[TechAssist] Re: DLP-LCD Lamp change charge
- From: Gary McCartney <gary@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 00:37:15 -0500
I don't know why but maybe we are doing some damage amongst ourselves by
mentioning ex: a 2SC5148 transistor is only $2.49 at XYZ supplier. The
people do a Google search and find us talking about these parts then
want us to charge them that price. I wasn't one who voted to keep our
list open to Google searches.
Gary McCartney
McCartney Electronics
Guelph Ontario Canada
Est. 1984
email: gary (at) number63.ca
Doug Keller wrote:
> "customer had already researched cost on the lamp" - sounds like the guy
> that brought Ed the new flyback and wanted it replaced. I think regular
> people have too much free access to parts pricing. With us isn't like
> going to a car dealership and buying "for only one dollar over
> invoice....". They neglect to mention that they are still making tons of
> money, because it is the RETAIL invoice, not what their cost is. Why are
> so many customers afraid we might make a nickel on parts markup?
>
> Doug Keller
> Wis-Kel Electronics
> 101 Freeland Ave.
> Terra Alta, WV
> USA 26764
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> John @ Myers TV wrote:
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>>Speaking of price, Sony's list for thias was $199. The customer had already
>>researched cost on the lamp, since initially there was question whether NEW
>>would pay for it.
>>
>>The dealer cost was low enough to provide a reasonable profit when I do a
>>COD repair using this lamp.
>>
>>John Myers
>>Myers TV Service Company
>>376 E. State St.
>>Alliance, OH 44601
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>>phone: (voice & Fax) 330-821-6545
>>myers_tv_b@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>www.myerstv.net
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "markbrock" <markbrock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2005 9:49 AM
>>Subject: [TechAssist] Re: DLP-LCD Lamp change charge
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>>> speaking of dlp's, I have an LG on the bench, light comes on for a few
>>>seconds with sound then shuts down, ( light does come on ) so I ordered a
>>>new ballast pc board, new board does the same thing, LG tech says to
>>>replace the bulb ??? isn't it a light bulb ? good/bad, its under
>>>
>>>
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>>warranty
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>>>so what the heck, who am I to argue with tech assist, I ordered a bulb,
>>>evidentially if it draws too much current it shuts down, first dlp for me
>>>but If I'm destin to be a bulb changer in the future, so be it, I'm
>>>
>>>
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>>going
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>>>to charge the usual minimum service call on ptv's of 100.00 and mark up
>>>
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>>any
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>>>part over 100.00 25%, this bulb is $200.00 from factory.
>>>Brock Electronics
>>>R.R.4 box 237
>>>5208 cr.3385
>>>Independence Ks. 67301
>>>620-331-0235
>>>fax 331-7191
>>>
>>>markbrock@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>Zenith*Philips*Peavey*Fender*Crate
>>>we work on all brands,makes,models
>>>of anything that plugs in the wall
>>>----- Original Message -----
>>>From: "Tony S" <tcselectronics@xxxxxxxxx>
>>>To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>>Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 10:56 AM
>>>Subject: [TechAssist] DLP-LCD Lamp change charge
>>>
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>>>>We are starting to see some of the out of warrantee DLPs and LCDs that
>>>>
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>>>need the lamp replaced, just wondering what kind of markup others are
>>>getting on the lamps, and what you charge labor wise for a 15 min lamp
>>>change.
>>>
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>>>
>>>>Tony Saracco
>>>>TCS ELECTRONICS
>>>>406 Andra Ct.
>>>>Gilberts, IL 60136
>>>>tcselectronics@xxxxxxxxx
>>>>
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