is this a rip off

STUARTHILL758

11

13 Nov 2003 - 3:51 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

my cannon eos100 has developed a fault so i popped down to jessops 105.0 to service plus a bit more for any parts right i say how much will i get for a trade in when this is done i say they say 80.0 is there mug righten on my forehead

aworan

9

13 Nov 2003 - 4:16 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

Yep.. you might want to look around other indie repairers, Stu. I had a similar problem. Turns out it would have cost me more just to repair than even buy a better lens, which i ended up doing...

ukbillok

10

13 Nov 2003 - 6:27 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

They dont build em like they used to, how long will digitals perform?
bill

robob

9

13 Nov 2003 - 6:55 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

When Jessops take in a repair, apparently they send them to an outside repair company and simply put 40% on the bill. So cut out the middle man.

j

9

13 Nov 2003 - 10:27 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

I certainly wouldn't go to my local Jessops for any advice. Half the people employed there look down their noses at you if you don't understand the jargon and the other half haven't got a clue what they are talking about. Having said that they do develop good photos, although they don't do 6X4 'in house' any more. You have to get the bigger (more expensive) 7x5 if you don't want your film put into the hands of a delivery driver and Kodak! Ho hum!

Nokin of Nonac

10

14 Nov 2003 - 8:33 AM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

J

Jessops still do 6x4 in house it is just some stores have more work coming in than the lab has production time available so 6x4 is sent to Kodak to keep it all running.

As for only being offered 40 for an E10 it maust have been knackerd as the current trade in value is 250 to 290 depending on condition. Most people also forget that when a second hand camera is traded in at Jessops there has to be a mark up to make a profit and if the camera takes weeks to sell due to the constant flow of new models it will end up being sold for less than purchased for. Also Jessops give a 12month warranty on used equipment which most others give only 3 or at best 6 months.

Baz

STUARTHILL758

11

14 Nov 2003 - 7:03 PM

• Options
  • Report Error / Abuse

0

thanks for the replys ill look about but it made a bit of a stir stuart