inputs.text: highly recommended foolish not get warranty - bought expensive led hdtv sony end 2011 one top line sets time bravia 3d 1080p wifi builtin local dimming works get picture right thanksgiving screen goes black powers start back pictures goes back 1 second notice status light blinking 4 times row unplugged tv try no luck quick research online see people thing tvs happened 1yr warranty sony 2500wish zero help sonyi file claim online square trade received message back telling would touch soon unfortunately wait worked locating parts thought would need ultimately learned third three parts wanted try no longer even available 2 year old tv ridiculous sony repair man shows tries two parts could get hoped might fix not work either problehem third part cannot get whole panel needed replaced would cost replace tv day two later receive call square trade saying would reimbursing balance warranty another day two full purchase price amount paypal accountwhat ask obviously square trade took big loss situation sure not common occurrence exactly anyone buys insurance bet nothing happens replacehement cost insure unlikely not people read online received no help manufacturer experience already bought square trade warranties amazons website kids ipads bought mac store subwooferbought amazon going buying another warranty brand new replacehement tv bought time happy square trade keeps money no problehems tv unlikely event occurs confident square trade come throughmy obvious advice buy warranty