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Extended warranties rarely worthwhile.
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Nov. 26–For many years, the shopper’s dilemma has been: to buy or not to buy the extended warranty. Last week, the Consumer Report magazine answered that question with a great big NO. The consumer group said extended warranties are a waste of money because they are overpriced and because products rarely break within the three-year period that most cover. Their recommendation is on target, but some people may have a hard time applying that rule in all situations. Even Consumer Reports had two exceptions: rear-projection TVs… |
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