bit_slicer
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I know I'm crapping where I eat here, but I'm just not sure what to make of this latest phenomenon I'm seeing. About two months ago when I was up to my ears in queue, I decided to make some changes to the pricing schedule. I decided that I just couldn't do the flat $35 per board plus parts price anymore. It was fun while it lasted, and I was able to help out alot of people with their games but with the time, capital, and effort invested it was to the point of either discontinuing the service, or raising prices. I decided to go with the latter. I also decided to include everything in the flat rate including parts, extra services, etc. That way I could concentrate less on nickels and dimes, and more on doing the job. I did alot of soul-searching and calculating to come up with the new pricing schedule. I think it's fair.
But I guess this ushers in a new paradigm - people attempting their own repairs, and then relying on me as a backup 'in case they're not successful'. I'm not sure how I feel about this. It just seems to me that if you're confident enough to attempt your own repair, then you don't need me. Otherwise it seems your goal is to f^&k up the board and make my job harder. Don't get me wrong - I don't mind working for the pay. But if you really care about the game you're trying to fix, then either fix it or send it out. Period.
Sorry for the rant. Just had to get that off my chest.
But I guess this ushers in a new paradigm - people attempting their own repairs, and then relying on me as a backup 'in case they're not successful'. I'm not sure how I feel about this. It just seems to me that if you're confident enough to attempt your own repair, then you don't need me. Otherwise it seems your goal is to f^&k up the board and make my job harder. Don't get me wrong - I don't mind working for the pay. But if you really care about the game you're trying to fix, then either fix it or send it out. Period.
Sorry for the rant. Just had to get that off my chest.

