[Vision2020] vcr repair

Tom thansen at moscow.com
Wed Oct 20 16:29:20 PDT 2004


And for $39.87 at Walmart:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=2123644

Tom Hansn

> 
> I discovered that it is often not practical to take these devices to a
> repair shop. The minimum bench charge is about $47.00, and then hourly labor
> goes on top of whatever parts you might need. Figuring in the wear and tear
> your device has already suffered, it is not worth it, especially since you
> can get pretty darn good units brand new for as little as $49.00, and deluxe
> ones for just a little more.
> 
> It seems that much of the electronics industry is geared to a throw-away
> market. Sad, but true.
> 
> Bob Dickow, troublemaker (in helpful mode)
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
> On Behalf Of Tami Stinebaugh
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 12:34 PM
> To: Vision2020
> Subject: [Vision2020] vcr repair
> 
> 
> Does anybody know of any VCR repair shops in this area?  We now have 2 VCR's
> that are not working and we don't know where to take them, or if it's even
> worth it to spend the money on repair.  I know some time ago Moscow had
> Darold's TV and VCR repair in town, but I believe they are out of business
> now. 
> 
> If anybody has info, please let me know offlist.  
> 
> Thanks!!
> 
> Tami Stinebaugh (who does own a DVD player, but it's not much help with my
> kids' favorite Disney movies;)
> 
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