In 2010 I bought a new LED backlit LCD for $2200, and used the $500 gift certificate.Admittedly there is a bit a claim process to go through (much like MIR processes -- fill out an online form, warranty plan number, name, address, etc..), and you only have 6 months or a year or something -- it wasn't unreasonably sort, but there was a limit, after the extended warranty expires in which to make the