> > From: David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/11/02 Wed AM 04:12:21 GMT > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: OAMPS extended warranty and Phototechnical repairs in Brisbane > > On Nov 1, 2005, at 8:25 PM, Lucas Rijnders wrote: > > >> At present I am not likely to ever purchase an extended warranty > >> again. > > > > That has been my strategy for a while. > > Mine too. They are a real cash cow for retailers and the limitations/ > exclusions in the fine-print often make them virtually worthless, > despite the astronomical price.
My wife was conned into two, despite my objections. Her money, her choice. She convinced herself that, because you got your money back after five years if you didn't claim, they were worthwhile. During the five years, the major retailer went bust (and promptly reopened its doors after a buyout) and the (different) company running the scam invalidated the warranties. No money, no claim on defective goods. She would rather wade through a pool of Tarantulas than buy another one. mike ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.ntlworld.com Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software Visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information
