It sounds like they are purposely trying to run it past the warranty expiration date so they can say, Oh, so sorry, but the warranty has expired.
That's exactly what I thought. I actually said this to the service technician at the repair shop.
I called Samsung again today voicing my displeasure, and they said that a supervisor would call me today. Surprise surprise, nobody has called me back.
The only reasonable argument for owning a gun is to protect yourself from the police.