I'd definitely call Sony's customer service department. 1-800-222-SONY

Tell them the full story. Try to supply them with dates of purchase and repairs. Ask them to cover the full repair. Stay persistent, but nice.

They will probably open an "Event" and investigate your request. If you don't get satisfaction at first, nicely ask to speak to a supervisor. Then his supervisor, etc till you get satisfaction.

Tell them you are planning on buying another TV for your house and have been considering a Sony.

I did as suggested adove and they did open an "event file". Was told I would hear from them in 2 days after my letter and info was received. I did not hear from them. I finally called and was told they would not cover the repair since it is past warrenty, but was told to call on Mon. (today is Fri.), and they may offer me a TV discountted. that is fine, but I know PC Richards is offering a great sale now & I don't think they will come anywhere as low as them. They told me to look over their website for styles #, and i saw there prices where much higher then the store. Will see what will happen next. By the way it has been 3 weeks without the large screen tv.

Keep asking the next supervisor to cover the repair. But, if the won't keep asking for a better deal on the new TV.

Just stay calm and be nice. Persistent, but nice.