Originally Posted by Herb687

If you read further through the fine print, don't they specifically disclaim ANY responsibility for fragile items, high value items, electronics, etc.?

These types of liability carve-outs are very common at other airlines so I'd be quite surprised if UA doesn't also write their contract so as to get them completely off the hook for damage or theft of items like plasma TVs.

If UA doesn't break OP's new TV, then TSA will steal it!