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TV Repair Recession Ending?

By The Grump

Recently on Al Leatherman's list, a post was made wondering now that Bernacke has stated the recession is over; When could the independent service industry expect see a recovery. I predict near mid-month November of this year. My analysis of the data begs the conclusion that other than low margin crap, consumer electronics sales will be at or slightly above last year.... »

RCA Service Companies Terminated

By NISC-T

NISC-T CONSUMER ALERT Would you purchase a vehicle from a manufacturer that required you to take your new car to your local computer repairman for warranty service? Sounds ridiculous? Consumers who purchase RCA products do so at their own risk. The RCA product warranty as we have known it for over 60 years has vanished by corporate greed much the same as... »

Why does it cost so much to fix?

By Curmudgeon

Interesting question. Usually asked when the owner of a consumer product is presented  with an out-of-warranty estimate to repair a product. Variants on it are: I didn't pay that much for it! I can buy a new one for that! You charge how much an hour? Contrary to what some may tell you, a television set is one of the most complex  electronic products... »