JackieMartling
100+ Posts
Have an older Sony 33-inch that may be worth keeping. Need some recommendations on repair shops, preferably south. thanks.
Television Repair Places?
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I live about a half block from there. It is on the corner of West Lynn and 11th street, but I cannot remember the name. I can check on my way home from work and post it this evening.
I just Googled it real fast:
Bond's Television & Electronics Inc
1010 West Lynn Street, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 476-3551
I just Googled it real fast:
Bond's Television & Electronics Inc
1010 West Lynn Street, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 476-3551
JackieMartling
100+ Posts
Thanks for the info.
I believe there is still a repair shop on South Congress, just past Magnolia Cafe.
Be prepared to bust open your wallet. It's rare to get someone to even look at a TV for less than $100 these days. As long as it's just something like a cold solder joint, you might get away with repairing it at that price, but if you need any parts, most shops gouge like used car salesmen on crack. At that point most people chuck it and buy a new TV. It sucks, but nowadays TVs are pretty much considered "commodity" items with a limited lifespan. I remember mom & dad getting 20+ years out of a Curtis Mathes with not one single repair.
Be prepared to bust open your wallet. It's rare to get someone to even look at a TV for less than $100 these days. As long as it's just something like a cold solder joint, you might get away with repairing it at that price, but if you need any parts, most shops gouge like used car salesmen on crack. At that point most people chuck it and buy a new TV. It sucks, but nowadays TVs are pretty much considered "commodity" items with a limited lifespan. I remember mom & dad getting 20+ years out of a Curtis Mathes with not one single repair.
If you can stand to wait a little bit.
Mr. Wizard's Electronics
1507 West North Loop
454-1137
He's basically a one man shop, you call ahead and get an appointment, usually a month later, take it in and he usually has it fixed within the week. The charge for the estimate is deducted from the bill, but you do have to pay for it up front.
He used to be at Guadalupe and MLK in the alley next to Radio Shack.
Mr. Wizard's Electronics
1507 West North Loop
454-1137
He's basically a one man shop, you call ahead and get an appointment, usually a month later, take it in and he usually has it fixed within the week. The charge for the estimate is deducted from the bill, but you do have to pay for it up front.
He used to be at Guadalupe and MLK in the alley next to Radio Shack.
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