Provides up to two covered claims every 12 months. Comparison Table: GSP vs. Best Buy Total Geek Squad Protection (GSP) My Best Buy Total Duration Up to 5 years (Fixed term) Up to 2 years (requires active membership) Payment One-time upfront Yearly membership fee ($179.99) Deductible $0 for covered repairs $29–$99 per claim Transferable Yes (No extra charge) No (Tied to personal membership) OLED Burn-in Accidental Damage No (for TVs) 3. Expert & Consumer Perspectives Geek Squad TV Protection - Best Buy

Unlike standard GSP, this plan often includes service fees (deductibles) for claims outside the manufacturer's warranty period. Fees generally range from $29 to $99 based on the TV's purchase price.

Best Buy offers two primary methods for securing extended TV coverage: the plan, which is a one-time purchase for a specific device, and My Best Buy Total , a membership that provides protection for nearly all your Best Buy purchases. 1. Geek Squad Protection (GSP)

For a $1,299.99 TV, a 2-year plan is approximately $159.99 , and a 5-year plan is roughly $279.99 . 2. My Best Buy Total Protection

Protects against damage caused by dust, internal heat, or humidity.

My Best Buy Total is a $179.99/year membership that includes product protection for up to 24 months as long as the membership is active.

Repair or replacement for screens with at least three pixels of the same color.

Covers internal parts, manufacturing defects, and normal wear and tear.