I purchased a new 36 inch flat screen LCD TV from Wal-Mart in April of 2012. When I bought the TV I also paid the extra $20.00 for a add on 2 year warranty that included surge protection. Earlier this month there was a lightening strike nearby and it took out my TV and it's satellite receiver (was covered by DIRECTTV). I called the number on the Wal-Mart policy and they sent me a prepaid shipping box. I sent the TV to them on Aug 8th, they robo-called me when they got it, on the 14th, and called again when it was repaired and sent back on the 15th. I got it yesterday and it's good as new. So, that $20.00 I paid for the policy was well worth the money. Most manufactures warranties do not protect against surge's, and we live in lightening country. I highly recommend that you don't be "penny wise and pound foolish" when you are offered this policy from Wal-Mart on your electronic purchases.
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