Extended warranties... I ask the salespeeps if they would buy the extended warranty themselves... if they say yes, I say "Hmmmm... can't be a very good product... think I'll shop around a bit more."

I got one from a few months ago... found a replacement drive belt at sears.com (US). Called Sears here in Canada and gave them the part number. Nope. They don't sell those in Canada. Sears US will not ship one to me... you could get someone you know in the US to order it and have it shipped to them to forward it to you.

Again, thanks Kendall for being willing to do so.

I sourced the belt locally as it is a commonly available belt at a price far cheaper than Sears would (not) supply for. Wouldn't have known that if I didn't have a buddy in the know who was able to guide me to a supplier.

Sears sucks.