Okay so you know me…I’m a TV Whore…it’s okay you can laugh b/c you know it’s true, I cannot get enough television.
Guess what just happened?
The lamp (projector) inside the flat screen (my living room TV) just BLEW. I run to find the manual, get it out call the store and ask if they have the “lamp” in stock b/c the manual tells how to replace it, here is how the conversation went:
“Ma’am did you purchase the warranty?" (The TV was actually 'won' but we were smart enough (It was a moment, I assure you) to purchase a warranty for it).
“Yes, but listen you don’t understand, I have kids…TV is my saving Grace at night. I’m like a TV junkie, I need my fix.” (Seriously at this point it’s been 2 hours and I am still holding the remote as if I expect some miracle).
Through his laughter: “Ma’am, you’ll want to utilize the warranty.”
“No, I want my TV back tonight, Fall shows are premiering. It looks easy enough in the manual”
“Ma’am, I believe Lamps are covered by the warranty now so there will be no charge for it.”
“Well, how much do they cost?"
Seriously it is a 2x6 box, how much can it be?
“$300.00” I’m pretty sure he was snickering when he said it.
“Okay what was that phone number for the warranty information?”
So my order is in, a repair place will be calling me in 24 hours (Do they not understand Fall Premieres?!). In the meantime I'm so grateful I am one of "those" moms and the kids have TVs in their rooms and Rob and I have one in the bedroom! Sheesh...to think, we'd actually have to talk to one another if it weren't for the 3 back-ups :)
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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Oh my goodness--you are way tooooo funny!!! The thoughts of you taking apart the tv and fixing it are racing through my mind. Not that you couldn't, because I am sure you could especially if it meant you would miss a much anticipated show or that you would have to "talk" for three hours!! Yep, I totally agree with the tv guy--use the warranty!!! Thanks for sharing your worst fear with us!! Love ya, Julie
Oh sistah, that was me during football play-offs last year. Peking Duck came out to look at it. "Ah, I be right back" Ha ha hell, he wasn't. He left b/c he didn't have the part he needed. WTH? At least come tell me you have to go order it. Long and short of it, that thing is sitting in the basement and I have a nice 52" flat screen HD plasma hanging on a swivel on the wall. =) No reason to go messin' with my football, geesh! So, I truly, feel your pain!!!
I would react the SAME way, Thanks Be to God it isnt Greys Anantomy premier night!
Thanks for the laugh once again!
Leigh
If it was Greys, I seriously think Rob would have had to physically stop me from paying the $300 to do it myself!
Really...it doesn't look that hard
YOU CRACK ME UP! (and that was before I read this story)
Lousy timing on your TV! Since it's already broke, give it a good kick in the ass too! LOL!
OH Shell ~ I totally feel your pain! Our bulb has gone out 3 (yes count them 3) times. Once at Thanksgiving (AACK! Kids AND Brent home), once at Mem. day and once in the summer :(
Ya know it's really bad when you are all craming around the 13in with the DirecTv cord stretching down the stairs, through the dining room and around the corner LOL!
Hugs,
You are too funny...but I can so picture you on the phone with the guy!! Funny though...Rob fixed our color on our TV on Saturday because we have the warning sign coming up for our bulb...however...we do not have the warranty, so it has been waiting...but Steve just said after I told him about yours..."I think you better get that bulb replaced before it goes out during the premiere of Grey's!!" I'll be making my phone call tomorrow!!
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