Service pricing

sniperchang · 05-02-2008, 02:42 AM

Do you guys know how much your average computer store will charge for the following services?

Build system from scratch
Replace/upgrade hardware
Reformat
Repair (software issues)
Case Cleaning
Any other service you can find the pricing for

hmm, Not sure if this is the right section for this question.

voyagerfan99 · 05-02-2008, 02:53 AM

Pfft. I know that if you do anything involving Fire Dog or Geek Squad (do they do that kinda stuff?), it'll cost you about $600. I have a local computer shop down the street, but I don't know what he would charge for that kinda thing.

I hope you don't plan on using one. You should just do it yourself. It's not like it's hard.

Plus if you don't know what your doing, thats why we're here!

sniperchang · 05-02-2008, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by voyagerfan99

Pfft. I know that if you do anything involving Fire Dog or Geek Squad (do they do that kinda stuff?), it'll cost you about $600. I have a local computer shop down the street, but I don't know what he would charge for that kinda thing.

I hope you don't plan on using one. You should just do it yourself. It's not like it's hard.

Plus if you don't know what your doing, thats why we're here!

I was actually asking because I want to offer those services myself for a fair price

EDIT: Found this http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/subcla...EN&catid=25093

Cleric7x9 · 05-02-2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sniperchang

Do you guys know how much your average computer store will charge for the following services?

Build system from scratch -- $75-$95
Replace/upgrade hardware -- $30
Reformat -- $75-$95
Repair (software issues) -- dont bother, you are not a software debugger. Just charge $30 for reinstallation of the program.
Case Cleaning -- $25
Any other service you can find the pricing for
-- Diagnostic -- $60-$100
-- Laptop LCD replacement -- $100
-- Best of luck to you

hmm, Not sure if this is the right section for this question.

Those are the prices in the shop i work in

Vizy93 · 05-02-2008, 04:25 AM

I had to get my mobo tattooed at Best Buy and they took a $30 service charge. They couldn't get the tattoo and they had a no refund policy thing. Damn.

JlCollins005 · 05-02-2008, 04:39 AM

U could do an hourly charge.. plus if u have to repair ne thing then u would include parts cost.. the pc shop around here i dont go to them when i need my stuff fixed but i do for small things like case fans keyboards.. they do free inspection then if something comes up they tell u and give u the option of them fixing it at an hourly rate of 25 i think.. but this place by me is a big rip off i was up there one day and they had some comp that was loaded with virus protection and i heard em say they were gunna take their time to make some money..

Cleric7x9 · 05-02-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JlCollins005

U could do an hourly charge.. plus if u have to repair ne thing then u would include parts cost.. the pc shop around here i dont go to them when i need my stuff fixed but i do for small things like case fans keyboards.. they do free inspection then if something comes up they tell u and give u the option of them fixing it at an hourly rate of 25 i think.. but this place by me is a big rip off i was up there one day and they had some comp that was loaded with virus protection and i heard em say they were gunna take their time to make some money..

$25/hr is about a quarter what any other place charges, so even if they take twice as long, is still a great deal. flat rate pricing is the way to go anyway tho

**apj101** · 05-02-2008, 11:12 AM

dont forget you need to get yourself insured before doing stuff like this

sniperchang · 05-02-2008, 12:44 PM

great, thanks for the info guys!

05-02-2008, 02:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
sniperchang Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 915	Service pricing Do you guys know how much your average computer store will charge for the following services? Build system from scratch Replace/upgrade hardware Reformat Repair (software issues) Case Cleaning Any other service you can find the pricing for hmm, Not sure if this is the right section for this question. __________________ CPU: Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Skt939 Toledo @ 2.4Ghz Motherboard: Asus A8V-E SE VidCard(s): eVGA 7950GT DDR3 256MB PCI-E; eVGA 6200 PCI (Secondary) Mem: Corsair 2x1 gb TWINX C2 PT XMS HardDrive: Western Digital 8m Cache 250GB 7200RPM Monitor(s): 2x CRT 17" Phillips 107B5/107T6 and LCD 22"wide Samsung 226BW (Triple Display) Multi-display Q&A Thread Last edited by sniperchang; 05-02-2008 at 03:12 AM.

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voyagerfan99 Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,184	Pfft. I know that if you do anything involving Fire Dog or Geek Squad (do they do that kinda stuff?), it'll cost you about $600. I have a local computer shop down the street, but I don't know what he would charge for that kinda thing. I hope you don't plan on using one. You should just do it yourself. It's not like it's hard. Plus if you don't know what your doing, thats why we're here! __________________ Mach Speed MSNV-939 nForce Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (OC'd to 2.20 Ghz) Power Up Black ATX Mid-T Case w/450w & Clear Side 3 GB DDR RAM 2X CD/DVD-RW (Concealed) ATI Radeon x1650 Pro 512MB 22" Viewsonic LCD w/ iPod Dock + 17" Dell CRT Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard Logitech LX7 Cordless Mouse Computer Pics

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JlCollins005 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 723	U could do an hourly charge.. plus if u have to repair ne thing then u would include parts cost.. the pc shop around here i dont go to them when i need my stuff fixed but i do for small things like case fans keyboards.. they do free inspection then if something comes up they tell u and give u the option of them fixing it at an hourly rate of 25 i think.. but this place by me is a big rip off i was up there one day and they had some comp that was loaded with virus protection and i heard em say they were gunna take their time to make some money.. __________________ My Pc Pentium E2160 1.8 ghz (never been oc'd) 80 GB Sata 3.0gb HDD Pioneer 20x DL DVD Burner Samsung DVD-Rom Gigabyte 7300 Gs 256mb Video Patriot 1Gb (2x512) Dual Channel DDR2 667 Ram w/ Heat Spreaders Rosewill RCX-Z775-LX 92mm Ball CPU Cooler Works Great MSI 945GCM5-F Motherboard

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sniperchang Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 915	great, thanks for the info guys! __________________ CPU: Athlon 64 X2 4800+ Skt939 Toledo @ 2.4Ghz Motherboard: Asus A8V-E SE VidCard(s): eVGA 7950GT DDR3 256MB PCI-E; eVGA 6200 PCI (Secondary) Mem: Corsair 2x1 gb TWINX C2 PT XMS HardDrive: Western Digital 8m Cache 250GB 7200RPM Monitor(s): 2x CRT 17" Phillips 107B5/107T6 and LCD 22"wide Samsung 226BW (Triple Display) Multi-display Q&A Thread

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