Is that add-on worth it? Turns out being too careful can cost you, and you may already be covered.
Extended warranties are very enticing, expecially for cautious consumer but in the long run the research show they're just not worth the money.
You may get the gadget at a markdown but any savings go "see ya" if you tack on the added cost of an extended warranty.
"And they always mention it, and you always like, should i shouldn't I, Yes you're always worried like as soon as i get home is this going to break, stores really push the extended warranty because they make more on it that the product," said Amanda Walker, with Consumer Reports.