Because people diagnose problems themselves, and then are angry when
the service shop tells them it's more serious than a "loose connection"
or blown fuse. If somebody asks to have the vertical IC replaced, and
you do it and the TV doesn't work, do you think they'll walk away
satisfied and willing to pay the bill?

fybar wrote:
$85 US for putting a connector on a tuner?!?

Tom


Yes, the other shops are charging $50 to just look at it, and that $50 will
be applied to the repair. So, if I go that route I might only pay $50, but
I am betting once they get the $50 they will charge me another $50. Nobody
will quote me a price just to solder a connector on. I have to bring it in
and then they will quote me a price. I wonder why TV repair shops have
such a shady reputation?

fyb