Originally Posted by
Nigel Goodwin:
“I suggest you try actually READING the post you quoted 
When you'll see your comment makes no sense
”
It was your contention that they are poor value I was challenging - whether they make money from them is academic. I cited John Lewis because they are pretty much the only place that offers a 5 year warranty on any TV - others tend to have promotional offers with 5 years, but not consistently. However, John Lewis stock a relatively limited range, and there was some debate recently whether they would honour price matches where the cheaper store didn't offer a 5 year warranty.
Furthermore, although the web has changed things a bit, John Lewis operate out of fewer than 100 stores, so don't really have "national" coverage.
Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“I was under the impression that they were more expensive?, but I can't say I've compared them for a number of years.”
The last one I checked was a washer / dryer and I seem to recall DSG were cheaper than D&G and had better coverage i.e. accidental damage and new for old.
Originally Posted by
Nigel Goodwin:
“Be careful, you get attacked here if you ever mention that
”
Yes, I know. Richer Sounds seem to be beyond criticism on these boards, even when you're pointing out fact - as you should know !
Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“However, in DSG's favour, at least they have service facilities, which neither JL or RS do.”
And every other 'multiple' retailer. It's only the independents who offer sales and service that can offer something similar.
Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“Presumably (from the way he said it), it's ongoing until you cancel it?.”
I think the OP has qualified it a bit now.
In terms of whether it's worth it given the additional facts, depends on your view of risk. If the warranty covers accidental damage and you have kids running around or using a WII with the set, then I'd say it might well be worth it..... particularly as it doesn't then mean trying to claim on your house insurance and taking a premium hike the following year.