I'd guess that only a small % of people think of computers as disposable
today. That # will grow over time, but for the next few years it's still
pretty small.
Setting up an Up-Grade shop where you will keep their old and merge in some
new is what a few of my friends want to do. After I tell them they don't
need a new PC for 1500.
Services you offer is a BackUp of an older system. Drop in a NIC and burn
them a DVD of their old PC except the OS.
One place by me RENTS game centers for parents who are throwing a sleep
over. The "cube" - PC in an non standard lexite box has a HD loaded with
games, and a DVD / CD player. He ghosts the box as a new configuration is
picked by the family. Then on the next load it's closer to what people want
to get. When it comes in he fdisks it for anti virus concerns. You also
rent a projection system so they can play the games real BIG on a wall.
Stephen Russell
S.R. & Associates
Memphis TN 38115
901.246-0159
-----Original Message-----
From: profox-bounces .AT. leafe D.O.T com [mailto:profox-bounces@leafe.com]On
Behalf Of Michael Madigan
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 1:29 PM
To: ProFox Email List
Subject: RE: [NF] Computer Repair Shop
Of course you are, Jerry, but mom and pop won't pay it. Your car
could be worth 20,000, so 60 bucks an hour to repair it is
reasonable. But your computer could be worth as little as 300
bucks brand new. I think a lot of people are thinking of
computers as disposable now.
--- Cotton Mr Jerry P <CottonJP .AT. 2mawcp D.O.T usmc.mil> wrote:
> Why not $60 an hour? The cheapest car mechanics around here
> charge $50 an
> hour, go to the damn dealers and it's $65.
>
> I'm worth just as much as the guy who puts new brakes on your
> car!
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Michael Madigan [mailto:mmadi10699@yahoo.com]
> > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 1:22 PM
> > To: ProFox Email List
> > Subject: RE: [NF] Computer Repair Shop
> >
> >
> > Well I don't think anyone is gonna pay 60 bucks an hour. If
> you
> > do decide to go with it, charge a $35.00 diagnosis fee
> payable
> > up-front.
> >
> > You could also sell used PCs.
> >
> > I have a client who has a thriving business doing bowling
> alley
> > equipment repairs by mailorder. They repair the CRTs,
> automatic
> > scorers, etc.. But that is a specialized business. If
> somehow
> > you could do PC repairs by mail, that would add to your
> business.
> > However, the shipping is gonna kill you.
> >
> >
> > --- Cotton Mr Jerry P <CottonJP .AT. 2mawcp D.O.T usmc.mil> wrote:
> > > It's not a silly idea. Just make sure you get CASH up
> front
> > > otherwise you
> > > will start collecting carcasses when people find out they
> can't
> > > run DOOM on
> > > their 286<G>
> > >
> > > Seriously, the first words out of my mouth now are "Sixty
> bucks
> > > and hour,
> > > two hours minimum, CASH up front". If you want to give me
> a
> > > check I don't
> > > start work till it clears the bank.
> > >
> > > People around here want something for nothing....YMMV
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Greg Gum [mailto:Greg@TheFoxPro.com]
> > > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2003 12:29 PM
> > > > To: ProFox .AT. Leafe D.O.T com
> > > > Subject: [NF] Computer Repair Shop
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello ,
> > > >
> > > > Has any here got any experiance setting up a computer
> > > repair shop?
> > > >
> > > > There is a strip mall down the way from me that has an
> open
> > > spot,
> > > > and I have been seriously considering renting it and
> > > setting up a
> > > > computer repair shop. Seems like there is not much
> profit
> > > in
> > > > selling computers these days, but doing repairs at $60
> a
> > > pop might
> > > > make enough to pay for the shop.
> > > >
> > > > Or is this a silly idea?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Best regards,
> > > > Greg mailto:Greg@TheFoxPro.com
> > > >
> > > >
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