You’re at the cash register, ready to pay for a new (television set, cellphone, refrigerator — name the item). Inevitably the salesperson asks whether you’d like the extended-service plan. Do you or don’t you? If you are a risk-taker or…
November 12, 2009 (Tallahassee, FL) – Consumers remain committed to purchasing service contracts (sometimes referred to as extended warranties), particularly for electronic products and appliances, according to the Service Contract Industry Council. N.E.W. Customer Service Cos recently reported “the percent…
(Tallahassee, FL) July 3, 2009 -- The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) today issued consumer tips and information on purchasing and using service contracts (sometimes called extended warranties) and avoiding scams. The SCIC (www.go-scic.com) advocates for the regulation of the…
April 17, 2009 (Tallahassee, FL) – With an $8,000 tax credit for first-time home buyers, low mortgage rates and reduced housing prices, many Americans will seek safeguards to weather economic turmoil as they become new homeowners. Meanwhile, sellers are looking…