When the cost of the repair is almost the same as the price of the item
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@ZedSmart (19839)
Philippines
September 4, 2018 11:09pm CST
I have this cheap phone of mine for two years. It has been rarely used. Unfortunately, the LCD was broken when I put it the pocket of bag. Some hard object might hit it causing its breakage.
I wanted the LCD to be replaced, so I’d go to the nearest shop to inquire if they will be able to repair and at how much cost. I don’t’ want to discard or let the item just die down because it can still be useful. The cost of the repair including the material surprised me a bit because it is almost the same the price of the phone when I bought it.
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9 responses
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
5 Sep 18
LCD repair prices are high though....but shouldn't be as much as the phone....you should definitely look for alternatives.
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@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
5 Sep 18
I should agree. I don't have plan to buy for replacement though. I have my new one coming from my plan. The item can still be useful because it's only the LCD had defect and not its operating system. I would like to call it business as usual.
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@toniganzon (77386)
• Philippines
5 Sep 18
Older phones usually are more expensive to repair because the parts are a bit obsolete.
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@RonElFran (1214)
• Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
5 Sep 18
That's the case with many items these days. They aren't meant to be repaired, but to be thrown away. Often it would actually cost more to repair something than to buy a new one.
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