Best Buy
Buying any electronic applicances and service plans at Best Buy is a BIG MISTAKE!

I purchased a Toshiba Tv, back in November 2006. Beside the price of TV, I also paid $ 369.99 plus tax (more then $400) for a Performance Service Plan (PSP). Now after 2 years and a half, a lamp burned out. I called the repair center and someone came over. He asked me to pay $ 270.00, telling me that the lamp is not covered under PSP. When I purchased this plan, nobody informed me of the exceptions, more then that you can see on their site also, how they are saying is all covered.

I called Best buy's head office and they are telling me that this is my responsibility to check and replace the lamp and they are trying to convince me the lamp is the same as a bulb or a battery. I don't think you can compare a $ 270. 00 lamp with a bulb that you may purchase at the dollar store. More then that on the lamp is marked clearly that it contains Mercury. How safe is that to be changed by a non professional person
This is from the site

How does a Performance Service Plan (PSP) work?

A Best Buy Performance Service Plan (PSP) ensures the long-lasting enjoyment of your purchase with comprehensive coverage from the day you buy it.

Some of the benefits are:
Parts and Labour Coverage
No Deductibles
No Lemon Policy
Remote Control Coverage
In-Home Service Option
Power Surge Protection
Performance Maintenance on Select Products
Transferability
24-7-365
Fully Insured

Parts and Labour Coverage
We cover all the parts and labour necessary to return your product to factory specifications. If we cannot repair your product, we will provide a replacement.

No Deductibles
We pay any covered claim from the first dollar. There are no deductibles, no hidden charges, no out-of-pocket costs.

Now, if it is all covered, no out of the pocket costs, why do I have to pay for the lamp?

I think is absolutely unfair and ridiculous to pay $ 400 and not be cover for everything as they are presenting this plan to begin with, personally and on their website.

Nushy
Scarborough, Ontario
Canada

Company: Best Buy
Country: Canada
Province: Ontario
City: Toronto
Address: 480 Progress Avenue
Phone: 4162967020

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