Looking to purchase a pair of XFX Radeon HD6970s. Sadly due to logistical reasons I won't be able to buy them until after the VAT rise, but ho hum.

My query is this. Is there any way to get a 12-month retailer warranty with XFX products from Scan? I know all other UK retailers offer it, however, Scan I notice do not honour any warranties on XFX stuff, rather they send it through the post-12-month means to XFX in the US, resulting in a month's turnaround. I actually thought this was illegal by UK business practice.

In the event I have to return the cards [the last two cards I bought were from Sapphire and both DOA] if I will not have the ability to return them the standard way I will not be buying from Scan.

Thanks in advance
Sam