would you buy a 2 ($130), 4($200), or 5($230) year service policy for this TV?
161594
Hi,We didn't get an extended warranty with our tv, however it works fantastic. If I were to get one, I would probably go mid-range. I hope that helps.
161595
No, I wouldn't. The technology is pretty sound and the TV should last for several years without any issues. When a technology first emerges then it may be a good idea to purchase a contract.
161596
I'm not an "extended warranty" person but I am an authorized service provider that repairs HDTV's and IMO you should get the extended warranty if the price is right. If you pay 400-500 for your set, a 30/yr extended warranty is worth it. 500-800, 40/yr. 800-1000, 50/year. Over 1000, 60/yr. Consider the cost of the extended warranty when you shop. Be sure and look at Costco because they double the 1yr mfg warranty and have good prices on the extended warranties. They also provide excellent followup service on their claims - I have been repairing sets and have had Costco actually call the end user while I was there to check to see if I showed up. :) I'm not an "extended warranty" person but I am an authorized service provider that repairs HDTV's and IMO you should get the extended warranty if the price is right. If you pay 400-500 for your set, a 30/yr extended warranty is worth it. 500-800, 40/yr. 800-1000, 50/year. Over 1000, 60/yr. Consider the cost of the extended warranty when you shop. Be sure and look at Costco because they double the 1yr mfg warranty and have good prices on the extended warranties. They also provide excellent followup service on their claims - I have been repairing sets and have had Costco actually... » Read More I'm not an "extended warranty" person but I am an authorized service provider that repairs HDTV's and IMO you should get the extended warranty if the price is right. If you pay 400-500 for your set, a 30/yr extended warranty is worth it. 500-800, 40/yr. 800-1000, 50/year. Over 1000, 60/yr. Consider the cost of the extended warranty when you shop. Be sure and look at Costco because they double the 1yr mfg warranty and have good prices on the extended warranties. They also provide excellent followup service on their claims - I have been repairing sets and have had Costco actually call the end user while I was there to check to see if I showed up. :) « Show Less
161597
I would buy a 2 or 4 year policy as technology will change and you will most likely want to upgrade your TV.
161598
I would go with the longest one available if you use the television a great deal especially. I am disabled and virtually chain myself to my television so in 2 years I probably put the equivalent of 8 years of use on the thing........Im also on a fixed income because of my disability and the only people that charge more to repair the items of their speciality other than television repairmen MIGHT be automatic transmission repairmen, I also live about 20 miles from the nearest town of any size and about 35 miles from a town with a television repair shop.....so in my case heck yes I go for the warranty. I would go with the longest one available if you use the television a great deal especially. I am disabled and virtually chain myself to my television so in 2 years I probably put the equivalent of 8 years of use on the thing........Im also on a fixed income because of my disability and the only people that charge more to repair the items of their speciality other than television repairmen MIGHT be automatic transmission repairmen, I also live about 20 miles from the nearest town of any size and about 35 miles from a town with a television repair shop.....so in my case heck yes I go for the... » Read More I would go with the longest one available if you use the television a great deal especially. I am disabled and virtually chain myself to my television so in 2 years I probably put the equivalent of 8 years of use on the thing........Im also on a fixed income because of my disability and the only people that charge more to repair the items of their speciality other than television repairmen MIGHT be automatic transmission repairmen, I also live about 20 miles from the nearest town of any size and about 35 miles from a town with a television repair shop.....so in my case heck yes I go for the warranty. « Show Less
161599
I bought a five year warranty on my last tv, 55' and had it 4 years. It started giving me problems. I got this tv for the warranty. Even though my last tv was 1299, this was a much better tv. The warranty was worth the money.No problem with the warranty department and I did buy a new warranty with this tv also.
100023
I wish they had this deal 2 days ago when i brought the TV for about $200 more. 1155. If the TV works well I'll still be happy with it.
1672370
C.. what no parade today? You're a lot of help!? Just kidding. Are you thinking about an extended warranty w/your set? $300 isn't casual money, but I assume an electronic problem would be a financial disaster. Still we're only talking about 4 years in a set life hopefully a good deal longer for the price. Do you already have a blue-ray? thanks dn
1048348
Once the price drops I will be purchasing this TV. Once it gets back below $1800.
1673982
I just got a refurb 46" Samsung LNT4669F from Amazon Warehouse deals and it is fantastic. Plus, we saved well over $600 by not buying new. You still get the Samsung 1-year warranty. If you don't like the condition of the t.v. when it's delivered, just refuse it. If you notice a problem later, call amazon and they will arrange pick-up for the defective television.
344217
I was in the same boat as you. But from my experience you just have to check once in awhile. Last June, i was ready to pull the trigger on it which has 2 years no interest, then it went away when i was ready to buy. I was bummed but after a few weeks 3 years no interest came up, went on to avail of it right away. After a few price drops, i got the TV for $1709 3 years no interest.
2209293
I bought one of these a few months back, just for an emergency battery TV.I doubt the warranty is no more than a year or so but the odds of it failingin that time are very low. The price is almost unbeatable............go for it ! Terry Smith / Nashville , Tennessee
897434
I have had my tv for 5 year and replaced it twice. I want to say around 2000 hours.
1459023
They should honor whatever price you purchased it for during the pre-sell. They will not charge you until the unit ships. Latest rumors put this TV live this week....but....who knows. It will be worth the wait though.
2140624
The extended warranty for 5 years thru www.vanns.com is 399.99....it says in the brochure if not used within the 5 years, you get 1/2 back on store credit thru Vanns. I thought it was a good deal. The price on this television is 1899. today, which is December 25th with free shipping and a free remote. I could not pass up a deal like that, so I ordered one.
138586
its the same as buying any kind of insurance. if you can afford to pay a local shop 250-300 to fix anything that breaks at any given moment should something go wrong then no dont buy the extended warranty. if this is a large purchase for you - and coming up with 300 would be difficult - go ahead and get the plan. the last thing you would want to invest a lot in the tv, have something break, and not be able to afford to fix it.-CD
233753
Don't waste your money on extended warranties... they are there for these companies to profit from. You will know right away if there is something wrong with the TV.
1244796
I am a risk taker. I did not get any warranty. I have only had my tv a few months so can't tell you how well it will hold up. good luck sorry for no help
1815088
I bought this TV for my mother, and I left the operating manual (which includes the warranty info) with her. So yesterday, I e-mailed Sceptre's USA office for the warranty details on this item. This was their not-very-detailed reply of today: Dear Customer, One year parts / labor. Best Regards, Sceptre's Technical Support Group I had been considering a similar TV from a local store that was nearly $300. When I saw Amazon's $259 price for the Sceptre 39" TV, I was unsure how a TV would hold up throughout UPS package transit, but I decided to give it a try. At checkout, I was offered a third-party, three-year warranty (which offers in-home service on 39" TVs) for under $21. I bought this Square Trade warranty, which also had good reviews. Packaging protected the TV very well, and there was no transit damage.
109078
If you bought the tv with amex/mastercard premium, you already have a 1 year extended warranty already. Most of the things that break down is within the first 30 days or first year, maybe onto the second year. Trust me, 500 dollars is not worth it.
789692
Extended warranties are the biggest scam on the planet - if you do buy them they will find some reason some how to not honor it. This TV has been great for me, definitely a great buy!
1917096
We've had ours over a year with no problems and did not purchase warranty. I know Consumer Reports said that new TVs usually last well past their original warranty and don't recommendpurchasing additional insurance.