Lesson #555 on Why the Computer Repair Business is Dead

[NecrorceN]

Totally wrong argument my good friend Eli!

[photoshopbob]

Computer repair is not dead. Now who in their right minds would keep forking over $500 for a new laptop everytime they have a virus or if the HDD fails. For virus & spyware removal is only $79.00 and not too much more for a HDD replacement. Small network setup is not bad either. It's always cheaper to fix your PC than to buy a new one even at $350 or $500.

[joseopao]

Computer repair is always needed and is not as expensive as you think. I've seen many virus removals for $80 and simple optimization boosts for $50. You wouldn't be surprised that even a new $340-$479 laptop is still expensive to many people who prefer to fix their laptop for $50-$100 especially if they have a lot of software and data they don't want to transfer or reinstall to a new laptop.

[yankzpat]

Yes, right now I'm selling memory upgrades like hotcakes to get people through until the "wheels do fall off." But, that's just me.

[yankzpat]

If you think it's a dying industry, then you aren't marketing or positioning yourself well enough.

[MrOsoto83]

@yankzpat Agreed, besides in today's present economy most people can can't afford to purchase a new laptop. Most of the people that walk into my shop have the "ride it till the wheels fall off mentality".