Interesting "move" by Olympus re E-1 and their extended Warr

[digcamfan]

Hi all,

For those of you considering move to an E-1, recently (last few days??), Olympus E-series 2 year Extended Warranties willno longerapply to the E-1.

Rather surprising move given few returns, few complaints from E-1 users.

Read on:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=3843613385

Oh yes, one more thing: Under accessories on Olympusamerica web, no extended warranty of any kind is offered for the E-1. Hmmmmm....or...Hmmmmph.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/e1/sys_acc_power.asp

I could use words other than "surprising" but this is the most kind dig photo forum

Your feedback is invited .