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From: edward@ukecc.UUCP (Edward C. Bennett)
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Subject: Extended warrenty plans
Message-ID: <286@ukecc.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 17-Oct-85 08:57:46 EDT
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Posted: Thu Oct 17 08:57:46 1985
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In article <3230@teklabs.UUCP>, rafaeld@teklabs.UUCP (Rafael De Arce) writes:
> 
> Besides, When you buy an extended warrenty, what the manufactorer is sublim-
> inally saying is that the product will fail long before its useful life has
> been achieved OR it's a way to take your money based on the fear of excess-
> ive repair cost.
> 
	If the manufacturer knew thier product would fail in 3 years, they
would lose money by selling a 5 year warrenty. They certainly don't want
to have to fix your unit for free.
	The motive for the extended warrenty is pure profit. They know
thier product can last for at least 5 years. So by selling this "extended
warrenty plan", they simply get more of your money.
	Sure, some units will fail under warrenty, but those are the
minority. In the long run the company makes a profit.

Remember: If it wasn't profitable, they wouldn't do it.

-- 
Edward C. Bennett

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