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How much will it cost to repair my digital camera?
How do I know if my camera is worth fixing?
My digital camera got wet, can you fix it?
Yeah, but won't it cost a lot to ship my camera to you?
How much do you charge for repair estimates? 
How much do you charge for return shipping? 
What do I do next? 
What are your Labor Rates?


 
How much will it cost to repair my digital camera?   ^ Top

That depends on what kind of problem your digital camera has, how far off the table it fell, how much slobber Johnny spilled into it, and whether the unit fell in salt water or fresh water...

You can find our labor rates here, so the only question would be the cost of parts. Once your unit is in our shop, we'll be able to determine just that. We'll contact you via e-mail with all of the costs involved, and how long the repair will take.

We do all we can to make the repair process simple and straightforward.

 
 
 
How do I know if my camera is worth fixing?  ^ Top

Good question. If your camera was an entry level camera, and was made before the year 2000, then it's a good idea to at least look at the new models available.

 
 
 
My digital camera got wet, can you fix it?  ^ Top

For cameras damaged by liquid or water, there is an up front estimate fee of $50.00. This fee must be paid in advance, and is applied to the cost of repair.

If your unit did get wet, it's wise to remove the battery, and avoid powering the unit on.

If your camera was submerged for any length of time, it's over, time to go shopping. If the lens has water spots inside - it's over, time to go shopping. If water is dripping out from the inside of your unit, it's over, time to go shopping. If your digital camera was LIGHTLY splashed, or sprinkled with water, there MAY be a chance that we can help you.

 
 
 
Yeah, but won't it cost a lot to ship my camera to you?  ^ Top

Using Priority Mail, you can ship your camera to our repair department, from anywhere in the U.S., for around $5.00.

Of course, tacking on a little insurance is a good thing, but you needn’t bother with delivery confirmation, certified mail, or other services that simply waste your hard earned money.  Remember, your camera is broken, and it’s not new.  For most cameras, a hundred dollars of insurance is all that’s needed.    Once your repaired camera is ready for the return trip home, we make sure the camera is insured for what it’s worth.

Shipping insurance covers the value of the camera in its present condition, NOT what a brand new replacement camera costs.    If you need to make an insurance claim, all you’re entitled to is what the digital camera was worth, at the time of loss, and nothing more.

 

 
 

 
How much do you charge for repair estimates?  ^ Top

$30.00. A modest sum, wouldn't you agree? The estimate fee is applied to the cost of repair. That's fair, isn't it?

 
 
  
Why don't you offer free estimates?  ^ Top

One word, gimmick.  Do you really think that camera repair shops that offer free estimates are going to spend one minute on your camera trying to figure out it's problem?  No way!  They simply 'shoot' you a price, and hope the price they quote you will cover the cost of parts and leave room for plenty of profit. This works for them if it's an easy repair, but bad for you if your unit was one of the 'easy' ones, and you were charged too much money for the repair. Simple to understand, yes?

 
 

 
How much do you charge for return shipping?  ^ Top

We generally use UPS to do all of our shipping.  Their rates are a little higher than Priority Mail, but the cost of insurance is much less than that of the USPS.  On average, return shipping with insurance costs $8.00.  We only tack on a buck for the new box, bubble bag, and packing material. For the heavier, more expensive cameras, return shipping costs $10.00. Professional digital cameras can cost as much as $16.00 for return shipping, depending upon both their weight, and value.

 
 
 
What do I do next?
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If you would like to use our services, simply click here, or click the Request Service on the Navigation bar, to continue.

 
 
 
Labor Rates  ^ Top
         
 
  Camera Repair - (Minor)
$60.00  
         
 
  Camera Repair - (Major)
$90.00+  
  Labor Rates Exclude Parts.
All Camera Repairs Include Cleaning, Lubrication, and a 6 Month Warranty

 

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