[Yaesu] FT-897D 2 meter final

Sun May 25 09:59:05 EDT 2008

 
>> A friend of mine took a FT-897D to AES for repair. 2 meters transmit 
>> went
>> out. They claim the final (part without labor)cost 150ドル? Isn't this 
>> about 3
>> times the real cost?
>>Gang,
I used to work for a copier company. Before that, bench service radio 
and TV. Both accumulated over 25 years experience. The norm for parts is 
double the price. This helps to recover ship costs and some profit.
Some companies charge 3 X list price. Yes, servicing fees are expensive 
but people should not go around bad mouthing service without knowing how 
it runs. Look at the automotive industry for example. Average costs 5, 6 
hundred dollars to repair a car.
Now if the service was unsatisfactory such as incorrect repairs ..... 
complain to them. Not on the reflector.
Another example I have seen:
It is funny how customers complain about pennies but accept the 
thousands, the medical profession bills them.
Complain about the oil companies, not electronic servicing, whom are 
trying to make a living.
Peace.
73
Ron
"CW, an esoteric experience"