The number of televisions estimated that sit unused in closets.
The EPA estimates that nearly 100 million unused televisions are currently taking up precious, beautiful space. (source: EPA, July 2008)
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Wow, did we have a bad day when we posted this? First, you may want to use spell-check before posting such an inflammatory comment ('mathematically' is the correct spelling). Second, I've used the extended warranties from Best Buy no less than six times on several different products, all of which occurred after the original manufacturer's warranty was no longer valid.
BTW, some of us actually pay cash. If you're so concerned about the extra $400 you'd pay for an extended warranty, you should be even more concerned about the 10-20% interest you're paying to finance your TV.