# Extended Warranties Are a Bad Bet – Put the Money in a Repair Fund

- Source: Money Crashers
- Published: 2026-10-19T01:45:00+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.moneycrashers.com/extended-warranty-repair-fund/
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That’s a much bigger cut than the store makes on the product itself, which is why salespeople push the plan so hard. According to Consumer Reports, two-thirds of in-store electronics shoppers and nearly three-quarters of appliance buyers say a salesperson... Source

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