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Old 11-09-2009, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by boosami View Post
It seems like everything these days has an "extended warranty" or "service plan" option. I'm pretty sure Best Buy just adds to automatically during checkout no matter what you're buying. I always decline of course since my Amex benefits cover everything. I've had some ridiculous offerings lately... For example, an extended service plan for a flashlight. Yes, a flashlight.

Anyone else had some funny ones?
I went to Radio Shack to buy a printing calculator. I think it was $39. The cashier tried to get me to buy the extended warranty for $19.
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