer, not BB, but a local guy sold me an extended waranty for 2 more years after the manufacturer's warranty expired (manufacturers warranty 1 year for the 5060HD). I felt that $200.00 was worth the investment. If the price was $500.00 I would have thought otherwise.
Are extended warranties necessary on plasmas?
I was considering purchasing a 42 inch plasma last week for around $2000. The salesman strongly recommeded the extended warranty, at a cost of $500. I backed off because something seemed very wrong with a 25% markup for a warranty. The unit came with a 90 day warranty for labor and 1 year for parts. Has anyone had or seen any lemons that tanked out before the manufacturers warranty expired? Has anyone ever have a plasma repaired? If so, what was the cost?