Should I buy an extended warranty for this tv? Or does it come with a good warranty?
233752
Yes. You should purchase an extended warranty for your new tv. I beiieve the tv comes with a one year manufacturers warranty but one should always plan for the unexpected with a major purchase. Amazon's square trade extended warranty offers some peace of mind in event of any problems. Unfortunately it doesn't offer coverage for accidental damage so keep that in mind if you have young children. It's an excellent tv with exceptional picture quality. P.S Think sound bar.
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.
233754
I had to buy an "external" warranty extension (the original one was 2 years) with SQUARE TRADE.
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
1279733
I would venture to say the extended warranty is not worth the price. I have bought electronics over the years and have never bought an extended warranty and have never had any problems. Look at it this way, you are buying a quality brand like Samsung because it is a well made product and has a good reputation. If I buy anything Samsung or Sony, I feel comfortable enough with the quality that I won't pay extra for the extended coverage. There is a reason why you would pay more for a Samsung product as opposed to a cheaper brand like Vizio!!
2044863
Well, yeah.Right under the price on the detail page it says: "All large TVs sold by Amazon.com come with an in-home warranty. Should something go wrong with your TV while it is under warranty, a technician from the product manufacturer will come to your home and make the repairs. It's that easy! Because this product comes with an in-home warranty, returns will not be accepted after delivery."It sounds like you need to jump up and down on Samsung. They're giving you a raw deal.
1462571
I have the VT30 65 inch and I never had a problem or issue with it. As for the warranty. Panasonic has a very pricey extended warranty you can purchase. If you recently purchased your set within the last 90 days, you might want to check out how much an extended warranty will run you with Square Trade. It is usually offered with purchases through Amazon or other online products. Their prices are very reasonable for all the coverage you receive. I recently learned, you don't have to buy your product on the internet to receive the coverage as long as you purchase a contract within 90 days. Had I known that when I purchased my HDTV, I would have purchased a warranty through them. It will save you a bundle. I have the VT30 65 inch and I never had a problem or issue with it. As for the warranty. Panasonic has a very pricey extended warranty you can purchase. If you recently purchased your set within the last 90 days, you might want to check out how much an extended warranty will run you with Square Trade. It is usually offered with purchases through Amazon or other online products. Their prices are very reasonable for all the coverage you receive. I recently learned, you don't have to buy your product on the internet to receive the coverage as long as you purchase a contract within 90 days. Had... » Read More I have the VT30 65 inch and I never had a problem or issue with it. As for the warranty. Panasonic has a very pricey extended warranty you can purchase. If you recently purchased your set within the last 90 days, you might want to check out how much an extended warranty will run you with Square Trade. It is usually offered with purchases through Amazon or other online products. Their prices are very reasonable for all the coverage you receive. I recently learned, you don't have to buy your product on the internet to receive the coverage as long as you purchase a contract within 90 days. Had I known that when I purchased my HDTV, I would have purchased a warranty through them. It will save you a bundle. « Show Less
262953
I walked into Bestbuy with my phone to show them how cheap it was on Amazon and they matched the price. I saved $400 and got a 1 year warranty with them. Not sure what the Amazon warranty is as it does not say on the site, but i did not want to put a 60" TV back in a box and haul it to UPS or FedEx to send it back and wait weeks for it to return. Hope that helps.
731392
I purchased this TV and did not buy the extended warranty. I've had it for 5 years and have not had any problems with it.
625518
Yes, the usual warranty from the manufactory that it comes with like any TV u buy today. most is 3 months I guess.
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
926177
They come with a warranty... and you can easily buy an extended warranty for very little money... I have had no problems with my TV at all..and for the past 3 weeks it's been on for easily 14 hours a day...seven days a week! Mother in law was visiting, and she watches a LOT of tv!
511165
It was brand new and sealed when I got mine,wasnt too worried about a warranty so im not sure, i would think so. I have mine under a 60" 1080p HD and I just love it, haven't turned the tv sound on since !!
1462574
I have the VT30 65 inch and I never had a problem or issue with it. As for the warranty. Panasonic has a very pricey extended warranty you can purchase. If you recently purchased your set within the last 90 days, you might want to check out how much an extended warranty will run you with Square Trade. It is usually offered with purchases through Amazon or other online products. Their prices are very reasonable for all the coverage you receive. I recently learned, you don't have to buy your product on the internet to receive the coverage as long as you purchase a contract within 90 days. Had I known that when I purchased my HDTV, I would have purchased a warranty through them. It will save you a bundle.
110745
I bought a tv from 6th ave about 4 years ago and was happy with the service. They were dirt cheap on a price and I worried something was 'up' but everything was fine and I didn't get hounded by them to purchase a warranty. Hope your experience is the same if you go that route.
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.
1429052
I purchased a refurbished one in December for about $1,200 including the shipping. When the tv arrived the power cord was not in the box. Samsung did send another one in about two weeks. Then when I got it hooked up the tv made a popping sound. The good thing is it was under warranty and it was fixed by replacing the main board. There were no cosmetic blemishes on the unit when we received it. If you don't mind having couple of possible problems, it will save some money. Other than that it is a great tv. Hope this helps with your decision.
726023
I called Sharp and the factory warranty does not cover the screen for some reason so I purchased a 5 year extended one for 600 bucks that does cover the screen and everything else and I checked with a local TV shop I trust and they service the warranty I purchased and said they had never had a problem with them so I bought the TV! It's pretty awesome and I got it and the warranty for $8500.00
1880509
I found out the tv is still under warranty through Am Exp. They told me to have a technician come to give an estimate. I called Geek Squad and when he came out he told my husband it was still under warranty and never charged us the $150 diagnostic fee (Great, I'm not complaining!). So he said the panel is bad and ordered a new one. (He said that it was possible we might get a new tv if they no longer had the panels.) He is coming next week to install it. I advise anyone with this problem to ask your credit card company if they offer an extended warranty on it if you purchased it with a credit card as I did with Am Express. I found out the tv is still under warranty through Am Exp. They told me to have a technician come to give an estimate. I called Geek Squad and when he came out he told my husband it was still under warranty and never charged us the $150 diagnostic fee (Great, I'm not complaining!). So he said the panel is bad and ordered a new one. (He said that it was possible we might get a new tv if they no longer had the panels.) He is coming next week to install it. I advise anyone with this problem to ask your credit card company if they offer an extended warranty on it if you purchased it with a... » Read More I found out the tv is still under warranty through Am Exp. They told me to have a technician come to give an estimate. I called Geek Squad and when he came out he told my husband it was still under warranty and never charged us the $150 diagnostic fee (Great, I'm not complaining!). So he said the panel is bad and ordered a new one. (He said that it was possible we might get a new tv if they no longer had the panels.) He is coming next week to install it. I advise anyone with this problem to ask your credit card company if they offer an extended warranty on it if you purchased it with a credit card as I did with Am Express. « Show Less