Obviously that depends allot on what kind of problem your digital camcorder has, how far off the table it fell, how much slobber Johnny spilled into it, and whether the unit fell in salt water or fresh water...

Seriously though, you can find our labor rates here, so the only question would be the cost of parts. Once your unit is on the bench, we'll be able to determine just that, and contact you via e-mail with all of the costs involved, and how long your unit's stay with us, will be.

We do all we can to make the repair process both painless, and reasonable.

How do I know if my camcorder is worth fixing?

The recommended models and brands to fix are listed here.

My camcorder got wet, can you fix it?

For cameras or camcorders damaged by liquid or water, the estimate fee is $50.00, and is applied to the cost of repair.

If your unit did get wet, it's wise to remove the battery, and avoid powering it on.

If your camera or camcorder was submerged for any length of time, it's over, time to go shopping. If the lens has water spots inside - it's over, time to go shopping. If water is dripping out from the inside of your unit, it's over, time to go shopping. If your camcorder or camera was LIGHTLY splashed or sprinkled with water, there MAY be a chance that we can help you.

Yeah, but wont it cost allot to ship my camcorder to you?

Actually, the average cost of shipping a camcorder to us is about $10.00. Remember, UPS is by far more cost effective than the Postal Service, once you get past three pounds.

Why don't you offer free estimates?

One word, gimmick.  Do you really think that repair shops that offer free estimates are going to spend one minute on your camcorder trying to figure out it's problem?  No way!  They simply 'shoot' you a price, and hope the price they quote you will cover the cost of parts and leave room for plenty of profit. This works for them if it's an easy repair, but bad for you if your unit was one of the 'easy' ones, and you were charged too much money for the repair. Simple to understand, yes?

How much do you charge for estimates?

$30.00. A modest sum, wouldn't you agree? The estimate fee is applied to the cost of repair. That's fair, isn't it?

How much do you charge for return shipping?

Negotiated cut rates with UPS have resulted in typical GROUND shipping charges of $10.00. Second day air shipping (BLUE) averages $20.00, and next day air shipping (RED) averages of $40.00. Every repaired camcorder is insured for value, and we only tack on $1.50 for packing supplies.

Once your contacted with the estimate, simply let us know what method of UPS return shipping you would prefer. If there is no preference mentioned, we automatically ship regular UPS GROUND, insured for value.

If you'd prefer to use a different shipping carrier, or if you'd like us to use your account number when shipping, simply let us know...

What do I do next?

If you would like to use our services, simply click here, or click the shipping tab on the Navigation bar, to continue.

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