Roland: I don't disagree with anything you've said. You're right . .. .one expensive repair could "wipe out" our tidy little savings account. However, you could also pay and pay and pay for a warranty that you never use. It's a gamble either way! We choose to keep our $$'s closer to home and have it available if and when it is needed. As I stated in my origianl post, it is what works for us because we have a tech close by and don't have to pay exhorbinant travel expenses. Someone else may find it is more cost efficient to pay for the warranty. We don't feel we are "taking a chance" . . .we have researched this as you stated and have found this is the way for us to go. Tracy A. Neighbors, Owner Enchanted Threads Embroidery & Design 1935 Enchantment Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 970-407-0088 phone 970-407-9661 fax www.enchantthreadsembroidery.com -----Original Message----- From: amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:amayausers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Roland R. Irish III Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:40 PM To: amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [amayausers] Re: Extended Warranty? My thoughts to anyone debating whether to go for extended warranty... I'd give your local service tech a call, and ask him/her point blank....how much to show up here and replace __________ and fill in something you wouldn't want to replace on your own. Try reciprocator cam follower...or maybe 'needle plate assembly' or 'laser sensor' for the color change. Then figure out with their 'travel time' charge, and estimated 'repair time' and parts cost...whether you really want to take a chance! I've heard that if you screw up the cogs that set the needle position track or whatever it is...that it can run $thousands$....Rod or Sharon, maybe you can fill in a blank here...something that you've seen replaced frequently! I know, putting money in savings means it's 'your' money and may not be used...but-it only takes ONCE to wipe that out and more! Roland