[Electronics-talk] Microwave/transporting equipment to be repaired

[Shannon Cook]

Hi,

You could always go to ups.com and set up a pick up.  You can go through the form on their website that allows you to enter the dimensions of the item and weight.  They will let you know how much the cost will be to ship.  Then if you want, you can proceed and print the shipping label to attach to the package that is being picked up.

I just did this for an item I bought on eBay that was for a local pick up only.  Since we could not drive out of state, we contacted the seller and UPS and had the package picked up form their location.  It was much more affordable that I would have thought.  Just a suggestion.  Hope this helps.

Shannon Cook, MSW
-----Original Message-----
From: electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:electronics-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:59 AM
To: Gary Lee; Discussion of accessible electronics and appliances
Subject: Re: [Electronics-talk] fixing a microwave


Again, how do you transport a heavy and bulky microwave to an appliance
repair shop that is not nearby?  You certainly can't carry it aboard  a bus,
subway or paratransit vehicle.  Which means that you need a car.  But the
point is moot.  Here in Manhattan,the crossroads of the world, there is not
a single appliance repair shop left.  The nearest one from my home is more
than 20 miles away.  Want to guess what the round trip fare would be to
reach it by car service?  More than the cost of a new microwave. So whenever
one of my appliances dies, my only alternative is to buy a new one even if
it is still under warranty, unless I can fix it myself.

Gerald


----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Lee" <kb9zuv at arrl.net>
To: "electronics-talk" <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:11 AM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] fixing a microwave


> cost depends on the nature of the repare.
> If it is just a cord, that is perfectly doable yourself.
> If you are not comfortable with this check out a small appliance repare
> shop.
> they are usuallly pretty reasonable.
> I had a door switch go on a microwave, and was charged $40 for the repare.
> microwave lasted ten more years.
>
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