Remember, I broke my camera for the second time? I sent it back into Canon, assuming they would fix it for free again. Boy was I wrong...
They said they can fix it for me for $137.64.
Now, I have a friend who fixes this type of stuff for a living and he told me it cost $30 for the piece. So I may just have him fix it, if I can persuade him. Or maybe it is a good excuse to get the new SD 1000, which is a lot lighter and has a bigger LCD screen....
What ticks me off most is that they want you to pay $175.00 for a refurbished SD 500! Why would I do that, when I can get the SD 1000 for $14 more? Why!
So, I declined the repair. I will decide to to either fix this camera or get the new SD 1000. And then from now on, I will try not to break it.
Comments
Treat yourself to a new camera
GO FOR IT
U really want it so why not get it
Maybe for 35 bucks fix this camera also so u always have a spare from now on
Posted by: CAMERA MAN | June 11, 2007 1:21 PM
I'd definitely go for the SD1000. :)
Posted by: Tamar Weinberg | June 11, 2007 1:34 PM
I had a similar thing happen to me with Kodak. Apparently some of their models have an issue whereby if the battery dies as the lens is retracting, the lens stops, and (once new batteries are in place) an error message is displayed from that point forward. No amount of coaxing can get it to go back.
I contacted Kodak about repairs, and the price quoted was ~$125, so I went and bought a better, newer camera for ~$20 more...
Posted by: Simon Heseltine | June 11, 2007 1:56 PM
Oh, before someone jumps on me about the price.
I know, $35 for hardware and $100 for labor isn't bad.
I am just ranting...
Posted by: Barry Schwartz | June 11, 2007 2:19 PM
You may consider watching out for thedigitalnerds.com. A search on them comes up with ripoffreport.com results.
Posted by: Jacob Wolfsheimer | June 12, 2007 10:28 AM