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How much extended warranty do you recommend on an AVR receiver and plasma display?
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That stuff doesn't travel in my entourage. 
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This is just me, but I never buy extended warranties.
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In general, I NEVER buy extended warranties, and I would pass on an extended warranty on an AVR. HOWEVER! Having had 3 service calls on my first HDTV, and after reading the threads and comments regarding others' experiences with all the new TV technologies (LCD, DLP, LCoS, Plasma), each of which seems to have its own particular set of growing problems, I think adding an extended warranty to a $3000 purchase which has parts that cost $1500 to $2000 to repair or replace, is a prudent move. I added a 5 year RepairMaster EW (which actually only adds 4 years to the manufacturers warranty) to my new Samsung DLP HDTV for an extra $200 at TVAuthority which is where I purchased the HDTV. TelevisionWarranties.comQuote:
Our RepairMaster™ Extended Service Plans may be purchased for items you bought elsewhere, as long as these items are still under the original manufacturer's warranty.
TVAuthority Warranties
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DISCLAIMER: Having only just purchased this warranty (I haven't even received the paperwork yet), I have no personal experience with RepairMaster warranties, and the above links should not be considered a recommendation. Like most things on the internet, I've heard both good and bad about these warranties. If you think you'd be interested in one, DO YOUR HOMEWORK BEFORE PURCHASING!
Jack
"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton
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I'm in complete agreement with Jack on this one. I've purchased 2 Sony LCD RP tvs in the last couple of years, and bought the extended warranty on both. Having used it just once has already paid for itself on BOTH tvs. And I almost never buy extended warranties on things.
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Rich
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Although I have never bought an extended warranty and have been very fortunate to never have a piece of electronic equipment fail on me, I think if I was to go out and spend several thousand on some new technology I would consider a warranty. My problem has always been upgraditis, so I never seem to keep anything for more than a couple years before I upgrade, I guess that's why I have a garage full of used equipment 
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I totally agree with what has been posted.
Some credit cards double the warranty. I have one that does and I use it for all of my major purchases. You might consider this option, for free.
The Rat.
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